The United Nations commissioner for human rights has said that President Duterte needs a “psychiatric evaluation”. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein hit out at the president after a UN human rights …
A Chinese scholar has been quoted suggesting that the Philippines’ natural resources could serve as collateral for Chinese loans. Zhuang Guotu, head of Xiamen University’s Southeast Asian Studies Center, told …
A 102-year-old war veteran, who saved two wounded American pilots in 1944, has finally been rewarded for his bravery. Third Lieutenant Jesus Barracoso received the medals from the Philippine Veteran …
Pioneering domestic airline Air Juan has announced the launch of a new Cebu to Catbalogan service this month. City officials in Catbalogan hope the launch of the nine-seater service will …
The Supreme Court chief justice has vowed to fight “bullying” as President Duterte’s congressional allies launched an impeachment process against her. Voting 38-2, the House of Representatives justice committee said …
Charges have been dropped against a Tunisian man who was accused of being an Islamic State terrorist and possessing explosives. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed a criminal complaint …
Twelve Filipino billionaires have made it to the Forbes’ 2018 annual ranking of the world’s richest people. The list shows that for the 11th year, SM Group’s Henry Sy remains …
A defiant President Duterte has said the International Criminal Court (ICC) would “not in a million years” have jurisdiction to indict him. The president is the subject of a Philippine …
President Duterte has said that he plans to declare a state of calamity in Boracay, weeks after ordering a cleanup of the tourist hot-spot in six months. The president also …
Anti-vaccination sentiment sparked by the Dengvaxia mess may have contributed to recent outbreaks of measles, a senior health official has suggested. The government has identified four outbreaks of measles — …
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced a new service between Davao and the surfer’s paradise island of Siargao. The flag carrier said the new four times weekly service will launch on …
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has lowered the alert status of Mount Mayon to Level 3, but warned that the volcano remains restive. A Phivolcs advisory issued today …
Overdevelopment, corruption and failure to enforce environment laws have wiped out five of the nine wetlands on Boracay Island, a Senate inquiry was told. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu told the …
An Army spokesman has revealed the identity of the so-called Islamic State’s new leader in Southeast Asia. Major Ronald Suscano said Maute Group sub-leader Abu Dhar had been chosen to replace …
Following a survey of more than 6,000 business leaders, the Philippines has been named the best country to invest in this year. According to the US News & World Report, …
Jailed senator Leila de Lima may be able to participate and vote in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III has said it …
The Philippines has identified two areas in the South China Sea where joint oil and gas exploration might be undertaken with China — one in disputed waters. The two countries …
A woman and two children were among six communist rebels captured after a clash with government troops in Negros Oriental province. Seized from the suspects in Mabinay town today (Saturday, …
The body of a female dugong — an aquatic mammal also known as a seacow — has been found washed up in a remote village on Palawan. The carcass, which …
Divorces obtained by foreigners in their home country might soon be legally recognised in the Philippines. The House of Representatives has launched plenary deliberations for House Bill 7185, which proposes …
Government agencies are scaling up preparations for the ‘Big One’ — the long-feared earthquake expected to hit Manila one day. Geologists believe that the potentially 7.6 magnitude ‘Big One’ quake …
The clashes over the South China Sea and conflict with North Korea are two of the biggest threats to the global economy, a new report has claimed. According to the …
The Department of Health is to investigate Nestlé and three other powdered milk companies for illegal marketing of their products. The move comes a day after the UK’s Guardian newspaper revealed that …
A new online hotline has been launched that allows people to report smoke belching and dilapidated jeepneys and buses. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Inter-Agency Council on Traffic …
Three people have been arrested and a number of children rescued in the Philippines in an operation against online sex abuse led by a UK police force. As part of …
Two Canadians have been sentenced to life today (Wednesday, February 28) for possession of illegal drugs worth 100 million pesos. James Clayton Riach and Ali Memar Mortazavi Shirazi were arrested …