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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The British Embassy has urged its citizens to “take particular care” due to possible terror threats during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday (January 9). The event sees …
A Pakistani man and his female companion, both believed to be connected with an ISIS-supporting terror group, were killed today (Saturday, January 7). The incident comes just two days after …
In its annual review of the year, Pornhub.com has revealed that Filipino users of the site spend more time per visit than any other nationality. The figures show that the …
In the clearest sign yet of Duterte’s rejection of long-standing USA-Philippine relations, the president has said he hopes Russia will become his country’s new ally and protector. His remarks came …
Treasure hunters claim they have discovered a huge horde of booby-trapped Japanese gold that was hidden in the Philippines during World War II. A video has emerged that purports to show …
A British supermarket worker abandoned his wife and three-year-old daughter to travel to the Philippines and join up with Abu Sayyaf, a court has heard. Ryan Counsell, aged 28, is …
Ever since President Duterte announced his intention to pivot towards China and Russia, the Kremlin has started to take a close interest in the Philippines. At the moment, two Russian …
More than 100 suspected Muslim insurgents stormed a jail today (Wednesday, January 4), killing a prison guard and freeing 158 prisoners. Six inmates were reported killed in gun battles with …
TWO Russian warships docked in Manila today (Tuesday, January 3) in anticipation of conducting war games with the Philippines Navy. Meanwhile, Beijing yesterday confirmed that its aircraft carrier had conducted drills …
The Malacañang has released an end-of-year report that lists, at some length, the “key accomplishments” of the Duterte administration so far. The achievements include everything from successfully prosecuting the war on drugs …
Self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato has apparently had a crisis of conscience. It seems the ghosts of the 50-or-so people he murdered as a member of the Davao Death Squad have started to haunt …
Recently we reported how a humble Jollibee worker found herself suddenly world-famous due to her resemblance to Hollywood superstar Chloe Grace Moretz. (See report here) A photograph of Miss Edcell …
Any journalists hoping for a relaxing Christmas break would have been sorely disappointed this past week. As if typhoon Nina wasn’t enough, there were bombs, shootings, rumours of nefarious American …
PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESPERSON Ernesto Abella quoted Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo as saying that 10 people were reported dead and 20 wounded after an IED ripped through a crowd in Hilongos, …
Ten people are reported dead and at least 20 wounded after two bombs exploded during a crowded festival celebration in Hilongos, Leyte, last night. (Wednesday, December 28). A military spokesman has …
Former US ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg has been accused of writing a blueprint for a plot to topple President Duterte. The existence of a “Goldberg Plan” has been …
Communist rebel fighters have mustered openly in Davao today (December 26) and expressed their continuing support for President Duterte. About 300 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) massed to celebrate the 48th …
President Rodrigo Duterte has paid a Christmas Day visit to survivors of a church grenade attack in Mindanao. Eighteen people were injured when the explosive device was thrown outside a …