Новости за 22.02.2016

SYDNEY, Australia – The commander of the US Navy’s 7th Fleet said Monday that he is wary of the situation in the South China Sea being painted as a battle between the United States and China, but added the presence of a Chinese missile system on a disputed island will not stop the US military from flying over the region. US Navy Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin’s comments come a week after it was revealed that Beijing had deployed surface-to-air missiles on an island in the fiercely contested region. The... Читать дальше...

Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali have been love team partners for about four years now and are good friends even off-cam. Many would think they’d be looking to take their friendship to a romantic level but the young stars insist they want to focus on their respective careers.

A 14-year-old boy who exchanges sexual favors for cellphone load. A hardworking father working abroad. His faithful wife. A curious college student who just moved away from home, enjoying his newfound independence. A nurse. A newborn infant. A young professional who goes to parties to unwind from work. You. Me. While this may look like a totally random list of people, they all have one thing in common: Any of us may get infected with HIV, the potentially deadly virus that infects one Filipino almost every hour. Читать дальше...

Sunrise and Temple, Myanmar (Photo by Eduardo Seastres) If you have a good photograph that you would like to share and you think is good enough to be published, send it to us (including some technical information about the image).  We are looking for images of any subject that will catch the readers’ attention and paint a thousand words.  After choosing from among those photos submitted, we will publish one as our “Photo of the Week.”  For details, please call us at 5278121 local 407, or email your photos to... Читать дальше...

By REUTERS, AFP, and PNA-SPUTNIK   Pope Francis on Sunday called for a worldwide ban on the death penalty and a moratorium on any executions during the current Holy Year of Mercy which will end in November. “The commandment ‘You shall not kill’ is just as valid for the innocent as for the guilty,” the Pope told crowds at the Vatican. The 1.2 billion-member Catholic Church for centuries allowed the death penalty in extreme cases but the position began changing under the late Pope John Paul, who died in 2005 (now Saint John Paul). Читать дальше...

here are grim consequences when a professional photographer loses his photos, we know that already, and we talked about solid backup strategies, in a two-part article previously (Back Up Or Die, Parts 1 and 2, Manila Bulletin issues of Jan. 28, 2014 and Feb. 11, 2014). In those two articles we discussed how to back up the major items: Catalog, the photos, and the computer itself, in the process outlining several backup systems. A photographer has to develop—and put in place—his own backup strategy. Читать дальше...

Queen of Pop Madonna arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) early yesterday, or two days before she was to hold her first concert in the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.

Photos by Neil Garcia View Park Hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired architecture, idyllic and well-manicured gardens, and cozy gazebo provide a romantic vibe especially for couples.   For photograph-loving individuals who also take pleasure in nature’s abundance—fresh air, verdant meadows, and picturesque landscapes, Tagaytay is perhaps on top of their list as one scenic location to capture special memories with families or friends. Although visiting this place on weekends can be hectic and traffic is inevitable... Читать дальше...

After racing over 100 kilometers in the 148-km first lap of the 7th Tour of Luzon from Antipolo to Lucena last Thursday, the international group of cyclists found itself unable to proceed due to a traffic jam caused by road construction. The lap was thus unceremoniously cancelled. The incident showed, among other things, that the traffic problem has grown beyond Metro Manila where, to this day, after so many months of various solutions tried by so many officials and agencies, the consensus is that it has not been solved. Читать дальше...

The summer months are coming. Oh how time flies! Don’t we all have some good and bad beach memories? Like that time you learned how to swim, or that time you learned how to surf! Or how about that time you had an itchy rash after swimming? Cercarial dermatitis, or swimmer’s itch, happens when larval form cercariae causes an allergic skin reaction when it latches on humans, confusing it with a bird as its host. These cercariae’s life cycle begins when they penetrate into the organs of the host, usually a bird... Читать дальше...

KidZania Manila’s loyal visitors and newbies are in for an extra treat as the kid-sized metropolis, where an interactive work and play environment enhances learning, opens up much-awaited establishments through the support of industry partners. Now, masters and young misses can experience new careers through a line-up of engaging and fun-filled role-playing activities.  [widget id=390748] Photos in collage supplied by Stratworks For sports enthusiasts, the state-of-the-art Milo Stadium teaches basketball... Читать дальше...

President Benigno S. Aquino III has accepted the resignation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center executive director Cosette Canilao effective March 8, a Palace official said.

After almost three months of outbreak of the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) in Central Luzon which caused the death of more than 60,000 game fowls, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the region said that the outbreak is now under control. Central Luzon map / Photo by Scorpion prinz at en.wikipedia. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 via Wikimedia Commonal DA Regional Director Andrew Villacorta said that no new cases have been reported in the last few weeks particularly in areas or... Читать дальше...

Offshore borrowings for power-related infrastructure projects, even without guarantees either by government or private banks, are no longer capped by ceilings.

Aside from blank canvasses, bags, notebooks, dresses, among others, TV host-actress-painter Heart Evangelista’s paintings now adorn books. Heart recently collaborated with Manila Bulletin’s lifestyle editor and resident poet Arnel Patawaran, whose new book “Hai[na]ku and Other Poems” HEART EVANGELISTA (Instagram) feautures her artwork. This is the second time Heart painted for a tome. The first was for “Daughter of the Sun and the Moon” by Rocio Olbes. Heart said Arnel asked for her services via snail mail. Читать дальше...

ISUZU TESTS 2016 D-MAX, MU-X FUEL EFFICIENCY – Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues to prove that the D-MAX and mu-X models are not just about reliability and durability, but also about fuel efficiency after it was put to a five-day fuel economy marathon en route the whole Luzon. On February 9-13, IPC sets out to test the fuel efficiency of the Isuzu mu-X 4×2 LS-A 3.0L VGS and the Isuzu D-MAX 4×2 LS 3.0L VGS, on how many kilometers it can cover in just one full tank of fuel. The D-MAX, with... Читать дальше...

Versailles Palace’s classsic architecture makes it a favorite venue for beauty contest organizers. A grand entrance featuring arcades, fountain with sculptured cherubs and wrought iron gate with mini towers is just a teaser to the class that Versailles, a landmark residential community across Ayala Alabang, has to offer. Behind the impressive facade are Mediterranean-style houses, parks and an iconic clubhouse that developer State Properties Corporation has designed to be a replica of the majestic Versailles Palace and Parks of France. Читать дальше...

Stateland President Reynaldo T. Cometa with SVP for marketing and planning Delie U. Chua and Senior AVP for sales and marketing Regan C. Uy awards Stateland’s 2015 top seller Metroland Realty. Stateland’s annual business partners’ assembly was held early this year.  The event was attended by 500 real estate agents and brokers.  This has been a tradition of the company as a way of giving thanks to its valued partners who have been very supportive in the past year.  And to show its gratitude, raffle prizes were given away. Читать дальше...

Games Today (Alonte Sports Arena, Biñan) 4 p.m. – New San Jose Builders vs RC Cola-Army 6 p.m. – F2 Logistics vs Foton RC Cola-Army tries to keep its unbeaten record when it squares off with New San Jose Builders today in the 2016 Philippine Superliga Invitational at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. Rachel Daquis Match is set at 4 p.m. with the Lady Troopers gunning for their third straight victory in as many games. F2 Logistics and Foton, meanwhile, clash at 6 p.m. with both teams going... Читать дальше...

The Sandiganbayan Third Division has junked the petition of businessman Cedric Lee to quash the charges against him in connection with the alleged ghost construction  project at the Mariveles Public Market that costs over P24 million. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps) In a 16-page resolution, the Third Division denied the motion to quash of Lee that sought the dismissal of the one count of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act 3019) and one count of malversation under Article... Читать дальше...

Manila-based creative advertising agency Montgomery Fitch + Associates recently celebrated its 5th year in the industry at the posh Borough gastropub located at the Ortigas Center business district. The mid-stage startup enters the year with robust expectations and its all-millennial crew firing on all cylinders. The precocious gathering of wine, food and song was likewise graced by key industry partners, client representatives and members of the agency’s extended network. A poignant yet electric vibe pervaded the celebration... Читать дальше...

The commander of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said Monday that he is wary of the situation in the South China Sea being painted as a battle between the United States and China, but added the presence of a Chinese missile system on a disputed island will not stop the U.S. military from flying over the region.

"Sexiest Doctor Alive" Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, D.O. showed concern over Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach's health.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) urged small town lottery (STL) operators to settle their tax obligation with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

A petition calling for the government to declare the author of #DropPacman persona non grata to the Philippines has been created and three days later, it has more than 17,000 signatures.