Новости за 20.06.2016

By Sébastien Blanc, AFP WASHINGTON – The mass shootings that regularly stun America often share an important feature: the gunmen used military-style assault rifles designed to kill many people in a very short time. Such was the case last Sunday in the massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in which 49 people died and 53 were wounded. Such high-power weapons — light, easy to handle and with high-capacity magazines — were the deadly common denominator in a string of spasms of gun violence... Читать дальше...

By Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters South Korean-born Hyun Kim feels American to his bones, but the undocumented immigrant has failed to seek protection from deportation under a program launched by President Barack Obama to shield young people brought to the United States as children. The 20-year-old Kim, who dreams of attending a U.S. college and works as a barista in the Virginia town where he grew up, is like many of the more than 100,000 Asian immigrants who are eligible for Obama’s program but have not applied. Читать дальше...

MULTAN, Pakistan – A man’s throat was slit by relatives of his wife who disapproved of their marriage in the latest ”honor killing” to hit Pakistan, police said Saturday. Hundreds of women are murdered by relatives in conservative Muslim Pakistan each year on the pretext of defending what is seen as family honor, but it is rare for victim to be a man. The murder happened at a marketplace in the Punjab city of Burewala on Friday, when Muhammad Irshad, 43, was attacked by his father-in-law and two brothers in-law, police said. Читать дальше...

Davao City – The incoming administration of President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte assured yesterday the country’s industry leaders that the environment for business will be good, the playing field leveled, and where government agencies are free from regulatory capture and contracts are respected. At the Sulong Pilipinas dialogue here, a business consultation of the incoming Duterte economic team that gathered 400 businessmen and industry leaders at the SMX Convention Center, incoming Finance Secretary Carlos G. Читать дальше...

“When I was a little girl, I remember drawing castles, carriages, and princess stick figures and my dad would always be like: wow, you’re so good at this! When I was older, I would gather around my sisters and friends and direct plays for our parents and helpers to watch.

Vina Morales is in a legal bind fighting for her daughter’s welfare while facing a libel case threat from her child’s father, ex-boyfriend Cedric Lee.

Davao City — President-elect Rodrigo R. Durterte will declare a transportation crisis in Metro Manila and ask Congress for emergency powers to solve it, an incoming Cabinet official said yesterday. Arthur P. Tugade, the incoming Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) secretary, confirmed that he will recommend to the new president the declaration of a crisis to solve traffic congestion in the nation’s capital. Tugade explained Duterte would need Congress’ authority for at least a... Читать дальше...

Former Senator Ernesto M. Maceda, the country’s 15th Senate President, is clinically dead, his son announced yesterday afternoon. He suffered a stroke last week and was taken to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Quezon City for a gall bladder operation last Sunday where he suffered multiple organ failure. Maceda has an outstanding record of public service spanning 43 years in high government positions. His career has been marked by numerous outstanding achievements starting from his election at the age of 23 as the No. Читать дальше...

Having lived and breathed music all her life, and being in the company of actors who are also singers, Ayen Munji-Laurel feels good to be in her comfort zone doing “Born For You” starring Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador.

Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada has a special fondness for the annual Miss Manila because his mom, Maria Marcelo-Ejercito, was hailed queen of pageant predecessor Carnival Queen in 1935.

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) has given its go signal for Cemex Holdings Philippines, Inc. to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The cement producer will be offering 2.03 billion shares at a maximum price of P17.

Cambodian Premier Hun Sen lashed out Monday at claims his government had bowed to Chinese pressure to help scupper a joint statement by Southeast Asian nations on the South China Sea. In an angry speech, Hun Sen also accused an international court of political bias as it prepares to rule on a sea dispute between the Philippines and China. The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration is widely expected to rule against Beijing when it delivers its verdict in the coming weeks. Last week, a meeting... Читать дальше...

The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), under the baton of principal conductor Olivier Ochamina, debuted at the world-famous Carnegie Hall last Saturday, June 18, 2016 with guest artists Cecille Licad (piano) and Diomedes Saraza (violin). For its finale, the PPO performed Ernani Cuenco’s 1979 composition Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal. First performed as a duet by sopranos Conching Rosal and Evelyn Mandac at a CCP recital, the song won for Best Musical Direction in the Urian Awards as theme of the 1980... Читать дальше...

BEIJING — A look at some recent key developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential gas and oil reserves:

DAVAO CITY – Moro National Liberation Front interim chairman Datu Abul Khayr Alonto said that a coalition of the Bangsamoro comprising both the MNLF and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front will be holding a Moro convention to draft a revised Bangsamoro bill.

Youngsters enjoy playing soccer at low tide on the beach at Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island in Cebu. Bantayan, one of the areas in the Visayas ravaged by super-typhoon Yolanda in November, 2013, is apparently recovering from severe damage caused by the monstrous tropical cyclone. (Juan Carlo de Vela)

Research has proven cars can be carried away even in shallow water.

Mutya ng Pilipinas organizers, through its Facebook page, invites interested entrants from Metro Manila and the National Capital Region to the screening sessions for this year’s pageant finals. Below is the infographic showing the details: Poster event photo courtesy of MnP2016 Facebook page

Rocks and volcanic debris deposited over time along active Mt. Kanlaon's slopes also pose danger to communities there aside from steam and ash eruptions like this volcano staged anew during the weekend.

The Supreme Court (SC) was asked to nullify the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) that allowed the Liberal Party (LP) and other political parties and candidates to submit their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) beyond the deadline set by the law.

This dialogue, I assure you, will help us refine the reforms the new administration proposes. From the onset, let me assure you that the new administration will be guided by what is best for the nation.

DAVAO CITY—Incoming Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez has challenged the business community to build with Government wide-reaching “coalitions for change” as the linchpin of an out-of-the-box, public-private partnership that would enable the country’s growth streak to continue and finally benefit the Filipino majority, most especially those on society’s fringes.

K-pop boy band VIXX member Hyuk won the Best Action Movie New Performer for his debut film “Chasing” at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival in China, which wrapped up on June 19.

After their civil wedding in January on Balesin Island, Ali Khatibi said he and Cristine Reyes no longer plan to organize a church wedding as reported earlier.

Kiray Celis, now dubbed “Comedy/Kikay Princess,” was previously seen in the arms of Derek Ramsay in the hit romantic comedy “Love Is Blind.” Now she is romancing “Chinito Prince” Enchong Dee on the big screen – why, just how lucky could one get?