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Duterte blames foreigners (Mexican? Chinese?) for ‘destroying the Philippines’

by Timothy Walker

President Duterte has made the astonishing claim that “foreigners are destroying the Philippines”. The President did not name which nationalities are to blame for the alleged destruction, merely saying that he has …

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Korean man dies after falling into ravine while trekking

by Timothy Walker

A Korean man is dead after he fell into a ravine at the Mambukal Resort in the town of Murcia, Negros Occidental. 64-year-old Kim Kyunggung was declared dead at the main …

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Cambodian energy firm threatens people who complain on Facebook

by Timothy Walker

Most citizens in Asia fear the mailman, someone who brings the dreaded monthly bills to the front door on a daily basis.  In Cambodia that same mailman will bring a …

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HBO snubs Pacquiao vs Vargas showdown

by Timothy Walker

Home Box Office has rejected Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming fight with Jessie Vargas and will not be showing it on their paid network. Sources say that HBO has also abandoned all …

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Filipino Americans arrested for selling party drugs in Bonifacio Global City

by Timothy Walker

Police have arrested two Filipino-American party drug suppliers in Bonifacio Global City. Southern Police District officers arrested the suspects who they say were dealing drugs at posh bars and clubs throughout …

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Nearly 70 cops involved in drug trade dismissed in Quezon City

by Timothy Walker

Authorities say that 69 of the 72 Quezon City police officers who were found to be involved in illegal drugs, directly or indirectly, have been relieved of their posts this …

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Philippines’ Universal Robina buys Australian snack maker for $461 million

by Timothy Walker

Philippine snacks and beverage manufacturer Universal Robina Corp said on Wednesday it is buying the maker of Snack Brands Australia (SBA) for A$600 million ($460.86 million), expanding its portfolio in …

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Woman seriously injured in traffic accident had shabu hidden in vagina

by Timothy Walker

A mother who was seriously injured in an accident in Lucena City was transported to hospital where doctors discovered she had seven sachets of shabu in her vagina. Imba Masid Domacao, aged …

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Investors fell foul of ‘Dragon One’ pyramid scam in Davao City

by Timothy Walker

The Davao City Prosecutor’s Office has filed estafa charges against six people who are directly involved in the operation of a multi-level pyramid scam that solicits investments from people. Indicted …

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New Zealander charged for slapping jealous girlfriend during argument

by Timothy Walker

A New Zealand man will face charges at court for abusing his girlfriend in Davao City.  James Leonard Tu is charged with violation of RA 9262 after allegedly hitting and physically abusing his …

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Two thieving baggage handlers arrested at Manila airport

by Timothy Walker

Two baggage handlers have been sacked after a new security firm hired by airline companies at Manila Airport found the pair stealing incoming luggage at night. Avomsi Secuirty said it has achieved a ‘zero-pilferage’ …

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Treasure hunters begin dig for Nazi gold in Poland

by Timothy Walker

Rumours of Nazi gold – and Japanese treasure hidden in the Philippines – have swirled since the last great war ended. This week, a group of researchers in Poland will begin digging …

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American wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Davao City

by Timothy Walker

An American has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Davao City under a warrant of arrest from the United States. 57-year-old Jeffrey Wayne Burge (aka Birge) was arrested at …

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Korean charged for drink driving after collision in Davao City

by Timothy Walker

A Korean has been charged by the Davao City Prosecutor’s Office after he was involved in a road traffic accident. Moo Hee Lee,aged 49,  a businessman and resident of Ladislawa Village …

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Romanian and Nigerian arrested at Cambodian airport with huge stash of cocaine

by Timothy Walker

Police have arrested two men at Phnom Penh Airport with nearly half a million dollars worth of cocaine in a suitcase. Arrested was 35-year-old Adrian-Calin Varadi, a Romanian who arrived from …

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Davao Penal Colony

Three Chinese prisoners stabbed to death in Tagum City jail

by Timothy Walker

Three Chinese prisoners were stabbed to death by fellow inmates inside the Davao Penal and Prison Farm in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte on Saturday. Davao del Norte provincial police identified …

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Eight killed in army anti-drug operations in North Cotabato

by Timothy Walker

So far at least eight people have been killed, and another eight wounded during anti-drug operations in the remote village of Midsayap, North Cotabato on Sunday. Four of the eight …

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Radio DJ Karen Bordador and boyfriend arrested in Pasig City drug bust

by Timothy Walker

Radio DJ Karen Bordador and her boyfriend Emilio Lim were caught in a drug buy-bust operation in Pasig City – the couple were allegedly found with over three million pesos of illegal …

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Head of Cotabato City anti-drug task force shot dead

by Timothy Walker

The head of Cotabato City’s anti-illegal drugs special operations task force was shot dead by two armed men riding-in-tandem on Saturday night in the town of Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. …

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Barbara Gibb, mother of the Bee Gees, dead at 95

by Timothy Walker

The mother of one of the most famous music groups in history has died at her home in Hollywood, Florida. Barbara Gibb passed away on Friday, August 12 – she …

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World’s first vending machine cafe opens in Singapore

by Timothy Walker

VendeCafe, a new introduction into mini food courts has landed in Singapore, a first in the world. The new revolution simplifies ordering and receiving an entire meal at the touch of …

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Star Wars R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker dies aged 81

by Timothy Walker

The lovable Kenny Baker, the British actor who help bring R2-D2 to fame in Star Wars movies, has died at his home in Preston, England, he was 81. In a …

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At least five dead as tens of thousands flee raging floods in Manila

by Timothy Walker

Five people have been killed and tens of thousands have fled from floods caused by days of unrelenting rain, rescuers said on Sunday. Civil defence officials warned residents of Manila …

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Hundreds protest against a hero’s burial for late dictator Marcos

by Timothy Walker

Hundreds of people rallied in stormy weather Sunday against President Duterte’s decision to allow Ferdinand Marcos to be buried in a heroes’ cemetery. About 1,500 protesters carrying a large streamer that …

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Malaysian PM: Peace in Mindanao will help keep IS out of Southeast Asia

by Timothy Walker

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says the implementation of peace in Mindanao will prevent the rising influence of Islamic State jihadists from entering Southeast Asia. The Malaysian government is brokering …

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Filipina arrested for alleged ties to the Islamic State in Kuwait

by Timothy Walker

A Filipino woman has been arrested by authorities in Kuwait under the suspicion that she is a supporter of the so-called Islamic State (IS). Working as a housemaid, the Filipina …

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