Новости за 21.10.2015

A complaint for misappropriation of public funds has been filed with the Ombudsaman against former House Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella,  his wife Mayor Evelyn Fuentebella of Sangay, Camarines Sur, and a certain Fidelis Apalisok. The anti-corruption group ZeroTolerance.Org filed the criminal complaint on Tuesday with the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon. Fuentebella was charged with misappropriating public funds during his terms as Camarines Sur congressman.    He is also accused of misdeclaration... Читать дальше...

Amy Vachal (Instagram), Missy Elliot and Pharell Williams (Youtube) Filipina singer-songwriter Amy Vachal is up for more challenges after advancing to the battle rounds of the 9th season of “The Voice U.S.” “The challenge is this whole thing, being on the group of people from every age and every state of the country. It kinda incubated me in an environment where you are forced to answer how you are? Or what do you want?” she told Yong Chavez of ABS-CBN North America Bureau in an interview. The 26-year-old... Читать дальше...

Two young and talented chefs showed us last week how to host a very successful party for a hundred guests without turning on the stove. All they needed were bread, herbs, a few veggies, and a variety of cheeses. Chef China Cojuangco-Gonzalez and the director and head instructor of Center for Asian Culinary Studies Gino Gonzalez teamed up at a product launch that marked a new chapter in Philippine culinary history—the entry of a major brand of natural dairy products that will meet the needs of gourmet chefs and households alike. Читать дальше...

For as long as people can remember, public school teachers have been at the center of Philippine elections, checking arriving voters against precinct lists, giving them their ballots to fill up, and generally telling them how to go about casting their votes. For the first time, in next year’s elections, many precincts in the country may be manned instead by other government employees or even by private individuals, with the approval of House Bill 5412 by the House of Representatives. The bill provides... Читать дальше...

Acclaimed director Gil Portes mulls withdrawing his historical biopic “Hermano Puli” from the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) due to lack of funding.

Philippine National Police (PNP) officials have been charged with multiple counts of graft before the Sandiganbayan for the anomalous issuance of licenses for AK47 firearms from 2011 to 2013. The Office of the Ombudsman filed the cases Tuesday afternoon before the Sandiganbayan. The PNP officials were cited for violating Section 3(e) and Section 3(j) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act 3019). Under Section 3(e) of RA 3019, public officials are prohibited from causing any undue injury to any party... Читать дальше...

Jeric Gonzales (Photo by Bhenj Agustin) Kapuso actor Jeric Gonzales has long looked up to Alden Richards, whom the former considers his “peg” when it comes to charting a career in show business. The two hail from Laguna. In fact, Jeric is a runner-up at the 2012 Ginoong Laguna, the same pageant which crowned Alden champ in 2010. “Kilala na po talaga siya sa area namin (bago pa siya mag-artista) kaya ako, noon pa man hanga na ako kay Alden,” Jeric said. “Siya ang peg ko.” Jeric described Alden as having a kind heart... Читать дальше...

LONDON (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping sealed a multi-billion dollar deal to finance nuclear power stations in Britain, crowning a visit that Prime Minister David Cameron hopes will unleash a wave of investment from the world's second largest economy.

LONDON (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping sealed a multi-billion dollar deal to finance nuclear power stations in Britain, crowning a visit that Prime Minister David Cameron hopes will unleash a wave of investment from the world's second largest economy.

The European Central Bank is edging closer to unleashing more monetary stimulus on top of the 1.1 trillion euros ($1.2 trillion) it is already pumping into the eurozone's less than impressive economic recovery.

GUILDFORD, England (Reuters) - When Victor Matfield decided to drag his battered body out of retirement last year it was an occasion such as Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand that persuaded him to take that long, hard and often painful road back to fitness.

ANKARA (Reuters) - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday approved the Iranian government's nuclear deal with world powers but said Tehran should not give up core elements of its atomic programme until allegations of past military dimensions had been settled.

RIGONCI, Slovenia (Reuters) - Refugees from Asian wars crossed into Slovenia from Croatia on Wednesday as border closures elsewhere forced them to find new routes to rich European countries and concern grew over the plight of those stranded in wet, freezing weather.

RIGONCI, Slovenia (Reuters) - Refugees from Asian wars crossed into Slovenia from Croatia on Wednesday as border closures elsewhere forced them to find new routes to rich European countries and concern grew over the plight of those stranded in wet, freezing weather.

WASHINGTON — A Republican lawmaker says House Speaker John Boehner has scheduled elections to choose a new leader for next week.

NEW YORK - Celebrity models dominated the Balmain x H&M fashion show on Tuesday, with Kendall Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio, Jourdan Dunn and Gigi Hadid leading the runway.

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will tell U.S. President Barack Obama this week that Islamabad will not accept limits on its use of small tactical nuclear weapons, Pakistani officials said on Wednesday.

BEVERLY HILLS - "Suffragette" actress Carey Mulligan called it fortuitous that the drama detailing the history of woman's voting rights arrives in cinemas amid added focus on woman's equality and the feminist movement.

The family of a British woman who died in an Istanbul airport bathroom while in transit to Iraq says it agrees with Turkish authorities that there were no signs of foul play.

COLUMBIA — Coming off its first winning season in six years, the South Carolina men’s basketball team has been picked to finish in the top half of the SEC in a preseason media poll.

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's smallest lenders and units of foreign investment banks operating in the country will escape the Bank of England's stress tests, the central bank said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to boost competition in banking.

GUILDFORD, England, Oct 21 (Reuters) - When Victor Matfield decided to drag his battered body out of retirement last year it was an occasion such as Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand that persuaded him to take that long, hard and often painful road back to fitness.

Shares in Ferrari rise 15 percent in the luxury group's Wall Street debut as investors vied to grab a slice of the maker of sports cars for the super rich. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

Shares in Ferrari rise 15 percent in the luxury group's Wall Street debut as investors vied to grab a slice of the maker of sports cars for the super rich. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - China has agreed to invest 6 billion pounds ($9 billion) in EDF's Hinkley Point nuclear project, Britain's first new nuclear plant in a generation, in return for help to bring its own nuclear technology to the West in a subsequent project.