Swiss man nabbed after neighbours spot marijuana plant on windowsill
A Swiss man has been arrested in Panglao after his neighbours reported seeing a marijuana plant growing on his windowsill. Maik Kruesi, aged 32, was arrested in Barangay Danao on …
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Police: No special treatment for Americans accused of killing Tomi Masters
Police have stressed that the two Americans arrested for the murder of Tomi Masters are receiving “no special treatment” in custody. Troy Woody, aged 21, and Mir Islam, 22, are …
Philippine defence chief announces review of military alliance with US
The US has affirmed its alliance with the Philippines after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced a review the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. Lorenzana said he has directed lawyers from his …
Suspected killer of American woman in Manila was playboy Bitcoin trader
One of the suspects in the killing of an American woman, whose body was dumped in the Pasig River, was a playboy Bitcoin trader. Troy Woody Jr, aged 21, had …
Polish man arrested for possessing marijuana on Siquijor island
A 38-year-old Polish man living on Siquijor Island has been arrested for possession of marijuana following an early morning police raid. Piotr Galewski detained for illegal drug possession after he …
American arrested for stealing Koreans’ luggage at Clark Airport
A 35-year-old American has been arrested after two Korean students reported having their luggage stolen at Clark Airport. Julio Cesar Sanchez told investigating officers today (Thursday, December 27) that he …
US security chiefs issue warning on security at Manila’s airport
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned that the security at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport does not meet international standards. In a travel advisory issued yesterday (Wednesday, December …
Weather chiefs urge vigilance as Usman closes in on Philippines
Weather chiefs have urged all residents and travellers to keep a close eye on updates as Tropical Depression Usman approaches the Philippines. In a briefing at 11am today (Thursday, December …
Mayon Volcano alert level held after ash plumes and earthquake
Mayon Volcano in Albay province remains at Alert Level 2 after belching out ash plumes, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has said. The phreatic blasts were recorded …
Police: American woman dumped in Pasig River was suffocated
Tomi Michelle Masters, an American whose dead body was dumped in the Pasig River in Manila died of suffocation, police have said. Senior Superintendent Moises Villaceran revealed the result of …
Two Americans arrested after body of Indiana woman dumped in Manila river
Two Americans have been arrested after they allegedly dumped the body of a 23-year-old Indiana woman into Manila’s Pasig river. The pair have been detained after a Grab taxi driver …
Philippines sends condolences after Krakatoa eruption causes tsunami
The Philippines has expressed its condolences after an eruption of the volcano Anak Krakatoa sparked a deadly tsunami in Indonesia. In a statement today (Sunday, December 23) presidential spokesman Salvador …
Congressman gunned down during Christmas gift giving event
A congressman has been shot dead, in an attack the police suspect could be politically motivated ahead of next year’s elections. Rodel M Batocabe, aged 52, an ally of President …
Thousands of Filipinos barred from travel amid anti-trafficking crackdown
More than 28,000 Filipinos were barred from leaving the country between January and October as part of a clampdown on human trafficking. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Port …
Clark Airport reports record-breaking 2.5 million arrivals this year
Clark International Airport has hit new heights this year, with a record 2.5 million passenger arrivals already recorded this year Jaime Melo, president of Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), told …
Two soldiers and dozen militiamen kidnapped by communist guerrillas
Communist guerrillas who kidnapped two soldiers and 12 militiamen in Agusan del Sur say they will be released in exchange for a Christmas truce. The military has confirmed that the …
Global Gender Gap report says Philippines eighth best place for women
The Philippines took eighth place in the latest Global Gender Gap report — marking it as one of the best places for women to live in Asia. The report, released …
Xiamen Airlines launches Davao’s first direct flight to mainland China
China’s Xiamen Airlines has launched a direct flight service from the Chinese mainland to Davao — a first for the southern Philippine city. Davao now joins Manila, Cebu and Kalibo …
US foreign policy experts: South China Sea conflict major concern for 2019
Confrontation in the South China Sea is a major security will be a major concern next year, according to US foreign policy experts. An annual survey conducted by the Center …
Catriona Gray brings Miss Universe crown home to the Philippines
Filipina-Australian Catriona Gray, aged 24, is a TV host, singer, model, stage actress — and now Miss Universe 2018. She was born in Cairns, Queensland to Scottish-born father, Ian Gray, and Filipina mother, Normita …
Butlers, drones and golden baths: Luxury mountain resort coming to Bataan
A luxury mountain resort, with gold-plated baths and drone room service delivery, is being prepared for a grand opening in Bataan next month. The resort, known as Rancho Bernardo Luxury …
Environment chiefs plan to give Manila Bay ‘the Boracay treatment’
Environment chiefs plan to restore Manila Bay to a “pristine state”, following the same strategy used to clean up the island of Boracay. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) …
New flight service from Clark helps open up Antique Province to tourism
Water cannons greeted the maiden flight of PAL’s new service from Clark to Antique Province’s Evelio B Javier Airport in San Jose de Buenavista. PAL Corporate Communications Vice President Jose …
Folk fear disaster after oarfish accidentally caught off Surigao del Norte
Residents of a town in Surigao del Norte have been left fearing disaster after an oarfish was caught in shallow waters off Malimono town. Jouralie Petros told GMA News TV’s …
Cebu Pacific announces new daily flight service between Clark and Bohol
Cebu Pacific has announced a new daily flight service connecting Clark Airport with the recently opened Bohol-Panglao International Airport. The new route revealed today (Saturday, December 15) is part of …
‘Don’t give to beggars – there are better ways to help this Christmas’
Kind-hearted people have been urged not to give alms to street beggars, and instead look at other ways of helping the poor this Christmas. Glenda Relova, a spokeswoman for the …