Новости за 12.11.2015

Adults, especially those with high-risk medical conditions, were urged by health experts to undergo anti-pneumonia vaccination during the World Pneumonia Day celebration, Wednesday, November 11.

Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph A. Abaya yesterday conceded that persons, mostly overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), arrested for alleged possession of bullets in what is now dubbed the “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) scam at the airports “are not guilty and had no intent to violate the law.” In an effort to address the tanim-bala incidents, Abaya called on the senators to carve out from the proposed 2016 Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) outlay a budget for the... Читать дальше...

The Body Shop Feel Good Wonderland We aren’t strangers to The Body Shop’s beauty kits. Holidays or not, we have grown accustomed to purchasing their bath and body products with those little extras—a bath lily or sponge, or even that fragrance or lotion to boot. Although it may be popular for all-occasion, year-round gifts, come Christmas, women still can’t resist buying more for friends and family.

To get to rehearsals every day, Peter San Juan, who plays the Prince, bikes from his house in Cainta to the Meralco Theater in Ortigas. To save his legs from cramps, the dancer must set out for work hours early so he can rest before the evening’s punishing routine. After a long day’s work, which usually finishes at 9:30 in the evening, Peter gets on his stead of choice and pedals back home, legs sore and aching. Joni Galeste, environmentalist and ballet teacher, rides the bike to the nearest MRT from her home in Magallanes. Читать дальше...

President Aquino and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have an opportunity to talk about bilateral issues as they will be seated together during the regional assembly next week. The encounter between the two leaders will be made possible due to the “troika,” a seating arrangement among Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) hosts during the annual gathering, according to Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr. “Oh yes, definitely, because China was the previous host,” Paynor, director general of the APEC 2015 National Organizing Council... Читать дальше...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian President Joko Widodo will not attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting next week. The Russian News Agency reported that instead of Putin, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will represent Russia at the APEC Summit. “In this respect from the viewpoint of optimization of schedules of the top leadership of the country, the president has made a decision not to go that far together with the premier with literally... Читать дальше...

Popular K-pop boy band EXO will be in the Philippines for the “EXO PLANET #2: The EXO’luXion” tour on Jan. 23, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Liberal Party (LP) assailed yesterday Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero for what it described as a “clueless criticism” on the proposal of presidential candidate Mar Roxas to reform Metro Manila’s bus franchise system. LP spokesman Rep. Barry Gutierrez said Escudero’s reaction only revealed that the senator, who is running for vice president, has not made any effort of understanding the proposal of Roxas and instead reacted based on his interpretation of the issue. Gutierrez was reacting to the... Читать дальше...

Cebu City – For a change, a combative Mar Roxas faced the media to hit back at Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero over the traffic problems in Metro Manila. “Do your homework Chiz. For me, you should understand it well and read it well for you to have a proper and better criticism,” said Roxas in an interview here. Roxas was reacting to the statement of Escudero assailing his proposal to dissolve the bus franchise system in Metro Manila as part of his solution to address the traffic problems especially in Metro Manila. Читать дальше...

Tri-color gold finish ring set by Imono Steel Jewelry (P749.75) Reunion season is here—time to look your best! If you’re the type who likes to change up your jewelry all the time, accessorizing your holiday wardrobe can definitely drain your wallet. What’s a trendsetter to do? Check out Imono Steel Jewelry! Named after the Japanese word for “durable,” Imono fuses the look of gold and platinum with the affordability of stainless steel. Thanks to the anti-tarnish and rust-resistant nature of steel... Читать дальше...

The online community was outraged by a video showing how a McDonald's drive-through worker tricked and humiliated a homeless man in Detroit, Michigan.

Ayala Corporation said its net profit rose 26 percent to ₱17.7 billion in the first nine months of 2015 on the back of the sustained earnings momentum of its telecommunications, real estate and banking units.

Presidential sister and celebrity Kris Aquino revealed who will help her host and entertain the spouses of the world leaders who will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Manila.

NEW YORK — Why did actor Shia LaBeouf invite his fans to watch all the movies he's ever made with him during a three-day and two-night marathon at a Manhattan theater? Or to watch him watching via livestream, witnessing the drama of him occasionally stroking his beard, sipping from a cup or scratching his nose?

ISTANBUL, Turkey -- World powers have failed to deliver on bold pledges to close down corporate loopholes that allow the corrupt to easily hide their ill-gotten gains, Transparency International said on Thursday.

GENEVA — An exceptionally large blue diamond was sold Wednesday for 48.6 million Swiss francs ($48.5 million) — a new record price for any jewel at auction, Sotheby's said, culminating two Geneva auctions in which a private Hong Kong collector on both times bought a rare colored diamond to honor someone named Josephine.

UNITED NATIONS -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Italian diplomat Filippo Grandi as the new UN refugee chief, tasked with handling the world's worst refugee crisis.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Apple chief executive Tim Cook said he was feeling "pretty good" ahead of the European Union's judgment on its Irish tax arrangements, as the company announced 1,000 new jobs in Ireland on Wednesday.

An incumbent ex-officio board member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, who is also running for mayor in the southern Palawan town of Bataraza, and his police escorts were waylaid Wednesday afternoon by unidentified armed men.

Around 360 youth delegates from Southeast Asia and Japan, boarding the 42nd Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP), have arrived in Manila on Wednesday for a four-day visit aimed at fostering goodwill and cultural sharing.