Новости за 17.03.2016

Temperatures across the planet soared again last month, setting a new heat record for the warmest February since modern records began, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday, March 17, 2016.

It’s final. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) must issue receipts to voters after they cast their votes in the May 9, 2016, national elections. Voting, 12-0, the Supreme Court (SC) threw out yesterday the appeal of the Comelec to overturn its earlier decision to enable the vote verification feature of the vote-counting machines (VCMs), despite the poll body’s warning of a possible postponement of the May 9 elections. The SC ruling was issued around 30 minutes after the High Court conducted an... Читать дальше...

Malacañang remains confident of the eventual passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) by the next administration and Congress and stands by President Aquino’s earlier statements blaming Senators Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Juan Ponce Enrile for its failure to pass. This was stressed despite an explanation from Sen. Marcos that he and Enrile were not at fault for the failure to pass the BBL. Marcos said President Aquino was “barking up the wrong tree,” as he said that it was the... Читать дальше...

By Ben R. Rosario and Anna Liza Villas – Alavaren The Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered P7.04 billion in unliquidated Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) fund transfers to various government and non-government offices tasked to implement key projects of the Aquino government. The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) immediately seized the opportunity to slam administration standard bearer Mar Roxas as this happened during his stint as DILG secretary. In its 2014 annual audit report... Читать дальше...

Keds is excited to mark its centennial milestone with the announcement of the new Keds Collective, a curated group of celebrated industry leaders who embody the brand’s overarching commitment to powerful women, creativity, and self-expression. Embracing the brand’s “Ladies First Since 1916” platform, the Keds Collective features a diverse group of notable tastemakers including actress Allison Williams, award-winning singer Ciara, and Grammy-nominated breakout musical artist Tori Kelly, as well as other illustrious members from the fashion... Читать дальше...

Davao City – Many people in the biggest political rally ever in Davao City yesterday broke into tears as the song “Bayan Ko” was sang and candles were lighted by the 50,000 supporters of presidential aspirant Mayor Rodolfo Duterte who attended the rally dubbed “Kahayag sa Pagbag-o” (Light for Change). The crowd had come from Davao City, Duterte’s hometown, and the neighboring provinces.  Those who were too far held simultaneous rallies in other major cities, among them Zamboanga and General Santos City, where the people also lighted candles. Читать дальше...

Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda, an ally of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, is the latest endorser of Liberal Party (LP) candidates after she committed yesterday Kapampangan’s support for administration national candidates. “Mahal na Pangulo, asahan po ninyo ang buong suporta ng Pampanga sa inyong mga kandidato (Beloved President, expect the full support of Pampanga for your candidate),” Pineda said in a brief speech as she welcomed President Aquino who met Pampanga communities in front of the... Читать дальше...

Over 700 “climate warriors” are now in the Philippines from all over Asia for training by the Climate Reality Leadership Training Corps., a program of the Climate Reality Project founded by former United States Vice President Al Gore, today the world’s foremost champion of climate protection. The Philippines is a specially apt site for the training program. It is particularly vulnerable to Pacific typhoons but it displayed courage and resilience in the wake of super-typhoon Yolanda which hit the Visayas in November, 2013, Gore said. Читать дальше...

Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 4:15 p.m. – Meralco vs Blackwater 7 p.m. – Globalport vs Star The Meralco Bolts eye solo leadership and, ironically, a halt to a two-game losing slide when they take on the Blackwater Elite today in the Oppo-PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena. Game time is at 4:15 p.m. followed by the main offering pitting the streaking Star Hotshots against the sinking Globalport Batang Pier at 7 p.m.  The schedule marks the last time PBA games will be played at the... Читать дальше...

A few weeks from now, you’ll stop wearing your worn out school uniforms and IDs. Your library card will be invalid, to be replaced by an alumni card you’ll probably never use.

The Commission on Election (Comelec) announced that it will use "simple receipts" without any security features during the elections, to comply with the ruling of the Supreme Court (SC).

Pampanga is no longer a bailiwick of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, after the province turned yellow in support of the Liberal Party (LP).

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 13 Director Minda B. Brigoli addresses field staff from the agency’s different offices in Caraga Region at the DSWD Retional Learning Commons in Butuan City earlier this week to update them on various social welfare programs. (Mike U. Crismundo)

A police officer inspects the fence made of bamboo and built around a steel power tower in the isolated village of Aleosan, North Cotabato, yesterday. Despite a lack in budget, local authorities have built such structures to answer to a call for initiatives to secure power towers from bombings. (Ali G. Macabalang)

Photo shows the Buhisan Watershed Forest Reserve which is part of the Central Cebu Protected Landscape (CCPL). The Cebu Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office has laid down efforts, including allotting at least P1.5 million to protect and enhance the CCPL. CCPL is home to the Buhisan, Mananga, and Kotkot-Lusaran watershed forest reserves. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office Chief Federico Carreon said efforts are being done to continue its reforestation activities in the CCPL. Читать дальше...

Joan Santos slips on the floor not just once, but thrice, as she walked to centerstage upon being announced as the winner of the ‘Miss Gay Health and Wellness Universe 2016,’ the transgender/transsexual beauty pageant held last Wednesday as part of the 18th Cityhood Anniversary of San Fernando City, La Union. (Erwin G. Beleo)

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said that it would file additional criminal charges against other personalities behind the laundering of $81 million allegedly stolen from the Bangladesh Bank.

United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) standard-bearer and Vice President Jejomar Binay only had good things to say about rival Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, after it was reported that she would skip the second presidential debate on Sunday, March 20, in Cebu City.

Bilang Pilipino and Social Weather Stations (SWS) started the Bilang Pilipino SWS Mobile Survey last Monday (March 14, 2016). The project was created in order to gather the opinions of respondents who were given mobile phones equipped with internet access.

Kean Cipriano expressed his grief over the passing away of his father, March 17, 2016.

The Philippines posted a budget deficit of 75.1 billion pesos ($1.62 billion) in December, the biggest in 2015 and more than double the programmed deficit for the month, the Department of Finance said on Thursday.

The Supreme Court en banc has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding the High Court’s decision on the printing of voting receipt in the May 2016 elections. The Supreme Court (SC) ordered the Comelec on March 8 to activate the Voter Verification Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) feature of the automated voting machines in the coming elections to allow the printing of a receipt once a voter casts his vote. The SC voted 12-0, affirming its earlier decision. Читать дальше...

The Asian concert tour of David Foster, with Gerphil Flores, has begun on March 16, 2016.

Hong Kong, China--Stocks, emerging market currencies and oil all rallied in Asia on Thursday afterFederal Reserve chief Janet Yellen lowered her expectations for US interest rate hikes this year.

Super Junior’s Ryeowook, 28, will bid fans goodbye in the coming days, albeit temporarily.