Новости за 02.08.2016

By Philippine News Agency/Xinhua JAKARTA, August 2 — Executives of Indonesian and Malaysian stock markets signed on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) document on the establishment of a World Sharia Stock Market Center, aimed at spurring growth potential of Sharia financial market particularly in stock market. Signing of the document was conducted by Indonesia Stock Exchange President Director Tito Sulistio and his Malaysian counterpart Tajuddin Bin Atan on the first day of 12th World Islamic... Читать дальше...

After publicly naming and shaming five police generals allegedly involved in illegal drugs, President Duterte is set to reveal the names of 27 local government unit (LGU) executives allegedly implicated in the illicit operations.

Inmates are getting creative in sneaking in and hiding cell phones which is prohibited inside the national penitentiary. But their creativity was no match to the rigid scrutiny of law enforcement agencies.

Technology runs almost every aspect of our lives, And with the Internet of Things, being connected has given us immense

There is a buzz of a new leisure farm and camping destination, just a stone-throw away from the cool highlands of Tagaytay. The place is easy to locate from the directional signs starting from the Alfonso ark.

This innovative product is guaranteed to be something that you never knew you wanted, at least that’s what I thought after learning

Our present Constitution of 1987 was drawn up by a Constitutional Commission of 48 members appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino.

If we go home to get away from it all, why do we end up feeling bored sometimes? Rainy days or being home alone can often bring a sense of sadness even with no reason.

Many Asians celebrate the “Ghost Month” Festival starting today, Aug. 3, until the 31st, marking a period believed to be when hungry spirits are allowed to roam the earth.

Senate Minority Leader Ralph G. Recto yesterday urged the national government to practice what it preaches by regularizing the employment of thousands of casual government workers who are eligible for permanent civil service.

Jessica Alba used the 2016 Teen Choice Award stage to speak out on an important issue – gun violence.

Federal police patrol in front of the Silver Cloud Liner in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 1, 2016. The US men’s and women’s basketball teams will stay on the luxurious Silver Cloud during the course of the Games. The 2016 Olympic Games start on August 5. (EPA/mb.com.ph)

School life goes on for about 140 Manobo students, who have sought shelter with their families at the United Church of Christ in the Philippines-Haran compound in Davao City. The refugees have been in the compound for more than a year from homes in Davao del Norte and Bukidnon, which they abandoned because of the armed conflict between the military and communist rebels. (Barry Ohaylan/mb.com.ph)

London’s Tower Bridge opens its gates to welcome home the 12-strong fleet of the biennial Clipper Round the World yacht race, Saturday, July 30, 2016. Thousands cheered Saturday’s parade for all 12 ships competing in the 10th running of the 21-year-old event involving a privately owned fleet of identical 70-foot (21-meter) yachts. Competitors paid to participate in the 14-stage event that concluded Friday with a race from the Dutch port of Den Helder across the North Sea to Southend, England. Late... Читать дальше...

Looks like painting is the new trend for stars nowadays. Joining the squad of newly found love is actress Lotlot De Leon who proudly shared her works on social media.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol announced during a meeting with the Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Jae-shin that the government is poring over plans in raising organic chicken on a commercial scale, to the advantage of markets like South Korea in buying our export products. mb.com.ph “We can now sell our chicken products to them since the facilities of the San Miguel Corporation have already been approved and the Province of Maguindanao has started the chicken production” Piñol said. Читать дальше...

The Department of Finance (DOF) and other line departments, in lieu of line agencies, are fleshing out President Duterte’s “marching orders” in his first State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on two areas—tax reform and a massive infrastructure buildup — meant for the new government to disperse incomes, attack generational poverty, and reverse the public discontent that had propelled him to the presidency. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez (mb.com.ph) The Secretary of Finance Carlos Dominguez III... Читать дальше...

MANILA -- The Embassy of Japan plans to hold a job fair for returning Filipino nurses and caregivers on Aug. 26, 2016 in Makati or BGC area.

MANILA -- Makati City Mayor Abby Binay on Tuesday called on newly-elected members of the City Council to give their full support to the urgent task of rebuilding the city through restoring order and discipline in the streets, efficiency in government services, and the confidence of the private sector in the city government.

MANILA – Akbayan partylist Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for recognizing the weaknesses of the party-list system.

Two weeks ago I got a call from former senator Richard Gordon, asking me to become ambassadress of the Philippine Red Cross.

We were among those initially dismissive of Selena Gomez’s career as singer, deeming it mere knee-jerk reaction of a Hollywood star-maker eager to milk her success as TV personality.

Seven-member K-pop boy band BTS drew a full house at the Mall of Asia Arena when they held a concert there over the weekend.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Investigation Discovery channel is joining forces with bestselling author James Patterson, who will write and executive produce a six-part scripted series for the network. In this Oct. 18, 2012, file photo, James Patterson attends a screening of “Alex Cross” in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) mb.com.ph   The series will be based on ID-branded true-crime stories written for Patterson’s new line of novella-length “BookShots.” The portfolio of “BookShots”... Читать дальше...

MANILA -- British Ambassador to the Philippines Asif Ahmad said the United Kingdom will further increase its investments in the Philippines as it identified the country as one of the "emerging powers" in the world.