North Korea has fired another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, South Korea’s defence ministry has said, days after Pyongyang warned of retaliation if sanctions were increased. “At 6.42am …
The Philippine government and Communist rebels have struck a deal for a temporary ceasefire after talks in the Netherlands today (Wednesday, April 5). When informed of the breakthrough, President Duterte …
The official start of what is called ‘summer’ in the Philippines has been announced today (Wednesday, April 5). Although, technically, there is no ‘summer’ as such in tropical countries like …
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake that hit Batangas today (Tuesday, April 4) could be felt in parts of Metro Manila and throughout south Luzon. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) …
Battle-hardened Southeast Asian Islamic State fighters fleeing the Middle East are planning to regroup in the southern Philippines, a security conference was told today (Tuesday, April 4). Instability and the easy …
Jollibee is taking its sweetened spaghetti bolognese to Italy as it plans its first restaurant in Europe. Quite what the Italians will make of the dish, which is served with …
Personally, I’ve never had the honour of being named ‘Chief Boy Scout’ of a nation, like President Duterte was yesterday. Nor have I ever been called upon to address an …
Documentary filmmakers shooting a new nature series in the Philippines witnessed at first hand the devastation caused by dynamite fishing. A camera crew working on the new four-part documentary Big …
Dr Liam Fox, one of the leaders of the Brexit campaign and now minister for trade, is currently paying a two-day visit to the Philippines, hoping to boost trade between …
A haul of 75 hard corals and five soft corals that were illegally smuggled into Singapore from the Philippines have been seized by the city state’s Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority …
The lack of any intelligence reports about Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon has raised hopes that he is dead. As we reported in January, Hapilon was seriously wounded during military airstrikes. …
President Trump has warned China that if it fails to make North Korea disable its nuclear programme, then the US would be prepared to take action alone. The words come …
With Lent soon coming to an end, the Philippines is celebrating its culinary heritage throughout the month of April. A mouth-watering calendar of events is planned across the country to …
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is inviting a “Boaty McBoatface” moment by inviting the public to name a new ship. This time last year, Britain’s National Environmental Research Council put …
A US Navy destroyer has made a port call in Subic Bay as it’s announced that annual US-Philippine war games will go ahead. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS …
Philippine troops clashed with communist rebels, leaving 10 guerrillas and two soldiers dead, military officials announced today (Friday, March 31). The deaths come just days before peace talks are due …
The Guinness world record for the most burgers eaten in one minute has been claimed by a Filipino. Zark’s burgers in Pasay City, Manila, was the scene of the virtuoso …
Two lady senators have defended the media after President Duterte’s latest expletive-filled tirade accusing them of bias. As we reported yesterday, the president singled out TV channel ABS-CBN and newspaper …
Allies of Philippines Duterte have prepared legislation to postpone elections to barangay (village) councils and instead allow him to personally choose replacements. If approved by Congress, the move would make …
Japan has agreed to finance three massive rail projects worth $8.8 billion — including a high speed railway connecting Manila and Clark. Funding for the flagship project has already been offered by …
There is “no such thing” as man-made islands in the South China Sea, China’s Defence Ministry has said, claiming that any building work was for civilian purposes only. China, which lays …
In a foul-mouthed tirade, President Duterte has called two major news outlets “sons of whores” and warned them of “karma” for their negative coverage of his war on drugs. The …
A young Filipino fisherman has flown home after surviving two months adrift at sea. Rolando Omongos, aged 21, recounted his astonishing tale of survival when he arrived at Manila airport, …
Government agencies are stepping up their preparations for the “Big One” — the 7.2-magnitude earthquake expected to one day hit Metro Manila. It is believed that when the West Valley …
An Australian paedophile, who directed the live sexual abuse of Filipino children online told a court that he thought the victims looked “happy”. Bryan Beattie, aged 44, is the first …
An attractive 29-year-old Filipina died on the operating table while undergoing breast enlargement, buttock enhancement and liposuction. Shiryl Saturnino died at the Icon Clinic in Mandaluyong City, east of Manila, …