Jail for Scot who paid 50 pesos to watch Filipino girl sexually abused online
A Scottish man who paid just 50 pesos to watch a young Filipino girl being sexually abused online has been jailed for nine years. Matthew Bell, aged 51 from North …
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EU police agency’s most wanted online sex offender arrested in Cebu City
An online child sex offender — the number-one target of the European Union’s law enforcement agency — has been arrested in Cebu City. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents …
Man wanted in Alaska for abducting his children to be deported
The Bureau of Immigration is deporting an American wanted in Alaska for abducting his two children and taking them to the Philippines. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Thursday, July …
Subic police believe murder of Australian’s girlfriend was premeditated
Police have upgraded the charge against ex Australian cop Jamie Flanagan after concluding that his girlfriend’s murder was pre-meditated. Speaking today (Thursday, July 25), police major Gilbert Diaz said: “We …
British ambassador’s chauffeur honoured by Queen for decades of service
A Filipino chauffeur who has worked for the British Embassy in Manila for 33 years and driven royalty has been honoured by the Queen. Roland Quitevis — who has served …
Retired Australian cop accused of murder after girlfriend found hanged
A former Australian police sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of killing his girlfriend at the home they shared in Subic. Jamie Mathew Flanagan, aged 53, a resident of Santa …
New drug-resistant malaria strains spreading across Southeast Asia
New strains of drug-resistant malaria are spreading rapidly throughout Southeast Asia, an international team of scientists has warned. The strain, known as KEL1/PLA1, is becoming more dominant in Vietnam, Laos …
Drink up! President Duterte eyes nationwide midnight alcohol curfew
President Duterte has urged Congress to pass a new law to outlaw the sale of alcohol after midnight, despite the threat to bars and clubs. In an interview after his …
In brief: Main themes of President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
President Duterte has delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) today (Monday, July 22) since he became president in 2016. The president used the speech to warn government …
Filipinos have more trust in the US government than at any time since 1986
A survey has found that 81 per cent of Filipinos say they have “much trust” in the USA — while only 27 per cent said the same of China. The …
Eight children among nine dead in Cebu provine dump truck smash
Eight children were among nine people killed when a dump truck crashed into a ravine while on the way to a Cebu province athletics event. The dump truck’s brakes failed …
Police report drowning of British man at Albay province beach resort
Police have reported that a 57-year-old British man drowned while swimming at a beach resort near Oas town in Albay province. Police Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib said today (Friday, July …
Filipina nurse speaks of ‘surreal’ moment she was honoured for terror role
The Filipina nurse awarded an order of chivalry by Prince Charles for her role in the London Bridge terror attacks has spoken of her pride. Joy Ongcachuy, who works at …
Officials ‘need more time’ to fix Boracay as floods bring chaos to island
Officials responsible for the rehabilitation of Boracay have said they need more time after floods caused by storm Danas (Falcon) overwhelmed the island. Pictures of Boracay’s main street knee-deep in …
Asian World Cup draw sets tough challenge for the Azkals
The draw for the Asian World Cup qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar have been announced — with a tough group for the Azkals. The draw sees the Philippine …
Man admits to the rape and murder of one-year-old boy in Makati City
A man has admitted the rape and murder of a one-year-old boy in Makati City, blaming alcohol for the appalling crime. The baby’s body was found inside an abandoned building …
Foreigners warned they will be deported if they meddle in politics
With President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address looming, foreigners have been warned of arrest and deportation if they meddle in politics. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente reiterated …
British man who watched Filipino kids raped online gets 21 years
A British man who paid to watch abducted Filipino children be drugged and raped online has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. According to police, Alan Porter – who …
President Duterte signs law against ‘gender-based sexual harassment’
President Duterte has signed into law a bill penalising gender-based sexual harassment such as catcalling and wolf-whistling in public places. The president signed Republic Act 11313 or Safe Spaces Act …
National dengue alert declared as killer disease spikes across Philippines
Philippine health chiefs have declared a national dengue alert following a rapid increase in cases of the mosquito-borne disease across the country. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the declaration …
Shallow quake in Mindanao leaves more than 50 people injured
Fifty-one people were injured and a number of buildings damaged when a 5.8-magnitude shallow quake struck the northeast coast of Mindanao island. The earthquake was recorded at 4.42am today (Saturday, …
Sri Lankan made Filipina wife ‘cybersex slave’ and molested stepdaughter
A Sri Lankan man has admitted sexually abusing his Filipina wife and stepdaughter and broadcasting the attacks online for cash. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided the man’s home …
Australian arrested as police raid Mabalacat City drug den
A 38-year-old Australian is facing prison after being among seven people arrested during a drug bust in Mabalacat City, Pampanga province. George Georgeff was allegedly found in the company of …
UN council backs probe into human rights situation in the Philippines
A United Nations council has adopted a resolution calling for a probe into the human rights situation in the Philippines, including drug war killings. During a session of the United …
Ambassador Sung Kim to be transferred to US Embassy in Indonesia
Ambassador Sung Kim. File photograph. The American Ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Kim, is set to be transferred to the US Embassy in Indonesia, the White House has announced. A …
Man who claimed to be US Marine arrested for fraud in Pasay City
A man who variously claimed to be a US Marine, a Jamaican and a Liberian has been arrested in Pasay City on suspicion of fraud. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) …