Butuan mother arrested for online sexual abuse of her kids
The police have arrested a mother in Butuan City who was exploiting her children for online sexual abuse — including one aged just three years old. The police and social …
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Survey finds 9.8 million Filipino families consider themselves to be poor
More than 9.8 million Filipino families believe that they are poor, according to a recent survey by polling company Social Weather Stations. While poverty remains high, the figures for self-rated …
Scientists say Kim’s nuclear tests collapsed mountain onto research centre
A group of Chinese geologists believe the mountain above North Korea’s nuclear subterranean test site has collapsed under the stress of test explosions. Such a scenario could explain why Kim …
Taiwan is latest international destination accessible from Clark Airport
A new international service is coming to Clark International, with a route connecting the airport to the capital city of Taiwan. Low cost airline AirAsia Philippines has announced that a …
In her own words: Sister Patricia reacts to deportation order
Sister Patricia Fox, the Australian nun ordered to leave the Philippines for allegedly engaging in political protests, has expressed her shock and surprise at the Bureau of Immigration’s decision. Here, …
Philippines slips further down global press freedom rankings
The Philippines has fallen further down the World Press Freedom Index, a global ranking of 180 countries. According to the World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without Borders today …
Kuwait throws out Philippine ambassador over rescue of abused maids
Kuwait has ordered the Philippine Ambassador to leave the country amid a row over the ‘rescue’ of abused Filipina maids. The Kuwaiti government has given Ambassador Renato Villa just one …
Last ditch Supreme Court appeal as sun sets on Boracay Island
Tourists and residents flocked to the beachfront of Boracay Island to witness the last sunset before its official closure begins tomorrow. The usually crowded and lively white sand beaches had …
Deported: Sister Patricia given 30 days to leave the Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered Australian nun Patricia Fox to be deported after she was accused of involvement in partisan political activities. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the …
Analysis: Can Trump claim the credit for North Korea peace talks?
“Kim Jong-un’s shift towards diplomacy should not be interpreted as a capitulation to American demands, but a calculated strategy in dealing with President Trump’s bellicose approach. Utilising well-versed tactics of …
Philippines apologise to Kuwait for ‘rescue’ of Filipina maids
Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano has apologised to the government of Kuwait for the embassy-led ‘rescue’ of Filipina domestic workers in the Gulf state. Speaking in Taguig …
Filipinos who divorce foreign spouses abroad win legal recognition
The Supreme Court has ruled that a divorce obtained by a Filipino from a foreign spouse will be deemed valid in the Philippines. SC spokesman Theodore Te said today (Tuesday, …
American says he was framed after drug bust at his Dumaguete home
An American says he was framed after police found illegal drugs during a raid on his apartment in Dumaguete City. Joint police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives launched …
Russian Embassy in Manila blames Britain for Syria gas attack
The Russian Embassy in Manila has contacted this website to make the claim that the recent poison gas attacks in Syria were the work of the British government. A press …
New police chief vows crackdown on corrupt, inefficient and lazy cops
The new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced a zero-tolerance policy on misbehaving cops. Director General Oscar Albayalde warned today (Monday, April 23) that officers could even …
Life sentence for Filipina who pimped out suicidal 15-year-old girl
A Filipina who pimped out a 15-year-old girl – who later committed suicide – has been handed a life sentence by a court in Laguna. Lilibeth Oligo, also known as …
Baybayin alphabet could become official script of the Philippines
Baybayin — the ancient writing system of the Philippines — could be making a comeback, if lawmakers have their way. The script is a step closer to becoming the official …
Duterte offers top communist Sison ’60-day window’ for peace talks
President Duterte has called on Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison to return home and resume peace negotiations within 60 days. “I created a small window …
Justice secretary welcomes questions over right of foreigners to protest
The Department of Justice welcomes the plan of a lawyers’ group to question the Bureau of Immigration’s prohibition on foreigners joining rallies. New Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra made the comment …
Japanese military attaché’s ‘deep remorse’ for wartime wrongs in Palawan
The Japanese military attaché in the Philippines has expressed “deep remorse” over the acts of violence his country had committed in Palawan in World War Two. Colonel Kazunobu Akutsu, who …
US State Department slams extrajudicial killings and police impunity
Alleged extrajudicial killings and police impunity remain the most significant human rights concerns in the Philippines, the US State Department has said. Even though the 2017 Country Reports on Human …
Albayalde: 13 drug war deaths on new police chief’s first day in office
Thirteen drug suspects were killed in police anti-drug operations on the day after new Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde was sworn into office. According to police reports, Bulacan cops …
Australian PM defends navy’s ‘perfect right’ to patrol South China Sea
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is insisting on his country’s “perfect right” to sail through the South China Sea following a “robust” exchange with the Chinese navy. Mr Turnbull the …
‘No crackdown on foreigners — it’s just the law’, says Duterte spokesman
A Malacañang spokesman has denied a crackdown on foreigners in the country — saying the ban on participation in politics was just the law. “It’s not a crackdown. It’s really …
Ex-US Army mercenaries convicted of murdering Filipina real estate agent
A former US Army sniper and two other ex-soldiers have been convicted for the contract killing of a real estate agent in the Philippines. As we reported in July 2015, …
AirAsia launches direct flights between Cebu and Shenzhen, China
AirAsia Philippines will launch a new direct flight route between Cebu and the Chinese city of Shenzhen next month. The airline’s CEO Dexter Comendador said it would be AirAsia’s first …