Новости за 16.02.2016

The three Americans who were abducted in Baghdad last month have been freed, the State Department said Tuesday, February 16, and Iraqi officials said they have been handed over to the U.S. Embassy in good health.

A poll watchdog yesterday warned of the possibility of cheating in the forthcoming May 9, 2016, elections despite assurances that the automated election system (AES) source code is “secure.” Source code reviewer Dr. Pablo Manalastas said he does not discount the possibility of vote rigging and electoral cheating in this year’s general elections, stressing that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. may connive to favor political candidates. “They... Читать дальше...

Twenty one years ago, I was riding a jeepney with my friends when I chanced upon this quiet, curly-haired young girl who looked like a nymph that couldn’t hurt a fly. After a month’s worth of research (all I had to start with was the village she got off on and her school uniform), I was dropping off hand-written letters to her cousin (so she could give it to her) every day and praying that I get to bump into her again. These days, such effort and pace in pursuing a relationship is unthinkable. Apparently, romance has changed. Читать дальше...

The season of Lent is a religious occasion commemorated by Catholics around the world. During Lent, Catholics would pray and repent for their sins for a period of six weeks. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends before Easter Sunday. While most Filipinos are accustomed to the traditional method of celebrating Lent, there are now a number of ways in which technology can enhance our spiritual experience.   Through reliable apps that can be easily downloaded, smartphones and tablets can now serve as guide in our daily prayers and reflections. Читать дальше...

Rancho Mirage, California – The two-day special US-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit opened in southern California with a call from US President Barack Obama for closer cooperation in promoting trade, counterterrorism, and peaceful resolution of disputes. Moving to solidify US influence in the region, Obama asked regional allies to boost economic and security cooperation in a bid to promote peaceful, progressive and stable region during the first day of the summit. LEADERS’ SUMMIT ... Читать дальше...

Vice President Jejomar Binay’s United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) yesterday sealed a covenant with One Cebu, the largest opposition coalition in Cebu province, to fortify the party’s support in the vote-rich province. The “marriage” between two parties was formally declared by Binay and One Cebu’s gubernatorial bet, former Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) president and general manager Winston Garcia of the powerful Garcia clan of Cebu, in a joint general assembly held in Lahug, Cebu City, on Tuesday. Читать дальше...

A tourism student from Lyceum of the Philippines University was crowned Miss Aviation Philippines 2016.

The Arab Spring, a revolutionary wave of mass demonstrations against long-entrenched governments in the Middle East and North Africa, began in late 2010. In the next two years, rulers were forced from power in Tunisia, Eyypt, Libya, and Yemen. There were civil uprisings in Bahrain and Syria, and major protests in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, and Sudan. The protests later faded in the face of violent state repression by 2012, leading to what some have called the Arab Winter. But all-out fighting continues to this day in Syria... Читать дальше...

Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:15 p.m. – NLEX vs Phoenix 7 p.m. – Meralco vs Rain or Shine The Meralco Bolts’ bid to extend their unbeaten streak may have to take the backseat to Phoenix’s debut in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Phoenix, which bought the Barako Bull franchise for a reported R100 million to gain membership in a very exclusive club, takes on NLEX in the first game at 4:15 p.m. The second game will pit Meralco against Rain or Shine at 7... Читать дальше...

Just friends. This is what actor-singer Julian Trono stressed when asked about the real score between him and fellow GMA artist Kylie Padilla

A fisherman in Talisay, Cebu tosses his net in the water to catch small fish to sell as well as for food for the family. A University of British Columbia study reveals that as much as 32 billion kilograms of fish catch goes undocumented globally each year. The study is pushing for a re-examination of fisheries data in the Philippines. The same study shows that actual fish catch is at 109 billion kilograms or some 30 percent higher than the 77 billion kilograms of fish caught worldlwide, as reported... Читать дальше...

James Reid and Nadine Lustre recently inked a new deal with the Kapamilya network, renewing ties with their home network. Photo courtesy of Team KCA’s twitter post Team KCA shared some photos via Twitter post on their contract signing. Photo courtesy of Team KCA’s twitter post Team #KCA, in a message, wrote “JaDine are still Kapamilya,” referring to the duo’s continued stay with their home network. Photo courtesy of Team KCA’s twitter post

Six policemen were killed and eight others were injured when New People's Army (NPA) guerrillas ambushed elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Regional Public Safety Battalion 2 (RPSB2) in Baggao, Cagayan Tuesday morning.

The air of romance and love was undeniable as AlDub fans went to Twitter to celebrate and share the love of their favorite Filipino couple – especially as they went out on their first Valentine’s Date in Tagaytay last Saturday (February 13, 2016).

After giving birth to Baby Letizia last November 23, 2015, Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is back.

James Corden and Justin Bieber reunited in The Late Late Show with James Corden's carpool karaoke segment, February 1, 2016 (Manila time).

President Barack Obama and leaders of Southeast Asian nations are wrapping up a two-day summit conceived to show U.S. seriousness about staying engaged and keeping a high profile in a region where a rising China has rattled American allies.

Just when one thinks she has done it all, multi-talented actress and UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for Children Anne Curtis is making another mark in her illustrious career – this time, as a children’s book author for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Taylor Swift and close friend Selena Gomez bonded well at the 58th annual Grammy Awards as they posed for pictures on the red carpet. Swift’s Atelier Versace look opened to form-hugging bloomers of the same pink hue as her bestie’s blue Calvin Klein included a train and an open back. Swift went for a short straight bob with bangs across her forehead while Gomez rocked loose waves. “I wanted something that was simple and felt like what I would do if I was going on a date,” Gomez said, “and this is... Читать дальше...

Aspiring models are in for a treat this month as SM Youth is now in search of new ambassadors to work alongside their current roster composed of Janna Tee, Tommy Esguerra, LA Aguinaldo and Richard Juan.

Boxing champion and Congressman Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao drew flak from netizens after voicing out his stand regarding same-sex marriage, February 15, 2016.

CUCUTA, Colombia — The doctor taps Zulay Balza's knees with a hammer and she doesn't feel a thing. She can't squeeze his outstretched fingers or shut her eyelids. Her face is partially paralyzed.

Korean food and K-pop are the most popular hallyu content, this, based on a survey conducted by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korean Foundation for International Culture Exchange (KOFICE).

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga says paying tribute to the late David Bowie at the Grammys is probably the most challenging thing she's done in career because the icon influenced her greatly and helped shape her identity.

Pope Francis reached out to Mexico's long-marginalized indigenous population on Monday, asking for forgiveness over their exclusion as he celebrated an open-air mass in native languages in impoverished Chiapas state.