Cebu transgender person arrested after naked romp in Kuala Lumpur
A transgender person from Cebu has been slapped with an obscenity charge after a naked romp through a busy road in Kuala Lumpur. Kent Caburnay Acuin was charged at a …
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Ephedrine ‘anti allergy’ shipment lands Canadian veteran in hot water
A Canadian man has been arrested by anti-drug police after collecting a parcel of the asthma drug ephedrine from a mail office. Police have identified the suspect as Gary Gardner …
Police say ‘insane jealousy’ led teenager to murder and mutilate Christine
Police believe that it was intense jealousy that led a 17-year-old boy to murder and horribly mutilate Lapu-Lapu schoolgirl Christine Silawan. The 16-year-old was found stabbed to death with part …
Four Chinese arrested for haul of shabu worth 1.3 billion pesos
Four Chinese men have been arrested and shabu worth nearly 1.3 billion pesos seized in two operations in Muntinlupa City. Operatives of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized 166.5 kilograms …
Two Australians arrested for ‘shabu’ session in Angeles City
Two Australians have been arrested in Angeles City for allegedly smoking crystal meth — or shabu — with a group of Filipinos. Police have identified the Australians as Mark Philip …
‘Secret boyfriend’ to be charged with the brutal murder of Christine Silawan
Charges are set to be filed against the 17-year-old secret boyfriend of Christine Silawan for her grisly murder and horrible mutilation. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Regional Director Tomas Enrile …
Young whale died after swallowing 80 pounds of plastic waste
A whale that washed up off Mindanao died from “gastric shock” after swallowing about 80 pounds of plastic bags and other trash. Marine biologists and volunteers from the D’Bone Collector …
Fil-Am wanted in Nevada for child pornography arrested in Angeles City
A Filipino-American wanted in Nevada for child pornography has been arrested in Angeles City after two years hiding out in the Philippines. Police Chief Superintendent Vicente Danao has today (Monday, …
Army to verify killing of Abu Dhar, Islamic State’s Southeast Asian chief
Military chiefs believe they may have killed the Islamic State’s Southeast Asian chief Abu Dhar during clashes in Lanao del Sur. It is believed that one of four suspected terrorists …
Cannibal cult killer confirmed as suspect in Christine murder
A cannibal cult leader arrested for the murder of a farmer has been confirmed as a suspect in the brutal killing of Christine Silawan. Jonas Bueno was arrested in Davao …
Action promised as Manila struggles with crippling water shortages
Manila has been struggling with its worst water shortages in recent times, with taps dry for up to 20 hours a day and hospitals struggling. Families have been waiting with …
Speaking at ‘peace and order’ meeting, Duterte says priests should be shot
President Duterte has again said that priests should be shot — while speaking at the National Peace and Order Council meeting. During a speech at the event in Davao City …
Ex-rebel turned cannibal cult leader is suspect in Christine murder probe
Police are exploring the possibility that one of the suspects in the murder and mutilation of Christine Silawan is a former Communist rebel turned cannibal cult leader. Lapu-Lapu City police …
Estonian kitesurfing instructor found dead in Boracay house
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old Estonian kitesurfing instructor was found dead in his rented house on Boracay Island. Police have today (Thursday, March 14) identified him as Toomas Teder, …
Boeing 737 Max 8 planes not used by Philippine air carriers
The two leading airlines that operate out of the Philippines have confirmed that there are no Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in their fleets. The model has come under international …
Internal organs ‘meticulously removed’ from Christine Silawan’s body
A police medic has said internal organs were “meticulously removed” from the body of murdered Lapu-Lapu City teenager Christine Silawan. As we previously reported, the 16-year-old was went missing after …
Immigration agents arrest American sex offender and Chinese fraudster
The Bureau of Immigration has arrested an American sex offender and Chinese fraudster who now face deportation to answer for their crimes. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente identified the men as …
Police offer reward to catch crazed killers of Lapu-Lapu schoolgirl
A 100,000-peso reward has been offered to help identify the suspects in the brutal murder of Lapu-Lapu schoolgirl Christine Silawan. Police have offered the bounty today after Christine’s mutilated body …
Man arrested for attempted rape of Spanish tourist in El Nido
Police have arrested a 43-year old for the attempted rape of a Spanish tourist in El Nido – the second such attack this year. Palawan police today (Tuesday, March 12) …
Woman hunted after Japanese tourist found stabbed to death in Pampanga
Police in Pampanga Province are hunting a woman after a Japanese tourist was discovered stabbed to death in corn field. Former teacher Toshide Kagura, aged 62, was found dead in …
Cebu Pacific announces three new domestic routes out of Clark
Cebu Pacific has announced three new domestic routes connecting Clark International Airport to popular and up-and-coming tourist hotspots. The budget airline’s chief operations officer Michael Ivan Shau said the new …
Teenage girl murdered after church service had face cut off by attackers
A 17-year-old girl was brutally murdered before having her face cut off while walking home from church in Lapu-Lapu City. Police are now hunting three men for the gruesome killing …
Samar mother gets 15 years for online sexual abuse of 10-year-old daughter
A mother from Samar who live streamed the sexual abuse of her 10-year-old daughter has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Judge Reynaldo Clemens of Calbayog City Regional Trial …
Environmentalists urge an end to wasteful and polluting plastic sachets
An audit in the Philippines has shown the country uses a “shocking” amount of single-use plastic, including billions of sachets a year. The report, produced by the environmental organisation Global …
US Army veteran gets life for contract killing of Filipina real estate broker
A US Army veteran nicknamed ‘Rambo’ has been sentenced to life for his role in the contract killing of a Filipina real estate broker. Joseph Manuel Hunter, aged 53, paid …
Foreigners wanting to work in Philippines should apply before arriving
The government is planning to require foreigners wanting to work in the Philippines to secure their visas before arriving in the country. According to Department of Labor and Employment Secretary …