Plans have been announced for a huge expansion of the nation’s airport capacity to help unclog Manila’s NAIA airport. Transport Undersecretary Roberto Lim has outlined a vision for a “multi-airport …
Imelda Marcos has failed in a bid to reclaim jewellery confiscated when her husband was toppled, after the Supreme Court ruled she acquired them illegally. The items, believed to be …
The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been murdered in Malaysia, reportedly by two unidentified female assassins using poisoned needles or spray. Kim Jong Nam, the older …
An experiment has shed light on how controversial human activities such as fracking can cause small earthquakes. This may enable better controls of hazardous techniques. But it could have even …
They often say reformed smokers are the worst culprits when it comes to nagging those who still enjoy tobacco. Now, just days after announcing he had quit himself, Manila Mayor …
Wolf whistling and cat-calling could soon land you in jail. A bill proposed by Senator Risa Hontiveros seeks to penalise street “harassment” while also cracking down on homophobic and transphobic …
A German prisoner of the Abu Sayyaf Group has been forced to beg for his life in a disturbing new video. Jurgen Kantner, aged 70, tells the camera that he …
A worried Oregon woman has appealed for help to track down her father, who is apparently missing somewhere in the Philippines. Shannon Williams said on Facebook: “Ok people I need …
A man plotting to have his Filipina wife and daughter murdered for cash accidentally sent messages about the plan to his former boss. American Jeff Lytle, of Monroe, Washington, thought …
Living alongside active volcanoes in places like the Philippines, Japan or Indonesia can be uncomfortable. About half a billion people in the world live near high-risk volcanic eruption areas. Of 829 …
North Korea fired a ballistic missile in the direction of Japan while the nation’s prime minister was enjoying a round of golf with President Trump in Florida. After receiving word …
Survivors of the Surigao earthquake have been warned to ensure their homes are “sturdy” before returning amid continuing aftershocks. The confirmed death toll of the quake has now been raised …
A Chinese military aircraft had a near miss with a US Navy surveillance plane near a contested reef in the South China Sea, the US Pacific Command has said. The …
A 20-year old man committed suicide by jumping off the fifth floor inside Gaisano Mall (Gmall) in Davao today (Saturday, February 11). Police said the man died instantly as a …
The Philippines defence minister has confirmed “very strong” links between the so-called Islamic State (IS) and home-grown militants such as Abu Sayyaf. Delfin Lorenzana said new intelligence had shown Muslim …
A powerful earthquake in Mindanao has killed at least six people and injured dozens more. The quake, which measured 6.7 on the Richter scale, affected 11 towns — destroying buildings, …
Dave Bauer endured six months of hell at a Bureau of Immigration detention centre before being deported from the Philippines — just weeks after the birth of a baby daughter, …
A manhunt has been launched after a four-month-old baby was brutally raped by six men, including her own father. The baby was taken from her shanty home on Cebu island …
Talks are underway to bring direct flights from the USA to Clark Airport in Angeles City. Alexander Cauguiran, the president of Clark International Airport Corporation, said: “Yes, we are currently in …
The heartbroken family of a call centre worker shot during a robbery are appealing for help to bring her body home. Eleanor Gonzalez, aged 24, was murdered in the early …
A massive fire swept through an impoverished neighbourhood near the docks in Manila, leaving 15,000 slum-dwellers homeless. At least seven people were injured in the blaze that broke out late …
Yet another foreign statesman has felt the sharp side of President Duterte’s tongue. Today (Wednesday, February 8) “The Punisher” called former Colombian president Cesar Gaviria an “idiot” for “lecturing” him …
The renowned surfing destination of Siargao will become more accessible when a new flight service is launched this month. Skyjet, a small domestic airline, will start to fly between Manila and Siargao on …
The Philippines’ chief of police has announced a new telephone hotline for reporting corrupt cops. The number — 0998 9702286 — was released when Ronald dela Rosa launched a new Counter …
President Duterte has invited his countrymen to “come join me” in hell for breaking the fifth commandment in the prosecution of his war on drugs. Speaking at a press briefing, …
A Facebook user from Davao del Sur has claimed that a group of Indian medics were thrown out of a hotel because they smelled bad. According to ‘Cudlob Doow Lezah’, …