One-million peso reward offered for Sultan Kudarat fiesta bombers
A one-million peso reward has been offered to catch the terrorists behind a bomb attack at a crowded festival in Sultan Kudarat province. Two people – including a seven-year-old boy …
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After four-month deportation fight, Sister Pat is packing her bags
Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox is packing her bags to leave the Philippines after a four-month fight against deportation. The 72-year-old missionary was accused in April of joining political rallies …
Iloilo bar’s security guard arrests German-American for ‘defamation’
A German-American has been arrested for defaming a security guard after allegedly becoming unruly at an Iloilo bar. Jeremy Joseph Sascha Blodgett, who has managed a restaurant in the city …
Israeli-American wanted for brutal murder in Taiwan flees to Philippines
An Israeli-American wanted in Taiwan for the brutal murder of a Canadian is believed to have fled to the Philippines. Oren Shlomo Mayer is a prime suspect in the killing …
Five brothers and sisters perish as fire rips through Manila slum
Five children from the same family were killed when a devastating fire ripped through a slum district of Manila. The Manila Fire Department has confirmed the deaths following the blaze …
Virginia man gets 20 years for paying Filipina to sexually abuse her son, aged six
A Virginia man has been sentenced to 20 years for paying women in the Philippines to live-stream the sexual abuse of children as young as six. As we reported in …
Palace denies congressman’s claims about Duterte’s failing health
The Malacañang has debunked as “misinformation” fresh claims by an opposition lawmaker that President Duterte was suffering poor health. In a news conference yesterday (Saturday, August 25), Congressman Gary Alejano …
John McCain: Philippine government pays tribute to ‘friend and champion’
Philippine government officials have paid tribute to US Senator John McCain, saying the country had “lost a true friend and champion with his passing”. In a statement today (Sunday, August …
State of calamity declared as Ilocos Norte inundated by floodwater
Ilocos Norte has been placed under a state of calamity due to the effect of southwest monsoon enhanced by Tropical Depression Luis. The provincial ordinance was declared during a special …
UN and US blacklist Filipino terrorist who appeared in IS beheading video
The UN and the US government have blacklisted a Filipino and two other Southeast Asian men who appeared in an Islamic State beheading video. Mohammad Reza Lahaman Kiram, aged 28 …
Transport chiefs planning new airports across the Philippines
The Department of Transportation is pushing for the development of new airports to operate alongside Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Clark International. According to a statement on the DOTr’s …
Malacañang welcomes appointment of new Supreme Court chief justice
The Malacañang has described Associate Justice Teresita de Castro as the “best choice” for Supreme Court chief justice. In a statement today (Saturday, August 25), presidential spokesman Harry Roque said: …
Cebu Pacific to launch daily flights from Clark to Bohol and Davao
Cebu Pacific has announced new direct flight connections between both Davao and Bohol with Clark International Airport. According to a press release issued today (Thursday, August 23), the budget airline …
US warns of floating nuclear reactors: Malacañang frets about weapons
President Duterte’s spokesman has expressed concern about China’s possible deployment of nuclear weapons in the South China Sea. Speaking today (Thursday, August 23), Harry Roque said: “We are concerned about …
Woman killed in candle factory blaze in Ozamiz City
A worker was killed when a ceiling collapsed onto her during a blaze that destroyed a candle factory in Ozamiz City. Authorities have said the fire started inside the Bryant …
The party’s over: New-look Boracay will be a ‘haven of peace’
Tourism chiefs have announced that the newly reopened Boracay will be a haven of peace, rather than a place to party. Speaking today (Wednesday, August 22) Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat …
German lecturer arrested at Clark on suspicion of trafficking four Filipinas
A German lecturer — who once reported three of his colleagues for working illegally — has been arrested at Clark Airport for human trafficking. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Deputy Commissioner …
Duterte again accuses CIA of wanting him dead and bugging his phone
President Duterte has again claimed the CIA wants to kill him and has accused the US spy agency of bugging his telephone conversations. Speaking at a government conference in Cebu …
Pentagon warns of floating nuclear reactors in South China Sea
A Pentagon report has warned of China’s plans to introduce floating nuclear reactors into the disputed waters of the South China Sea. In its annual report to congress, entitled Military …
PNP chief ready for season of ‘peace and goodwill’ to bring spike in crime
As the build up to Christmas begins, the Philippine National Police are bracing themselves for the traditional festive crimewave. Every year, as the beginning of the so-called ‘ber’ months herald …
I’m alive, with a beautiful lady: Duterte hits back at Sison’s coma claim
President Duterte has been filmed live on a Facebook giving assurances that he is not in a coma, but alive and “fairly healthy”. In a video posed by Special Assistant …
Following Abu Sayyaf kidnap threat, Palawn gets new anti-terrorism boat
Following recent warnings of an Abu Sayyaf kidnap raid, Palawan’s Coast Guard have shown off a new anti-terrorism fast boat. The new acquisition revealed today (Monday, August 20) has the …
Grieving mother of Filipina-Italian killed by jellyfish reveals her last words
The family of the seven-year-old Filipina-Italian girl who was killed by a jellyfish in Camarines Sur have spoken of her final moments. Gaia Trimarchi — whose swimming ability marked her …
Inspectors say fewer than one in six Boracay businesses meet standards
Fewer than 20 per cent of tourism businesses inspected on Boracay met standards — just two months before the island is due to reopen. The Department of the Interior and …
Amid deportation threat, Sister Pat applies for renewal of missionary visa
Despite her looming deportation, Sister Pat Fox has filed a petition for the renewal of her missionary visa, which expires next month. Sister Patricia, who is appealing a deportation order …
Cebu court hands life sentence to man, 32, for online sexual abuse of boy
A Cebu court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to life for broadcasting the online sexual abuse of an underage boy. Eul Vincent Ondoy Rodriguez was arrested in 2014 after US …