US nuclear-capable bombers pass over South China Sea
Just one day after US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis accused China of “intimidation and coercion” in the South China Sea, two nuclear-capable US bombers flew near the Spratly Islands. CNN …
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Filipino died a ‘hero’ in Slovakia after thugs beat him for defending women
A Filipino man died a “hero” in Slovakia after he was attacked by a pair of men whom he had confronted in a bid to defend two women. Henry John …
France and UK sending warships to defy Beijing in South China Sea
France and the United Kingdom are sending warships to challenge China’s militarisation of the South China Sea. French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly and British Secretary of State for …
Military chief admits he cannot stand up to Chinese in disputed waters
The Philippine Defence Secretary has echoed President Duterte’s defeatist stance on Chinese expansionism in the South China Sea. Delfin Lorenzana said the Philippines had no capability to defend the country’s …
Filipina facing fraud charge after telling Swedish boyfriend she was single
A Filipina is being charged with fraud after telling her Swedish boyfriend she was single, in order to buy property with him. Lovely Anne Enad will face court on charges …
Duterte tells UN legal expert to ‘go to hell’ following criticism
President Duterte has hit out at a UN legal expert for making critical remarks about his role in the expulsion of the chief justice, telling him to “go to hell”. …
New terminal — billed as world’s first ‘resort airport’ — set to open in Cebu
A new terminal — billed as the world’s first “resort airport” — will officially open its doors to travellers next week. The 17.5-billion peso Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport is set …
Connecticut man, 78, sent 15-year-old Filipina nude photos of himself
A 78-year-old Connecticut man has admitted to sending nude photos of himself to underage girls in the Philippines. Harry Bright from Waterbury — also known as “Buddy Bright” — pleaded …
Australian who survived five days lost at sea breaks silence about ordeal
An Australian who spent five days clinging to a dinghy in stormy seas off the Philippines has spoken of the ordeal that claimed his friend’s life. Anthony ‘Johnny’ Mahoney, aged …
Japanese hunting for Yamashita Treasure arrested for digging on island
Four Japanese men allegedly hunting for the legendary Yamashita Treasure have been arrested on a tiny island off the coast of Luzon. Also arrested on Capones Island, just off the …
Three Americans and two Britons arrested for drug possession in Cebu
Three Americans and two Britons have been arrested on suspicion of drug possession in a Cebu City hotel room. The raid this morning (Friday, June 1) came after an arrested …
US military chief: ‘Taking down small islands is our core competency’
A top US military official has said that “taking down small islands” is a “core competency” of American armed forces. Speaking during a Pentagon press briefing yesterday (Thursday, May 31), …
Body of 24-year-old Filipina murdered in Ireland returns to home soil
The remains of a Filipina student who was abducted and murdered in the Republic of Ireland this month has arrived at Clark Airport. The remains of 24-year-old Jastine Valdez were …
Duterte reveals how he missed graduation after shooting fellow student
President Duterte has told graduating students at his old university that he was forced to miss his ceremony after shooting a fellow student. The president told the San Beda University …
Beijing dismisses South China Sea militarisation claims as ‘ridiculous’
China has dismissed claims by US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis that it is militarising the South China sea as “ridiculous” Mattis said this week that the US would push back …
Government considers nuclear plant on terror group’s island stronghold
The Philippine government is considering the possible establishment of a nuclear energy plant in the troubled island province of Sulu. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said the province had expressed …
Congress passes autonomy bill for Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region
The Philippines moved a step closer to ending decades of conflict on the island of Mindanao, after lawmakers approved a bill to allow self-rule for its Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region. Today …
Lawmakers table bill to grant Filipino citizenship to Australian nun
A group of opposition lawmakers have filed a measure seeking to grant Filipino citizenship to Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox. House Bill 7806 aims to grant Filipino citizenship to the …
Lawmaker complains of Chinese harassment of Navy boat in disputed waters
A lawmaker has claimed that a Chinese helicopter harassed and endangered a Philippine Navy boat in the South China Sea. Speaking during a Congressional briefing on recent developments in the …
Duterte regrets crushing of smuggled Harley Davidson
President Duterte expressed regret that a Harley Davidson was among 122 smuggled motorbikes and other vehicles crushed today. The president, a well-known motorcycle enthusiast, admitted that he too was “crushed” …
Nation’s top diplomat says Duterte would go to war with China if pushed
President Duterte is ready to declare war on China or any other country over Philippine sovereignty in the South China Sea, his Foreign Secretary has said. Alan Peter Cayetano used …
US ambassador to the Philippines helping to set up Trump-Kim talks
The USA’s ambassador to the Philippines is playing a key role in setting up the on-off-on meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and President Trump. Ambassador Sung Kim, a …
China sends warships to ward off US freedom of navigation patrol
China sent warships to ward off US Navy ships sailing in the South China Sea, the country’s Ministry of Defence has announced. The guided missile cruiser USS Antietam and guided-missile …
Majority of Philippine beaches dangerously polluted by human excrement
Dangerous levels of pollution caused by human excrement has been detected in the waters off 60 per cent of popular Philippine beach destinations. The Environmental Management Bureau has reported that …
After one month of closure, optimism over speedy Boracay rehab
One month on from the closure of Boracay Island, the environment secretary has said it could reopen in less than the planned six months. In previous statements, Roy Cimatu had …
Philippines beefs up contested islands amid Chinese militarisation
The Philippines has started to counter Beijing’s militarisation of the South China Sea by updating its own facilities in the disputed waters. The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI, a US …