Новости за 10.12.2015

The Philippine Army (PA) is now more formidable with the arrival in Subic Bay of the first shipment of the 114 units of M113A2 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) set for transfer from the United States government to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the other night. “Kung ang Air Force ay pumasok sa supersonic age, ang Navy ay tinatawag nang wet and wild, ang Philippine Army naman ay machong-macho na dahil bigatin na sila (If the Air Force has entered the supersonic age; the Navy now called... Читать дальше...

It had been a while since Louis Vuitton held a press event in Manila, so it was a thrill to finally receive an invitation from Rhea De Vera-Aguirre, general manager of Louis Vuitton Micronesia and Philippines, to visit the Greenbelt 4 store and view the Cruise 2016 collection. But last Tuesday’s press presentation was made all the more special by the announcement that the first and only Louis Vuitton store in the country will be selling ready-to-wear for the first time—albeit for a limited time only. Читать дальше...

It’s easy to get caught up in the commercial madness of the holiday season, as we are bombarded by tons of shiny, shimmering gift choices in overcrowded malls playing Christmas carols at full blast. But if you’re looking for non-generic, extra thoughtful gifts especially picked out for the special people in your life, there is one shop in the metro that still sparks childlike wonder and awe: Common Room. Run by sisters Roma and Maan Agsalud of the adorable plushie brand Pop Junk Love, Common Room... Читать дальше...

El Niño indicators are now showing signs that the ongoing climate condition is approaching its peak, spawning the dry spell and drought throughout 63 provinces at least until the end of the year. Citing international climate prediction models, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the El Niño condition in the tropical Pacific stayed strong, with sea surface temperatures remaining close to record-high values. The El Niño is approaching its peak but may gradually weaken by February 2016... Читать дальше...

The House Committee on Games and Amusement has asked the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to present its record of beneficiaries to the charity fund as the House panel launched its probe into reports that rich patients confined in the country’s most expensive hospitals have accessed funds meant for indigents. Cavite 4th District Representative Elpidio Barzaga, who chairs the committee, directed officials of the PCSO to show proof that would belie allegations that certain members of the... Читать дальше...

It was not so much for its experience as victim of the world’s strongest storm ever to hit land – Yolanda in 2013 – that the Philippines drew attention at the ongoing United Nations (UN) climate talks in Paris, France, as for its espousal with 35 other countries of an initiative to promote geothermal energy in developing countries. The Global Geothermal Alliance had met last year at a summit organized by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. At the Paris conference this week, the alliance pushed for... Читать дальше...

Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:15 p.m. – Blackwater vs Barako Bull 7 p.m. – Rain or Shine vs Alaska The second outright semifinal berth, the fourth and last twice-to-beat incentive in the playoffs and the all-important 10th and final slot in the quarters will be at stake in today’s Smart Bro PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo goes for a fake against a leaping Mark Borboran (left) and Asi Taulava of NLEX during their PBA game last Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome. Читать дальше...

F IS FOR FAST So you made your Christmas list early and shopped well before the holiday rush. And yet you wonder why you still missed out on a few people. Or maybe you were too busy with work and preparations that you really started buying presents too near D-day. When it comes to holiday gifting, surprises are really unavoidable. But thanks to the digital age you can now catch up on your Christmas shopping from the comforts of your home. Take advantage of online beauty shopping to help you breathe easy. Читать дальше...

Walking through the seven deadly sins during the play of Dante Alighieri’s Purgatorio, the second part of Dante’s trilogy The Divine Comedy, was like having your soul judged in the meanest way possible—but once you reach the end of it, you are finally purged from sins and ready to enter heaven. In De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s (DLS-CSB) staging of Purgatorio: Love Gone Wrong/Love Redeemed, every member in the audience experienced what it’s like to be Dante, who walked through purgatory, and cleansed of his sin. Читать дальше...

It’s not about the money; it’s about proper behavior expected from someone who could be president. Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual, Caritas Manila executive director, said that they are not after the cash donation of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte each time he utters a cuss word. Rather, they want the tough-talking Presidential aspirant to observe “proper behavior” in expressing himself before the public eye. “Hindi naman pera ang isyu diyan, ang isyu ay bilang presidente mahalaga yung maganda yung ating... Читать дальше...

Facebook has just added a new set of stickers that will surely make Star Wars fans go crazy. Designed by Katie Cook, Star Wars: The Force Awakens stickers can now be downloaded for free through the Facebook Sticker Store.

Top photo shows (from left) Abba Nappa, Hans Sy of SM Prime Holdings, Warren Yang who is Din Tai Fung restaurants (DTF) chairman and owner, Eliza Antonio, and Jon Syjuco of The Moment Group during the ribbon cutting ceremony, opening of the first DTF restaurant in the Philippines and the 120th in the world. Above, shows the same group with President Aquino, who also the attended the restaurant’s recent opening at SM Megamall.

Militant groups march along España, Manila, yesterday (December 10), to mark the 67th anniversary of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights and slam the Aquino administration as the alleged instigator of human rights violations. (Federico Cruz)

Donatello, Leonardo, Michaelangelo, and Raphael will be back to scream “Cowabunga!” as they return to the big screen on June 2016 in another action-packed movie.

Filipino-American singer Amy Vachal’s stint at the United States’ “The Voice US” was cut short Wednesday (Manila time) after the elimination for the ninth season’s finale.

Lumads and members of militant groups call for an end to militarization and human rights abuses in their communities during a protest action to mark the 67th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights at Rizal Park in Davao City. (Jonathan A. Santes)

Lumads (indigenous peoples) from Mindanao, along with activist supporters, held a protest rally to condemn what they claim are attacks against them by government troops. The protesters’ rally, which marked International Human Rights Day yesterday, December 10, was held outside the gates of Camp Lapu-Lapu Central Command in Lahug, Cebu City. (Juan Carlo de Vela)

Cool breeze and cloudy skies accompany the sun rising from the horizon of Dagupan City on Wednesday. The state weather bureau said the cool northeast monsoon or ‘hanging amihan’ has set in. (Jojo Riñoza)

From the widest international network for calls, texts, and data services plus worry-free 24-hour unlimited data roaming connectivity, we got the lowdown on why it’s wonderful to be Globe-connected while travelling

As the end of the year fast approaches, YouTube Spotlight has uploaded ‘YouTube Rewind: Now Watch Me 2015’ video Wednesday, in lieu of their annual “Rewind” videos that collect all Internet-famous memes, celebrities, videos, and everything that went viral for the year.

Agreement has been hard to come by in Hollywood's awards season, even when it comes to who's in the hunt for what.

The nominations for the Golden Globe Awards will be revealed on Thursday with industry experts betting on "Spotlight" and "The Revenant" to get nods for best film.

NEW YORK — To no one's surprise, Adele's "25" is the best-selling album on iTunes for 2015.

LOS ANGELES — Barbra Streisand was the guest of honor at the annual Women in Entertainment breakfast Wednesday, but it was Hollywood publicist Nanci Ryder and film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg who moved the audience the most.

LOS ANGELES — John Boyega needed help.