Новости за 16.11.2015

The Philippines and Vietnam will sign a strategic partnership on Tuesday, November 17, cementing an alliance forged in the face of twin territorial rows with China.

The "El Nino" phenomenon, which sparks global climate extremes, this year is the worst in more than 15 years, the UN weather agency said, warning it was already causing severe droughts and flooding.

It’s been a busy year for both the US and China as one sought to preserve influence in Asia and the other to expand it. US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be maneuvering for position this week to sell their respective Asian strategies to the 21 nations of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Manila. APEC, founded in 1989 in Canberra, Australia, aims to demolish barriers to trade and investment through nonbinding accords. The unwieldy grouping of countries... Читать дальше...

Select models of third-party brands continue to gain popularity among professional photographers because of their improving performance that rivals brandedteleconverters—not to mention the inexpensive price tag they carry. Their make is also compatible with more models of telephoto lenses compared to the branded ones that tend to be exclusive to their siblings only. Extending the Capabilities of your Macro Lens In our previous issue, we were discussing on what to do if you have reach the extreme limit of the capabilities of your macro lens. Читать дальше...

There are at least four candidate dengue vaccines that are undergoing testing worldwide. They represent the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel for our country’s growing dengue menace, which has hit the Philippines rather hard this year.

Paoay, Ilocos Norte — The provincial government repaired the old Paoay Convent Ruins to bring another tourist attraction back to life at the premises of the Saint Augustine Church (Paoay Church), a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)  recognized world heritage site. The newly-refurbished convent’s ruins were formally opened last November 12 by Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos who was then celebrating her 60th birth anniversary. “This is really a magical day... Читать дальше...

I have seen one too many significant people in my life suffer from stroke, especially around the merry months of December and January. Increase in the number of stroke cases were also observed by health professionals around this time of the year when most people tend to overindulge. Stroke, Brain Attack, or Cerebrovascular Disease (CVD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It is also the leading cause of serious long-term disability, where patients are able to function fully, thus affecting their work... Читать дальше...

The pursuit of a meaningful career typically begins with uncertainties. Neophytes in the field of photography usually look up to esteemed lensmen who made it big to be able to tackle their unnerving reservations with a dose of inspiration. But inspiration also doesn’t come easy, as Jama M. Ramos perhaps seemed to ponder. Despite banking on her solid calling for the visual arts, Jama had a tough time to realize her passion for photography. While adversities have become part of her career growth, she... Читать дальше...

Very interesting is viewing contrasting elements in a picture. Almost automatic is the distinction between the contrast.  Have you seen a father holding the small hand of his son, as they walk together in the park?  Contrast in height and age and probably weight may also be perceived between the father and son.  A close-up sight of their hands clasping together also displays the fine skin of the child and the rough, hairy skin of the father’s hand. A red blouse over dark green pants likewise easily captures attention. Читать дальше...

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summits, which draw the US president and 20 other regional leaders, are sometimes memorable for just one moment: the leaders posing for a group photo in unexpected attire. Former President Bill Clinton started the tradition in 1993, when he handed out leather bomber jackets similar to those worn by American fighter pilots. The US leader apparently wanted his fellow VIPs to feel relaxed at the meetings. Dubbed the “silly shirts” photo by some, the occasionally... Читать дальше...

The Philippine National Police urged the people to stay at their homes as much as possible during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' summit week for their safety.

No signal disruption has been ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC ) Economic Leaders'Meeting week.

The services of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) may be affected due to the public safety measures being conducted for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' summit.

Paris, France | AFP --French warplanes pounded Islamic State's Syrian stronghold Sunday in retaliation for a wave of coordinated attacks claimed by the jihadists which left 129 people dead in Paris.

The Philippine National Railways will shorten its operating hours during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) week.

As delegates from around the world start to gather in Manila for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' summit, traffic problems also start to affect the public in Metro Manila, November 16, 2015.

Shell reduced pump prices which will be effective tomorrow, November 17, 2015, at 6 a.m.

The Sandiganbayan has placed Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano under three-month preventive suspension for his alleged involvement in the anomalous procurement of defective rubber boats in 2008 and 2009, the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) announced, November 16, 2015.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) projected the Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot for tomorrow, November 17, at P124 million.

Asian stock markets tumbled and the euro lost ground early Monday in the first trades after the deadly weekend terror attacks in Paris.