Filipino arrested at Manila airport with 4.8 kilos of cocaine
A Filipino was arrested at the NAIA after authorities discovered he was attempting to smuggle 4.8 kilos of high-grade cocaine into the country. A certain Jon Jon Timbang Villamin Jr. …
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Extremists growing threat to Southeast Asia, says Singapore defence chief
The threat that violent extremist groups pose to Southeast Asia is growing each year as they become more organized and focused in their aims, Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen …
Three Chinese fishermen killed in confrontation with South Korea coastguard
Three Chinese fishermen were killed in a fire that broke out on their boat when South Korean coastguards, trying to apprehend them for illegal fishing, threw flash grenades into a …
Chinese man arrested after trying to deposit fake US dollars into bank
A Chinese man has been arrested after he attempted to deposit fake US dollars in a bank in Malate yesterday morning. 50-year-old Wong Kwok Ming, of Iris Tower, Tivoli Gardens, Mandulauyong …
Enraged husband cuts penis off wife’s lover after discovering them in bed
An enraged husband stabbed his wife’s lover in the back several times before cutting off his penis in a sudden rage of jealousy after discovering the two in bed together. …
Three severed heads, burnt beyond recognition, found in Quezon province
Three severed burned heads were discovered by residents in two separate places in Cambuga, Quezon province, last week. Police said the heads had been mutilated and and burned beyond recognition …
Despite ceasefire, communist NPA rebels continue to extort and kidnap
Military officials have said that NPA rebels continue to engage in extortion and kidnapping in several districts of Mindanao, including Sarangani Province and Davao Occidental – this in spite of the …
American found dead on the roadside after night of drinking at dance event
An American was found dead along a roadway near his home in the town of Cordova on Friday night. 65-year-old Kenneth Larrivee was discovered 500 metres from his home after returning …
“The Iron Lady” – Miriam Defensor Santiago, dead at 71
MANILA, Philippines – Atty. Jun Santiago, husband of Miriam Defensor Santiago reported this morning that Miriam died in her sleep at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City. Santiago …
Surrendered communist rebels given 700,000 pesos to rebuild lives
Fourteen surrendered New People’s Army communist rebels have received 700,000 pesos from the Government of Davao del Sur. The fourteen rebels received the assistance on Monday at at a resort in …
Indonesia arrests people smuggler who targeted Australia
Indonesian police have arrested an alleged key people smuggler who has targeted Australia since 1999, Indonesian and Australian authorities said on Saturday. Abraham Louhenapessy was arrested in Jakarta this week …
Soldier in Tagum City arrested for theft and sale of bullets
A Philippine soldier has been arrested after he stole 1,000 rounds of ammunition at the Army’s 10th Infantry Division in Mawab, Compostela Valley, this week. Military officials made the announcement …
Cebu City introduces “smelly fish for smelly garbage” scheme
Residents of Guadalupe will be the first in a new scheme to reward people for taking their trash directly to garbage trucks instead of leaving it by the roadside, or expecting …
House Bill 3556 – regulating outsourcing – to become part of labour code
A new bill was introduced in the house this week – House Bill 3556, also known as An Act Regulating Outsourcing of Work, will amend Article 106 of the Philippine …
Mindanao quake: Experts say quake will come “sooner rather than later”
A series of quakes has rattled the Davao City region along a known fault line that runs across the eastern coastal region of Central Mindanao. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and …
Philippines credit rating upgrade unlikely due to Duterte’s “volatility”
The Philippines is unlikely to get a Standard & Poor’s credit rating upgrade, the agency said on Wednesday, citing President Duterte’s unpredictability and uncertainty over his policies. S&P also raised …
Foreigners shun Philippine stocks as Duterte loses lustre: Bloomberg
Bloomberg economists posted a convincing chart this week and had this to say about the out flowing money from the Philippines over the past 20 plus days: “The money that …
Filipino soldier arrested for selling assault rifles to Abu Sayyaf terrorists
Joint operatives from the Philippine Army and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group have arrested a soldier for selling weapons and ammunition to “lawless elements” in Mindanao. Authorities took down Technical Sergeant Santiago Caasi, assigned …
Online torture: Peter Scully charged with 69 counts of child sex abuse
Australian child abuser Peter Scully will be formally indicted with 69 counts of sexual and physical abuse involving a trail of murder, sexual abuse, videos and an endless stream of cohorts …
Abu Sayyaf terror group claims responsibility for Davao City bombing
The terrorist group Abu Sayyaf has taken responsibility for bombing the Davao City night market on Friday. So far, the bombing has claimed at least 14 lives and injured 71 others. …
At least 14 killed in bomb attack on Davao City night market
So far at least 14 people have been killed and over 60 wounded in a bomb attack at Davao City’s night market on Roxas street. Authorities say that out of …
Police still hunting Filipino-American for year 2000 murder
A Filipino American is on the run after gunning down a 19-year-old in 2000, he was last seen in Manila, Philippines, and has known contact with family in the US. …
Child abuser gets life in prison for filming perverted sex shows with toddlers
A British pub landlord has been committed to prison for life over filming himself with children – some of them as young as 17 months – in the Philippines. David Shepherd, aged 60, was …
PhilHealth to cover drug rehabilitation in healthcare policy
Officials involved in the healthcare industry within the Philippines have announced that PhilHealth will soon include drug rehabilitation in their coverage in an agreement between it and the local governing …
Zika: Australia, Taiwan and South Korea issue travel warnings for Singapore
Australia, Taiwan and South Korea have advised pregnant women and those attempting to get pregnant to avoid travel to Singapore after an outbreak of the Zika virus infected more than …
Thai police link beach-town bombings to Muslim insurgency
Thai police have identified a third suspect wanted in connection with a wave of bombs in tourist towns this month and have linked the attacks to Muslim separatists operating in the …