Новости за 09.08.2016

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 9 – President Rodrigo Duterte was fulfilling his promise to bury the remains of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’ (Heroes Cemetery), Secretary Martin Andanar said. Andanar made the announcement during a press conference with the local press in a posh downtown hotel on Monday. He said that his office has already received a memorandum from the Department of National Defense (DND) about the burial procedures of the late strongman at the ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’ on Sept. Читать дальше...

The country’s biggest tax evaders face a possible travel ban as part of the intensified revenue campaign of the Duterte administration.

Hong Kong– Former President Fidel V. Ramos on Tuesday expressed optimism about his ice breaking trip to China as a special envoy of President Rodrigo Duterte and was set to meet with the head of a Chinese government think-tank and other officials to rekindle ties with China soured by a maritime dispute in the South China Sea.

A popular social media page for car enthusiasts recently crashed and burned for revealing the identity of a suspect of a crime – which later turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.

Having a baby, especially for first-time parents, entails a lot of preparations – and uncertainty. A major task ahead is being able to

After interviewing architects, interior designers and people in the know about investing in quality home pieces, we have finally

Director Antoinette Jadaone has launched an online campaign for veteran actress Lilia Cuntapay, who is reportedly suffering from an unspecified condition affecting her spinal cord.

On top of a tax-free cash reward of P5 million, Olympic silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz will receive other benefits like free state college

The 2016 Rio Olympics has officially started. And while we mainly focus on watching athletes compete against each other in different sporting events in order to bring home that glorious gold medal for their nation, it is also good to know that there are different tech companies working hand in hand with the Olympic committee.

Stephen Frears, director of The Queen and Philomena spins an unforgettable heartwarming and funny story that will bring audiences to tears in the inspiring true story of the eponymous New York heiress who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer. Starring two of the best loved actors worldwide, Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, the film celebrates the human spirit, the power of music, and the passion of amateurs everywhere. The voice that Florence (Streep) heard in her head was divine... Читать дальше...

President Rodrigo R. Duterte has vowed to purge the government of misfits and scalawags without having to declare martial law. This followed after his revelation on Sunday of a long list of government officials, members of the judiciary, and members the law enforcement agencies allegedly involved in the illicit drug trade. “There will be a purging, actually. Without declaring martial law, I will cleanse this government. Magpu-purge talaga ang gobyerno sa mga may kaso — government itself,” the President... Читать дальше...

Kathleen dela Paz, 26, takes the driver’s seat on a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train Tuesday, the first female train operator of the Light Rail Manila Corporation. (Ali Vicoy) /mb.com.ph

"Ghostbusters" actress Leslie Jones almost quit Twitter last month after receiving online abuse, but the comedian had the last laugh on Monday as her humorous Olympics tweets landed her an invite from NBC to cover the sporting event.

It almost always never fails that floods hit the streets of the metropolis every time heavy rains come, like those spawned by the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat.’ And it was no different yesterday as students, employees, and commuters walk this plank, erected by enterprising residents, for a fee to avoid the flood that accumulated at the corner of Taft and Quirino avenues in Manila. (Ali Vicoy) /mb.com.ph

Philippine officials said on Tuesday the government would build new jails to address severe congestion made worse by President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, describing conditions as “inhumane” and “unacceptable”. AFP photographs of a Quezon City Jail, where thousands of inmates take turns to sleep on an open-air basketball court and a staircase, were an “eye-opener” for authorities to hasten the construction of a new facility, according to vice mayor Joy Belmonte. The Philippines have overcrowded prisons, like this Quezon City jail. Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES - Music producer and social media star DJ Khaled scored his first chart-topping album on the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Monday, ousting Canadian R&B artist Drake.

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Organizers say Robert De Niro will present Martin Scorsese's restored "Taxi Driver" at the opening night of the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival and receive the festival's first lifetime achievement award.

The rapper formerly known as Bow Wow says his upcoming album will be his last.

BERLIN (AFP) - US actor Charlie Sheen, who announced last year he is HIV-positive, said other celebrities should come forward if they have contracted the virus to help lift its stigma.

MANILA -- Four more flights were cancelled as of 2:00 p.m. Tuesday due to bad weather, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in an advisory.

Filipinos around the world, including several celebrities, are rejoicing over weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz bagging a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

CANBERRA -- A radical proposal from Australia's Department of Health would result in overseas-trained medical practitioners being disallowed from applying for visas to work in Australia, in a move which the government hopes could end a locally-trained doctor shortage.

MANILA -- The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will be running on generator sets on Wednesday to give way to the installation of a remote control switch in its substation, airport authorities said Tuesday.

Japanese Emperor Akihito's video message this week, though subtle, suggested that he wishes to abdicate, and the attention now goes to his elder son, the first in line to Japan's Chrysanthemum throne.

MANILA -- The low-pressure area (LPA) off Cagayan province at present will likely intensify into a tropical cyclone (TC) around Friday (Aug. 12), further enhancing the rain-driving southwest monsoon or 'habagat' affecting Luzon.