Reaching for the stars: Another step forward for Filipino space programme
The Philippines is taking another step forward in the space race — not with an eye on the final frontier, but rather to keep an eye on the weather. The …
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“You’re full of shit… and you smell,” Duterte’s message to church leaders
President Duterte has launched a foul-mouthed tirade against church leaders, saying that they are “full of shit” and smell. The president’s latest rant against religious leaders came yesterday (Tuesday, January 24) …
Trump vs China: Fresh war of words over South China Sea dispute
A fresh war of words has erupted between Beijing and the new US government over the sovereignty of the South China Sea. Beijing has asserted its “indisputable sovereignty” over parts …
Bulletproof underpants ‘snake protection’, Abu Sayyaf terror suspect claims
A British man accused of plotting to join Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines claims he bought bullet-proof underpants to protect himself from snake bites. Ryan Counsell, aged 28, from Nottingham, …
Malacañang hails “new spring” for US-Philippine relations with Trump
The Malacañang has welcomed the inauguration of President Trump and his “America First” policy, which promises a “new spring” for US-Philippine relations. A presidential spokesman said Trump’s new direction aligns …
Duterte: African slaves better than addicts… you can make them work!
President Duterte has said that slaves are better than drug addicts, because at least if you buy an African you can put him to useful work. His ill-advised comparison has …
EMBASSY WARNING: Avoid anti-American protest on Friday, January 20
US citizens in the Philippines have been advised to avoid a political demonstration in front of the US embassy in Manila on Friday, January 20. A travel advisory issued by the Department of …
Drug cops strangled kidnap victim outside office of national police chief
The South Korean murdered by rogue anti-drug police was driven to Manila before being strangled inside Camp Crame, the nation’s police headquarters. It has been reported that the businessman was …
Cops flushed ashes of strangled ‘tokhang for ransom’ victim down toilet
UPDATE: It has been announced that Mr Ji was murdered at Camp Crane, the national police headquarters in Manila. According to reports, he was strangled just yards away from chief …
Brit who planned to join Abu Sayyaf “just wanted to live off grid”
A British supermarket worker accused of trying to join Abu Sayyaf has claimed he was inspired to visit the Philippines by a TV show about living off grid. Ryan Counsell, …
“If it’s good enough for Jesus”… Pacquiao invokes Bible in support of death penalty
Senator Manny Pacquiao has invoked the Bible in support of reintroducing capital punishment, saying that even Jesus Christ was sentenced to death. Speaking to reporters today (Tuesday, January 17) the …
World’s most popular adult sites blocked in Philippines due to child porn fears
Some of the world’s most popular porn sites have been blocked in the Philippines in an apparent crackdown on child pornography. It comes only 10 days after a survey showed …
“Prepare to fight another dictator” – battle lines drawn over martial law comments
Patriotic Filipinos “should start preparing to fight another dictator”, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV warned today (Monday, January 16) following Duterte’s latest comments on martial law. Former Navy officer Trillanes, who led two …
Shooting too good for them? Duterte threatens to “poison” crooked governors
Days after threatening to kill “narco mayors” by unspecified means, Duterte has upped his game by warning crooked provincial governors that he will poison them. The bizarre threat came as …
Duterte: “No one can stop me declaring martial law if I want to”
President Duterte has again raised the spectre of martial law, saying he could declare it “if I want to” and that “no one can stop me.” Speaking in Davao city …
Abu Sayyaf terrorists release South Korean and Filipino hostages
Abu Sayyaf has released a South Korean cargo ship captain and a Filipino crew member, held captive for more than three months, today (Saturday, January 14). The ISIS-affiliated gunmen handed skipper …
Cellphone signals blocked in Cebu amid Sinulog terror fears
Telephone networks will block all cellular signals in Cebu during the Sinulog Festival today (Saturday, January 14) and tomorrow, the government has announced. Sun, Globe, Smart and TNT are acting …
China warns USA: Prepare for devastating war if you block us from disputed waters
America should prepare itself for a devastating war if it attempts to block Beijing in the South China Sea, state media has warned. Trump’s pick as Secretary of State, Rex …
Abu Sayyaf threatens to behead German hostage as he’s filmed standing in open grave
Abu Sayyaf released a video today (Wednesday, January 11) apparently showing kidnapped German Jurgen Kantner standing in a freshly dug grave surrounded by masked militants. Mr Kantner, aged 70, is seen …
Return of the King: Senator Pacquiao plans four-bout farewell world tour
Manny Pacquiao will have to box clever to meet his senatorial responsibilities with plans for a four-fight farewell tour this year. His promoter Bob Arum said: “We plan to have Manny …
The human cost: One family’s experience on the frontline of the drug war
The human cost of President Duterte’s controversial war on drugs is most usually measured in stark numbers — a steadily mounting body count, ticking its way through the hundreds and …
Duterte warns mayors on his drug list: “Resign, sons of bitches, or die”
President Duterte has warned the mayors named on his list of drug dealers that they must quit, or die. During an oath-taking ceremony for more than 200 appointees on Monday …
Pirates slaughter 8 fishermen, as report reveals kidnappings at 10-year high
Suspected pirates massacred eight fishermen in cold blood off the coast of Zamboanga City, Mindanao. The atrocity coincides with the release of an international report that reveals that kidnappings in …
Alarm as 1,000-acre underwater “SpongeBob” resort planned for Palawan
Environmentalists have today (Tuesday, January 10) expressed their horror after kids’ TV network Nickelodeon announced plans for an underwater theme park and resort in Palawan. The 1,000-acre development on what …
Bramovich: Round up the Indian loan sharks, and send them home!
I was pleased to read that the government has announced that Indian nationals operating exorbitant “5-6” lending schemes can now be arrested without warrants for running illegal businesses. All around …
Duterte declares “National Bible Month” as church frowns on drug war
President Duterte has declared January an annual “National Bible Month”, amid thinly veiled criticisms of his war on drugs from the Archbishop of Manila. Presidential Proclamation No. 124 aims to …