Новости за 15.02.2016

"Star Wars: Episode VIII" has began filming and has added Benicio del Toro and Laura Dern to its cast.

Adele isn't competing for Grammys at the awards show, but she has a chance to own the night.

A fire broke out at Muralla Industrial Park in Meycauayan, Bulacan on Monday evening, February 15.

I recently read a newspaper article that says the Philippines has a higher incidence of liver cancer than most of the other countries in the world. Why is this so?—junie_al83@gmail.com Liver cancer is indeed more common among Filipinos than other nationalities. Globally, the disease is only the eighth most common cancer, but in the Philippines, it is the third—second most common in men and sixth in women. The reason for the high incidence is that 10 to 12 percent of Filipinos are afflicted with chronic hepatitis B... Читать дальше...

Rancho Mirage, United States – President Barack Obama looks to put domestic issues aside and cap his long courtship with fast-rising South East Asian nations Monday, hosting leaders at a California desert retreat. Obama welcomes representatives from 10 ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries to Sunnylands, a secluded 200-acre resort beloved by Frank Sinatra and US presidents since Dwight Eisenhower. LAST TRIP TO U.S. – President Aquino troops the line during the departure honors... Читать дальше...

Anthony Ronald “Aron” Garcia shares his journeys through definitive compositions narrating the discoveries, experiences, and thrills that pass through his lens. He is a discerning travel photographer whose sensibilities relate photography as a passport to witness people, events, and places. His inherent inclination to go beyond the ordinary has introduced him to an endless newfound journey about destinations and life. Through his works, he aims to exhibit what he sees as he dedicates his craft to move and inspire creative vision. Читать дальше...

Finding loose strands on your hairbrush every time you brush or comb your hair is normal. In fact, we can shed as much as 150 strands a day! But there may be certain life events or health-related issues that may lead an individual to shed more hair than usual: pregnancy or childbirth, getting off hormonal treatment, stressful events or situations, severe illness, significant weight loss or extreme dieting, or sometimes, a skin condition that affects the scalp, among others. This type of hair loss... Читать дальше...

The Department of Finance-led Privatization Council has approved the sale of four government assets, including the Marcos jewelry collection. The government is looking at raising at least P838.85 million from the sale of two real estate properties, corporate shares, and one of the Marcos jewelry collections. The council approved the public auction of around 300 pieces of jewelry and other luxury items seized from the family of former President Ferdinand Marcos. The minimum bid price for the jewelry is set at $14 million... Читать дальше...

The Macro Bellows Of all the photographic equipment, gadgets or accessories that are especially used for macro photography (as we have discussed in this topic), this is the one that I nearly skip—the Macro Bellows. The reason could be that many professional photographers have considered this gadget as obsolete and it is no longer seen in the market. Many young salespeople in photography stores do not know about this one. It is probably because with respect to high magnification ratio, other gadget... Читать дальше...

In the recently concluded PhotoWorld Asia (PWA) 2016 organized by the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation (FPPF), one highlight was a hands-on photo shoot dubbed as “Masterpiece.” Held at the picturesque and charming Balay Indang in Indang, Cavite, some of the participants during the five-day international photography event had the chance to try their technical know-how and creativity—with high-caliber foreign and local speakers including husband-and-wife team of Louise and Joseph Simone... Читать дальше...

A kite representing the Philippine Flag soars high during the Kite Flying Contest of the Let the Thousand Flowers Bloom Festival at the Melvin Jones Football Field in Baguio City last Saturday as part of the Panagbenga Festival 2016. (Zaldy C. Comanda)

American comedian and host Conan O'Brien travelled all the way to South Korea on February 14, 2016 to thank his supporter who sent him a box of Korean food.

Coach Freddie Roach said he would love to see Manny Pacquiao as a senator of the Philippines while defending his title as a boxer in the near future.

Four months before schools adapt the new education policy, parents, teachers and students of the Manila Science High School called on the Supreme Court (SC) to look into the merits of their petition questioning the constitutionality of the implementation of the K-12 program of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Kanye West publicly asked Facebook CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg to invest $1 billion in his ideas.

By He Yini, China Daily News Movie ticket sales in China during the weeklong Spring Festival holiday, plus Valentine’s Day on Sunday, hit a record high of 3.5 billion yuan ($535.4 million), up 87.13 percent from a year earlier. Photo courtesy of Xinhua/China Daily News Stephen Chow’s latest comedy, Mermaid, produced by Beijing Enlight Pictures and China FilmGroup, nabs the country’s box office crown with 1.79 billion yuan in receipts by Sunday, according to online ticketing portal Maoyan. Blending Chow’s brand of humor in a love story... Читать дальше...

Pope John Paul II had a close relationship with a married woman which lasted over 30 years, according to letters which feature in a documentary being shown by the BBC on Monday.

By ZHANG YUNBI, China Daily News Senior Chinese diplomats have warned against any actions that will damage China’s interests by using the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue as an excuse. The warning comes as the United States is being allowed by the Republic of Korea to deploy a powerful missile system that will technically cover China and Russia. Hours after the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched a rocket on Feb 7, the US and ROK angered China and Russia by deciding to start talks on deploying... Читать дальше...

San Miguel Corp., the Philippines’ largest company, may sell bonds to small investors and cut its dollar- denominated debt to tap the country’s growing wealth and shield its earnings from a weaker peso.

Los Angeles, United States -- The music industry was set Monday to recognize its top artists at the Grammys, with socially conscious rapper Kendrick Lamar and pop superstar Taylor Swift leading nominations.

- Europe's largest bank HSBC said Sunday it would remain headquartered in Britain, rejecting a move to Hong Kong, despite concerns about increased regulation in the UK and a possible split from the EU.

New York, United States -- New York Fashion Week got pulses racing on Valentine's Day, with boyish allure from Victoria Beckham, a champagne and dance party from Diane von Furstenberg and stunning magic realism from Prabal Gurung.

Chinese trade slumped in January, authorities said Monday, as both exports and imports tumbled with industrial overcapacity and feeble demand dragging on the world's second-largest economy.

Japanese investors shrugged off an economic contraction to propel stocks more than five percent Monday, leading an Asia recovery after last week's horror show.

Except for isolated thunderstorms, fair weather continues on February 15, 2016, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).