Eleven fishermen rescued after 13 days clinging to capsized boat
Eleven fishermen were rescued on Christmas morning after clinging to their capsized boat for 13 days. The men were found on Christmas Day after their boat capsized off Guiuan town, …
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Treat for bird watchers as rare migratory species arrive in Pampanga province
Attention all bird watchers — 11 new migratory birds have been spotted in Pampanga province this week. Conservationist and photographer Juanita Santos-Ancheta, said Siberian white tail, Chinese white wagtail, grey-faced …
Woman rescued four days after floods washed her 560 miles out to sea
A woman has been rescued after spending four days clinging to debris as she was washed 560 miles out to sea by storm Vinta. The crew of a cargo ship …
President’s son Paolo Duterte quits as Davao City vice mayor
The president’s son Paolo Duterte has resigned as vice mayor of Davao City during a Christmas Day council meeting. He made the announcement during a special session of the city …
Christmas tragedy: 20 dead as jeepney and bus collide
At least 20 people are dead and 25 injured in a traffic accident in the early hours of Christmas Day in Agoo, La Union. Among the casualties are at least …
Ex-president placed on travel ban amid dengue vaccine probe
Ex-president Benigno Aquino has been barred from leaving the Philippines amid the dengue vaccine controversy. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an ‘Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order’ (ILBO) against Aquino, …
China launches world’s largest amphibious aircraft with eye to South China Sea
China has unveiled the world’s largest amphibious aircraft, which is almost certain to play a key role in the disputed South China Sea. Cheering crowds watched as the AG600 took …
Duterte weeps as he meets families of 37 Davao City mall fire victims
President Duterte broke down in tears as he visited families of the 37 victims of the Davao City mall fire. The president made the visit late yesterday evening (Saturday, December …
Duterte visits fire-ravaged Davao City mall as hunt for survivors continues
President Duterte made an unannounced visit to a Davao City mall that was gutted by fire yesterday (Saturday, December 23). A fire broke out at the New City Commercial Complex …
Owner of capsized ferry tricked out of 100,000 pesos by fake transport chief
The owner of the capsized ferry MV Mercraft 3 handed over 100,000 to a conman pretending to be Department of Transportation (DOTr) chief Arthur Tugade. Six people are now confirmed …
Eleven jihadists killed in Mindanao, while Malaysia rounds up Islamic State militants
Eleven Islamic State affiliated terrorists have killed during an Army offensive in storm-ravaged Mindanao. Airstrikes and ground assaults have been launched in a remove village near Carmen, North Cotabato, over …
Support for Duterte rises, despite opposition to martial law extension
President Duterte’s net satisfaction rating has increased despite most Filipinos opposing the year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao. The uptick in support was revealed by the results of the …
‘How to make a baby?’ Filipinos turn to Google for answers
‘How to make a baby’ and ‘who is the president of the Philippines’ were among the most popular questions put to Google by Filipinos this year. An examination of Google …
About 150 dead as storm Vinta brings chaos to Mindanao
About 150 people have been confirmed dead after storm Vinta tore across the island of Mindanao bringing floods and landslides. Lanao del Norte was the hardest hit by the storm …
Philippines abstains on UN vote to reject Trump’s Jerusalem policy
The Philippines was one of 35 countries that abstained from voting on the US decision to transfer its embassy to Jerusalem. Yesterday (Thursday, December 21), the United Nations resoundingly approved …
Presidential spokesman slams ‘bad’ Reuters article (but hasn’t read it)
A presidential spokesman has criticised a drug-war report by British news agency Reuters, despite admitting that he hadn’t read it. Harry Roque said the investigation into the so-called Davao Boys, …
Coming home for Christmas: Government to rescue Filipinos stranded in HK
Christmas will be saved for about 1,000 Filipinos stranded in Hong Kong after the government said it would pay for them to get home. As we reported on Wednesday, the …
Three dead and six missing as storm Vinta lashes Mindanao
At least three people are dead and six missing after tropical storm Vinta lashed the southern Philippines today (Friday, December 22). Vinta — international name Tembin — unleashed floods and …
‘You’ve ruined Christmas’ – Duterte family row erupts over Malacañang photoshoot
The controversy over the president’s grand-daughter, Isabelle Duterte, using the Malacañan as a backdrop for a photoshoot has sparked a very public family rift. Isabelle Duterte’s father Paolo, the Vice …
‘Help me get my $30 billion’ — eight Americans fall for bank account scam
Eight Filipino Americans — including two pastors — lost $220,500 after falling for a bank account scam. The victims handed over the cash believing they would receive a share of $30 billion supposedly …
Merry Christmas, aliens! BI issues traditional festive Annual Report warning
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded all registered foreigners to make their Annual Report by March 1. In a statement issued today (Thursday, December 21), BI Commissioner Jaime Morente …
At least four dead as ferry carrying more than 250 capsizes
At least four people are dead after a ferry capsized between Dinahican Point, Infanta and Agta Point, Polilio Island today (Thursday, December 21). Latest reports say that 240 passengers have …
Work gets underway on multi-billion expansion of Clark International Airport
The ground has been officially broken for a 9.36 billion-peso expansion of Clark International Airport. The public-private partnership scheme, launched the Department of Transportation (DOTr), involves the construction of a …
Duterte announces unilateral Christmas ceasefire in war against reds
President Duterte has unexpectedly declared a unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels for Christmas. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the announcement today (Wednesday, December 20), just days after the Malacañang had …
Manila comfort woman statue angers the Japanese
A statue of a Filipina comfort woman, recently unveiled in Manila, is causing a diplomatic row with the Japanese. The seven-foot monument commemorates the suffering of thousands of women forced …
Cathay offers to help Filipinos stranded in HK get home for Christmas
Cathay Pacific has offered help up to 1,000 Filipinos stranded in Hong Kong get home to their families for Christmas. Up to 1,000 travellers, mainly domestic helpers, were left high …