Boracay latest: No room for casino, more space for wildlife
President Duterte did not give his blessing to the building of a $500 million casino resort on Boracay, a Malacañang spokesman has said. The president himself denied supporting the bid …
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Filipino Catholics claim miracle after witnessing sun ‘dancing’ in the sky
A group of Catholic devotees have proclaimed a miracle after saying they saw the sun “dancing” in the sky. The worshippers were celebrating the feast of Divine Mercy on Sunday …
Brit found dead in Dagupan fishpond may be victim of hit-and-run driver
A British man found dead in a roadside fishpond in Dagupan City may have fallen victim to a hit-and-run driver. The body of Gerald Thomas Higgins was discovered at 6.10am …
British child abuser deported after three years on the run in Cebu
A convicted British child abuser has been deported after living as a fugitive in San Fernando, Cebu, for the past three years. Leslie Charles Russon, aged 52, was jailed in …
Kim Jong Un breaks silence over summit with President Trump
North Korea’s state media has reported Kim Jong Un’s first public statement about a possible summit with President Trump. Last month, President Trump agreed to hold talks with the nuclear-armed …
Duterte tells Xi Jinping he hopes to boost military co-operation with China
President Duterte said he hopes for intensified military co-operation with China when he met Xi Jinping in Hainan. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting at the Boao State Guesthouse …
Pervert made pregnancy joke after paying Filipina to have sex with son, six
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to paying women in the Philippines to live-stream the sexual abuse of children as young as six. The Eastern District of Virginia US Attorney’s …
Enormous squid caught off Tawi-Tawi believed to be just a baby
An enormous squid landed on the southern island of Tawi-Tawi is believed to have been a youngster — with much more growing yet to do. The huge specimen was hauled …
IKEA coming to the Philippines with first store in Manila’s SM Mall
After years of rumours and false starts, it has been confirmed that Ikea is setting up shop in the Philippines. The Swedish furniture company has chosen Manila’s SM’s Mall of …
Brit who organised naked carabao stunt on Siargao arrested for marijuana
A British man who sparked outrage by organising naked carabao rides on Siargao Island has been arrested for marijuana possession. Liam Cox, aged 32, was among four people caught during …
‘You are my enemy’ – Duterte urges speedy impeachment of Chief Justice
President Duterte has urged Congress to speed-up the impeachment of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, declaring himself her “enemy”. The nation’s top judges is one of several high-profile critics who …
Dutchman to be deported after building tourist resorts without permits
A 61-year-old Dutchman, who was declared persona non grata by a town council in Cebu, will be deported for being an “undesirable alien”. Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente today …
‘I’m an addict, I need help!’ — American’s plea after Makati drug arrest
American Daniel Gruen made a desperate plea for mercy after being arrested during a drug raid in Makati this weekend. A televised report by ABS-CBN showed a fearful and sweat-drenched …
Lawmaker wants to charge tourists $25 tax to visit the Philippines
A lawmaker has called for the introduction of a $25 travel tax on foreign visitors to help fund tourist welfare services. Congressman Luis Raymund Villafuerte says that all tourists visiting …
‘Throw drug dealers into the Atlantic Ocean’ — Duterte’s advice to Trump
President Duterte has advised President Trump not to be afraid to kill drug dealers — and suggested that he should throw them into the Atlantic Ocean. The presidential advise was …
‘Foreign cultures’ blamed for HIV/AIDS spike among overseas workers
A lawmaker has revealed that more than 5,000 overseas Filipino workers have tested positive for HIV or AIDS and blamed exposure to “foreign cultures”. Congressman Aniceto “John” Bertiz III said …
Last survivors of Bataan Death March recount tales of valour
Of the estimated 80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war who took part in the infamous Bataan Death March 76 years ago, only three are still alive. Records at the …
Police unit involved in death of Jesse Phinney now under investigation
The police unit that claimed American filmmaker Jesse Phinney hanged himself with a belt in a Cebu jail cell are now being investigated. Yesterday, we reported how a US pathologist, …
Embattled Islamist terrorists want to surrender, says Army chief
Increasing numbers of Islamist terrorists have indicated a willingness to lay down their arms, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has said. “We have received feelers that members of terrorist …
Pathologist casts doubt on police claim that Jesse Phinney hanged himself
A US pathologist has cast doubt on police claims that an American cameraman and filmmaker hanged himself in a Cebu jail cell. A fresh investigation launched by the family of …
Duterte slams Myanmar ‘genocide’ and offers to take Rohingya refugees
President Duterte accused Myanmar of “genocide” and said he was willing to accept Rohingya Muslim refugees into the Philippines. The UN says some 700,000 people have fled from Myanmar into …
Sceptical senators question motive for closing Boracay amid casino plan
Senators have expressed scepticism over the looming closure of Boracay Island, even as plans for a huge casino resort are pushing ahead. Speaking today (Thursday, April 5), Senator Antonio Trillanes …
Director of Netflix drug war series defends Duterte’s crackdown
The director of a new Netflix series about President Duterte’s war on drugs has defended the crackdown as “necessary”. Award-winning film-maker Brillante Mendoza said he hoped his series would show …
Duterte names ‘strict’ Oscar Albayalde as new national police chief
President Duterte has announced that Metro Manila’s top cop will take over from Ronald dela Rosa as national police chief. Oscar Albayalde was named as the next Philippine National Police (PNP) …
Senators welcome resignation of ‘fake news purveyor’ Aguirre
Opposition senators have welcomed today’s resignation of Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II. “It proves one constant in a Cabinet appointment. One minute you are the lord in …
Island of Mindanao shaken by magnitude six earthquake
A magnitude six earthquake shook a number of areas across the island of Mindanao today (Thursday, April 5). The quake struck 42 kilometres off Tarragona town in Davao Oriental at …