Police arrested a 45-year-old mother in Mandaue City after she was caught offering to record herself sexually abusing her young daughters. The entrapment operation was carried out by the police’s …
Police have filed a murder complaint against the 45-year-old man who claimed to be the killer of 16-year-old Christine Silawan. The complaint against Renato Llenes was filed at the prosecutor’s …
The French government has thanked Filipinos for their heartfelt messages following the fire that gutted parts of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. “French President Macron has vowed to rebuild …
The Australian government has announced funding worth nearly 300 million pesos to tackle online child sex abuse in the Philippines. The initiative, called SaferKidsPH, will provide grants to the Australian …
The Philippine Armed Forces have confirmed the death of Abu Dhar, the Islamic State’s lead representative — or ‘emir’ — in Southeast Asia. A DNA sample taken from the body …
A German living in Manila pursued a van on his bicycle to return a plastic bag of rubbish that had been dumped onto the street. Frank Schuengel, an e-commerce executive, …
The police have assured visitors to the Philippines of their safety following a kidnap warning issued by the US State Department this week. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman Colonel Bernard …
President Duterte has signed a law dividing the popular tourist destination of Palawan into three distinct and independent provinces. Under Republic Act 11259, the province is now divided into Palawan …
A computer technician from Angeles City has been sentenced to life imprisonment for assisting in the online sexual abuse of children. Judge Katrina Nora Buan-Factora of the Angeles City Regional …
The Department of Health has urged those planning to have themselves crucified this Easter to make sure their whips and nails are clean and sterilised. In a radio interview today …
An American living in Davao has attracted a growing following after rolling up his sleeves to clean up his neighbourhood streets. Frustrated with the inaction of local officials, Darrell Blatchley …
A British pensioner who paid to watch underage girls in the Philippines being sexually abused online has been sentenced to prison. Peter Booth was jailed for seven years and four …
Twelve Abu Sayyaf were killed and five soldiers wounded as government forces continue to battle the terror group on the island of Sulu. Colonel Gerry Besana, Western Mindanao Command information …
The announcement of a new species of ancient human (more correctly hominin) from the Philippines, reported today in Nature, will cause a lot of head-shaking among anthropologists and archaeologists. Some …
An 86-year-old Lebanese man and his driver have been arrested in Tagbiliran City, Bohol, on suspicion of sexually abusing children. NBI-Bohol Director Rennan Augustus Oliva has identified the suspects as …
The Bureau of Immigration is preparing to deport an American arrested in Angeles City who is wanted for rape by authorities in Alaska. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Thursday, …
A British woman has reported an attempted rape in El Nido — the third such case in the Palawan resort town so far this year. The English tourist, aged 29, …
The new suspect in the murder of 16-year-old Christine Silawan claims he was inspired by the online Momo Challenge when he cut off her face with scissors. Renato Llenes, aged …
A young mother from Cebu offered to sexually abuse her six-year-old daughter and livestream the act online in exchange for money. The pregnant 22-year-old was also caught offering two of …
President Duterte’s satisfaction rating rose in March, matching his personal high last recorded in June 2017, a nationwide survey has found. The results of the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) …
A terrorist believed to be involved in the bombing of Jolo Cathedral was one of two Abu Sayyaf militants killed on Sulu Island. The military today (Tuesday, April 9) reported …
A women’s group has reminded President Duterte that his “genitals are irrelevant” to the upcoming election after he boasted about his penis. Addressing a campaign rally in Puerto Princesa, the …
The EU’s delegation to the Philippines has announced a wide range of activities focused on children for its annual cultural season, Viva Europa. “It will give disadvantaged children the opportunity …
Yet more cocaine blocks — worth an estimated 212 million pesos — have been recovered from waters off the east coast of the Philippines. Fishermen recovered at least 40 bricks …
An Austalian father gassed himself and his family after his wife discovered his affair with a 17-year-old Filipina and demanded a divorce. Maria Lutz, aged 43, Fernando Manrique, 44, and their children …
The Bureau of Immigration has suspended ten members of staff for allegedly extorting 9.2 million pesos from a group of arrested Koreans. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra issued the suspension order …