Satellite images reveal devastation of Marawi City
Satellite images have revealed the extent of the damage done to Marawi since terrorists began their rampage through the city under the black flag of Islamic State. The images show …
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Duterte again threatens to eat the livers of terrorists with salt and vinegar
President Duterte has again threatened to eat the livers of Abu Sayyaf terrorists after two Vietnamese hostages were beheaded in Basilan. In a speech today (Wednesday, July 5), a visibly …
Government paperwork? Senate ordered 6,400 excess rolls of toilet paper
An audit of senate expenses uncovered colossal overstocking of essential items — including some 6,400 rolls of toilet paper ordered in 2016. In response to the report by the Commission …
Abu Sayyaf terrorists behead two Vietnamese hostages
Two Vietnamese sailors have been beheaded after an eight-month ordeal at the hands of Abu Sayyaf terrorists. The Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) identified the victims as Hoang Thong and Hoang …
Youth groups demand Justice Secretary is sacked for spreading fake news
A coalition of youth groups has launched an ethics complaint against Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II for allegedly spreading fake news. Ahead of an official inquiry to address his apparently …
Health crisis looms as 31 Marawi City refugees die in shelters
Thirty-one refugees who fled the siege of Marawi City have died due to disease, a health official said today (Wednesday, July 5). Eight of the deaths were due to diarrhoea …
Russia and China urge “de-escalation” after North Korean missile launch
Russia and China today (Tuesday, July 4) called on North Korea, South Korea and the US to sign up to a Chinese de-escalation plan to defuse tensions surrounding Pyongyang’s intercontinental …
Tourist town submerged as disastrous floods hit China
Floods that have swept through a tourism hotspot in China have been described as the most severe in 100 years. Yangshuo, which attracts millions of visitors per year, is currently …
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 …
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 …