Новости за 09.12.2015

Malacañang has not given up on the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) despite the quorum woes hounding the House of Representatives. Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said yesterday. President Aquino met with more than 120 lawmakers in Malacañang last Tuesday and urged them to pass the BBL. “To my knowledge, they have positively agreed with the President’s appeal. Let us just wait for the development on this matter,” Coloma said. Aquino asked the... Читать дальше...

By PNA/Dow Jones Paris, France – With only a few days left before the historic UN climate change conference ends, the Philippines has expressed deep concern over the failure of other countries to include crucial adaptation finance in the current draft of the Paris agreement. “The Philippine delegation is seriously concerned about the fact that there is not enough provision in the draft Paris agreement that provides adaptation finance for the developing countries most vulnerable to the adverse effects... Читать дальше...

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) dismissed from service 21 policemen who have been named  respondents in the Maguindanao massacre which killed 58 people six years ago. The decision also suspended 11 policemen; exonerated 21; and dismissed the complaints against nine others for lack of jurisdiction. The order is part of a 23-page decision of the Napolcom which resolved the administrative cases filed against 62 police officers assigned at the various units of Police Regional Office-ARMM. The decision is dated Nov. Читать дальше...

One of the stealthiest and most advanced submarines in the world is currently docked at Subic Bay. The submarine crew of 150 will carry out a multitude of missions and at the same time showcase the capabilities of the submarine, the United States Embassy in Manila reported yesterday. USS Tucson (SSN 770), Los Angeles class submarine led by its commander officer Cmdr. Michael Beckette, arrived in Subic Saturday afternoon. The Tucson will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities... Читать дальше...

Malacañang yesterday scored presidential candidate Sen. Grace Poe for hitting the Aquino administration’s “Daang Matuwid” with a promise to surpass the administration’s achievements but with no concrete alternative programs.  Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said “Senator Poe has been promising to surpass the administration’s accomplishments without offering concrete alternative programs, which our people have the right to expect from presidential... Читать дальше...

Independent vice-presidential candidate Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero yesterday said he and Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares are  ready to face Rizalito David in the Supreme Court (SC) where he is set to challenge the ruling of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) in favor of Poe.  Poe, who is facing a series of disqualification cases – in the SET on her senatorial candidacy  in 2010 and in the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on her presidential candidacy in 2016 –,  had earlier said she expects the... Читать дальше...

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa leads members of the diplomatic corps and guests in a toast to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Akihito. The 125th emperor of his line, His Majesty was born on December 23, 1933 and acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on January 7, 1989 at the age of 55.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year, praising her leadership on everything from Syrian refugees to the Greek debt crisis.

Applications for the issuance of Certificates of Authority to bear, carry or transport firearms or deadly weapons in connection with the election season in 2016 may now be accomplished and submitted online, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced yesterday. Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez said a special link is already available in the poll body’s official website, www.comelec.gov.ph, for the purpose.  During the Election Period or from January 10, 2016 to June 8, 2016, it is prohibited to bear... Читать дальше...

Indianapolis — Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors spent the first three quarters playing as flawlessly as their unbeaten record. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry tries to get past Indiana Pacers’ George Hill during their NBA game Tuesday in Indianapolis which the Warriors won, 131-123. (AFP) They spent the last 12 minutes Tuesday night trying to protect their perfect quest. On a night Thompson scored a season-high 39 points and reigning MVP Stephen Curry nearly had a triple-double, the... Читать дальше...

Justin Trudeau raised eyebrows when he admitted to having dabbled in marijuana while a member of parliament, but his pledge as prime minister to legalize pot has been broadly cheered.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas' marriage is officially over.

The global commodities rout throttled world stock markets Tuesday, with mining companies retreating on news of massive layoffs at mining giant Anglo American and oil prices hitting fresh multi-year lows.

Oil prices crept higher in Asia Wednesday but remained near multi-year lows ahead of a report on US crude inventories in a market weighed down by oversupply.

Star Wars fans and enthusiasts can explore The Star Wars galaxy at the Mall of Asia arena which is open from December 7, 2015 to January 3, 2016. Ria Canteras, assistant vice president for SM Lifestyle Ent., Inc.’s Corporate Marketing, leads the tour to the four Star Wars stations for the press viewing. Stormtroopers await visitors of the SM Mall of Asia Cyberzone from December 7, 2015 to January 3, 2016 (MB Photo by Ces Dimalanta) First station: Star Wars Battlefront area, which features a Star... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES — When speaking about "Star Wars," there are few topics that inspire a twinkle in Harrison Ford's eyes.

Images of clouds, lions and butterflies -- alternating with polluted air and parched farmland -- were projected on the famous facade of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Tuesday night as global leaders try to thrash out a historic climate deal in Paris.

Rains are expected in most parts of the country today, December 9, 2015, due to two weather systems now affecting the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).