Kansas man who filmed rape of Filipino children gets 84 years
A Kansas man who filmed himself having having sex with children in the Philippines has been sentenced to over 84 years in federal prison. The sentence was handed down at …
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National dengue epidemic declared as hundreds of deaths recorded
The Department of Health has declared a national dengue epidemic as the number of cases recorded across the country continues to rise. At a press briefing today (Tuesday, August 6), …
Couple arrested in Naval, Biliran, for online sex abuse of children
Police arrested two online child sex traffickers and rescued two 14-year-old boys they were planning to abuse during a raid in Naval, Biliran. At 11am today (Tuesday, August 6), police …
UK government warns against sea travel after three boats capsize
The UK government has updated its travel advice for the Philippines to warn against sea travel following the deadly Iloilo-Guimaras tragedy. In an updated advisory published today (Monday, August 5) …
Austrian man and Filipina arrested after selling drugs to undercover cop
An Austrian and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested in Tugeugarao City after allegedly selling marijuana to an undercover cop. Investigators said David Sigl, aged 42, and his live-in partner, …
Man wanted in Missouri for child molestation arrested in Pangasinan
An American wanted in Missouri for first degree child molestation will be deported from the Philippines after being arrested in Pangasinan. Immigration Chief Jaime Morente announced today (Sunday, August 4) …
Death toll after multiple boats sink in Iloilo-Guimaras Strait now tops 30
The death toll after multiple boats capsized amid wild weather in the Iloilo-Guimaras Strait has now topped 31, as rescue attempts continue. The Philippine Coast Guard has reported that rescuers …
Family’s appeal as second Filipina wife ‘murdered by husband’ in Texas
The family of a Filipina woman who was allegedly shot dead by her husband in Texas have launched a fundraising appeal for her children. The killing in Dallas comes in …
Death toll rises as wild weather capsizes boats and wrecks villages
Thirteen people are confirmed dead after three boats capsized amid wild weather lashing the Philippines, the state-run disaster agency said. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said …
Daughter’s appeal to bring brain damaged father home from Philippines
Colin pictured in the Philippines. All photographs courtesy of his daughter Martine Marriott. A British woman has launched a fundraising appeal to bring her brain damaged and destitute father home …
Girlfriend ‘murdered’ by retired Sydney cop in Subic was pregnant
The Filipina girlfriend of a retired Australian policeman was pregnant when he allegedly staged her death to make it look like suicide. Ex-Sydney cop Jamie Flanagan is accused of killing …
Town near Baguio declares state of emergency over spike in rabies cases
The local government of Sablan town, near Baguio, has declared a state of emergency following an alarming spike in rabies cases. “The purpose of declaring the municipality under the state …
Texan murdered Filipina wife, stuffed body into freezer and shot himself
A Texas man has been accused of murdering his Filipina wife before cramming her body into a freezer and shooting himself. Edward Rogers, aged 66, was found dead at his …
The Ultimate Packing List for the Philippines
The Philippines is among the most popular of Asia’s destinations. Many visitors choose to backpack through the country’s 7,641 islands, which have different but stunning sights to offer. The islands being …
El Nido to be ‘rehabilitated’ — but not closed to tourists like Boracay
El Nido is to undergo an “environmental rehabilitation” but, unlike Boracay Island, it won’t be closed to visitors during the process. The decision was confirmed by the Department of Environment …
New Manila airport confirmed, as Baguio eyes return to flight network
Work on a new Manila airport in Bulacan – to ease congestion at the rackety NAIA – will start this year, it has been announced. The San Miguel Corp is …
Cebu mother who abused six-year-old daughter online gets 15 years
A Cebu mother who abused children online — including her own six-year-old daughter — has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Cebu City Regional Trial Court Branch 11 sentenced …
Preparations for ‘Big One’ earthquake hitting Manila being stepped up
The government has vowed to do everything possible to prepare for a potentially catastrophic ‘Big One’ earthquake that could hit Manila at any time. It has long been feared that …
Philippines ‘world’s deadliest country’ for environmental activists
The Philippines has replaced Brazil as the world’s deadliest country for people protecting their land and environment from exploitation. At least 164 farmers and land rights activists were killed worldwide …
Ex-Bicutan detainees hit back at immigration chief’s ‘fake news’ claim
Former detainees of the Bicutan detention centre have hit back after an immigration chief said reports of ill-treatment and corruption were “fake news”. In a press release issued today (Tuesday, …
Five Fields Avenue clubs shut down amid Angeles City crackdown
Five clubs on Angeles City’s Fields Avenue have been shut down for operating without business permits amid a crackdown by the city’s new mayor. Sky Trax Super Club, Phillies Sports …
More than 2,300 people refused entry to Philippines so far this year
More than 2,300 foreign visitors have been refused entry to the Philippines so far this year, the Bureau of Immigration has announced. In a statement today (Monday, July 29) BI …
Since birth of 100 millionth Filipino, population up by over eight million
The 100 millionth Filipino baby — and the 99 other children born on the same day — have celebrated their fifth birthdays this weekend. Since this milestone date — July …
British fraudster joins his brother by being deported from the Philippines
Immigration agents have arrested a British man wanted in the UK for internet fraud — a year after deporting his younger brother. Jared William Ainsworth, aged 31, was apprehended at …
Duterte orders closure of 300,000 lottery outlets due to ‘massive corruption’
President Duterte has ordered the closure of lottery outlets run by the government’s sweepstakes agency due to allegations of corruption. More than 300,000 Small Town Lottery, lotto and Keno lotto …
Batanes quakes: Rescue efforts continue as eight confirmed dead
The Santa Maria de Mayan Church in Itbayat was severely damaged by today’s Batanes quakes. Eight people were killed and dozens injured when a series of earthquakes struck Batanes province, …