Duterte tells mining companies to ‘shape up’
President-elect Duterte warned mining companies to “shape up”, as he signalled he would prefer ownership of mining assets to be left to local investors. He also said the incoming government …
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United Nations: “Global warning continues to build”
Six months after 195 nations vowed tougher action to curb global warming, the problem has only grown worse, with higher accumulations of greenhouse gas emissions, record worldwide temperatures and widespread coral bleaching from hotter ocean waters. …
Duterte urged to raise VAT while cutting corporate income tax
The Department of Finance (DOF) has proposed to president-elect Duterte that raising the VAT to 14 per cent would be a good idea for the country. Currently those living in the Philippines …
Muhammad Ali: ‘Greatest’ boxer, showman and ambassador
More than 60 years ago, a bicycle thief in Louisville, Kentucky, unknowingly set in motion one of the most amazing sports careers in history. An angry 12-year-old Cassius Clay went …
Boxing great Muhammad Ali “close to death” in Arizona hospital
Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali was close to death in a Phoenix-area hospital on Friday, a source close to the family said. Ali, one of the best-known figures of …
Telecoms watchdog gives PLDT and Globe one year to boost internet speed
The Philippine telecoms regulator has given the country’s two main operators a year to boost chronically slow internet speeds or it will revoke approval to take over prized spectrum agreed …
Duterte offers no apology for attacks on the media, calling them “vultures”
The country’s President-elect, Rodrigo Duterte, told reporters on Thursday he offered “no apologies for his fierce criticism of the country’s media”, insisting most journalists are nothing more than “Vultures.” On …
China slams Philippines’ definition of South China Sea ‘reef’
As Asia’s biggest security summit is set to convene, China on Friday accused the Philippines of seeking to negate its sovereignty in the South China Sea by describing Taiping Island …
Fifteen cops fired after testing positive for drug use in Cavite
Fifteen policemen have been dismissed from duty after they tested positive to illegal drug use last week. Eight of the fifteen are officials, while the remaining seven are officers. Authorities said that …
American robbed at hotel in Santa Maria, Ilocos del Sur
An American and his Filipina wife who had just arrived for a relaxing break were robbed of their bags and valuables at a hotel. Kris Zingarelli and his wife told police when they returned …
‘Invisible amulet’ gets wannabe overseas worker arrested at NAIA
A young caregiver was arrested after she was intercepted at NAIA on her way to Dubai. In a strange twist to the story, the girl was wearing what was supposed …
Five arrested after drug cocktail kills American and four Filipinos at concert
NBI agents arrested five people in the distribution of drugs during a rave party that killed an American and four others on May 21. The party was held at the SM …
Body of Norwegian found rotting inside Pasay City condo
A complaint about a foul smell led to the discovery of a Norwegian lying dead in his rental unit at Sunvar Condominiums, Pasy City last week. Police identified the rotting cadaver …
Papua New Guinea student harassed woman near Manila zoo
A young man from Papua New Guinea was arrested two days ago for subjecting a young women to sexual harassment. Jason Chalapan Gesa, aged 25, a student at Adamson University, and …
Cab driver hangs himself after raping Japanese student in Baguio City
A taxi driver committed suicide shortly after he raped a Japanese student at a lodging house in Baguio City. Ferdinand S Pasuli, aged 26, of La Trinidad, Benguet, hung himself …
Philippine military says 54 Maute group terrorists killed in Mindanao
Intense fighting between Philippine troops and a little-known Muslim group apparently inspired by the Islamic State terror group has killed 54 militants and two soldiers, officials said on Monday. Regional military …
Philippine president-elect Duterte says corrupt journalists will be killed
The Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte said corrupt journalists were legitimate targets of assassination, as he amped up his controversial anti-crime crusade with offers of rewards for killing drug traffickers. Duterte …
“Elephants of the ocean” largest fish disappearing from Philippine waters
A new study reveals that some of the largest fish in the waters of the Philippines have all but disappeared due to unsustainable fishing. Threatened species include the green bumphead parrotfish, the humphead …
Thousands flee Lanao del Sur after clashes with Maute Group terrorists
A large armed group and the Philippine military have caused fighting between the two forces, creating a large exodus in the region of Butig, on the edge of Lake Lanao. …
British man arrested for assault on Filipina wife in Talisay City, Cebu
A British man has been arrested for an assault on his Filipina wife after a heated argument in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu. 55-year-old George Johnston, a former supervisor of an …
17-year-old Filipina wins award for ground-breaking cancer cell research
A 17-year-old Filipina has won an international award for her research in how malunggay seed extract can impede the growth of cancer cells in the body. Arianwen Rollan won the …
China’s richest man declares war on Disney with giant theme park
The Chinese conglomerate Wanda on Saturday opened its first theme park, with its billionaire boss declaring war on Disney weeks before the American entertainment giant launches a similar attraction in …
US Forces in Okinawa under curfew after suspected murder
US forces in Okinawa are to be put under night-time curfew for a month following the suspected rape and murder of a woman by a former US marine, officials said …
23-year-old on mission to shake up costly Philippine power industry
When Leandro Leviste studied at Yale University, he heard about Elon Musk’s designs for Solarcity. Leviste had bought stocks in Tesla, Musk’s electric car brand, when they were cheap and …
The Philippines is said to have 1.8 million abandoned children – report
In a harrowing scenario a new report shows that over 1.8 million children lay in wait, abandoned, given up and basically left to fend for themselves. But those facts are …
Indonesia changes foreign ownership regulations for e-commerce
In a statement issued in February, Indonesia said it will allow foreign ownership of e-commerce sites to be 100 per cent – but the government has taken a 180 on …