Новости за 09.03.2016

U.S. special forces captured the head of the Islamic State group's unit trying to develop chemical weapons in a raid last month in northern Iraq, two senior Iraqi intelligence officials said, the first known major success of Washington's more aggressive policy of pursuing IS militants on the ground.

Now is the time to unleash the superhero in you. Feel free to choose which among the two greatest superheroes you want to be. Would you be the dazzling American billionaire and philanthropist Bruce Wayne also know as Batman? Or do you want to channel the handsome Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent, also know as Superman, into your system? In anticipation of the much-awaited film Dawn of Justice, Robinsons Movieworld treats its patrons with  Who Will Win? Batman vs Superman Costume contest, where avid superhero fans... Читать дальше...

The Philippines ranked 76th on the 2016 Visa Restrictions Index released by Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship planning.

Independent Philippine Art Ventures, Inc., presents THREE, TWO, ONE…ARAI! – an afternoon of contemporary and classical guitar music with three outstanding artists from Japan namely Tomonori Arai and Duo Trussardi.  They will play solos, duets, and trios on March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the UP Abelardo Hall Auditorium located at the UP College of Music, UP Diliman, QC. Photo supplied by Independent Philippine Art Ventures Concertgoers are encouraged to enjoy the UP campus that bustles with activity on Sundays. Читать дальше...

visual arts Ayala Museum presents 50 works by National Artist Ang Kiukok, including paintings, ceramic vases, and plates in “Ang Kiukok: The Golden Years (1954-2004).” The exhibition opens in time and for the artist’s 85th birth anniversary. The artworks were personally selected by the National Artist’s son, Andrew Ang, who is the exhibition’s guest curator. The show is presented in three sections representing the early, middle, and late period of Ang Kiukok’s artistic career. Many of the objects... Читать дальше...

Sta. Rosa, Laguna – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the possibility of postponing the May 9, 2016 polls following the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) ordering the poll body to activate the printing of the voter receipt feature of the vote counting machines (VCMs). With the High Court’s decision, Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista told reporters covering the poll body that there is a possibility of postponing the elections. “Yeah,” was Bautista’s response when asked about the prospects of postponing the May 9. Читать дальше...

Candelaria, Quezon – Independent presidential candidate Grace Poe yesterday said that “many” political leaders have already expressed their intention to join her campaign after the 9-6 Supreme Court (SC) ruling allowing her to run for president. She lamented, however, that his godfather – former president and now Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada is not among them. In the coming days, many will come out in the open to rally behind the Partido Puso at Galing (PGP) campaign, Poe said, without naming names. Читать дальше...

Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza triumphed in the Best Actress category in the Director’s Week section of the 36th Oporto International Film Festival - Fantasporto held in Porto, Portugal recently. She won for her performance in the film “Laut.”

For the first time in his public statements, Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jian Hua has referred to the people of the Philippines as “our close relatives” notwithstanding the so-called “tension” between China and the Philippines in their dispute over the West Philippine Sea/South China Sea. “Closer relatives in the near future,” he added. The flag flies proud on Philippines-China Friendship Day. To celebrate, an acrobatic show at PICC. Stephen Techico hosts an after-show party for the acrobats Chinese... Читать дальше...

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday announced that around 170,000 job vacancies in the public sector are open to jobseekers. Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz urged interested applicants to apply for the vacancies which may provide them not only a stable source of income, but an opportunity to provide public service if they are hired. “New graduates and young professionals can all play more active roles in public leadership and service, and there’s no better place... Читать дальше...

ANTIPOLO CITY – Vice president Jejomar Binay’s failure to offer a government program that would address corruption could spell trouble for Filipinos if the United Naitonalist Alliance standard bearer wins the presidency. This sums up Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s reasons on why he dreads a Binay presidency. Logo photo courtesy of livestream.com Duterte, standard bearer of the PDP-Laban party, told a huge crowd composed of Rizal mayors and local government leaders in the province that he does... Читать дальше...

Presidential candidate and Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago sought an investigation on the possible violation of anti-graft laws by her rivals in the presidential race, following allegations that their spending on election advertisements has reached scandalous proportions.

Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas wants to have maintenance medicines be regularly distributed free for the senior citizens and the indigents.

President Benigno S. Aquino III said he can’t just stay in the sidelines of the campaign period, and justified his active campaign work for the administration candidates this May elections.

IBA, Zambales – Actions speak louder than words, more so if done in the open. Former senator Dr. Luisa “Loi” Ejercito Estrada hosted lunch for Vice President Jejomar Binay’s slate here Wednesday, giving much needed shelter and sustenance to the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) party members in her own residence. The temperature outside was around 32 degrees, just as hot as the locals’ reception of the Vice President. Although Binay is the opposition’s de facto presidential candidate for the May 9 polls... Читать дальше...

Xurpas, Inc., a listed Philippine technology firm, has acquired a minority stake in Micro Benefits Limited, a Hong Kong-based company providing innovative mobile HR solutions to Fortune 500 companies in China.

FILE - In this March 29, 2001, file photo, Sir George Martin, the Beatles producer, makes an appearance during "An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson" concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall. George Martin, the Beatles' urbane producer who guided, assisted and stood aside through the band's swift, historic transformation from rowdy club act to musical and cultural revolutionaries, has died, his management said Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was 90. (AP Photo/Stephan Chernin, File) FILE - In this March 29... Читать дальше...

The thriving vertical hydroponics garden of Anthony Anniban, a barangay councilor from La Trinidad, Benguet, is one of the attractions of the ongoing Agro-Industrial Fair organized to help celebrate the town’s Strawberry Festival. Anniban encourages the public to start their own backyard organic vegetable gardens. (Zaldy C. Comanda)

Workers in Cebu City cover themselves fully for protection from the scorching heat of the sun. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has issued a warning against diseases that may be caused by intensely hot weather that has been prevailing in the city of late. DOH-7’s Dr. Joanri Riveral said the most common ailments during hot weather are sunburn, stomach problem, mosquito-borne diseases, flu, and sore eyes, among others. (Juan Carlo de Vela)

Bright orange blaze illuminates the night sky as a fire sweeps through a residential area in Delpan, Tondo, Manila, Tuesday that razed 50 houses and rendered over 100 families homeless.An initial report from arson investigators said the fire, which was finally controlled at 5 a.m. Friday, was caused by illegal electrical connections. (Jun Ryan Aranas)

LIPA CITY, Batangas -- The Supreme Court decision clearing the way for Senator Grace Poe to run for president may boost her candidacy but the court still has a lot of explaining to do about its ruling, according to President Aquino.

Money lessons from financial movies? You’ve got a lot going on in that area. Most movies that involve money are heist flicks, thrillers, or straight-up political features on greed and the eventual downfall of the “big bad”.

Vice President Jejomar Binay and Senator Grace Poe remain the top contenders in the May 2016 presidential race, based on an ABS-CBN commissioned Pulse Asia survey results released Wednesday (March 9).

The Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) will join the simultaneous worldwide celebration of World Kidney Day (WKD) on Thursday (March 10, 2016).

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is backing its traffic constable pursuing criminal charges against a taxi driver who injured him while traversing along Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City.