Новости за 30.03.2016

President Aquino yesterday gave local media another lecture on how to do their job. Recognizing the important role of the media to nation-building, President Aquino appealed for fair and comprehensive coverage of the election period. In his speech before the Publish Asia 2016 conference at the Manila Hotel, the President lamented what he described as bias of print media for “sensational candidates” and “clickbait” headlines, reminding them about the responsibility for truthful and fair reporting this elections season. Читать дальше...

Sta. Maria, Pangasinan – The tandem of independent candidates Senators Grace Poe and Francis “Chiz” Escudero remains solid amid perceived fallout following Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada’s decision to solely support his goddaughter. Escudero said his longtime friendship and comradeship with Poe cannot be broken amid perceived breakaway between after they were seen campaigning separately in the past few days. “It is not true and it won’t happen,” he said when asked about the supposed “silent war” between him and his standard bearer. Читать дальше...

Four in 10 Filipinos (39 percent) agree that the Philippines should do business with China despite the continued tension between the two countries over disputed territories in the South China Sea, according to a survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) and TV5 released on Wednesday. The Bilang Pilipino SWS mobile survey conducted last March 23 with 1,200 respondents asked: “How much do you agree or disagree with this statement: The Philippines should find ways to do business with China, regardless... Читать дальше...

If elected president, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago said her administration would create more jobs in the rural areas so that Filipinos would no longer need to go to urban centers or work abroad to support their families. This could be done, according to Santiago, by focusing on economic development, poverty reduction, and jobs creation through heavy investment on public infrastructure, modernizing agriculture, and attracting foreign investors. “I commit that the Philippine economy will grow faster than ever before... Читать дальше...

By Ellalyn B. De Vera and Alexander D. Lopez The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hoping to put out the fire that has already engulfed about 350 hectares of forests and grasslands at Mt. Apo by today, Thursday. “If weather permits, fire could be out today (March 30) or tomorrow (March 31),” DENR Secretary Ramon Paje said in an interview, citing a report from the Philippine Air Force (PAF). A Super Huey chopper from the PAF was deployed in the area Tuesday morning to conduct water bucket operations to put out the fire. Читать дальше...

Game Today (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 3 p.m. – CaféFrance vs Phoenix-FEU CaféFrance and Phoenix-Far Eastern University (FEU), two teams with championship experiences in the collegiate ranks, begin their best-of-five duel for the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup title today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. After sweeping their respective rivals in the semis, the Bakers and the Accelerators look to complete the final hurdle to their title aspirations beginning at 3 p.m. CaféFrance is eyeing... Читать дальше...

My friend Henrison Yu, a true Osaka- Phile, met us on a cold early spring morning just as equally excited as we were to make the rounds of this 170-year-old market. As we cruised the main walkway and its side alleys,

Pinoys love to laugh so much that many of us are able to crack jokes even in the direst of situations.

Manila Bulletin (MB) won the top awards in the 2015 Philippine Agricultural Journalists, Inc.-San Miguel Corporation (PAJ-SMC) Binhi Awards. Ellalyn B. de Vera, who covers the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources beats, won first prize in the Environment Journalist of the Year category, while Research Head Leo Laparan II and Research Staff Jaimie Rose Aberia were awarded the Agri-Feature Story of the Year plum for the story “Facets of PH farming... Читать дальше...

Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito and other former and current officials of San Juan City were charged before the Sandiganbayan over the alleged anomalous purchase of firearms worth P2.1 million using the city’s calamity fund in 2008. Ejercito and his co-accused were charged by the Office of the Ombudsman with one count of violating Section 3(e) of Republic Act (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) and one count of illegal use of public funds or property under Article 220 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC). Читать дальше...

The city government of Kidapawan has ordered the closure of Mt. Apo for a period of three to five years following the forest fire that struck the highland over the weekend.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach has said that Russian born Dr. Mikhail Varshavski dubbed the hottest doctor on Instagram has been very respectful about her life as Miss Universe.

Manila, Philippines -- The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said Wednesday.

SYDNEY (AFP) - An Australian artist behind a larger-than-life mural of American rap star Kanye West embracing himself has offered to paint over it -- for a sizable fee.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hoping to put out the fire that has already engulfed about 350 hectares of forests and grasslands at Mt. Apo by Thursday (March 31).

Sydney, Australia -- An Australian artist behind a larger-than-life mural of American rap star Kanye West embracing himself has offered to paint over it -- for a sizable fee.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is planning to raise P15 billion more in the first semester this year after successfully selling P30 billion worth of preferred shares last March.

Tax season is upon us once again, and it is a hassle to calculate everything and submit the forms to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Employees have the convenience of their companies filing their taxes, but freelancers and those with mixed income have to do the filing themselves.

Four in 10 Filipinos agreed that the Philippines should do business with China despite the continued tension between the two countries over disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) and TV5 said its latest survey report.

Htin Kyaw, a trusted friend of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, took over as Myanmar's president Wednesday, calling it a "historic moment" in the country's long-drawn transition to democracy after decades of military rule.

Pinoy short film “Maria” will take part in the Short Film Competition or Cannes Court Métrage of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival in May.

Zayn Malik, a former member of British boyband One Direction, cemented his first milestone as a solo artist with the release of his debut album "Mind of Mine."