With its legendary reputation for excellence and professionalism, The Peninsula Manila makes moments last a lifetime. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited COO Peter Borer and group director for Human Resources Sindy Tsui from Hong Kong ushered in a brand new year, welcoming the new Peninsula Manila general manager Mark Choon. The event was likewise a heartfelt farewell for former GM Sonja Vodusek. Held at the Rigodon Ballroom, it was an evening of reminiscing for Sonja. She related a quip from Peter when she first came to Manila... Читать дальше...
Sometime next month, the world’s pioneer in advocating action against climate change, former United States Vice President Al Gore, is visiting the Philippines as part of a worldwide effort to get governments and nations to meet the serious environmental issues arising out of global warming. Gore , founder of two activist organizations that consolidated into the Climate Reality Project, will be here to train a group of “climate reality leaders” who will, in turn educate their communities on the adverse effects of climate change. Читать дальше...
I’m lucky; I always get what I wish for when it comes to love. A late bloomer at 19, I wanted a boyfriend—got him, all the fluttering and firsts, and the eventual kill-me-now heartbreak that followed. I then wished for a BFF-turned-boyfriend relationship—got that. It was sweet, comfortable, almost too-comfortable for a happy ever-after. Friendship eventually diluted the romance, hearts took separate detours, and I found myself losing a BFF and entering my late 20s definitely a more jaded single woman. Читать дальше...
Naga City – Administration standard-bearer Mar Roxas, who once said he will not promise what he can’t deliver, said he could turn the Philippines into a Singapore-like tiger economy if elected in the coming elections. “We have been branded as the ‘Sick Man of Asia’ before; we became ‘Asia’s Bright Star’ through the administration of President Aquino; and in the coming years, we will be known as ‘Superman of Asia,’” Roxas said here yesterday. Roxas said there is no reason to doubt the country’s capability... Читать дальше...
Татарстан Эчке эшләр министры Андрей Хохорин ТР Дәүләт Советы утырышында депутат Разил Вәлиевнең Казан имамы Сәләйман Зариповны эзләү эшләре барышы турындагы соравына җавап бирде.
- Эзләү эшләре эчке эшләр органнары, тикшерү комитеты, прокуратура, ФСБ хезмәтчелекләре бәлән бергә алып барыла. Әлеге чара тулысынча шунда ук башкарылды.Әлегә берни билгеле түгел,- диде ул.
ТР Тикшерү комитеты Буа районы территориясендә Казан шәһәре имамы юлдашы белән билгесез югалганнан соң... Читать дальше...
The bands are coming, about 15 of them, plus more than 100 professors and conductors. They are converging on Charleston, taking over the Gaillard Center, talking shop and performing — for one another and for anyone who wants to hear the top brass of the high school and college set.
BRASILIA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's government launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday to fight the Zika virus, with President Dilma Rousseff and cabinet ministers personally visiting homes and handing out leaflets along with 220,000 troops.
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States and France criticised Russia on Saturday for bombing civilians in Syria, a charge Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev rejected as major powers bickered openly a day after agreeing to a pause in combat.
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States and France criticised Russia on Saturday for bombing civilians in Syria, a charge Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev rejected as major powers bickered openly a day after agreeing to a pause in combat.
MUNICH/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Russia said on Saturday a ceasefire deal for Syria agreed by major powers was more likely to fail than succeed, as Syrian government forces backed by further Russian air strikes gained more ground against rebels near Aleppo.
MUNICH/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Russia said on Saturday a ceasefire deal for Syria agreed by major powers was more likely to fail than succeed, as Syrian government forces backed by further Russian air strikes gained more ground against rebels near Aleppo.
MUNICH/BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls rejected on Saturday the idea of a permanent quota system for distributing refugees across Europe, putting Paris at odds with Germany ahead of a summit to discuss the EU crisis over migration.
MUNICH/BRATISLAVA (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Manuel Valls rejected on Saturday the idea of a permanent quota system for distributing refugees across Europe, putting Paris at odds with Germany ahead of a summit to discuss the EU crisis over migration.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University continues to mull whether to change the name of a residential college named for 19th century alumnus John C. Calhoun who was an ardent supporter of slavery.
David de Gea's late own goal earned Sunderland a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday and a vital three points in their bid for Premier League survival.
MAGDEBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel pleaded with German voters on Saturday to show patience with her refugee policy as anger builds over a record influx of migrants that could hurt her conservatives in three state elections next month.
MAGDEBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel pleaded with German voters on Saturday to show patience with her refugee policy as anger builds over a record influx of migrants that could hurt her conservatives in three state elections next month.
MUNICH/MOSCOW, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Billionaire Viktor Vekselberg said on Saturday he might buy stakes in some of Russia's miners when they come up for sale, the first oligarch to officially declare in interest in the country's new privatisation drive.
MUNICH/MOSCOW, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Billionaire Viktor Vekselberg said on Saturday he might buy stakes in some of Russia's miners when they come up for sale, the first oligarch to officially declare in interest in the country's new privatisation drive.
PRETORIA - South African Charl Schwartzel is poised to mark his first appearance of the year with a win after taking a one-shot lead in the Tshwane Open third round on Saturday.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - From the U.S. border to the indigenous south, Pope Francis will visit some of the poorest and most violent corners of Mexico on his five-day trip and celebrates Mass on Saturday before an image of the country's patroness, the Virgin of Guadalupe.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - From the U.S. border to the indigenous south, Pope Francis will visit some of the poorest and most violent corners of Mexico on his five-day trip and celebrates Mass on Saturday before an image of the country's patroness, the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Fresh from his New Hampshire primary win, Democrat Bernie Sanders went on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" last week where the Charleston-bred funnyman gave him some quick advice on how to win the South Carolina primary.
Feb 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Guinness PRO12 matches on Saturday RESULTS Benetton Treviso 13 Cardiff Blues 7 STANDINGS P W D L F A B Pts 1. Ulster 14 9 0 5 265 177 9 45 2. Connacht 14 9 0 5 311 260 9 45 3. Leinster 13 10 0 3 284 147 4 44 4. Scarlets 14 10 0 4 303 258 4 44 5. Edinburgh Rugby 14 8 0 6 241 195 6 38 6. Munster 12 8 0
Thousands of farmers from across Greece are demonstrating in Athens for a second day over the government's planned pension reforms after weeks of highway blockades. Nathan Frandino reports.
