Two children killed as fire destroys 90 homes in Cebu
Two children trapped in their home were burned to death after an early morning fire razed down 90 houses in Cebu City today. Nagiel Bañacia, the chief of Cebu City …
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New airport in Palawan opening to commercial flights this week
Palawan’s new San Vicente Airport is set to open for commercial flights this week. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines will inaugurate the airport in on Thursday, May 10, …
Largest US-Philippine Balikatan military exercises staged in Duterte era
The US and Philippine militaries have begun their largest Balikatan military exercises since President Duterte came to power. The joint exercises opened today (Monday, May 7) with a ceremony at a …
Czech tourist dead after diving from Moalboal bar terrace at low tide
A Czech tourist died of head injuries after he attempted to dive into the sea from a bar terrace in Moalboal at low tide. Roman Sgiloda, aged 27, died of …
House of Congress aims to crack down on nuisance videoke sessions
A House of Representatives committee hopes stop noisy homeowners — particularly those with blaring videoke units — from annoying their neighbours. The House committee on public order and safety is …
Australian diver found dead after three-day search off Batangas
The body of an Australian diver was found off the coast of Batangas today (Saturday, May 5), three days after he went missing. As we have previously reported, Andrew Kilbride …
Australian nun cites constitution to overturn deportation order
Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox has said the Bureau of Immigration had “no right” to limit her missionary activities in the country. In her formal response to the deportation case …
Malacañang ‘confident’ Chinese missiles not pointed towards Philippines
A presidential spokesman has said he is “confident” that Chinese missiles installed on the Spratly Islands are not pointing towards the Philippines. Speaking today (Friday, May 4), Harry Roque said: …
Nine Abu Sayyaf terrorists killed in ground and air offensive on Basilan
Nine Abu Sayyaf terrorists were killed in a combined air and ground assault on their island stronghold of Basilan. It has been announced today (Friday, May 4) that Joint Task …
Former US Air Force pilot ‘filmed underage Filipinas performing sex acts’
A former US Air Force pilot has gone on trial accused of creating videos of two underage Filipino girls performing sex acts. Frank W Maile, aged 62, of New Egypt, …
Luzon finds show humans were living in the Philippines 709,000 years ago
Evidence that somebody butchered a rhinoceros with stone tools on Luzon proves that the Philippines has been a home to humans for much longer than expected. The archaeological find pushes …
US Ambassador warns that terror threat persists in southern Philippines
American Ambassador Sung Kim has warned that terrorism threats remain in the southern Philippines nearly a year after Islamic State-linked militants seized Marawi City. Kim’s assessment echoes that of President …
Search continues for Australian diver missing off Batangas
A search-and-rescue operation has been launched after an Australian diver went missing off a popular diving spot in Mabini town, Batangas. Local police said today (Thursday, May 3) that Andrew …
Duterte rejects appeal to cancel deportation of Australian nun
President Duterte has rejected calls for him to stop the deportation of 71-year-old Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox. It has been reported that the president met with lawyers who were …
Direct ferry service between Bohol and Manila is set to return
It has been announced that a direct sea route between Manila and Bohol Island is set to make a comeback this month. The relaunch comes after the Philippine Ports Authority …
Damaged undersea cable sends Philippine internet from bad to worse
The already woeful internet speeds in the Philippines have hit new depths after an undersea cable link to Hong Kong was damaged. In Facebook posts on the pages of both …
Kidnappers demand five million peso ransom for abducted policewomen
Unidentified kidnappers are demanding a five million peso ransom for the release of two policewomen they abducted on Sulu Island. Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said today …
Steps taken to preserve beauty of world-famous Banaue Rice Terraces
The local government in upland Ifugao province has taken steps to preserve the environment and beauty of the world-famous Banaue Rice Terraces. The 2,000 terraces have been described as the …
Muslim accused of London terror plot hoped to join IS in the Philippines
A Muslim convert accused of plotting a ‘large-scale’ vehicle attack in London also hoped to join so-called Islamic State in the Philippines. Lewis Ludlow, aged 26, from Rochester in Kent …
Historic homes at former US air base in Clark to become heritage site
Barn homes, built by the US military in 1904 for officers at Clark are to be recognised as part of the former air base’s heritage. Seventeen of the distinctive buildings …
Australian arrested after word ‘bombing’ scrawled on hotel mirror
An Australian tourist and his two female companions have been arrested for writing the word “bombing” on a Cebu City hotel room mirror. Police arrested Jamie Allan Morgan, aged 48, …
South Korean president says Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said President Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the standoff with North Korea. “President Trump should win the Nobel …
Man found with preserved foetus claimed it was for ‘healing at a distance’
Police searching a house in Rizal for firearms were shocked to discover a seven-month-old human foetus preserved in a plastic container. Local police chief Superintendent Guillermo Eleazar said his officers …
Makati judge dismissed over mishandling of US Marine murder trial
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Makati City judge for “gross ignorance” after he downgraded murder charges against two men accused of slaying a US Marine. Major George Anikow, aged …
American tourist to be deported for operating Boracay resort
Bureau of Immigration agents have arrested an American tourist for illegally operating a beach resort on Boracay island. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente today (Monday, April 30) confirmed that 52-year old …
The Confederal Republic of Koryo: What would a unified Korea look like?
The recent détente in relations between north and south Korea — and America — has got many people asking what a unified Korea would look like? The western viewpoint usually …