Новости за 23.12.2015

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced his resignation Wednesday, December 23, without explaining his reasons.

British Prime Minister David Cameron will look into claims that U.S. officials prevented a British Muslim family of 11 from flying to Disneyland for a planned holiday.

Pope Francis has been named as the winner of the International Charlemagne Prize, awarded annually by the German city of Aachen for contributions to European unity.

At least 34 civilians were killed in a Nov. 29 attack, one in a growing number of suspected Russian attacks that Syrian opposition and rights activists say have killed civilians and caused massive destruction to residential areas across the country since Moscow formally joined the conflict nearly three months ago.

By Rey G. Panaligan and Leslie Ann G. Aquino The Supreme Court yesterday assured that it will act on cases that may be filed before it in connection with the disqualification of Senator Grace Poe as a presidential candidate in 2016 national elections even while it is on Christmas recess. The SC gave the assurance in the wake of the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc yesterday to uphold the decisions of its First and Second Divisions disqualifying Poe from the 2016 presidential elections. Читать дальше...

One of the biggest headaches during this season of feasting is what to do with leftovers: adobo, fried chicken, lechon, beef kaldereta, fish fillet, menudo, and potatoes. This should not be a problem, but a blessing. Grandma’s first kitchen lesson was a secret shared by many cooks: Many dishes taste better the next day. Properly refrigerated, they improve with age. Add a little ingenuity and voila!—three entirely different meals produced from a bowl of holiday leftovers. KALDERETA/MENUDO MEATLOAF Drain all sauce, set aside. Читать дальше...

Games Tomorrow (Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City) 4:15 p.m. – Globalport vs Barako Bull 7 p.m. – Star vs Ginebra Games Saturday (Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City) 3 p.m. – Rain or Shine vs Blackwater 5:15 p.m. – Talk ’N Text vs NLEX Veteran forward Arwind Santos feels relieved and thankful that San Miguel Beer (SMB) avoided a playoff match with Alaska but doesn’t mind reporting for practice for seven straight days to ensure that all the players don’t get out of the zone in time for the semifinal round of the Smart Bro Philippine Cup. Читать дальше...

By Roy C. Mabasa and Robert R. Requintina What does the majestic diamond crown of the 64th Miss Universe, now proudly worn by Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach, and the large traditional Bohemian Crystal Chandeliers that welcome the guests of the Philippine President in the Reception Hall of Malacañang Palace have in common? Both were produced in the Czech Republic. According to the Czech Embassy in Manila, it took renowned Czech company Diamonds International Corporation (DIC) four months to painstakingly craft the jewelry... Читать дальше...

The Commission on Audit, whose reports on the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) and the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), led to declaration of these spending programs as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, has continued its steady work of checking on billions of pesos in public funds and discovering irregularities of all kinds. Its latest report on  the Motor Vehicles Users Charge (MVUC), better known as the Road Users Tax, is once again an expose of improper use of the people’s money. Читать дальше...

Jeffrey Katzenberg, the former chairman of The Walt Disney Studios who subsequently formed DreamWorks alongside Steven Spielberg and David Geffen, has been credited with turning around the animation fortunes of both the companies. As he turned 65 last Dec. 21st, MSN Entertainment News listed the best films his studio has produced over the years. Jeffrey Katsenberg, one of Dreamworks’ triumvirate, turns 65Photo courtesy of MSN/Getty Images How many of these must-see films have you watched? The film focuses on an ant colony in New York City. Читать дальше...

Were you unpleasantly surprised when you checked your Uber rider rating last week? As a former 4.95 Uber driver, current 5.0 Uber rider and current TPG Contributor, JT Genter shares his tips for boosting your Uber rating on future rides. Last week, we posted instructions on checking your Uber passenger rating. A few readers expressed concern that their rating seemed “too low.” While the readers concerned about 4.5 to 4.8 ratings have nothing to worry about, riders with much lower ratings are at risk of having drivers decline their ride request.

The cast of ‘My Bebe Love: #Kilig Pa More,’ bannered by television and social media sensation, the Aldub love team of Maine Mendoza and Alden Richards (left), and lead actors Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas acknowledge the cheers of fans during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars yesterday. (John Jerome Ganzon)

Hotel Jen Manila (HJM) recognizes that Sunday is always about families, recreation, and relaxation; hence, the Sunday family brunch buffet. Priced at Php 888 net per person, families can enjoy a mouthwatering spread of breakfast and lunch favorites every Sunday. This offer comes with free access to Hotel Jen Manila’s swimming pool, the Paseo del Sol, for the entire family to enjoy as well as free access to Kids’ Zone for those with children. Buffet spread photo courtesy of Hotel Jem Manila This buffet... Читать дальше...

As the country starts its annual Christmas holiday celebration, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded companies to observe the mandatory pay rules during the long weekend.

A third disqualification petition has been filed at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) for president of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

According to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), world population will increase from 7.2 billion in 2014 to 9 billion by 2040.

Task Force group, Cebu for International Eucharistic Council (IEC) 2016 comprised of members of the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Bureau of Fire Protection, Cebu City Transportation Office and the Archdiocese of Cebu held a closed-door organizational meeting and contingency planning yesterday. The meeting was held at the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) Conference Room. The focus of the meeting was on security for the international delegates to... Читать дальше...

Decorations in various shapes and hues at Rizal Park in Manila provide an ideal and memorable venue for Christmastime picnics, gatherings and photo sessions for this family and many other families and park visitors. A further surge in the number of park-goers is expected today, Christmas Eve. (Manny Llanes)

MOSCOW -- When one thinks about the surface of Mars images of red craters, desert valleys and the complete absence of water come to mind; but prepare to drop your prejudice folks, because NASA announced they plan to grow potatoes on the Red Planet, according to the science news website Phys.org.

Philippine Racing Club, Inc. (PRCI) has made a P300 million investment in Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. (SLI) by acquiring the property developer’s treasury shares.

(MB File) In Nueva Ecija, as a result of heavy rainfall from typhoon ‘Nona.’ The province’s capital, Cabanatuan City, alone recorded 493 millimeters of rain from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Thursday, equivalent to almost 16 months of rainfall in the city based on its average precipitation of 31 millimeters a month. (Federico Cruz) Washington D.C.-based World Bank has approved a new contingent line of credit to support the Philippines’ efforts to manage the risks posed by natural disasters. In a statement... Читать дальше...

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, December 23, Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez expressed gratitude to her supporters and congratulated the Philippines’ victory as Miss Universe 2015, after the pageant fiasco where she was hailed as Miss Universe for a brief moment.

Miss Universe 2015 pageant host Steve Harvey apologized to Miss Philippines and now reigning Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach personally after the show, amid claims that he has been slugging back “a few” drinks and gambling before the prestigious crowning.

In spite of the contenders who failed to accept the fate of Miss Philippines Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach being crowned as this year’s Miss Universe, the spotlight now shines on the candidates who stood by the pride of the Philippines through thick and thin.

Comelec Chairman Andy Bautista said that six members of Comelec en banc believed Senator Grace Poe is not natural born citizen.