Reshma Narasing is an avid traveller from India, who particularly loves to fly solo and get off the beaten track. Here, she shares some of her favourite experiences in the Philippines (and one …
During her two years on the run, Liezyl Margallo (AKA Shannon Carpio) enjoyed a glamorous lifestyle, living in a high-end apartment and consorting with wealthy foreigners. Those who met her could …
Alecia Janeiro is an American who has lived and worked in South Korea for more than seven years. To celebrate New Year, she recently crossed the border to North Korea. …
The human cost of President Duterte’s controversial war on drugs is most usually measured in stark numbers — a steadily mounting body count, ticking its way through the hundreds and …
The clock is ticking for the so-called Islamic State. A coalition of fighters is poised to conquer Mosul, the self-declared capital and last redoubt of IS. While it may seem that the whole …
Whenever we publish a news article that mentions President Duterte (in good faith, without any attempt at bias) we expect to be attacked. (For clarity: This is an “opinion” column, …
The Philippines is quickly becoming regarded as a top destination for golfers looking to sample a different style of golf course. There are several top-quality golf courses to be found …
PRESIDENT elect Donald Trump has invited president Duterte to the White House next year during a “very engaging, animated” phone conversation, a Duterte aide has said. A statement issued by Trump’s …
CLARK, PAMPANGA: More than 1200 Chinese nationals were arrested for working illegally in the Philippines on Thursday. They were all working in what was described as “a call centre-type operation” at …
The first batch of 8,000 preferential tickets for Coldplay’s debut concert in the Philippines sold out in just six minutes last Friday. The British rock band will take the stage …
Former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was buried with military honours at the ‘Libingan ng mga Bayani’ national heroes’ cemetery in Manila on Friday. His internment comes almost 30 years after his …
The tragic death of a Filipina who fell from the 49th floor of a Hong Kong tower block while reaching outside to clean the windows of her employers’ flat has …
The Cebu City Prosecutor’s Office has indicted a man who they say verbally abused a teen. Noel Capote Andrino was arrested under Republic Act 7610 (the Anti-Child Abuse Law) because the girl he …
The report of two Germans kidnapped in Tawi Tawi, one already murdered by Abu Sayyaf, has turned up their history of living dangerously. Jurgen Kantner and his wife Sabine Merz …
The first victim, 29-year-old Quang Minh Tran, a Vietnamese-Australian, told authorities that he was talking on his cell phone when a riding-in-tandem couple aboard a black motorcycle grabbed his backpack. …
SYDNEY, Australia – The Australian government has followed the lead of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada by issuing a travel warning for the Philippines, citing terrorism, crime and …
TAWI TAWI, Philippines – Abu Sayyaf bandits claim to have killed one of the two German hostages they kidnapped in Tawi Tawi. The terrorist organisation told The Inquirer: “Unfortunately, the other …
Vietnamese police have arrested a blogger for posting anti-state comments in the communist country’s latest crackdown on dissent. Ho Van Hai was arrested in southern Ho Chi Minh City on …
CEBU, Philippines – (Reuters) – Philippine police have stepped up security on the holiday island of Cebu, the president’s spokesman said on Friday, after the U.S. embassy warned its citizens …
The warning states that people should avoid unnecessary travel to these areas, review personal security plans, remain aware of their surroundings and monitor local news stations for updates. Furthermore, the Embassy …
Indonesia will resume some shipments of coal to the Philippines, a government official said on Sunday, after a months-long halt due to concerns about piracy. Indonesia earlier this year slapped …
The family of an American backpacker who was sexually assaulted after she fell 150ft down a cliff in Thailand have hit out at her attacker’s five-year jail sentence. Hannah Gavios, …
MANILA, Philippines – A female security guard accidentally killed herself when her gun went off while she was using the toilet of the bank she was guarding. Jenny Banera, aged 39, of …
IMMIGRATION officers have uncovered a new passport scam employed by human traffickers. It is believed criminal gangs have faked or stolen official stamps in order to get their victims through airport …
More Republicans think Hillary Clinton, rather than Donald Trump, will win the presidency, as their party’s candidate faces allegations of sexual misconduct and his suggestion he may not honour the outcome …
A SOUTH-EAST Asian terror chief blamed for a series of high-profile attacks will stay at Guantanamo Bay after US officials rejected a bid for his release. A US government body tasked …