Maine man gets 25 years for online sexual abuse of Filipino boys
A 67-year-old Maine man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for directing the online sexual abuse of Filipino boys. Richard Bailey pleaded guilty to the offences at …
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Hunt launched for man-eating crocodile that killed Palawan fisherman
A search is on to track down a man-eating saltwater crocodile that killed a fisherman on Balabac Island, in southernmost Palawan. A joint team of the Palawan Council for Sustainable …
Beijing angered by US warship’s ‘provocative’ patrol in South China Sea
Beijing has angrily rebuked the US for sending a warship close to militarised islands it controversially claims in the South China Sea. The US and its allies regularly send planes …
Forgotten history: How White Russians found refuge in the Philippines
The Russian ambassador to the Philippines has recalled how thousands of White Russians once found sanctuary in the Philippines. About 6,000 Russians who had previously fled the Bolshevik revolution of …
Turkish man in Makati road rage video is re-arrested and faces deportation
A Turkish man who featured in a viral road rage video in Manila has been arrested again — this time by the Bureau of Immigration. Makati Police Chief Rogelio Simon …
Three Caloocan cops guilty of murdering 17-year-old Kian delos Santos
Three Caloocan police officers have been found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Kian delos Santos during an anti-drug operation. At a court in Caloocan today (Thursday, November 29) presiding Judge Rodolfo …
Briton arrested in Zamboanga for breaching anti-domestic violence law
A British man has been arrested in Zamboanga del Norte under a section of a law that penalises such behaviour as causing “public ridicule” against a woman. Christopher Moore, aged …
Eight foreigners nabbed for online fraud operation in Pasig City
Three Americans, three Britons, a Canadian and a man from Ghana have been arrested in Pasig City for alleged online fraud. The eight men were nabbed by the police’s Anti-Cybercrime …
Duterte vows to ‘wipe from the earth’ surviving members of Parojinog clan
President Duterte has threatened to “wipe from the earth” surviving members of the Parojinog family, a political clan linked to the drug trade. Last year, police raided the compound of …
Swimming banned in parts of El Nido due to pollution from open sewer
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has ordered the environmental rehabilitation of El Nido, due to high levels of faecal bacteria in the sea. “You told us last time that it will …
Son kills mother with hammer believing her to be blood-sucking aswang
A 24-year-old man killed his mother with a hammer in Tacloban City believing she was an aswang, or blood-sucking monster. Radio station RMN identified the victim as 59-year-old Delia Ondes Betor who …
Time traveller predicts Philippines is set to become crime-free utopia
A YouTuber who claims to be a time traveller from the year 2030 has predicted a crime-free golden age for the Philippines. Speaking on ApexTV — a YouTube channel dedicated …
Azkals tournament squad hit as European clubs recall key players
Just as the Azkals have qualified for the semifinals of the Southeast Asian cup, key players are being called back to their clubs in Europe. The national squad is now …
Cebu Pacific announces strict new rules governing check-in baggage
Cebu Pacific has announced stricter rules governing check-in baggage, limiting the number of items that can be carried within its weight limits. So, for example, a passenger who has paid …
Balinsasayaw — bird that makes edible nests — under threat in Palawan
The balinsasayaw, or swiftlet — the bird that weaves sought-after edible nests — is under threat in Taytay, Palawan, due to land clearing activities. Former town mayor Roberto Rodriguez said …
Duterte to open Bohol’s new eco-airport — three years ahead of schedule
The Bohol Panglao International Airport — billed as the country’s first eco-airport — is set to be opened by President Duterte. Department of Transportation spokeswoman Goddess Hope Libiran said the …
African arrested at Manila airport trying to reach Germany on fake passport
An African woman has been arrested at Manila airport for attempting to reach Germany using a fake Guatemalan passport. Immigration Officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted the …
Azkals reach tournament semis after 0-0 draw against Indonesia
The Azkals have reached the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup after a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result was particularly sweet, as the last time the Philippine …
Danish man disembowelled himself in Iloilo after row with Filipina girlfriend
A Danish man disembowelled himself with a kitchen knife following a row with his Filipina girlfriend at his rental home in Pavia, Iloilo. Arne Erhard Johansen, aged 70, is now …
Duterte: Donald Trump ‘cleaning mess’ of diplomatic ties left by Obama
President Duterte has said that Donald Trump is “cleaning the mess” of US-Philippine relations left by his predecessor in the White House. Speaking on Thursday (November 22), he said the …
Japanese man loses 210,000 pesos to women who drugged him in Manila
A Japanese man withdrew 140,000 pesos from an ATM after allegedly being drugged by three women he had befriended in Manila. Ryoji Nagai, aged 21, said the women approached him …
Huge leatherback turtle trapped in fishing nets released without harm
A 500-kilo leatherback turtle was accidentally trapped in a fisherman’s net and stranded in Balatan, Camarines Sur. Photos by Ryan Cediño, National Stock Assessment Program enumerator for BFAR. A 500-kg …
Low-cost bamboo house wins international award for Manila designer
A 23-year-old designer from Manila has won a UK prize for a low-cost bamboo house that takes just four hours to construct. Earl Patrick Forlales has pocketed £50,000 ($64,385) for …
Elderly American and Indian café owner to be deported from Philippines
The Philippines is deporting an 83-year-old American for overstaying his visa, while an Indian is being sent home for illegally running a restaurant. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said today …
How mangrove forests can rebound – and it’s thanks to climate change
Humans have become adept at destroying natural habitats. Indeed, we’re so good at it we’ve changed the very makeup and climate of our planet. But there may be signs the …
Azkals maintain tournament unbeaten run with 1-1 draw against Thailand
The Azkals scored an 81st-minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw against Thailand in the group stages of the AFF Suzuki Cup. The result at Bacolod City’s Panaad Stadium on …