Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines, comprising 1,769 islands and an assemblage of 87 cultural groups. Of these cultural groups, only the Pala’wan, Tagbanua and Batak remain indigenous …
President Duterte’s spokesman has poured scorn on an international survey that named the Philippines as one of the least peaceful countries in the world. According to the independent Global Peace …
Nine Filipinos have been sentenced to hang for their part in a bloody attempt to retake Sabah from Malaysia in 2013. The incursion by about 200 Islamic militants from the …
Police have sent a clear message to the Maute brothers — the leaders of the terror gang bearing their name — “take care” of your hostages and we’ll “take care” …
A number of opposition lawmakers linked to the Maute terror group by Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre have issued furious denials. Sec. Aguirre had claimed that senators Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino …
The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) has admitted that a major system glitch, which is causing unauthorised transactions to hit customer accounts. The bank said the error caused some transactions at …
The sister of British-Filipino London terror attack victim James McMullan has visited tributes left to her brother outside the pub where he was stabbed to death. Melissa McMullan has posted pictures …
Philippine troops have seized bundles of banknotes and cheques worth about $1.6 million abandoned by Islamist terrorists in Marawi City, it was announced today (Tuesday, June 6). Militants fighting under …
British-Filipino entrepreneur, 32-year-old James McMullan, has been named as among the victims of the London Bridge terror attack. His sister Melissa McMullan, delivered a heartbreaking tribute in London yesterday (Monday, …
An international study that measures global peace has found that the Philippines is among the least peaceful countries in the world. According to the Global Peace Index 2017, which was …
President Duterte has accepted an offer by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari for 2,000 of his group’s fighters to help in the battle to free Marawi City …
Islamic State-affiliated terrorists have filmed themselves conducting an orgy of destruction in Marawi City’s St Mary’s Cathedral. In the video published by the IS’s Amaq News Agency, the militants can …
The United States has given the Philippines hundreds of machine guns, pistols and grenade launchers to assist in the fight against Islamist militants in Marawi City. The weapons were handed …
The Indonesian defence minister has claimed there are 1,200 Islamic State (IS) fighters operating in the Philippines. Speaking at an international security forum in Singapore, General Ryamizard Ryacudu also estimated there …
President Duterte has broken his silence on the Manila casino attack, saying it was not the work of the Islamic State (IS) but of a “crazy man.” “He’s crazy. That …
Four children — one aged only two — have been rescued from from a “cyberporn den” in Iligan city. Five suspects were arrested after being caught red-handed live-streaming the sexual …
US Defence Secretary James Mattis has warned that the Pentagon will not accept China’s militarisation of man-made islands in the South China Sea. Speaking at a security conference in Singapore, …
The US, Australia and the UK have all issued travel advisories in the wake of Friday’s Manila casino attack. On its website, the US Embassy posted an “emergency message” urging …
Contradictions and confusion still surround the attack on the Resorts World Manila (RWM) in the early hours of today (Friday, June 20). While the so-called Islamic State (IS) has claimed …
Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines, will reopen to trekkers after a devastating fire destroyed huge tracts of forest and grassland last year. The decision follows extensive lobbying …
Eleven government soldiers were killed in a “friendly fire” airstrike as the battle to free Marawi City from terrorist fighters continues to rage. The calamity brings to 171 the number …
Despite fierce opposition from conservationists, TV network Nickelodeon is pushing ahead with plans for an underwater theme park and resort in Coron, Palawan. The 1,000-acre development will showcase the area’s …
A new report has found that the Philippines is a worse place for children to grow up than North Korea. The Philippines ranked 96th out of 172 countries in the …
The United Kingdom’s new ambassador to the Philippines has introduced himself to the nation in quite passable Tagalog. Like his predecessor Asif Ahmad, Daniel Pruce speaks basic Tagalog, having studied …
An Australian who has languished, without trial, in a Philippine jail for more than three years is appealing for help to meet spiralling legal fees. Troy Birthisel, aged 47, from …
A toddler has been included in a government list of people suspected of helping the Maute terror group attack Marawi City. There are 18 names in the “lookout report”, including …