Новости за 06.08.2016

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials say a blacklisted American citizen has been arrested in the capital Islamabad. Interior Ministry spokesman Sarfaraz Hussain says Saturday that Federal Investigation Agency officials arrested Mathew Craig Barrett from an Islamabad guest house. Mathew Craig Barrett. Photo courtesy of tribune.com.pk He said Barrett was deported and blacklisted in 2011 after being found in the area of a sensitive installation. He did not elaborate. Hussain said Barrett obtained a visa... Читать дальше...

By Philippine News Agency/Kyodo TOKYO, Aug. 6 — Japan lodged a protest with China on Saturday after spotting more than 200 Chinese vessels in waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. Location map photo courtesy of TheSocialHumanist.com About 230 fishing boats as well as six China Coast Guard vessels were confirmed in a contiguous zone near the Japanese-controlled uninhabited islets, which are claimed by China, which calls them Diaoyu. The number is much larger than usual. Читать дальше...

By Priam F. Nepomuceno, Philippine News Agency MANILA, Aug. 6 — A soldier from the 1st Special Forces Battalion was killed while an undetermined number of New People’s Army (NPA) insurgents were wounded during a two-hour clash in Valencia City, Bukidnon Friday afternoon. Location map photo courtesy of WikiPilipinas.org The incident took place at 2 p.m. at Sitio Kambangon, Barangay Lilingayon, said 4th Infantry Division spokesperson Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez. Government forces were deployed in the... Читать дальше...

Judges and lawmakers are among the high-profile personalities included in the government’s illegal drugs list.

Early last month (July 2016), 20 tons of frozen jackfruit pulp was imported from Vietnam by a trader from Cebu City. Much of the pulp

As a 35-year-old mom of two kids, contraceptives would seem to be the least of my worries. At an age when noontime shows officially

Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 5 p.m. – Shooting Stars 5:30 p.m. – Women’s 5-on-5 6:45 p.m. – North vs South It’s going to be height versus speed when the South team battles the defending champion North today in the 27th edition of the PBA All-Star Game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Reigning two-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer will start as starting power forward for the South, teaming up with fellow 6-foot-10 center Asi Taulava of NLEX. What it lacks in height, the North... Читать дальше...

Although the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law (RA 10354), passed in 2012, gave hope and added services to

People behind Tumi know for a fact that its core customers value the American brand for producing sturdy luggage and other practical, but thoughtfully designed travel accessories.

Roger Ebert, the world’s foremost film critic, called it “wrenching but never exploitative.” Watch Story’s online videoInstructions:1. Turn on your data or WI-FI network and connect to the Internet;2. Scan the QR code.Important reminder:Your mobile phone should have an Internet access and an installed QR code reader. The New York Times praised it as “a tender reconstruction of a personal loss.” Slate said that there was more to the film’s art than just aesthetics: “There’s bearing witness. This film does that... Читать дальше...

R/$  rate stands at  P46.90/$1 The peso exchange rate stands at P46.90 last Friday  at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The weighted average rate stands at  P46.959.

President Duterte yesterday encouraged and challenged members of the Philippine delegation to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to do their best for the honor of the country. “The President wishes and challenges our Philippine contingent to give 100 percent and he wishes them the best,” said presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Saturday. The Philippine team is composed of 13 athletes led by table tennis player Ian Lariba, who was the flag bearer at the spectacular opening festivities... Читать дальше...

Charter change is absolutely necessary for our country at this time. The 1986 Constitution was a stirring reaction to 20 years of authoritarian regime. A pluralistic politics and entitlement-laden citizenry in a new and revived democracy was established. As a result, we witnessed a proliferation of political parties and sectoral parties, grant of free high schooling, Magna Carta of rights in favor of various sectors, and other welfare measures. The Duterte administration has chosen charter change as the centerpiece of its reform agenda. Читать дальше...

Last week, I mentioned that in the Book of Ezekiel (Chapters 38 and 39) of the Bible – there is foretold a war between a coalition of

Kuwait City  – Kuwait said Friday it arrested a Filipina it accused of joining the Islamic State (IS) group through its affiliate in Libya and who planned to launch an attack. The Interior Ministry said the woman, born in 1984, entered Kuwait last June as a household service worker. Security forces monitoring the woman’s e-mails found messages by the woman to the Islamic State group’s Libyan affiliate, pledging allegiance to the group. “She confessed she was ready to carry out any terrorist attack... Читать дальше...

By Aaron B. Recuenco and Vanne Elaine P. Terrazola Aggressive but honest police officials will be appointed as the top commander in the towns or provinces where the mayors or governors are found to be involved in the illegal drugs trade, while in Metro Manila, expect more inept police officials booted out. This will be the organizational direction of the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to Director General Ronald dela Rosa. “We have not yet fully implemented it, but we will do that in due time,” said Dela Rosa... Читать дальше...

A Church leader has expressed concern that the divorce bill advocated by the Gabriela party-list “will weaken the institution of marriage in the country.”  “The teachings of the Catholic Church do not favor divorce as we adhere to the belief that ‘what God has put together let no man put asunder.’ Divorce spawns a host of problems especially for children.  Divorce weakens the institution of marriage,” stressed Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos.  “Already we see many families being separated by work... Читать дальше...

Lawmakers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have joined mounting calls to stop the collection of irrigation service fees (ISF) from farmers. Rep. Horacio Suansing Jr. (2nd District, Sultan Kudarat) and his wife, Rep. Estrellita Suansing (1st District, Nueva Ecija) filed House Bill (HB) No. 294 for this purpose, noting that it would greatly ease the burden of the farmers. “Irrigation is needed to increase the productivity of farmers especially in the production of major staples, such as rice and corn... Читать дальше...

As the war against illegal drugs continues without let-up more drug-related fatalities surfaced yesterday around Metro Manila, among them the No. 6 and No. 31 drug personalities in the list of police operatives.

Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Raneo Abu expressed confidence yesterday that the controversial Anti-Political Dynasty bill will finally see the light this 17th Congress. He said the Lower Chamber would not think twice about passing significant legislation like measures seeking to end political dynasties in the country. “We have started it last Congress when we passed the SK (Sangguniang Kabataan) Reform Law and I am hopeful we have a chance this Congress,” he said. In the 16th Congress, the approval... Читать дальше...

Schatz fired back with a statement decrying Trump’s “reckless rhetoric,” which “further proves he is unfit to lead our country.”

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has decried a recent statement by US presidential candidate Donald Trump lumping the Philippines together with other states harboring terrorists, and calling for an immigration ban on these countries. Andanar’s statement read:  Considering his major real estate ‘brand’ investment in the Philippines’ financial capital called Trump Tower, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump unfortunately mentioned the Philippines in an anti-immigration speech in a political rally in Portland, Maine. Читать дальше...

Police have launched an operation to rescue three people seized in Zamboanga Sibugay

“You have no idea who they are. This could be the great Trojan horse of all time,” he said

Singapore called for heightened vigilance on Saturday