Saudi Arabian tourist arrested for trying to rape masseuse in Makati City
A Saudi Arabian tourist has been arrested after he allegedly tried to rape a masseuse in a Makati City hotel room. A police report has named the suspect as Almutairi …
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US Navy rescues Filipino fishermen after huge marlin sank their boat
Five fishermen cast adrift in the South China Sea after a giant marlin sank their boat have been rescued by the US Navy. The USNS Wally Schirra was on a …
Philippines pulls out of joint naval drills with US after complaint by China
The Philippines will not take part in naval drills with the US after China complained they would clash with President Xi Jinping’s visit to Manila. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque revealed …
Duterte says cancer test all clear: ‘Don’t be afraid, I won’t contaminate you’
President Duterte has said he is clear of cancer after a “growth” recently discovered in his throat turned out to be benign. When pressed by reporters at a televised briefing …
Child abuser serving life in UK prison being sued by Filipino victims
A British child abuser who was deported from the Philippines to face justice is now being sued by five of his alleged victims. Douglas Slade was arrested in Angeles City …
US Navy veteran bludgeoned to death in Olongapo home
Police are searching for two women after a 69-year-old US Navy veteran was found bludgeoned to death inside his Olongapo home. Sonny Almazan was apparently beaten to death with a golf …
Florida-born Katarina Rodriguez crowned Miss World Philippines
Filipino-American MTV video jockey and model Katarina Rodriguez has been crowned as Miss World Philippines 2018. Katarina, who placed third at “Asia’s Next Top Model” season two, will represent her …
Philippine navy to sail alongside Chinese in first-ever maritime drills
The navies of the Philippines and China will launch their first-ever joint maritime drills, alongside ships from other Asean members. Despite the ongoing disputes over the South China Sea, the …
Immigration chiefs refuse Sister Pat’s plea for new missionary visa
The Bureau of Immigration has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by Sister Patricia Fox to extend her missionary visa. The two-page order, signed by the BI’s Board …
Smacking or chastising children is now a crime in the Philippines
Smacking a child — or even just causing them to “look foolish in front of the public” — is now a criminal offence in the Philippines. The Senate today (Monday, …
Decades-old war between Philippine military and MILF is officially ended
The decades-old war between the Philippine military and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is officially over. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez made this …
Chief Justice retires after serving just 41 days as nation’s top magistrate
Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro is set to retire after serving just 41 days as the country’s top magistrate. De Castro was appointed by President Duterte as the head of …
For the first time since WWII, Japanese soldier dies on Philippine soil
A serving Japanese soldier has died on Philippine soil for the first time since World War Two. The country’s military confirmed today (Sunday, October 7) that one of its sevicemen …
Uniqlo ‘global flagship’ store in Makati is brand’s largest in Southeast Asia
Uniqlo has opened its first ‘global flagship’ store in the Philippines — and it’s the brand’s biggest outlet in Southeast Asia. Celebrities and eager shoppers were on hand today (Friday, …
Only 67 Boracay hotels meet environmental standards as reopening looms
Just weeks away from the island’s reopening, only 67 Boracay establishments have so far complied with various environmental laws. Sophie Manuel, Regional Director of the Environmental Management Bureau, made the …
Duterte: I won’t seek treatment if ‘growth’ turns out to be stage-three cancer
President Duterte has said he would not seek treatment if a “growth” discovered during an endoscopy turns out to be cancer. Duterte admitted yesterday (Thursday, October 4) that he spent …
‘Incorrupt heart’ of St Padre Pio – who ‘bled like Christ’ – visits Philippines
The “incorrupt” heart of St Padre Pio — who became famous for exhibiting the wounds of Christ — is coming to the Philippines. The relic is due to arrive at …
‘Son of God’ and friend of Duterte accused of running child sex ring
A self-proclaimed messiah and friend of President Duterte has been accused by a former church member of running a child sex ring. The accusation emerged during the trial of Kristina …
Fil-Am basketball star Troy Rike held overnight by Bureau of Immigration
Filipino-American basketball star Troy Rike is questioning his future in the Philippines after being held by immigration officials for nearly 24 hours. The 22-year-old, who has joint nationality and a …
Aswang rumours dismissed by Negros Oriental village priest
A parish priest in Negros Oriental has publicly refuted claims that an aswang — a bloodsucking monster — is terrorising his flock. Speaking yesterday (Tuesday, October 2) Father Christian Durango …
Sulawesi hit by volcanic eruption just days after quake and tsunami
A volcano has erupted on Sulawesi, just days after the Indonesian island was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Mount Soputan on Sulawesi island today (Wednesday, October 3) spewed …
Cebu couple get life sentences for online sexual abuse of their own children
A Cebu couple who used their own children to record live-streamed child abuse for foreign perverts have been sentenced to life. The sentence was handed down by Judge Ferdinand Rafanan …
Red tape forces destruction of relief goods donated to Yolanda survivors
Containers of relief goods donated for survivors of super typhoon Yolanda are to be destroyed after standing idle for more than four years. The Bureau of Customs in the Central …
Hostile Chinese warship steered within yards of US Navy destroyer
A Chinese warship steered within 45 yards of a US destroyer near the Spratly Islands this weekend in a manoeuvre that US officials have branded “unsafe”. The vessel “approached USS …
Mayor shot dead is 11th murdered since President Duterte took office
A mayor shot dead in La Union has become the 11th local chief executive assassinated in the two years since President Duterte took office. Mayor Alexander Buquing of Sudipen was …
Orionids meteor shower to dazzle in the Philippines this month
The Orionids meteor shower will be visible in the Philippines this month, as the earth passes through dust released by Halley’s Comet. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration …