Officials in Saudi Arabia have filed a torture case against a woman who allegedly forced her Filipina maid to drink household bleach. “We would like to thank authorities in Saudi …
At least 21 people are confirmed dead and more than 50 remain buried alive after a landslide in Naga City, Cebu. The landslide today (Thursday, September 20) buried about 60 …
Philippine Airlines is increasing flight frequencies on many domestic and international routes in the run up to Christmas, it has announced. PAL spokesman Cielo Villaluna said today (Thursday, September 20) …
The Filipino-Chinese community is teaming up with Baguio museum to stage the First Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the City of Pines. The event, which is expected to become an …
Two Britons and an American have been detained by the Bureau of Immigration for overstaying in the Philippines. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Wednesday, September 19) that the men …
The Philippine government has announced that all future visitors to Boracay will have to apply for an official access card. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said today …
Patricia Fox — who is facing deportation for political meddling — has testified against President Duterte at a self-appointed court. The Australian nun appeared by video link at the ‘International …
A Swedish man has been arrested in Taguig City for threatening to release nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend unless she paid 100,000 pesos. Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s …
A millionaire local politician from New Zealand has been jailed for more than four years for the online sexual abuse of Filipino children. Martin Henry Lawes appeared in the High …
As rescuers continue to search for landslide survivors, President Duterte has said it is again time for a serious look at mining practices. The president made the remark today (Monday, …
Sister Patricia Fox is appealing against the Bureau of Immigration’s decision to refuse the renewal of her missionary visa. The BI rejected Fox’s missionary visa extension request last month, citing …
A landslide triggered by typhoon Ompong have left at least 32 people dead and 29 more missing in Itogon, Benguet, the town’s mayor has said. Mayor Victorio Palangdan said today …
Seven people were injured when an improvised bomb exploded in a busy shopping street in General Santos City. Chief Superintendent Eliseo Rasco, regional director of police, confirmed that the blast …
Fourteen people have been confirmed dead as typhoon Mangkhut leaves the Philippines and bears down on China. The storm — which was known locally as Ompong — tore a destructive …
Floyd Mayweather has announced he is coming out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao in a rematch of their 2015 ‘superfight’. The 41-year-old American, who retired from the ring after …
An Australian and his Filipina partner have been arrested in Iloilo City for allegedly live-streaming the sexual abuse of underage girls. John Loffler, aged 69, and Gladys Degala, 21, are …
Two emergency service personnel and a young girl have become the first recorded casualties of typhoon Ompong. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council executive director Ricardo Jaladhe said the …
The Department of Justice has offered a 500,000-peso bounty against Cebu-based suspected drug lord Peter Lim. Speaking today (Friday, September 14), Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said: “The government is also …
Five children were among 16 women rescued from their pimp after they were offered to Taiwanese tourists in Caloocan City. The Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center launched …
A Californian music teacher — once accused of contaminating children’s flutes with semen — allegedly visited the Philippines for sex with children. John Edward Zeretzke was arrested yesterday (Thursday, September …
An estimated 5.2 million people have been affected by typhoon Ompong, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has reported. These people are living in the 125-km. radius from …
Philippine lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalise taxi drivers who refuse to accept fares because of heavy traffic. House bill 7774 was approved on its second reading at …
Only 180 of 2,300 establishments on Boracay have met environmental standards, just weeks before the reopening of the island on October 26. This figure was revealed by Department of Environment …
Two women — one a registered nurse — have been arrested at Manila airport for an alleged attempt to sell a baby for 30,000 pesos. In a statement issued today …
Fifteen elderly people were killed after an overloaded jeepney plunged into a ravine in Kalinga as they returned from a trip to collect their pensions. The victims died after the …
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has issued a statement denying a military build-up on the streets of Manila. Over the past few days, social media users have shared numerous …