Новости за 19.09.2016

President Duterte has promised to give justice to kidnap victims of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).

Have you ever wondered why Michael Jackson’s skin color has changed through the years? A quick Google search about the King of Pop and you will see the drastic change on his skin. While he was of African-American descent and had predominantly dark skin, he had been seen with white patches on his body

Los Angeles, California, United States – Fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” made television history at the 68th Emmys on Sunday, becoming the most decorated fictional show since the awards began nearly seven decades ago. The HBO series picked up 12 Emmys this season: nine awards in technical categories and three top prizes at the glitzy ceremony in downtown Los Angeles — television’s equivalent of the Oscars. The blood-spattered, sex-filled saga about noble families vying for control of the Iron Throne took home the most coveted prize of the night... Читать дальше...

For the first time in two seasons, TNT KaTropa finished with the best record following the conclusion of the elimination round as the Texters went 10-1 in the season-ending PBA Governors’ Cup.

Malacañang said yesterday some Filipino-Americans could be part of a plot to oust President Duterte by January, 2017. But Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said any move to overthrow the President is bound to fail because he has the majority of the people behind him. Andanar said in a radio interview there are surveys showing “more than 90 percent of the people “support our President.” He said a Cabinet member got wind of the “Oust Digong” plot while on a visit in New York. He... Читать дальше...

By Zaldy C. Comanda, Erwin Beleo, and Genalyn D. Kabiling Dangwa, Benguet – A total of 124 government officials in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have surrendered to the authorities in connection with the ongoing campaign of the government against illegal drugs. Data from the Police Regional Office Cordillera shows that among those who surrendered in Mountain Province are a Board member, a mayor, a barangay chairman and four public school teachers. In Abra, a mayor, an ex-mayor, five municipal councilors... Читать дальше...

Amid her rumored split with husband Gab Valenciano, Tricia Centenera maintains good relations with the Valenciano family.

Do you want to lose weight yet feel uncomfortable exercising in groups or in public places? Don’t fret. Although regularly working out in a fitness facility can help you manage your weight, frequenting the gym is not the sole solution to your weight problems. You can still exercise within your comfort zone.

The Supreme Court (SC) has reminded law enforcers on the rules on warrantless arrests and searches on persons or vehicles of suspected criminal offenders as it acquitted a drug convict because of “unreasonable and unlawful” search and arrest done by the police. In a decision written by Justice Estela M. Perlas-Bernabe, the SC said there must be a lawful arrest first before a search can be done and “the process cannot be reversed.” It pointed out that “routine inspections do not give police officers... Читать дальше...

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is considering using drones to monitor traffic, floods, and emergency operations in the metropolis. Tim Orbos, MMDA general manager, said he is open to the idea of hiring a company that operates camera-equipped drones to complement the agency’s closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the ground. “For us to cover the whole of Metro Manila, it’s either you have more than a thousand CCTVs and helicopters that cost so much. We will not be buying... Читать дальше...

The government needs to spend P2.3 trillion annually for key public investments to transform the Philippines at par with Malaysia and South Korea by 2040, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.

Dagupan City, Pangasinan — An ultimatum is out for all owners and maintainers of illegal fishpens along the city’s river system – October is the end of the line.

The energy policy agenda of the Duterte administration intends to speed up the privatization of the remaining assets of the National Power Corporation (NPC) – with it eyed for completion in the next three years.

Tacloban City – The Regional Wildlife Rescue Center run by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources office for Eastern Visayas not only is a sanctuary for distressed animals but is also a learning place for wildlife conservation.

Tacloban City — The Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office here is optimistic of attaining 100 percent self-sufficiency in rice in Eastern Visayas in 2019 with the government stepping up support for staple food production in the next five planting seasons.

Cebu City — The consortium that won the bid for a lot at the Cebu City government-owned South Road Properties (SRP) last year has asked the Cebu City Council to endorse its 26-hectare mixed-use economic zone plan.

The upcoming Philippine Business Conference (PBC), the country’s largest gathering of businessmen in the country, will downplay the issue of extra-judicial killings (EJK) in the country because raising it will not work in the best interest of business.

Catarman, Northern Samar – Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has set aside P200 million for projects that will benefit farmers and fishing families in Samar island.

Eleven power supply agreements (PSAs) were junked by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for having ‘legally defective’ contractual terms.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday that an estimated P370 million worth of houses, school buildings and agricultural products were destroyed due to typhoon “Ferdie” which battered the province of Batanes last week.

Several oil firms have announced on Monday a rollback on diesel and price increase on gasoline effective on Tuesday. Sept. 20.

Washington-based World Bank has offered its technical assistance for the Department of Finance’s (DOF) proposed tax reform plan aimed at bringing down the tax rates while at the same time broadening the tax base.

The country’s balance of payments (BOP) surplus climbed to $1.53 billion as of end-August, the highest surplus position for the year so far.

With Batanes at its worst, Photographer Jay Jay Lucas said: “I saw the best.”

Casino mogul Enrique Razon is pushing ahead with plans to build a P20 billion ($418 million) resort in Manila, undeterred by President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on gambling.