Новости за 22.11.2015

Defying danger with an open-topped pope mobile, he is set to visit a slum, a refugee camp and a mosque despite security fears following jihadist attacks.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Thirteen years after the idea was broached, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has formally approved the establishment of a unified community and its 10-year roadmap to boost trade, job generation, peace and stability in the region. A declaration creating the ASEAN Community was forged by the 10 leaders at the end of the two-day regional summit in Malaysia that has been overshadowed by threats of terrorism and the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. Читать дальше...

The iPad Pro is a giant compared to the previous iPads. It has a 12.9-inch Retina display with a 2732x2048 screen resolution. The bigger display isn’t all for show though. This means we get a little more from the screen rather than just blown up images. The bigger screen means more and easier multi-tasking. It means playing games with virtual controllers that doesn’t block the screen with your fingers. It means more room when using iMovie, Apple’s movie editing app, which allows more space to see the library and other menus.

Don Conrado “Adò” Escudero fell in love with an old Angeles, Pampanga home. Built about 1890 by Don Esteban Gomez and Doña Josefa Pamintuan de Gomez, it was a two-story U-shaped house. Exercising his considerable charm, Adò persuaded his sister Consuelo (“Elsie”) to buy it. The house was thereupon photographed, measured, dismantled, and trucked to Tiaong, Quezon.

The Philippines has exceeded its projected tourist arrivals during Manila’s week-long hosting of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, a Palace official said.

I love festivals.  There’s always so much to see and enjoy.  A stellar example is Animahenasyon 2015 or the Philippine Animation Festival, which was held recently at the SMX Convention Center of SM Aura Premier in Taguig.  The two-day event, spearheaded by the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), is on its ninth year and continues to attract the best amateur and professional animators in the Philippines. During his opening remarks, ACPI president Juan Miguel Del Rosario revealed that... Читать дальше...

AMD is again taking the fight back with their new line of graphics cards. A bit on the high-end side of the spectrum, we were lent the Gigabyte R939XG1 GAMING-8GD to test and review the capabilities of AMD’s refresh chip. For starters, the graphics cards gives off an intimidating look given by its Windforce 2X cooling system. Gigabyte designed the card to be sturdy yet cool and good to look at. It occupies two back slots and has a backplate to further strengthen the card’s integrity. The fans have... Читать дальше...

By Jonathan A. Santes and Leslie Ann G. Aquino Davao City/Manila — Jubilation was quick to spread through the City of Davao after its beloved mayor, Rodrigo Duterte, announced Saturday night his final decision to run for president in next year’s elections. In Manila, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday it is ready to study Duterte’s Certificate of Candidacy (COC) if the reelectionist-mayor formally applies for a substitution in order to run for the highest post in government. The... Читать дальше...

Apacer Technology has officially provide a new combination ofgadgets for the winter – The A610 OTG adapter with the super-mini USB drive AH116. With the OTGadapter and super-mini  USB drive,  you can transfer  files to and from your USB to a compatiblesmartphone and tablet PC easily. The OGT Adapter A610 features a micro USB connector that willconvert the AH116 to a USB On-The-Go drive, so youu can enjoy more content on your portable deviceand save time transferring files between phone, tablet, and personal computer. Читать дальше...

Performatura Festival 2015, at first, was scheduled to honor the birth anniversary of Jose Corazon de Jesus, the King of Balagtasan, on Nov. 22. Huseng Batute’s 119th birthday, however, happens to fall within the week of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting from Nov. 18 to 19 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Manila. So, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) president Raul Sunico, artistic director Chris Millado, Intertextual Division head Hermie Beltran... Читать дальше...

Investigators in Mali were on Saturday hunting at least three people suspected of links to the jihadist siege at a luxury hotel in the capital that left at least 19 people dead.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- As the race to adapt to climate change quickens, a South African scientist is leading global research into developing crops that mimic the extraordinary survival skills of "resurrection plants".

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rocked the province of Davao Occidental, Sunday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Supporters of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte rejoiced at the announcement made on Saturday night (November 21, 2015) that he will be running for president. Duterte made this declaration during a gathering with former schoolmates at the Orchard Golf Course Residences in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

SALT LAKE CITY — American Heather Bergsma broke the world record in the women's 1,500 meters Saturday in the World Cup speedskating event at the Utah Olympic Oval, and Canada's Ted-Jan Bloemen shattered the mark in the men's 10,000.

YANGON, Myanmar — A landslide near a jade mine in northern Myanmar killed up to 70 people and left more than 100 missing, most of them villagers sifting through a huge mountain of tailings and waste, a community leader and businessman said Sunday.

Photo by EPA KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Thirteen years after the idea was mooted, Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday formally created a unified economic community in a region more populous and diverse than the European Union or North America, and with hopes of competing with China and India. The 10 leaders in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a declaration during their summit establishing the ASEAN Economic Community. The community, known by its acronym AEC, is already a reality... Читать дальше...

KUALA LUMPUR — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has forged a “strategic partnership” with the United States, seeking to promote peace, stability and progress in the region, among others, in light of the dispute in the South China Sea. The historic partnership accord was signed by the 10 ASEAN leaders and US President Barack Obama during a dialogue on Saturday in a bid to deepen relations in priority areas and mutual concerns such as maritime security. “We also reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace and stability... Читать дальше...

After Celina was taken ill during the 4th live performance night last week, the all-Filipina group is back to fight and be the victors of X Factor UK. With this week’s theme of love and heartbreak, the quartet opted to sing a Christina Aguilera hit -- Ain’t No Other Man.

The typhoon with international name "In-fa" is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Sunday evening, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).