Foreigners reminded of biometric processing deadline
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has said that all foreign nationals in the country need to present themselves before BI for biometrics and the issuance of a Special Security Registration Number …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has said that all foreign nationals in the country need to present themselves before BI for biometrics and the issuance of a Special Security Registration Number …
Two kinds of separation exist in the Philippines; one is a separation in fact, where the married couple lives apart but has not filed papers or orders against one another. …
A more relaxed and simpler visa process will allow many in the Philippines to visit Japan. The process is a new step in mutual relations to attract more Filipinos to …
October 1, 1975, changed the world of boxing forever when Mohammad Ali and ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazer came together for the third and final time. The bout between the two super-powers has been ranked …
The graft-court of the Philippines has ordered the seizure of high end art owned by the Marco family. The art is part of a judicial order issued by the court …
An alarming amount of American expats and people living abroad are being cut-off by their banking institutions and brokerage firms as the United States seeks to curb money laundering and …
The Philippines has implemented into law Executive Order 417, better known as the Economic Independence Program for PWDs (People With Disabilities). First issued by ex-President Gloria Arroyo in 2005, the …
Pope Francis has ordered a review of the Church’s procedures for annulments. The move is aimed at making the process easier for Catholics to end their marriages. A statement by …
More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from around the foot of one of the Philippines most famous volcanoes, Mount Mayon near Legaspi City. Yesterday the landmark was glowing red as lava …
The family of former president-turned-dictator Ferdinand Marcos believes the Aquino Administration has softened its stance against a hero’s burial. Senator Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos Jr. raised the possibility in a press …
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $50 million to support efforts in the rush to contain the Ebola epidemic that has already taken the lives of more than 2,300 …
A Jamaican-born, Canadian Islamic preacher has been detained in the Philippines, where authorities deemed him a potential threat to national security. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, was detained in Davao City …
A strong and swift earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island Wednesday, causing panic among residents, who ran to the streets for safety. Authorities said there was …
Miriam Defensor-Santiago – a familiar name in the Philippine political arena. Today her Senate seat could easily lead her to being the second female president of the Philippines, after Cory Aquino. Known to …
You’ve got to give it to Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago for her tough stance on stupidity, cover-ups and shame in the very government she is leading. Though she has returned …
The New7Wonders status related to inclusions of the 7 Wonders of the World has given the Philippines two great additions recently. Puerto Princesa Underground River is already on the list …
Life can be tough for disabled people in the Philippines, but there are laws in place designed to protect them. Republic Act 7277, the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons defines …
It may be one of the most famous white-sand resorts in the world, but Boracay Island is not beyond the pockets of budget travellers. Getting to Boracay is easy; the …
For years, throughout all my years in the Philippines, I’ve heard expats and foreigners telling me the stories of having extra marital affairs… and the repercussions of doing so. Some openly admit they …
We can all recognise the Philippine flag, but not everyone is familiar with its symbolism and history. Here are some facts you might not have known about the national emblem: 1. …
Antique Province is situated in the western regions of the Visayas on the island of Panay, and well worth a visit. Historically, Antique was called Hantik – the name of …
A sacred relic called “The Holy Face of Jesus from Manoppello,” is a piece of cloth that reportedly bears the imprint of Jesus Christ’s face. The cloth will be in the …
Pancit bihon or “Pansit” is a Chinese-Filipino dish; one of the variety of Pancit Guisado recipes that are easy to make and enjoyed by many around the globe. This recipe …
Two Filipino soldiers were commended yesterday for jumping into crocodile-infested waters in Darwin, Australia to save a Navy friend and comrade who fell overboard. In the early morning hours of August 31, Marine …
Canada is giving $500,000 Canadian dollars, about 20 million pesos, in humanitarian aid to assist those affected by conflict in Mindanao. The Canadian Ambassador to Manila, Neil Reeder said the funding …
The Laurel-Langley Agreement was signed and approved by both the American and Philippine governments on September 6, 1955. Senator Jose P Laurel and James M Langley negotiated terms of the …