Duterte denies having any hand in removal of comfort woman statue
President Duterte has said he did not have any hand in the removal of the statue of a comfort woman in Manila — but hinted that he was glad it had been removed. As …
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Philippine embassy to mark Independence Day at Trump’s DC hotel
The Philippine Embassy to the USA has raised eyebrows by booking Washington’s Trump International Hotel to celebrate the country’s independence day. Critics have suggested that holding the June 12 celebration …
‘He is my idol’ – Duterte heaps praise on North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
President Duterte described Kim Jong Un as his idol following a meeting between North Korean leader and his southern counterpart. He also described the dictator as the “man of the …
Memorial to wartime comfort women torn down under cover of darkness
A statue in Manila to commemorate wartime sex slaves — called comfort women by their Japanese tormentors — has been torn down under cover of darkness. A government official said …
Filipina maid dies after falling from window in Saudi holy city of Medina
An investigation has been launched after a Filipina maid fell from a sixth-floor window of her employer’s apartment in Saudi Arabia. The household worker — whose name has been withheld …
Bishops urge rethink of deportation order on Australian nun
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has urged the Bureau of Immigration to rethink its decision to deport Australian nun Patricia Fox. “We sincerely make an appeal that the …
Come home! Duterte’s appeal to 260,000 Filipino workers in Kuwait
President Duterte has appealed to the estimated 260,000 Filipinos living and working in Kuwait to come home. His call comes amid rising tensions between the Philippines and the Gulf state …
Duterte ‘relieved’ as Korean leaders share vision of peace
President Duterte was “very much relieved” after North and South Korea agreed to pursue peace in the Korean Peninsula. Speaking hours after the historic meeting on the Korean Peninsula today …
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 …
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 …