Новости за 28.04.2016

A Japanese tourism board has called on foreign tourists to refrain from public “belching or flatulence” in an etiquette guide which was hastily rewritten, reportedly after complaints from a Chinese resident. The Hokkaido Tourism Organization, which represents Japan’s northern-most island, published a downloadable brochure on its website, with polite instructions on everything from public bathing to using a Japanese toilet. Helpfully, it even dedicated an entire section to protocol for avoiding bodily functions. Читать дальше...

In line with its vision of ushering the Philippines to become a digital nation by 2020, Globe Telecom collaborated with the city government of Manila in rolling out fiber broadband technology in Binondo. The initiative aims to provide world-class internet experience with speeds of up to 1Gbps to the world’s oldest Chinatown. Early this year, Globe made a call for local governments’ support for its initiative to build on its network infrastructure and provide better internet experience for its customers. Читать дальше...

To kick off Mother’s Day celebrations, Style Weekend and SM Makati will be gathering the most stylish moms and their kids for a Sunday of

It’s a no brainer: humans train their pets. That’s just how the system goes between domesticated animals and human beings. For as

President Aquino yesterday declared he is ready to defend the country’s democracy even at the cost of his life in the wake of a strong possibility that martial law will return under a Duterte-Marcos leadership. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are currently leading the presidential and vice-presidential surveys, respectively. The President stressed his readiness to sacrifice his life for democracy one day after revealing plots by the militant Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to assassinate him... Читать дальше...

Nothing beats the feeling of opening a photo album or a scrapbook, with your personal notes and stickers, and remembering the feeling

By Charissa M. Luci, Hannah L. Torregoza, and Freddie G. Lazaro Legazpi City — Presidential aspirant Senator Grace Poe dared yesterday Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to fulfill his promise to the people to be transparent by signing a bank waiver and opening his bank accounts for public scrutiny. She said Duterte should give in to public clamor for transparency, reminding that all government officials should have the confidence and trust of the electorate. She said transparency should prevail over one’s right to privacy... Читать дальше...

Game Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – Alaska vs Meralco (Series tied 1-1) The Meralco Bolts are intent on not putting to waste their come-from-behind victory the last time as they aim for a 2-1 lead against the Alaska Aces tonight in Game 3 of their best-of-five series in the Oppo PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meralco secured its first semifinal win since 2012 in come-from-behind fashion, leaning on the outside shooting of Jared Dillinger in the fourth quarter to eke out a 92-87 victory on Wednesday... Читать дальше...

Choosing new leaders is always a huge issue, and everyone knows it can get pretty intense. Scandals start popping up left and right, pop

Living in a tropical country, many of us are born ocean lovers and have a natural affinity for the wonders of the sea. When we hear of

Victims of Wednesday night’s inferno that razed 300 houses to the ground in Barangay Tuktukan, Taguig City, return to the ruins yesterday, desperate for help and possessions to salvage. (Ali Vicoy)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Douglas will be among Megyn Kelly's guests on a prime-time Fox TV special.

NEW YORK (AFP) - Pop superstar Beyonce's sixth album is expected to debut at number one on the US chart despite being available only for download and through one streaming service, Billboard said Wednesday.

ROME (AFP) - British film director Sam Mendes will head the jury at the 73rd Venice film festival this summer, organisers announced Wednesday

COPENHAGEN (AFP) - France on Wednesday honoured Bond villain Mads Mikkelsen with a top civilian award, paying tribute to him as a "fascinating" actor whose "face tells it all".

LONDON – - Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. heaped praise on rising British star Tom Holland at the European premiere of "Captain America: Civil War" in London on Tuesday.

Soldiers line up to cast their votes for their next Commander-in-Chief, vice president, senators, and party-list representative

Authorities investigating the death of Prince found prescription opioid medication on him, according to various news outlets on Wednesday, the same day court records showed a judge appointed a bank to safeguard the music legend's estate.

MIAMI — Whether scorned woman or confident seductress, Beyonce moved seamlessly between the two on the opening night of her Formation World Tour in Miami, offering no insight into the rumors of marital infidelity fueled by her latest album.

The regulation doesn’t target tourists, but foreigners with long-term residence in EU countries

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has reminded government officials and employees that they have until Monday to file the sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) for the year 2015.

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has affirmed the indictment of former Davao del Norte Congressman Arrel Olaño for allegedly misappropriating his 2007 Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) amounting to P7.9 million.

New York Mets invited Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the game against Cincinnati Reds at the Citi Field in New York on April 28, 2016.

LOS ANGELES — The creators of "Angry Birds" hope movie theater audiences don't get their feathers ruffled if some filmgoers pluck out their mobile devices at the end of "The Angry Birds Movie" and point them at the screen.

Apple's suppliers were among the big losers in Asian markets Wednesday after it announced the first fall in iPhone sales, while overall trading was tentative before a Federal Reserve announcement later in the day.