Новости за 05.09.2016

LONDON — The chief of Britain’s new Brexit department says the government will not be rushed as it develops detailed plans for leaving the European Union, as Prime Minister Theresa May backed away from proposals to use a point-based system to manage immigration. David Davis told Parliament Monday his new ministry already has 180 staffers backed by 120 more working in Brussels. In China for the G-20 summit, May said she is not in favor of a point-based immigration system that had been backed by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage... Читать дальше...

By Jim Heintz, Associated Press MOSCOW — Uzbekistan’s widely criticized authoritarian leader Islam Karimov was hailed as a statesman and democrat by his government as he was laid to rest Saturday in the ancient silk road city of Samarkand. People throw flowers on limousines as they gather along the road under the Uzbekistan national flag with a black ribbon to watch the funeral procession of President Islam Karimov in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, early Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Karimov has died of a stroke at age 78... Читать дальше...

By Philippine News Agency/Xinhua MANILA, Sept. 5 — The Philippine health department confirmed on Monday that a 45-year-old woman from the central Philippine city of Iloilo has tested positive for Zika virus, the sixth case recorded in the country. Health Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo told a news conference that the Zika-infected woman, whom he did not identify, has no history of travel abroad, adding that she probably acquired the virus locally. He also said the disease does not pose a public health risk at this point... Читать дальше...

After the successful launch of Good Food Tour Philippines last July which featured authentic Filipino restaurants, foodpanda is now ready to discover the busy streets of Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City for another round of some guilt-free, all good & healthy restaurant tour. Nowadays, people are really hyped by the idea of eating healthy food or the so called green diet, may it be for the reason that they really want to be fit or perhaps for the sake of just trying. foodpanda together with... Читать дальше...

President Duterte is expected to arrive in Vientiane, Laos, in time for the opening of the 28th and 29th meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) set for September 6-8.

Determined to destroy the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), President Duterte is mulling to hire Gurkhas, the renowned group of fearless Nepalese fighters, to help government forces in eliminating these “germs” in the country. The President met with members of the Cabinet security cluster in Davao City late Saturday night and considered the option of recruiting the Gurkha warriors against the ASG members, according to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol. Piñol was among the Cabinet members present in the... Читать дальше...

Some 13 business leaders have agreed to fund the construction of various rehabilitation centers that will be used in the reformation of about 700,000 drug dependents from all over the country. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said that in the initial discussions, the business leaders expressed their willingness to donate funds for the immediate construction of the rehabilitation centers which are urgently needed in view of the rising number of drug users who have voluntarily surrendered. Читать дальше...

A musical about the profound friendship between popular blonde girl Glinda and misunderstood, green-skinned girl Elphaba is set for return to Manila and its stars recently gave local media a sneak peek of what’s to come.

Cheremy Vienes, or simply Che, introduces herself as a professional canine and feline portraitist. As an advocate for animal causes, her chosen field became her favorite subject because as a pet lover and owner, she can execute artistic concepts naturally and comfortably with these creatures.

Davao City – Joel Esportonio, 27, one of the critical patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) is scheduled for surgery today after suffering bone fractures and injuries to his bladder, intestine and spine. What he does not know is that his wife, Mercy Basilisco did not survive her injuries. Esportonio’s sister-in-law Jessa told the Manila Bulletin that Joel is responsive but has not been told about his wife’s demise fearing it would worsen his condition. Joel has been mistakenly... Читать дальше...

A string of bombings, including a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State group, struck in and around several Syrian cities on Monday, killing at least 43 people, mainly in government-controlled areas.

Philippines and South Korea have welcomed the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will transform Philippine agricultural cooperatives and farmers' associations into key drivers of growth in rural areas.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael ‘Mike’ Sueno called on local government officials to review La Niña Action, or Oplan Tag-ulan plans for this year’s local preparedness measures.

Bureau of Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon shows the new high definition closed circuit television (CCTVs) system at the agency’s newly-opened command center which were installed to prevent corruption and illicit trade there. (Ali Vicoy)/Manila Bulletin

Oil companies announced on Monday that there will be a rollback in diesel prices by P0.50 per liter effective Tuesday.

Members of the Davao City Police remain on full alert, conducting thorough searches on every one seeking to enter the city, as part of President Duterte’s order putting the entire country under a state of lawlessness. (Keith Bacongco/ Manila Bulletin)

From Mindanao to Metro Manila, police visibility and vigilance are observed on the streets, as can be seen at the corner of Don A. Egea Street and E. Rodriguez Avenue in Quezon City Monday. President Duterte declared a “state of lawless violence” nationwide in the wake of the deadly Davao City bombing last Friday. (Federico Cruz / Manila Bulletin)

Students from Ateneo de Davao University offer candles and prayers at a barricaded portion of Roxas Avenue in Davao City where 14 persons were killed and 67 others injured in Friday’s deadly bombing at a night market. Two of their classmates were among those wounded in the incident. (Keith Bacongco/ Manila Bulletin)

Six months following his yet unexplained hiatus, Paolo Ballesteros has returned to long-running noontime variety show "Eat Bulaga."

Jai Waetford is the third runner-up on “X-Factor Australia” 2013 who has since made inroads in showbiz, both as recording artist and actor.

VISTA LAND & LIFESCAPES INC. ACQUIRED 500,000 SHARES IN A BUY-BACK PROGRAM EXECUTED ON SEPTEMBER 2, FRIDAY. PER SHARE PRICE WAS AT PHP5.8.

A fiercer, bolder, and stronger Rebecca Black is back with another music video

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that alert status for Metro Manila has been downgraded to "blue" Sunday evening.

DAVAO CITY ー DOLE to assist slain and injured victims of Friday's blast. P10,000 for families of dead and P5,000 for injured, says Labor Sec. Bello. This aside from the govt's promise of financial assistance for medical expenses.

Philippine National Police chief Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa reported that volume of crime all over the country has been reduced by almost one half.