Town near Baguio considers total ban on the sale of cigarettes
A town near Baguio is considering a total ban on the sale of cigarettes in order to stamp out smoking among the young, particularly students. Sablan town’s Municipal Advisory Council …
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Chinese fishermen condemned for abandoning Filipino crew after collision
The Philippines has condemned the “cowardly action” of a Chinese fishing vessel accused of abandoning 22 Filipino fishermen after a collision in the South China Sea. The ship hit a …
British pervert gets less than three years for online abuse of Filipino kids
A British pervert who paid a Filipino mother 1,700 pesos to watch her daughters being sexually abused online has been jailed. Nigel Birch, aged 66, sent the money to the …
American fugitive arrested in Tarlac after two years on run from justice
An American convicted for attempted murder in California has been arrested in Tarlac City after hiding out in the Philippines for nearly two years. Ricky Masanque Sanchez, aged 44, was …
Eight dead as overloaded jeepney plunges in Isabela Province ravine
The aftermath of the accident in Balagan village, San Mariano, Isabela. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Fire Protection-San Mariano. Eight people were killed and dozens more injured when an …
Bride-to-be among 13 people killed in San Fernando dump truck smash
A bride-to-be was among 13 people killed after the dump truck they were riding crashed into a tree and rolled over near San Fernando. The group had just come from …
Self-confessed killer of 16-year-old Christine pleads not guilty to murder
The 43-year-old who confessed to killing Christine Silawan before mutilating her body has pleaded not guilty to murder. Renato Llenes entered the plea over the brutal death of the 16-year-old …
American wanted for child abuse arrested while renewing visa in Davao
An American wanted in Connecticut for child molestation and pornography was arrested in Davao City while applying to extend his tourist visa. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said today …
Man filmed driving car from passenger seat has his licence revoked
Transport chiefs have stripped a man of his licence after he was filmed driving a car while sitting in passenger seat. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced the decision today …
US to close citizenship and immigration services office in Manila
Due to insufficient workload, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is preparing to close its Manila Field Office next month. The closure, announced today (Thursday, June 6), could …
Australian government warns of kidnap threat in southern Philippines
The Australian government has cautioned its citizens to “exercise a high degree of caution” when traveling to parts of Mindanao. Its latest travel advisory, which was updated yesterday (Wednesday, June …
Aprende cómo encontrar puntos de acceso WiFi móvil gratuitos
En el mundo interconectado de hoy, internet se ha convertido en una parte integral de nuestra vida diaria, trascendiendo fronteras y uniendo a personas en todos los continentes. Con la …
Bureau of Immigration cancels ‘fraudulent’ work visas of 528 foreigners
The Bureau of Immigration has cancelled the work visas of 528 foreigners in its biggest employment fraud crackdown to date. In a statement today (Tuesday, June 4), BI Commissioner Jaime …
Filipina maid sues boss for making her clean outside of high-rise window
File photograph of a similar incident that went viral online in 2017. A Filipina maid has filed a case against her employer for forcing her to clean the outside of …
Bohol couple get 32 years for online sex abuse of daughter and niece
A couple from Bohol have been sentenced to 32 years for the online sex abuse of their three-year-old daughter and a nine-year-old niece. Judge Angelica Paras Quiambao of the Angeles …
Filipinos remain world’s biggest gin fans despite global surge in popularity
Filipinos remain the world’s most enthusiastic gin drinkers, despite a global surge in the alcoholic beverage’s popularity. According to a report from the International Wine and Spirits Research group, gin …
Duterte on South China Sea: ‘Can a country claim the whole ocean?’
President Duterte has questioned China’s claim to the entire South China Sea as he pushed for a “code of conduct” over the disputed waters. Speaking during a speech in Japan …
Smell ya later: Canadian trash finally leaves Philippine shores
Sixty-nine containers of Canadian trash are now on their way home six years after they were illegally shipped to the Philippines. Earlier this month, the festering row over the garbage …
Dutchman held by Abu Sayyaf terrorists since 2012 killed in gun battle
A Dutchman held hostage by Abu Sayyaf for seven years has been killed during a clash with government troops on Sulu Island. It is believed that Ewold Horn was shot …
Cebu mother gets 21 years for online sexual abuse of children
A young mother from Cordova, Cebu, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for live-streaming the sexual abuse of children. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to Attempted Trafficking in Persons …
Laser beams force Australian navy pilots out of sky over South China Sea
Australian navy helicopter pilots have reported being forced out of the sky by laser beams while flying over the disputed South China Sea. The Australian Broadcasting Company reported today (Wednesday, …
Palawan bureaucrats have world’s most expensive resort in their sights
The world’s most expensive resort has attracted the beady-eyed interest of Philippine bureaucrats, keen to uncover any irregularities in its paperwork. As we reported earlier this month, Banwa Private Island …
New law requires students to plant 10 trees before being allowed to graduate
A bill passed by the House of Representatives will require all Filipino students to plant at least 10 trees before they are allowed to graduate. House Bill 8728, or the …
Negros Oriental villagers spark outrage by manhandling stranded whales
A group of people from Negros Occidental have sparked outrage after man-handling a group of small whales that had become stranded near their village. Footage of several people posing for …
American arrested at Manila’s airport while meeting underage girl
A suspected American child abuser was arrested at Manila’s airport while allegedly in the act of meeting up with an underage girl. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said today (Tuesday, …
Two children among eight killed in Abu Sayyaf raid on Sulu village
Two children were among eight people killed when Abu Sayyaf terrorists launched a raid on government troops at a Sulu Island village. Brigadier General Divino Rey Pabayo, commander of the …