Duterte’s friends in China warn of “war” over South China Sea claims
China warned it would go to war if Manila acted in accordance with The Hague’s arbitration on the South China sea by drilling for oil, President Duterte said yesterday (Friday, …
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Chinese fighter jets dangerously close to US plane with “Top Gun” move
Chinese fighter jets are accused of an “unprofessional” intercept of a US Air Force plane — including flying upside-down above the aircraft in a move apparently inspired by the Tom Cruise …
Law against using phone behind the wheel now in place
A law banning motorists from using electronic devices is now in force. The Anti-Distracted Driving Act (RA 10913) prohibits motorists from checking their phones or other devices, even if they …
Deerhurst: Police say cell hidden behind bookcase “wasn’t a secret”
In-house police investigators have concluded that the jail cell carefully hidden behind a hinged bookcase at a Manila police station was not “secret” — and has cleared officers involved of …
Man gets nine years for raping Filipina domestic helper in Hong Kong
A man from Togo who raped his Filipina domestic worker after she refused to be his girlfriend has been jailed in Hong Kong for nine years and ordered to pay …
Stubbed out: Duterte signs nationwide smoking ban into law
After months of apparent prevarication, President Duterte has signed an executive order banning smoking in public throughout the Philippines. The ban, which could see persistent offenders jailed for four months …
Duterte refuses EU aid millions while threatening to behead human rights critics
President Duterte has said that he wanted to behead human rights critics and warned that 50,000 more people could die in his war on drugs. The incendiary words today (Thursday, …
Retired US Navy officer arrested for taking underage girls to beach resort
A retired US Navy officer was arrested yesterday (Wednesday, May 17) for being in the company of two minors at a beach resort at 11pm. Jason Anderson Stone, aged 40, …
Mindanao Muslim leaders aim to “reform” Abu Sayyaf terrorists
Muslim religious leaders in Mindanao believe they can “reform” surrendered members of the Abu Sayyaf terror group. Alih Sakaluran Aiyub, secretary-general of the Ulama Council of the Philippines, said efforts …
Tributes to last living Czech survivor of Bataan Death March
Tributes have been paid to the last living Czech survivor of the Bataan Death March, who is still going strong at 97. To mark Karel Aster’s birthday, the Czech Embassy in …
Philippines eyes $500 million “no strings” loan to buy Chinese weapons
The Philippines is considering an offer of a $500 million loan to buy Chinese weapons — saying similar deals with the USA come with too many conditions. Defence Secretary Delfin …
It’s over: Last two Abu Sayyaf terrorists killed on Bohol Island
The last two Abu Sayyaf terrorists that raided Bohol Island in an apparent bid to kidnap tourists have been killed. More than a month after the incursion on April 10, …
Duterte: Turkey and Mongolia are in Southeast Asia, so let them join ASEAN
President Duterte said today (Tuesday, May 16) that he would push for Turkey and Mongolia to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), dismissing concerns about their geographic location. …
‘Tinny Terrorists’ planned to sail to Philippines to join Abu Sayyaf, court told
Six Australians dubbed the “Tinny Terrorists” are accused of planning to sail to the southern Philippines where they hoped to join Abu Sayyaf. Robert “Musa” Cerantonio, Paul Dacre, Shayden Thorne, …
Lawmakers throw out impeachment complaint against Duterte
Lawmakers in the Philippines unanimously voted to throw out an impeachment complaint against President Duterte today (Monday, March 15). The complaint accused him of orchestrating mass murder, holding undisclosed wealth …
British pervert arranged to watch Filipino babies being sexually abused
A British pervert who arranged to watch babies be abused in the Philippines has been jailed for 18 years. Alain Collings paid women in Manila £33,000 to abuse at least …
‘No drinking’ zones zones expanded in Boracay to cut down on trash
‘No drinking’ areas in the popular tourist resort of Boracay are being expanded. A new ordinance by the local council is banning the drinking of alcoholic beverages within five metres …
More than a million Chinese tourists will visit Philippines this year
More than a million Chinese tourists are expected to flood into the Philippines this year. Philippine Ambassador to China, Chito Santa Romana, said embassies in the country were being inundated …
Man extradited from Philippines to USA faces 13 child abuse charges
A man has been extradited to Las Vegas to face child abuse charges after living and working in the Philippines for a year. As we reported in March, Brian Keith Ziemba, aged …
Bisexual American, 61, arrested for uploading sex videos
A 61-year-old American has been arrested for uploading videos of himself having sex with men and women onto the internet. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents arrested Lee David Colglazier …
US Marine who murdered ladyboy returns to the Court of Appeals
The US Marine jailed for murdering a ladyboy in Subic has launched a second appeal against his conviction. US Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton was found guilty of killing transgender …
At least 20 Abu Sayyaf terrorists killed in dawn raid on camp
At least 20 Abu Sayyaf terrorists were killed in a dawn raid on Thursday after the military targeted a makeshift camp in Sumisip, Basilan. Colonel Juvymax Uy of the Joint …
PAL cancels the only flight service between Cebu and the USA
Mactan Cebu International Airport is set to lose its only trans-Pacific flight service this month. Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced this week that it is to “temporarily suspend” its Cebu to …
Duterte calls police ‘sons of whores’ as new kidnap case disgraces force
President Duterte has today (Wednesday, April 10) called rogue police officers corrupting his drug war “sons of whores”. His latest broadside against crooked cops comes after four more officers were …
Ed Sheeran is returning to the Philippines, his “biggest market”
Every Filipina’s favourite foreigner — singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran — is returning to the Philippines. The British musician, who once described the Philippines as his “biggest market in the world” will …
Australian died while swimming in sea at Cebu beach resort
An Australian auto worker drowned in the sea at a beach resort in the town of Compostela, on Cebu Island, yesterday (Tuesday, May 9) afternoon. Town police chief Junafe Vergara …