Sixty-six Abu Sayyaf terrorists have been found guilty of the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren and teacher on Basilan Island 18 years ago. The verdict on the March 2000 kidnapping of …
Six out of 10 Filipinos believe that the US would defend the Philippines in case of a foreign invasion, a survey has revealed. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey was …
Congress has approved President Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year, to “put an end to the on-going rebellion”. A total of 12 senators voted to …
Time Magazine has just announced its “Person of the Year” for 2018, and for once, it isn’t one person. This time it is four people and a newspaper. Collectively calling …
The Philippines has again beaten off some stiff competition to be named as the longest-lasting users of the adult website Pornhub. On average, a Filipino visitor to the site lasts …
Sipalay City is being touted by Philippine tourism chiefs as a “clean tourist city” and “top sustainable destination”. Sipalay, which is about 100 miles from Bacolod City, is known for …
US Ambassador Sung Kim has issued the following statement to mark the return of the Balangiga Bells today: This morning, a U.S. Air Force plane bearing three historic bells from …
A Swiss woman who claimed to be a morphine addict after acting strangely at Manila’s airport has been barred from the country. The 35-year-old horticulturist was immediately put on a …
Philippine tourism and transport chiefs are looking to develop at least 85 airports across the country — up from the current 25 in operation. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and …
The return of Balangiga Bells after 117 years has been described as “the closure of a painful chapter” between the Philippines and US. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Villamor …
An Afghan war veteran who overcame crippling injuries to fight for Australia’s heavyweight boxing belt was found dead in a Manila hotel room. Investigations into the death of Joel Clifton …
The truck involved in a collision that killed six people and injured 15 others in Santa Rosa City was an old and unregistered model. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said …
President Trump’s invitation to President Duterte to visit the United States still stands, the country’s Embassy in Manila has confirmed. Embassy spokeswoman Molly Koscina issued the response when asked if …
Police are hunting the driver of a truck that rammed 19 vehicles in Santa Rosa City causing horrendous death and destruction. Six people — two of them children — were …
It’s alliance with the United States remains “the biggest strength of the Philippines” the country’s military chief has said. Although the Philippines may lack the military muscle to face off …
The Philippine anti-corruption court has cleared former senator Revilla of plunder in connection with the ‘pork barrel’ fund scam. The Sandiganbayan Special First Division today (Friday, December 7) acquitted Ramon …
A convicted British child abuser has been ordered to pay £127,000 to five alleged Filipino victims in what is a legal first. The pay-out has been agreed today (Friday, December …
A courageous performance wasn’t enough for the Philippines as the Azkals saw their AFF Suzuki Cup run come to an end in Hanoi. Vietnam dealt the Philippines another 2-1 defeat …
Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan, has been named as the best in Asia — and the third best in the world — by a Canada-based travel website. The beach …
A mother who offered to livestream the sexual abuse of her nine-year-old daughter for foreign perverts has been arrested in Iligan City. The 30-year-old was caught in the act of …
The American Catholic priest accused of repeatedly sexually abusing altar boys in Naval, Biliran, will be deported to face justice in his home country. Father Kenneth Hendricks is now being …
Imelda Marcos has posted a 300,000 peso bail to secure her temporary freedom following the former First Lady’s conviction for graft. The 300,000 peso bail was paid by a lawyer …
An American priest has been arrested in Naval, Biliran, accused of raping more than 50 altar boys, some as young as seven. Members of the local police and US Homeland …
The giant saltwater crocodile caught in southern Palawan this week has been named Singko and confirmed as the killer of a fisherman. The reptile was today (Wednesday, December 5) said …
Sven-Goran Eriksson suffered his first defeat as Philippine coach as Vietnam won 2-1 in the first leg of the Southeast Asian cup semi-final. Eriksson, who has signed a five-month contract …
Wildlife experts hunting for a saltwater crocodile that killed a fisherman in southern Palawan have captured a 15.6 foot long croc. It has not been confirmed whether the enormous reptile …