Hidden Beach in Palawan’s El Nido named as the best in Asia
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 …
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Mother arrested in Iligan City for online abuse of nine-year-old daughter
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 …
American priest told altar boys ‘you will be sent to jail if you reveal abuse’
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 secures temporary freedom with 300,000 peso bail
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 …
American priest accused of abusing altar boys arrested in Naval cathedral
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 …
Singko the giant crocodile confirmed as killer of Palawan fisherman
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 …
First defeat for Eriksson’s Azkals, but tournament dream not over yet
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 …
Enormous saltwater crocodile caught on Palawan after fisherman killed
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 …
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 …
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 …