Three-year-old boy shot dead during Cebu City drug bust
A three-year-old boy was shot dead by a stray bullet during a police drug bust in a Cebu City slum today (Tuesday, July 10). Cebu City Station 5 Commander Senior Inspector …
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American arrested for smoking shabu in Quezon City drug den
An American was among six people arrested by police for allegedly smoking shabu at an apartment in Quezon City. Police identified the American as George Taylor, aged 40 of Pennsylvania. …
Cebu woman’s account of attack by drunk Canadian goes viral
A woman’s account of being physically attacked and verbally abused by an apparently drunk Canadian in Cebu has gone viral on social media. Facebook user Janet Vino gave the following …
I’m alone: Heartbreaking words of mother who lost family in horror smash
“I’m alone” — these were the heartbreaking words of a mother who survived a car smash that killed her husband and four daughters. Mary Rose Ballocanag Trinidad, aged 53, of …
Korean women accuse male masseurs of raping them in Cebu
A pair of male masseurs have been arrested in Cebu after two female Korean customers accused them of rape. The suspects have been named as Elmer Espinosa, aged 35, and …
Philippine weather bureau: Typhoon Gardo not the same as Yolanda
The state weather bureau PAGASA has said that Typhoon Gardo is different to the Super Typhoon Yolanda that devastated Central Visayas in 2013. The differences, according to PAGASA Weather Division …
Duterte: I created my own God after sexual abuse by American priest
President Duterte has said he “created his own god” after being sexually abused by an American priest while at university. The president said after the “terrible” incident in school, he …
North Korea lashes out at Pompeo ‘gangster-like’ negotiation stance
The peace process between the US and North Korea is in crisis after Pyongyang angrily rejected Washington’s “gangster-like” demands over nuclear disarmament. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flew out …
Filipino-American mother sole survivor of crash that killed her family
The mother of a Filipino-American family was the sole survivor of a car crash that killed her husband and four daughters in the United States. The Trinidad family was on …
Duterte: Expats have no right to criticise me (especially religious ones)
President Duterte has said that critics are welcome to criticise him — unless they are foreigners, and in particular religious ones. Speaking in Davao City yesterday (Saturday, July 7) he …
Life sentence for German who took nude photos of teenagers in Talisay City
A German has been convicted in a Cebu court for taking nude photos of two teenage girls in a Talisay City motel in 2011. Thomas Michael Ruhland, aged 46, was …
Four members of ‘cannibal cult’ shot in Zamboanga del Sur police raid
Four alleged members of a ‘cannibal cult’ criminal gang have been killed during a police operation in Zamboanga del Sur. Officers arrived at an address in Midsalip town at 5.30am …
Plans revealed for network of 16 bridges to connect Philippine islands
Plans for a network of 16 long-span bridges to connect the islands of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao have been revealed. Public Works and Highways Chief Mark Villar said that the …
Australian and Philippine basketball federations apologise for brawl
The basketball federations of Australia and the Philippines have issued a joint apology for this week’s brawl, but still face penalties from Fiba. Players from Australia and the Philippines both …
Why whale sharks gather at only a few specific places in the world
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, but much of its lifecycle remains shrouded in mystery. These gentle giants gather in just a handful of places around …
Vehicle licence plates finally being distributed after years of delay
The Land Transportation Office has finally started distributing vehicle licence plates after years of backlogs. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said today (Thursday, July 5) that the distribution covers vehicles registered …
PAL boss has doubts over plan to reopen Subic Airport to passengers
The boss of Philippine Airlines has expressed doubts over a plan to reopen Subic Airport to passengers. Jaime Bautista, the president and COO of the national carrier, said: “For passenger …
American missionary arrives home after expulsion from Philippines
An American missionary has returned home after the Philippine government ordered him to leave for overstaying and engaging in political activities. Adam Thomas Shaw was one of three foreign missionaries …
Work permits for foreigners on Boracay suspended during closure
The issuing of ‘alien employment permits’ to foreign nationals working on Boracay Island has been suspended. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said the temporary suspension included both new applications and extensions …
Pompeo off to North Korea amid doubts over denuclearisation pledge
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is preparing for a visit to North Korea amid mounting doubts over Pyongyang’s denuclearisation pledge. Announcing Thursday’s visit yesterday (Monday, July 2), White House …
Brawl breaks out during Philippines v Australia Basketball World Cup game
Punches, kicks and chairs were thrown as a mass brawl broke out between players in a Philippines v Australia World Basketball Cup game. The Philippines ended the game with just …
Another day, another Philippine city mayor gunned down
Just a day after a city mayor was shot dead by a sniper, another Philippine local politician has been gunned down. Motorcycle-riding gunmen today (Tuesday, July 3) assassinated Ferdinand Bote, …
Duterte in favour of same-sex civil unions, but not gay marriage
President Duterte is in favour of same-sex civil union but not gay marriage, his spokesman has announced. Harry Roque made the remark today (Monday, July 2) after a recent Social …
Controversial mayor shot by sniper while singing national anthem
A mayor who paraded suspected drug dealers through the streets of his city has been shot dead by a sniper while singing the national anthem. Mayor Antonio Cando Halili was …
PAL announces host of new domestic services for Clark Airport
Philippines Airlines has announced the opening of four new domestic routes out of Clark Airport. The new destinations – Siargao, San Vicente (Palawan), Cauayan (Isabela) and San Jose (Mindoro) – …
US Navy veteran and Australian arrested in Angeles City drug raid
A US Navy veteran was arrested for drug dealing in Angeles City alongside an Australian alleged to have been a customer. Gary Timothy Lamb, aged 56, was the subject of …