Новости за 10.08.2016

By Jigger J. Jerusalem, Philippine News Agency CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Aug. 10 -– Secretary Martin Andanar has defended the President’s disclosure of the names on the list of drug personalities in the country that included judges, politicians, policemen, and military personnel. Andanar, who heads the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), told local media Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte did not err in disclosing the names in a televised speech. “The drug list and names of the personalities... Читать дальше...

President Duterte’s war on illegal drugs is not purely a shame game after all.

By AFP and Nick Giongco Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao confirmed yesterday that he is coming out of retirement to fight World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Jessie Vargas in November in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old, who has won world titles in eight weight divisions, made the announcement after meeting Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum in Manila Tuesday.  Over dinner where Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee and Canadian adviser Mike Koncz were present Arum discussed with Pacquiao the details of the... Читать дальше...

Games Today (Strike gym, Bacoor) 4 p.m. – Racal vs Tanduay 6 p.m. – Phoenix vs CaféFrance Racal and Phoenix, armed with the twice-to-beat advantage, hope to arrange a finals showdown as they face separate rivals today in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup semis at the Strike gym in Bacoor, Cavite. The top seed Tile Masters battle the No. 4 Tanduay Rhum Masters in the 4 p.m. opener before the Accelerators take on the defending champion CaféFrance Bakers in what could be a close encounter between the... Читать дальше...

This is my son Gino and his wife China's favorite dining place that has charmed the urbanites and expats from Hong Kong because of its well thought of creative twists on classic favorites. This of course, to us chefs, is a message deeply conveyed on the plate, from culinary fundamentals of regional styles by the chefs who head this restaurant that rates in the top 10 of Hong Kong.

Asia’s Best Female Chef and slow food advocate Margarita Fores is equally comfortable using locally sourced ingredients kadyos, adlay, tabon-tabon, tinigib, and etag, as she is with more familiar Western staples like imported pasta, truffles, parmesan cheese, prosciutto, and wagyu beef in her cooking.

For the first time as a member of Congress, former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will occupy a leadership post as deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. “I’m deputy speaker,” Arroyo told reporters during an ambush interview at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center where she donated hemodialysis machines. She added: “I would presume that nobody would object.” Arroyo will occupy one of the seven new deputy speakership posts which were created as a preview of the proposed... Читать дальше...

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade presented to the Senate yesterday the parameters of the emergency powers sought by President Duterte to solve Metro Manila’s traffic problems.

There are certain food and flavors that we associate with colors, like orange for orange, ube for purple, yellow for banana. So, to create a menu inspired by colors is just a piece of cake, right? Well, not exactly, especially if you’re not planning on serving not just fruits and vegetables.

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. A. Sereno decided yesterday not to comment further on the censure made by President Rodrigo R. Duterte against her in connection with her letter where the chief magistrate cautioned judges allegedly linked to the illegal drug trade “against surrendering or making themselves physically accountable to any police officer in the absence of any duly-issued warrant of arrest that is pending.”  “Many things have been said. The Chief Justice sees no need to add to what are being said,” SC Spokesman Theodore O. Читать дальше...

Supreme Court chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno just got schooled by President Duterte about the country’s laws. The President has given Sereno a lecture not only about his “right” to identify officials linked to illegal drugs but also about instances that allow warrantless arrests. “Chief Justice Sereno doesn’t get it,” an annoyed President said in Visayan in defense of his anti-drug campaign during a visit to a military facility in Zamboanga del Sur. Photo collage courtesy of Yahoo “There are... Читать дальше...

Beauty Elements Venture’s Inc. (BEVI), the manufacturer of the country’s favorite skin-lightening product, Kojiesan, is celebrating 10 fruitful years of bringing a lighter, flawless and more beautiful complexion to Filipinos. BEVI’s success story is a testament to the undaunted determination of its owner. From a few dozen orders to millions of bars sold, the soap steadily became a favorite among Filipinos. The innovative product reached consumers across the country, and soon after, distribution went worldwide as an export commodity. Читать дальше...

Columbia Pictures Philippines, through its Twitter account @ColumbiaPicPH, shared a teaser clip of their latest movie, The Shallows. In the post, the film distribution company wrote, “Shaaaaaaaaaark! Underwater, no one can hear you. #FearTheShallows! The ‘shark tale’ is currently showing in cinemas nationwide.   Shaaaaaaaaaark! Under water, no one can hear you scream. #FearTheShallows, in cinemas August 10https://t.co/tdmwkim9dJ — Columbia Pictures PH (@ColumbiaPicPH) August 7, 2016

The International Labour Organization, through its Twitter page @ilo, called indigenous and tribal peoples as vital agents of change to achieve - effective climate change mitigation and adaptation; - a raised productivity and economic growth while taking into account environmental considerations; - sustainable agricultural practices and food security; - sustainable management and use of natural resources; - sustainable forms of livelihood by creating green jobs and spurring climate-sensitive innovation. Читать дальше...

By Antonio Colina IV DAVAO CITY – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald Dela Rosa said that some of the drug-lords in the Philippines have resorted to reaching members of the global terrorist group  Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters to kill President Rodrigo R. Duterte. Dela Rosa said that the drug lords are having difficulty to look for gunmen who will hunt down the president. PNP chief bato Dela Rosa. Photo courtesy of PinoyNewsPH.com “Sa totoo lang, we are now moving heaven and earth. Читать дальше...

Apple's iPhone 7 has just been leaked. And You won't believe what it is made of.

FLATTENED! A bulldozer has flattened about 900 houses in a Muslim community suspected to be a lair of drug dens and personalities at  Barangay Camantiles in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. PDEA also suggested the demolition to the LGU to get rid of the worsening drug situation in the city. Lala Salatandri, one of the original settlers since 1997, said they opted to VOLUNTARILY demolish their community to clear their names and the city mayor, Hon. Amadeo Perez IV, from being tagged as drug protectors. Читать дальше...

After a rainy weekend a dragonfly lands onto a dry lemon grass at the OceanaGold Sustainable Agro-forestry nursery in Tucod, Cabarroguis, Quirino. Insects serve as indicators of friendly weather and environment. (Ceasar M. Perante/mb.com.ph)

Dried fish of all sizes are for sale at this market stall in Barangay Tibanban in Governor Generoso town in Davao Oriental, a coastal village known for being a major source of both fresh and dried fish. (Keith Bacongco/mb.com.ph)

It’s sad when it is already 2016 and yet gender discrimination still exists.

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. A. Sereno decided yesterday not to comment anymore on the criticisms aired against her by President Duterte in connection with her letter on judges allegedly involved in illegal drugs.

Teresita Sy-Coson, vice-chairperson of SM Investments Corp., admitted that the company is in talks with IKEA but stressed they are just one of the retailers that the Sweden-based company is talking to.

Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized an estimated PHP103 million worth of methamphetamine hydrocloride or 'shabu' from a Chinese national in a dismantled warehouse used as a storage facility in Angeles City, Pampanga, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said on Wednesday.

TV-Host actress Mariel Rodriguez was emotional during her birthday salubong.

The French have always been one to sport effortlessly gorgeous hair. A typical French girl’s hair is a combination of distinct color, cut, and style. French girl hair can finally be achieved by Filipinas.