MANILA – Cine Europa frenzy continues as the film festival turns 18 years old this year. With the theme “Coming of Age”, Cine Europe has now matured and evolved with its carefully chosen thematic films from 18 European countries. Mr Jérôme Rivière, First Secretary of the European Union Delegation to the Philippines said that the festival is packed with 23 excellent and diverse films which reflect the flamboyance, energy and dynamism of the European youth which […]
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Czech translation of Filipino literature a success
PRAGUE – Thirteen years since the first ever anthology of Philippine short stories was published in the Czech language, a new and wider selection of works by Filipino writers is given special focus by the notable Czech literary monthly, PLAV, in its August 2015 issue entitled “Literatura ng Pilipinas,” which was successfully launched in Prague. A result of the joint cooperation of the Czech Embassy in Manila and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), this issue […]
Camerawoman allegedly trips up fleeing migrants in Hungary
ROSZKE, Hungary, September 9 (Reuters) — A Hungarian camerawoman was reportedly fired from her job on Tuesday (September 8) amid allegations that she tripped up refugees as they fled from police in Hungary. A migrant carrying a child was photographed falling after tripping on the camerawoman while trying to escape from a collection point in Roszke village. Hungary’s N1TV, who she worked for, later issued a statement condemning the woman’s alleged behavior. Tens of thousands […]
German violinist gives free concert in total darkness
MANILA – Experience a concert with a twist. This September 26, the Goethe-Institut is treating everyone not just to a free concert, but also daring all by adding an interesting variation: By their invitation, renowned German violinist and chamber musician Mirijam Contzen is dropping by Manila to perform classical pieces in complete darkness. Dubbed as “Concert in the Dark”, this one-time event will take place at the historic Fort Santiago Teatro in Intramuros, Manila. The show […]
President Aquino names representative Sarmiento as next Interior Secretary
MANILA, Philippines, September 9 — President Benigno S. Aquino III named Western Samar Representative Mel Senen Sarmiento as the next secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), replacing outgoing Secretary Manuel Roxas II. The President made the statement during the “Meet Inquirer Multimedia” held at the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s office in Makati City, after he was asked who would take over the post when Secretary Roxas steps down. President Aquino noted that […]
Philippines won’t raise China dispute in APEC
QUEZON City, Philippines, September 9 (Eagle News) — In a media forum aired on state-run People’s Television, President Benigno S. Aquino III on Tuesday said that the country will not raise the West Philippine Sea dispute during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting this November. Aquino also added that the country has already filed an arbitration case before the United Nations Tribunal questioning China’s nine-dash line territorial reclamation. The president said that the Philippines will […]
From Kara’s Flowers to Maroon 5
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 9) – Still remember how they got famous because of the song “This Love”, “Makes Me Wonder” and “She Will Be Loved”? Or how about that white guy holding the mic and singing beautifully in front of the crowd who makes you giggle because he is so handsome? Yes, they were once called Kara’s flowers. Now they’re known as Maroon 5. Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that originated in […]
Poe and Binay inspect MRT prototype train
QUEZON City, Philippines, September 9 (Eagle News) — Senators Grace Poe and Nancy Binay on Tuesday inspected the new MRT prototype trains in North Avenue Quezon City. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) purchased the prototype from China’s Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co. Ltd CNR Group on August 14. Poe said that she wanted to sure that passengers are comfortable and safe. She added that more tests are needed to ensure that the […]
“Tulay IT Program” provides free computer courses for OFWs
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Sept 8 (PIA) – Overseas Filipino Workers as well as their dependents who wish to gain knowledge on technology can now grab the course offered for free thru the “Microsoft Tulay IT Training Program” led by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration- Regional Welfare Office 1 (OWWA-RWO1). Labor Communications Officer Justin Paul D. Marbella said the free computer courses are open to spouses and high school-level children of married OFWs, parents and […]
The music of Ed Sheeran
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 9) – I bet you’ve heard his songs everywhere. He has the ability to weaken the knees of many music fans with his meaningful lyrics and impeccably skilled vocal skills from his debut song “A Team” to hitting big music top charts for his song “Thinking Out Loud”; he became the biggest selling artist in the United Kingdom. In early 2011, Ed Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project, […]
Aquino clarifies gov’t-INC “understanding” reached during liaison meetings
(Eagle News) — President Aquino on Tuesday explained that the Philippine government and the Iglesia Ni Cristo had reached an “understanding” where both positions had been clarified which resulted in the INC calling off its “peaceful assembly” after almost five days of protest. In a forum hosted by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the President also clarified that he had not talked to INC Executive Minister Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo during the crisis where thousands […]
APEC cracks down on Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
ILOILO CITY, Aug. 31 (PIA6) – Anti-corruption authorities, customs bureaus and law enforcement agencies from the 21 APEC members are ramping up their collaborative efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in the Asia-Pacific, coming against the backdrop of breaking global developments that have helped to serve as a rallying point for greater policy action. This development was shared by the APEC Pathfinder Dialogue II on Fighting Corruption and Illicit Trade from the ongoing APEC meetings in Cebu […]
