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 …
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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 …
Sixty-six Abu Sayyaf terrorists found guilty of Basilan mass kidnapping
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 …
Survey: Six-in-10 Filipinos believe US would defend them if invaded
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 …
Philippine Congress agrees to extend martial law in Mindanao
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 …
Filipino journalist among ‘guardians’ honoured by Time Magazine
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 …
Pornhub users last longest in the Philippines… and are most likely to be female
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 touted as new sustainable tourism destination in Negros
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 …
Returning the Bells: Full statement by US Ambassador Sung Kim
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 …
Swiss ‘morphine addict’ barred from Philippines after landing in Manila
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 transport and tourism chiefs plan network of 85 airports
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 …
Return of Balangiga Bells end of ‘painful chapter’ for Philippines and US
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 …
Mystery after Aussie war vet turned boxer found dead in Manila hotel
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 …
Truck in crash that killed six in Santa Rosa ‘old and unregistered’
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 …
Trump’s invitation for Duterte to visit USA still stands, embassy confirms
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 …
Six dead and 14 injured as runaway truck rams traffic and buildings
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 …
Philippine military chief: Alliance with the USA is our biggest strength
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 …
Ex-senator Revilla cleared of plunder in connection with ‘pork barrel scam’
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 …
Legal first as Filipino victims of British child abuser awarded compensation
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 …
Azkals tournament dream shattered with second loss to Vietnam
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 …