Новости за 06.11.2015

The music was already blaring as I neared the venue of Elle’s 70th anniversary show at Mega Fashion Hall recently. It was a festive atmosphere as finely dressed children—girls in lovely dresses and boys in polos and trousers—played on the all-white catwalk fronting the stage. Established in 1945 as a shoot-off from the magazine, Elle, the clothing brand of the same name has continued to bring fresh fashion with a French perspective.

By Ariel Fernandez and Ben R. Rosario Employees of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) yesterday held a silent protest at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) over allegations implicating them in the “tanim-bala” (bullet-planting) scandal that has already tainted the image of the country in the international community. Wearing pink armbands, the OTS employees decided to gather in a holy mass officiated by airport chaplain Rev. Fr. Ananias “Sonny” Merida at the NAIA Terminal 2 as... Читать дальше...

No increase in custom tariffs could be implemented without the approval of Congress, a Palace official insisted on Friday in the wake of concerns raised by some sectors about the supposed hike on shipment costs of balikbayan boxes. Deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte admitted the Palace is unaware about the supposed higher custom levies on balikbayan boxes and would still verify the matter with the Department of Finance (DOF). “We also want to know more about it. Ang sa akin po kasi, ang pagkakaalam ko... Читать дальше...

I went to a health and wellness seminar a few days ago conducted by Kamalaya Koh Samui founder Karina Stewart and top Singaporean nutritionist Karin Reiter. The seminar discussed the secrets to longevity and healthy aging. I came away from the lecture more enlightened and inspired than ever before. The key point that really resonated was the critical role that the mind plays in the aging process. The mind and body need to be aligned and balanced to keep our bodies in tiptop shape (both on the outside and inside). Читать дальше...

A Manila radio reporter and broadcaster, Jose Bernardo, was shot and killed in Quezon City last Saturday. He was the 170th journalist to be killed in the Philippines since 1986, the year press freedom was restored with the EDSA People Power Revolution that ended martial law and the dictatorship. The killing took place just two days before the observance on November 2 of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, a day set aside by the United Nations in 2013 to call on member... Читать дальше...

It was only when my family transferred to our seemingly quiet village in the south when the Halloween mania hit us. I was particularly fascinated at how creative my neighbors were in decorating their houses. One had tombstones of movie serial killers on the front lawn while another neighbor displayed different scary masks at their gates. Not to be left behind, I immediately dove into the creepy décor craze but made sure that all my embellishments fell in the quirky cute category. I’ve been hooked ever since. Читать дальше...

Senators Cynthia A. Villar and Teofisto Guingona III said yesterday the passage on second reading last Wednesday of Senate Bill 2888 raises the hopes of estimated two million Social Security System (SSS) pensioners who mostly rely on their monthly allowance for medicines and daily necessities. Guingona and Villar, authors of the SSS measure, said they are confident that the Senate will be able to pass the bill on third and final reading next week. The Senate hopes to adopt the version of the House... Читать дальше...

It seems ironic that director Wenn V. Deramas excels in doing comedy films when his life isn’t exactly full of fun and laughter. In fact, it could actually make for a good teleserye.

Shameful. That’s how the opposition United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) described the government’s plan to “hide” street dwellers by giving them money to rent temporary homes during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. “Window dressing poverty remains as this administration’s biggest moral scandal. And now it is resorting to the same tactics it did when Pope Francis visited Manila in January,” Mon Ilagan, UNA spokesman and provincial coordinator, said. APEC LIGHTS — Under the awesome lights... Читать дальше...

Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 2 p.m. – UE vs Adamson 4 p.m. – FEU vs UST Vengeance will be Far Eastern University’s (FEU) objective besides the bonus of clinching a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four when it faces first round tormentor University of Santo Tomas (UST) today in the UAAP basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Tamaraws, who have won nine straight games after a 1-1 start, has a league-best 10-1 record, but still need to come out sharp against the Growling... Читать дальше...

Tokyo, Japan | AFP -- The dollar on Friday hovered around two-month highs on the yen and rose against a string of emerging currencies ahead of US jobs data that could support the case for a December interest rate hike.

Singapore, Singapore | AFP -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Friday announced a full takeover bid for its struggling budget carrier subsidiary Tigerair and vowed to redevelop it as an integral part of the group's portfolio.

LOS ANGELES - A terminally ill "Star Wars" fan, who was given just a few months to live, was granted his wish to see the new "The Force Awakens" film on Thursday, nearly two months before it comes out in theaters.

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte -- Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos is set to open four new museums across the province next week to boost its local tourism industry.

Topping the Billboard chart with their new album is K-pop girl group f(x).

WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia — The launch of an unmanned commercial supply rocket on the eastern shore of Virginia was supposed to be a moment of celebration. Crowds gathered to watch as the sun set. Hundreds of miles up, astronauts huddled around a live video feed in anticipation.

US President Barack Obama raised the possibility Thursday that a bomb brought down a Russian plane that crashed over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, undermining efforts by Cairo and Moscow to downplay the suggestion of an attack.

NEW YORK – A Kardashian-worthy phone case rimmed with tiny lights, a keepsake book of “Letters to My Love” and a banana, peanut butter and chocolate cake called the Elvis are among Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2015.

Taylor Swift may have left country for pop, but after his top notch night at the CMA Awards, Justin Timberlake could easily trade pop for country

Afghanistan was once a magnet for foreign aid workers but surging violence has left NGOs struggling to recruit staff and restricted their ability to deliver crucial aid to the country.