Новости за 29.06.2016

By Simon Sturdee with Michael Thurston in London, AFP Britain got its first taste Wednesday of a future outside the EU as Europe’s leaders met without premier David Cameron and warned London must accept EU migrants to win access to the bloc’s free trade zone. European leaders gathering without a British representative for the first time in 40 years poured cold water on the chance of Britain gaining no-strings-attached access to the huge EU single market of 500 million people. EU president Donald Tusk. Читать дальше...

President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte will formally assume office today to start his six-year term as the country’s most powerful government official.

The “Daang Matuwid” journey has come to an end. After six years of championing reforms to address poverty and corruption, President Aquino bows out from office on a regular working day with a mix of accomplishments and letdowns. “It has been an honor to serve the Filipino nation. I will leave behind a country that is better, more progressive and peaceful than when we found it,” the President said in Filipino in a recent public address. Aquino is proud to achieve for the country a strong economy, greater accountability in government... Читать дальше...

Glenda Barretto will undoubtedly do one heck of a job as today’s caterer at President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s inauguration, but we’re sure if Duterte had his way, he’ll want his old faves served, too.

Outgoing Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin on Wednesday said that Indonesian security forces cannot just enter Philippine territory and conduct rescue operations for its seven sailors now being held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu. There is a pact between the two countries allowing Indonesian forces to enter Philippine territory when on “hot pursuit” of terrorists and lawless elements. Gazmin stressed that the principle of hot pursuit, if applied, means that Indonesian forces may... Читать дальше...

Games Today (Cuneta Astrodome) 4 p.m. – F2 Logistics vs Generika 6 p.m. – Standard Insurance vs RC Cola F2 Logistics and RC Cola-Army try to forge a three-way way tie for the lead when they go for their third straight win today in the Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference at the Cuneta Astrodome. Led by Aby Marano, the Cargo Movers take on the Generika Lifesavers at 4 p.m., while the Lady Troopers meet the Standard Insurance-Navy Spikers at 6 p.m. with both teams looking to keep their streak going. Читать дальше...

Most visitors to Davao long to return to its paradise-like mountains

zakaya is a Japanese concept of informal and casual gastropubs.

In our school, the Professional Asian Class students and instructors always look forward to Chinese roasting day. There is a great premium to the juicy, tender, and fragrant character of a freshly roasted charsiu pork and duck done in the Hong Kong style.

Games Today (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 4 p.m. – Topstar ZC vs Tanduay 6 p.m. – Racal vs Phoenix With their old form slowly coming back, the unbeaten Phoenix Accelerators eye their sixth straight win when they battle the Racal Tile Masters today in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Led by Mike Tolomia, Phoenix posted its most lopsided win of the tournament last Monday when it pummeled Topstar ZC Mindanao, 126-77 in a performance that could be the turning point for the team coached by Eric Gonzales. Читать дальше...

The Araneta Center celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic Ali Mall – the first-ever fully enclosed shopping mall in the country. Named after the late legendary world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, Ali Mall was inaugurated on June 30, 1976 with Ali himself in attendance. Ali fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines after winning against Joe Frazier in the “Thrilla in Manila” bout the year before and was the guest of honor at the event attended by VIPs, government officials, Araneta Center executives... Читать дальше...

Celebrity fashion plate Heart Evangelista, shared on her Twitter account @heart021485, how to put together components to her cool ensemble of outfits, including fashion accessories. Screenshot of Heart’s post on Twitter

Another batch of 11 neophyte lawmakers, including the youngest member of the Lower Chamber, vowed yesterday to religiously attend the plenary sessions to keep the legislative mill grinding as well as promote and safeguard the interest of their constituents and the public as a whole. Ang Kabuhayan partylist Rep.-elect Dennis Laogan and Sarangani Rep.-elect Rogelio Pacquiao vowed to actively participate in the congressional deliberations, saying that it is part of their job as House members. “As much as possible... Читать дальше...

A teacher tries out one of several interactive whiteboards donated to the Narvacan National Central High School by newly-elected councilor and former Gov. Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson. An interactive whiteboard is capable of displaying computer images through a digital projector. (Freddie G.Lazaro)

A bottlenose dolphin which perished at Tondaligan Beach last Tuesday is carried to the Fish Cemetery at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources compound on Wednesday for proper burial. The dolphin was discovered with blood oozing from its mouth and may have been wounded due to blast fishing activities in the area. The practice of burying dead marine creatures was started in 1999 to heighten awareness on the importance of respecting, preserving and protecting marine resources. (Jojo Riñoza)

Photo shows Cebu City Mayor-elect Tomas Osmeña being sworn in by Vice-President-elect Leni Robredo as the new mayor of Cebu City, a post that he had already once assumed. The oath-taking ceremonies, held at the Cebu City Sports Center,was witnessed by Osmeña’s wife, Margot. Former Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Araneta Roxas II, Robredo’s defeated Presidential running mate in the May 9 election, was also at the new Cebu City mayor’s swearing in yesterday. (Juan Carlo... Читать дальше...

Participants in a tree-planting session in Palo, Leyte did so, planting seeds to mark Arbor Day in Eastern Visayas and in consideration of future generations that will benefit from their laudable environmental care activity. (Restituto A. Cayubit)

After so many versions of the Trumpets Challenge, celebrity mom Marian “Yan” Rivera-Dantes gives her take on the dance moves. Check it out! For those who are wondering how this craze came to be, here’s the boy who started it all.

Hong Kong – Asian markets rose again Wednesday on hopes that authorities will unveil fresh stimulus to counter the effects of Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union (EU).

DAVAO CITY – Residents of Bankerohan, or Barangay 5A, will be watching the inauguration of Rodrigo R. Duterte, not on giant LED screens but, on a 10 x 10 feet used tarpaulin on the day their leader swears in as the 16th President of the Philippines. Location map photo courtesy of Nona.net Even among his supporters, simplicity has become a theme for the events of Duterte’s followers, a change perhaps inspired by a president who has decided to forego the fancy  attached to the Manila-based center of power. Читать дальше...

As the Trumpet challenge dance craze continues to make the online world go crazy, Ina Raymundo at 40 takes the ‘Trumpets’ dance craze into the next level .

Centro Escolar University and San Beda College - schools near the Malacañang Palace, where President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will take his oath- have announced suspension of classes due to President-elect Rodrigo Duterte's inauguration tomorrow, June 30.

I owe it all to Him!

The Philippine National Police (PNP) activated Wednesday the Task Force 'Panunumpa' which aims to fully secure peace and order in line with the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President-elect Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo on Thursday.

Malacanang on Wednesday said that Thursday, June 30, will not be a holiday despite the inauguration of the 16th President of the country, Rodrigo Duterte.