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 …
President Duterte has issued a foul-mouthed retort to Chelsea Clinton after she criticised him for his recent rape “joke”. The remark came during a speech on Friday aimed at reassuring soldiers …
The government-run Philippine News Agency (PNA) vowed to tighten up procedures after a photo from the Vietnam war was used to illustrate an article about the Marawi City crisis. In …
https://www.facebook.com/Isoytv/videos/1972885652946851/ Maute terrorists released a video today (Tuesday, May 30) showing kidnapped priest Father Teresito Soganub relaying his captors’ demand that government forces withdraw from Marawi City. In the five-minute …
Australia is planning a travel ban on convicted child abusers in a bid to protect vulnerable children across Southeast Asia. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said today (Tuesday, May 30) that …
A haul of more than 600kg of shabu seized in Valenzuela City is the largest bust since China and the Philippines launched a cross-border crackdown on drug smuggling. China is …
The latest round of peace talks with communist rebels has been called off after they ordered their fighters to step up attacks in response to martial law. Speaking after nearly …
An army spokesman has said that government troops are in “complete control” of Marawi city after clashes with Islamic State-affiliated terrorists — except in “certain areas”. Speaking today (Monday, May …
Nominations are open for an award scheme to honour the unsung heroes of the Philippines — domestic workers. Ten inspirational household workers will each receive a trophy, 50,000 pesos in …