Новости за 28.03.2016

Photo courtesy of occupyforanimals.net Occupy for Animals, in their Facebook account, posted a campaign message for cruelty against animals. The message reads, “Chinese activists recently stood up to dog meat traders and rescued 900 dogs bound for slaughter for human consumption. Many of the dogs were clearly stolen family pets, even wearing tags and collars: huskies, German shepherds, poodles and the like, many extremely ill and dying from the slave ship from conditions of the truck and cages. One... Читать дальше...

10 Indonesian crew members of a Taiwanese tugboat were reportedly seized by members of the Islamist militant group Abu Sayyaf (ASG) in Tawi-Tawi.

Presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe expressed her gratitude after the endorsement of former President and now Manila City Mayor Joseph Ejercito “Erap” Estrada, saying it was an honor and a privilege to get the former leader’s support.

Lahore, Pakistan – A suicide bomber who attacked a park thronging with families celebrating Easter killed at least 72 people in Pakistan, with children among the dead. More than 200 people were hurt when explosives packed with ball bearings ripped through crowds near a children’s play area in the park in Lahore, leaving dozens dead or bloodied. Witnesses described children screaming as people carried the injured in their arms, while frantic relatives searched for loved ones. “We had gone to the park to enjoy the Easter holiday. Читать дальше...

Re-electionist Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada yesterday announced his endorsement for presidential candidate Grace Poe and vice presidential contender Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in a pompous proclamation rally attended by thousands of supporters at the Liwasang Bonifacio. An estimated 40,000 supporters witnessed Estrada’s declaration of support for Poe, daughter of Estrada’s close friend, Fernando Poe Jr.; and Marcos, son of former strongman Ferdinand E. Marcos. The late afternoon event started... Читать дальше...

To make a good portrait, the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson once counseled, “You have to try and put your camera between the skin of a person and his shirt.

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan) 2 p.m. – Tanduay vs CaféFrance 4 p.m. – Caida vs Phoenix-FEU CaféFrance and Phoenix Petroleum-Far Eastern University try to forge a title showdown in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup as they go for a sweep of their respective best-of-three semis series today at The Arena in San Juan. The top-seeded Bakers try to make their vengeance complete when they face the Tanduay Rhum Masters in the curtain raiser of the double header at 2 p.m. The Rhum Masters are the only squad that defeated the Bakers in the elims. Читать дальше...

READ: 1 PETER 2:9-12 [Keep] your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that… they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God. v. 12   IN one of my favorite Peanuts cartoons featuring Charlie Brown, the always confident Lucy declares, “How could the world be getting worse with me in it? Ever since I was born the world has shown a distinct improvement!” Of course, Lucy is displaying an unrealistic and elevated opinion of herself, but she makes an interesting point. What if we were to try... Читать дальше...

Presidential Adviser on Environmental Protection Nereus Acosta and his mother, former Manolo Fortich Mayor Socorro, were found guilty of graft over the release of P5.5 million of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) when he was still a Bukidnon congressman to a farmers’ cooperative his mother controlled in 2002. In a 62-page decision promulgated yesterday, the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division found Acosta and his mother guilty of violating Section 3(e) of Republic Act 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act). Читать дальше...

The seat won by the Adhikaing Tinataguyod ng Kooperatiba (Ating Koop) party-list in Congress in the May 2013 midterm elections will soon have an occupant. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on March 21 resolved to issue a Certificate of Proclamation to Ating Koop and proclaimed Roberto Mascariña as the partylist’s nominee and representative in the 16th Congress. Ating Koop is running for re-election in the May 9  polls. “Having complied with the requirement of a five-nominee list, and in view... Читать дальше...

Logo photo courtesy of voteforthegirls.us American Idol past winners Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks, and Chris Daughtry together with former judges and surprise guests will grace AI’s finale on April 6 and 7. AI, on it Twitter account, shared this update. BREAKING: We’ve got #IdolFinale news! @carrieunderwood, @kelly_clarkson and more return. https://t.co/2faNWT5SBp pic.twitter.com/1wtKa8AgjJ — American Idol (@AmericanIdol) March 24, 2016   Jessica Sanchez, in her Titter account, also shared the news. Читать дальше...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is hopeful that the prolonged El Niño’s impact to country’s agriculture sector will not worsen even as the phenomenon continues to be more intense, even foreseen to be its strongest this month.

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) is taking the green lead in the real estate industry with its expanding use of renewable energy as it continues to pursue the installation of its own solar power facilities in more of its malls nationwide.

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking on, start paving a new one,” an American celebrity once said.

Victoria International Container Terminal Limited (VICT), the Australian unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc., has opened its second annual Community Investment Fund grants program.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is giving more attention to Mindanao on power supply during election period, but at this stage, stakeholders in Visayas are cautioning that blackouts may actually happen in their grid during that critical time.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved on Monday the P10-billion planned share sale of DoubleDragon Properties Corp. for the development of some of its major projects.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) en banc committee has denied the proposed merger between the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and fixed income bourse owner PDS Holdings, Inc. despite persistent pleas from stakeholders.

Meat processors have filed a complaint before the Bureau of Customs (BOC) alleging that a trading company has been using the names of its members to smuggle meat products into the country.

Turkish-led consortium Riverflow Ventures and Power Energy Corporation (RVPEC) will rebuild a mini-hydro power plant in Camp John Hay to ensure ample power supply to current and future locators in the special economic zone.

Daang Matuwid standard bearer Mar Roxas on Monday affirmed his commitment to the Muslim community in the Philippines as he visited the Manila Grand Mosque in Manila.

Three more Balikpapan-class landing craft heavy (LCH) vessels acquired by the government from Australia have arrived in the country, the military announced on Monday (March 28, 2016).

Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer Mar Roxas on Monday (March 28, 2016) said that the Sandiganbayan’s conviction of partymate Nereus Acosta for graft is proof that justice under "Daang Matuwid" (straight path) is impartial to friend and foe alike.

Manila, Philippines -- Philippine authorities are staging an online exhibition of jewelry owned by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his family to try to educate a new generation about the corruption of that era.

Ericka Villongco, ex-girlfriend of Kapamilya star James Reid, has issued a public statement on Instagram requesting JaDine fans to stop bashing her across her social media accounts just last Tuesday (March 22, 2016).