Supreme court upholds martial law in Mindanao
The Supreme Court has today (Tuesday, July 4) upheld as constitutional President Duterte’s imposition of 60 days of martial rule across Mindanao. Military rule was declared on May 23, just …
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Protest against US “interference” marks Filipino-American Friendship Day
Militant groups marked Filipino-American Friendship Day — July 4 — with a protest outside the US Embassy in Manila. Today’s protest, which also coincided with the USA’s Independence Day, was …
Newborn baby left for dead in airport toilet cubicle
A newborn baby boy was left for dead in a toilet cubicle at Manila’s NAIA Airport. In a report to the Manila International Airport Authority, Dr Lorena Purisima said the …
After decades of talk, work on Mindanao railway to begin next year
After more than two decades and numerous feasibility studies, construction of the 830km Mindanao Railway Network is finally set to begin next year. The the first stage will run from Tagum City …
Islamic State claims Manny defeat as an “act of Allah”
The Islamic State has proclaimed Manny Pacquiao’s defeat an “act of Allah” in answer to their prayers for the demoralisation of Philippine soldiers. The message from the unnamed IS operative …
Duterte threatens to jail critics of martial law
President Duterte has threatened to jail critics of martial law, just days before the Supreme Court is set to rule on its legality. The president imposed military rule throughout the …
Nearly 400,000 displaced by Marawi crisis as disease fears grow
The Marawi crisis has displaced nearly 400,000 people, it was revealed today (Saturday, July 1), as officials warn of disease outbreaks and psychological trauma among refugees. The city has been …
Dutertenomics? Philippines set for world’s tenth highest growth rate
The Philippine economy is expected to expand by 6.8 per cent this year — which would be the tenth highest growth rate in the world. In a report issued today …
British pervert spent more than 17 million pesos on live-streamed child abuse
A British man who paid about £260,000 — more than 17 million pesos — to watch Filipino children being abused online has been jailed. Nicholas Brown committed the vile crimes …
Duterte’s first anniversary sparks human rights debate
Amnesty International claims that in just one year of the Duterte government there have been more extrajudicial killings than under the decade-long rule of Ferdinand Marcos. James Gomez, the human …
Chinese military build-up continues in South China Sea
Three of Beijing’s outposts in the South China Sea reefs appear to be ready for the deployment of mobile missile launchers, a US think tank has claimed. Releasing satellite photographs, …
A year of speaking his mind: Duterte’s first year in quotes
President Duterte is not a man afraid to speak his mind, often in language that could best be described as “colourful”. Foreign leaders, the Catholic Church and even the Pope …
More than 250 Abu Sayyaf fighters taken out of action this year
The military says the net is closing on Abu Sayyaf with more than 250 militants taken out of action this year. The Armed Forces Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) has announced …
Man attempted to board Basilan ferry with dead baby in luggage
A scan of a passenger’s bag at Zamboanga City Port today (Thursday, June 29) revealed that he was carrying a dead baby. The bag was in the possession of Alex …
Estonian accused of raping 18-year-old at Bantayan beach resort
A Estonian man has been arrested for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl at a beach resort on Bantayan Island. Xander Tann faces two counts of rape and trafficking charges, said …
Babies aged just two months among victims of online child abuse
A human rights group battling the scourge of online child abuse has revealed that infants aged just two months are among the victims. The International Justice Mission (IJM) has also …
Duterte to reduce public appearances until Marawi crisis ends
President Duterte has announced he will cut down on his public appearances until the Marawi crisis is over. Speaking at the 140th anniversary of the Philippine-Chinese Charitable Association in Manila, …
Duterte claims his cousin killed while fighting alongside terrorists
President Duterte has claimed that a cousin of his fought and died alongside terrorists in Marawi City. At a celebration of the Islamic feast Eid’l Fitr at the Malacañang this …
Bodies of five decapitated civilians retrieved from Marawi City
The bodies of five decapitated civilians were recovered from Marawi City today (Wednesday, June 28), amid fears that many more victims will be found. The five mutilated bodies were among …
Saving Ryan’s privates? Business group donates underwear to troops
A Filipino-Chinese business group hoping to “support” and “uplift” troops fighting in Marawi have donated 6,000 pairs of underwear. Michael Que, chairman of the SDS International Charities, handed over the …
Fears grow that civilians being used as sex slaves by Marawi terrorists
The military believes that civilians trapped in Marawi are being used as sex slaves by terrorists, as the bloody occupation of the city enters its sixth week. It is also …
It is now compulsory to sing Philippine national anthem ‘with fervour’
The House of Representatives has approved a bill making it compulsory to sing the Philippine national anthem “with fervour”. “The singing shall be mandatory and must be done with fervour,” …
Filipinos are biggest Trump supporters in the world
Among 37 populations polled worldwide, people in the Philippines are showing the highest support for President Trump. The findings from the Pew Research Center said some seven in 10 Filipinos …
More Filipinos than ever chase the ‘Australian Dream’
The Philippines is now the fifth biggest source of immigration to Australia, the country’s 2016 census has revealed. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has also found that Australians are getting …
24/7 efforts promised to get Manila-Clark trains running on time
Marilao, Meycauayan, Valenzuela, Caloocan, and Tutuban will be the first five stations of a new railway to connect Manila with Clark Airport. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has also said that …
Presidential aides deny Duterte is ill as he takes sixth day of “rest”
President Duterte is today (Monday, June 26) on his sixth day of “rest” — his longest absence from official duties to date. The president has not been seen in public …