Philippine government condemns London mosque terror attack
The Philippines government has condemned the van attack outside a London mosque that left one person dead and 11 injured. “The appalling attack stands against the shared values of the …
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Online child abuser wanted to hear the cries of terrified victims
A Canadian who directed the online abuse of children in the Philippines is facing up to 17 years in prison after his collection of videos and images were described as …
Tributes to Filipino American victim of USS Fitzgerald collision
A Filipino American sailor has been confirmed among the dead after a collision between the USS Fitzgerald and a Philippine-flagged merchant ship off the coast of Japan. Seven sailors died …
Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia launch joint anti-terror sea patrols
The Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are to launch joint sea patrols to intensify the fight against Islamist militants. The coordinated patrols aim to tighten protection along porous borders and prevent …
More than 20 IS-linked terror groups in Mindanao – Solicitor General
The Solicitor General has claimed that there are 20 other terrorist groups with links to the Islamic State besides Abu Sayyaf, the Maute Group and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters …
US warship and Filipino merchant ship in collision off Japan
Seven sailors are missing and at least three, including the captain, injured after a US Navy destroyer collided with a Filipino merchant ship off the coast of Japan early this …
Retired British teacher jailed for arranging rape of Filipino children online
A 57-year-old retired teacher has been jailed for life after the UK’s first trial involving the online abuse of Filipino children. Paul O’Neil, aged 57 from Wollaton Vale, pleaded guilty …
Jails in the Philippines overpopulated by more than 500 per cent
Jails in the Philippines are overpopulated by an incredible 511 per cent as the total number of inmates has ballooned to 126,946. These prisoners are all held in facilities with …
‘Lucky’ Australian journalist shot in neck while reporting Marawi clashes
An Australian journalist who was shot in the neck on the outskirts of Marawi City today (Thursday, June 15) has described himself as “lucky”. Adam Harvey, a reporter for the …
Pervert who said children being raped online “looked happy” is jailed
An Australian paedophile who claimed Filipino children being sexually abused online “looked happy” has been sentenced to ten years. Sydney hotel worker Bryan Walter Beattie, aged 44, will serve a …
Warship dispute ‘return to business as usual’ in South China Sea
The South China Sea is a volatile place – or rather, its politics are. China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines and Taiwan have been fighting over this azure stretch of …
Over a third of all foreign retirees in the Philippines are Chinese expats
More Chinese expats than any other nationality have retired to the Philippines, according to the Philippine Retirement Agency (PRA). The agency’s data show that there were 17,768 Chinese retirees in …
US Pacific fleet commander affirms “enduring” ties to the Philippines
The commander of the US Pacific Fleet affirmed the US Navy’s strong ties with the Armed Forces of the Philippines during a visit to Manila today (Wednesday, June 14). Admiral …
Ten dead as van collides with truck in Davao City
At least 10 people died and eight others were injured after a passenger van smashed into a truck in in Davao City this morning (Wednesday, June 14). Nine of the …
Fears for British Filipinos still missing after London tower blaze
An unknown number of British Filipinos were injured or are still missing after a huge blaze ravaged a London tower block early this morning (Wednesday, June 14). In a statement …
Imprisoned American flown home from North Korea in year-long coma
American student Otto Warmbier is being sent home in a coma after more than 17 months of detention in North Korea, it has been announced. Warmier, aged 22, is being …
Duterte takes another “rest day” after missing Independence Day event
After his surprise absence at Independence Day celebrations yesterday, President Duterte has taken a second “rest day” today (Tuesday, June 13). Speaking at a press conference today, presidential spokesman Ernesto …
Agency behind new Philippine tourism ad denies plagiarism
High praise for what appeared to be a charming, engaging promotional video released by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) soon gave way to accusations of plagiarism. Within hours of …
US special forces “boots on ground” spotted near Marawi war zone
Despite government denials that they have any “boots on the ground” US special forces have been spotted near Marawi City. The American troops were seen at Camp Ranao military camp …
New plans could see Cebu airport boosted to 50 million capacity
The operator of Mactan-Cebu International Airport has submitted a 208-billion peso proposal for a second runway and third terminal. In a statement, the consortium of GMR Infrastructure of India and …
Ride-hailing firm Grab tries again to launch helicopter service
Well-heeled Indonesian travellers may soon be able to escape Jakarta’s notorious traffic jams by using their smartphones to hail a Grab helicopter. Ride-hailing firm Grab, which also operates in the …
Two Japanese tourists shot, cut into pieces and dumped at sea
Police are investigating links to Japanese Yakuza crime gangs after two tourists from the country were shot, cut into pieces and thrown into the sea in Palawan. A Japanese man …
Lawmaker says Philippines should consider changing its name
A Filipino lawmaker is marking his country’s Independence Day by calling for commission to consider a new name for the Philippines. Citing the need for the country to be “truly …
Mother of Maute terror brothers arrested as reports of their deaths are investigated
The mother of the leaders of the Maute terror group has joined their father in government custody. Omenta Romato Maute, the mother of brothers Omar and Abdullah, was arrested along …
US special forces join fight against IS-linked terrorists in Marawi City
US special forces have joined the battle against Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in Marawi, the US embassy has revealed, as 13 Filipino marines were killed in clashes. The Philippine military has …
Military vows to lift Marawi City siege by Independence Day on Monday
The military launched a fresh round on airstrikes on besieged Marawi City today (Friday June 9), vowing to liberate it from Islamic State-affiliated terrorists by Independence Day on Monday. Government …