Новости за 01.02.2016

A woman who champions the rights of Islamic State rape victims, Pope Francis and the Afghan women's cycling team are among the known candidates for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize as the nomination window was set to close.

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders hope to translate voter enthusiasm into victories as February 1, Monday's Iowa caucuses kick off the 2016 presidential nominating contests, while Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton rely on sophisticated get-out-the vote operations.

ABS-CBN's hit primetime series "On The Wings of Love" (OTWOL) has apologized again for a scene involving actor James Reid doing a striptease in a Philippine National Police (PNP) uniform last January 11, in its latest episode on Monday evening, February 1.

Director Steven Spielberg brings this Oscar-nominated period movie top-billed by Tom Hanks. During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers. Official movie poster courtesy of imdb.com

Malacañang has turned down the challenge of Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile to debate with President Aquino about the bungled Mamasapano operation, stressing that all questions raised by senators have been addressed in past hearings. Instead, the Palace prefers the public to move on and focus on efforts to continue the country’s resurgence. “All that were needed to be asked by the senators have been asked. All that were needed to be answered by the resource persons have been responded to,” Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said. Читать дальше...

By Secretary Sonny Coloma My warmest felicitations to the men and women of the Manila Bulletin organization on the occasion of its 116th anniversary as one of the stalwarts of Philippine journalism. For over a century, the Manila Bulletin has valiantly forged ahead with its unique and prolific brand of reporting, which remains unparalleled in the local newspaper industry. Its commitment to truth, accuracy, and fairness in its reports have resonated in the hearts and minds of Filipino readers, keeping... Читать дальше...

We associate our growing dependency on all things digital with our growing inability to get off our chairs and our increasing waistline, and for good reason. Why make that trip to your favorite store at the mall when you can open your PC and have that new Stan Smith delivered to your doorstep? Why make that painful drive from Fairview to Alabang when you can just Skype it out with your college BFFs over a hot steaming cup of homemade cocoa? And why waste time trying to figure out how to get rich... Читать дальше...

By Fidel V. Ramos We join the nation in extending our wholehearted congratulations to the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation.  For 116 years now, the Manila Bulletin had been reporting and recalling how Filipinos have endured and prevailed over various natural and man-made challenges – by staying together, helping one another, and making our nation’s well-being every citizen’s paramount duty. This month also being the 30th anniversary of EDSA 1986, I take this opportunity to join the Manila Bulletin... Читать дальше...

Food and elaborate cooking methods largely define the Chinese culture. A simple dinner at home will look like a feast to a foreign guest because there will be at least three or more types of dishes served during a meal: a soup, a vegetable dish, and a protein dish made of fish, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, pigeon, or duck. During celebrations, meals are served lauriat-style, where at least 10 dishes are served one after the other. In fact, the word lauriat means special occasion. Whether meals are served at home or at a restaurant... Читать дальше...

The first Wish 107.5 Music Awards (WMA) staged recently at the Smart Araneta Coliseum was a huge success with a total of P1.1 million given to different beneficiaries chosen by winners of the night’s major awards.

By Fortune/Wealth-X If business mogul Donald Trump did not crack the top 50, then you just know how really affluent those on the list are. Bills Gates photograph courtesy of Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images A fresh list of the wealthiest people in the world is out, and is it any surprise who claimed the number one spot? Bill Gates, Microsoft’s co-founder and one of the richest people in human history, once again comes out on top, with a net worth of $87.4 billion. Wealth-X, a wealth-tracking website... Читать дальше...

Photo courtesy of deareststuff.com 2016, on the Chinese calendar, is the year of the Fire Monkey. Starting from February 8 (the Lunar New Year), the cycle ends on January 27, 2017, the Chinese New Year’s Eve for the Year of the Red Fire Chicken. The Monkey is ninth of the 12 animals in the recurring 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. Every 12 years there is a Monkey year. Interestingly, Monkey years are all multiples of 12 — from 12 AD, through 1200 AD, up to now in 2016. In Chinese astrology, each year... Читать дальше...

The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), which led the development of the country’s agriculture and fisheries through improved extension services, launched two important documents that are crucial to the development of the country’s agricultural and fishery extension (AFE). Part of the ATI’s 29th anniversary celebration, the agency launched the National Extension Agenda and Programs (NEAP) and the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Strategic Plan for 2017-2022. Читать дальше...

Cheap oil should be a good thing for a country like the Philippines that imports almost all of its fuel, but there are 10 million reasons why that may not be the case.

NEW YORK – The oil price crash is mostly a godsend for the United States, delivering American consumers and businesses cheaper gasoline prices while hobbling the economies of adversaries like Russia.

Baguio City — Parading school children garbed in floral costumes accompanied by festive music that reverberated through the cool mountain air in this city yesterday kicked off the highly-anticipated 21st Baguio Flower Festival, better known as the Panagbenga. A total of 11 elementary schools competed in the drum and lyre competition during the parade which traversed the city’ s main roads. The participating schools were Baguio Central School, Aguinaldo Elementary School, Apolinario Mabini Elementary School... Читать дальше...

State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) had undergone another round of organizational restructuring, with its presidency still unfilled at this point.

The initial block of the 300-megawatt Davao coal-fired power plant of the Aboitiz Group already fetched revenues reaching P1.745 billion in 2015, and this is seen shored up with the commercial operation of the second unit this February 2.

Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is allocating P1 billion in capital expenditure (CAPEX) this year, 85 percent of which will be invested for road access to Clark GREENCITY, while revenue generation may be slower at P10 billion.

Manila – Philippine conglomerates, flush with cash and confidence, are seeking to transform themselves into regional players in fields from food and beverages to real estate by going on an acquisition spree. While falling demand in China and weak commodity prices have left many global companies reeling, Philippine conglomerates such as JG Summit Holdings Inc. and Alliance Global Group Inc. are feeling resilient, thanks to a focus on the services and consumer sectors. They are benefiting from domestic demand fueled by overseas remittances ... Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court (SC) was asked to conduct daily oral arguments starting Tuesday to expedite the resolution of the two petitions filed by Senator Grace Poe who challenged her disqualification as a presidential candidate in the May elections.

In a collective effort, netizens have been raising money so a police dog can retire with his partner, Ohio Police Officer Matthew Hickey.

Malacañang has turned down the challenge of Senator Juan Pone Enrile to debate President Aquino about the bungled Mamasapano operation, saying all questions raised by senators have been addressed in past hearings.

A Makati City court has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after finding probable cause on the libel complaint filed by dismissed city mayor Jejomar Erwin "Jun-Jun" Binay against the lawmaker.

The Philippines is in a more robust position than many of its regional peers to weather any further global economic and financial market volatility, debt-watcher Moody’s Investors Service said.