British man jailed in the Philippines since 2009 ‘home in time for Christmas’
The family of a British man jailed in the Philippines since 2009 are hopeful that he will be freed in time for Christmas. Kevin Taylor, aged 53, was found guilty …
The family of a British man jailed in the Philippines since 2009 are hopeful that he will be freed in time for Christmas. Kevin Taylor, aged 53, was found guilty …
An American expat who was found collapsed in the bathroom of a Jollibee restaurant in Subic City has died of unknown causes. Ismael Ortiz, aged 56, was pronounced dead on …
Foreigners can now own 100 per cent of internet businesses in the Philippines, as part of new changes to ownership rules. President Duterte has approved a new list of investment …
A Canadian has been sentenced to six years in jail for a string of online sex offences against underage Filipinas. Wayne Douglas Brown, aged 69, was described as a “manipulative …
Dozens are missing and feared dead after Typhoon Rosita caused landslides and flash floods across the north of Luzon Island. In one case alone, at least 30 people are believed …
After months of fighting a bid to deport her, Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox is set to leave the Philippines “with a clear conscience”. A statement from the National Union …
A Norwegian man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with shabu while walking through Cebu city centre. Kenneth Olsen, aged 37, was detained yesterday evening (Tuesday, October 30) on …
The ground-breaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of Marawi has taken place, more than a year after the city was freed from Islamic State. “Our long wait has finally come to …
A group of 19 Filipinas jailed in Saudi Arabia for attending a Halloween party in a private compound have been released. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed today (Tuesday, …
Two Americans have been arrested for allegedly sharing their house in Asturias, Cebu, with 14-year-old twin girls. Police have identified the suspects as John Herman Carder, aged 76, from Virginia, …
Coastal communities in Isabela and Cagayan provinces are being evacuated as Typhoon Rosita bears down on the Philippines. Storm warning levels have been raised today (Monday, October 29) as the …
On the very first day Boracay reopened to tourists, an Italian visitor and his Filipina girlfriend were allegedly targeted by a gang of thieves. The incident occurred at about 7.30pm …
A day after the reopening of Boracay, environment chiefs have shared pictures of trash dumped on the supposedly “pristine” white-sand beach. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) today …
Former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to take charge of the Philippine national team, the Azkals. The 70-year-old Swede will be in place as head coach to lead …
Seventy-six years after the liberation of the Philippines, the US Ambassador has honoured 29 Filipino war veterans with congressional gold medals. Speaking at a ceremony at the Philippine Military Academy …
Visitors to the newly reopened Boracay will have to register at ‘tourist verification centres’ before boarding a boat to the island. The measure is among a slate of new rules …
The Bureau of Immigration has downgraded Sister Patricia Fox’s missionary visa to a tourist visa as the Australian nun continues to battle deportation. In an order signed on Wednesday (October …
Police have filed a murder charge against “a known gun-for-hire” following the shooting of Australian Reginald Hodgens in Ilocos Sur. Mr Hodgens was shot dead outside his rented home in …
A Dutchman has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing four underage girls at a rented apartment in Talisay City. Stephen De Groot was arrested at about 3am yesterday (Wednesday, October …
A Cebu man has been sentenced to 15 years for running a ‘cyber-porn’ operation that exploited children as young as six. Paul John Berame, aged 24, pleaded guilty to ‘Attempted …
As Boracay prepares to welcome the return of tourists tomorrow, a final tally of “compliant” hotels has listed 157 premises offering 7,308 rooms. Speaking today (Thursday, October 25) Environment Secretary …
An ex-mayor from the southern Philippines is under investigation after she posted pictures of herself cooking endangered turtle eggs on Facebook. Maria Esperanza Corazon Rillera, a former Mayor of Titay, …
Filipino-American war veteran Alfred Lim has died at his California home aged 107 after a remarkable lifetime of service to family and country. The highly decorated soldier served behind enemy …
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed after two passenger vehicles collided in General Santos City. Officials said today (Tuesday, October 23) that the accident occurred when a …
An Australian who has been locked up in a crowded Philippine jail for five years says he is still no closer to getting justice. Troy Birthisel, aged 49, from Queensland, …
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is launching a new catamaran ferry service to carry tourists from Kalibo Airport to Boracay Island. Announcing the new venture today (Tuesday, October 23), PAL president …