A Palawan judge has granted bail to former Coron, Palawan Mayor Mario Reyes and his brother who are accused in the murder of broadcaster and environmentalist Gerardo “Gerry” Ortega. Judge …
Walking off stage after a rock star-like performance and rapturous crowd reaction, Sajid Ampatuan oozes confidence that he will be elected mayor of a southern Philippine town despite facing charges …
Jaime Cariaga Oliva, a 44-year-old Davao City teacher, has been arrested and charged following complaint by the family of a 17-year-old student who accused him of sexual assault. The student confessed …
The Philippines has agreed this week to a joint venture with Indonesia and Malaysia to conduct maritime patrols after a rash of ship hijackings by Islamic militants from the Abu …
China’s biggest e-commerce company, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said in a statement yesterday that its fourth-quarter revenue rose 39 per cent – beating out Wall Street estimates. The company’s American …
All of Asia is expected to suffer a major rice shortage after production has been hit by El Niño and other extreme weather patterns. Experts believe the shortage will spark …
Countries that plan to build coal-fired power plants need to reassess their energy strategy because such facilities may not be a viable investment, the head of the International Renewable Energy …
Abu Sayyaf has freed a Chinese woman who they kidnapped nearly two years ago on the island of Basilan. Sulu provincial police say Yahong Tan Lim was freed at 1pm on Tuesday …
A disturbing video released by Abu Sayyaf shows Canadian hostage John Risdel being beheaded after Canada’s refusal to pay the ransom for his life. The brutal video was released on ISIS …
Globe Telecom Inc. said this week that it is “on track” to complete its cable landing station in Davao. The planned station is part of the $250-million dollar Southeast Asia …
The Department of Justice has issued a “lookout bulletin order” against the executives of the British School of Manila. The 16 executives are all on the watchlist order for the …
Japan will lease five military aircraft to the Philippines in another sign of deepening security ties between the two countries. The move, which is seen as a counterweight to China’s …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQGfj78H8M Islamic militants in the Philippines have issued a fresh threat to harm three hostages – just a week after brutally beheading a fourth captive. The kidnap victims – from Canada, Norway and …
“Ark of Noah,” a Christian organisation in Holland, is hoping to bring a story from the Bible to life soon. The group has managed to build a replica of Noah’s …
Puratos Philippines is boasting of the unique quality of cacao/chocolates coming out of the Davao region. The company recently told reports that they will carry the ‘single origin’ brand in …
SOUTHEAST ASIA – (National Geographic) – It’s the world’s most expensive coffee, and it’s made from poop. Or rather, it’s made from coffee beans that are partially digested and then …
On his last duty assignment in 2013, Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Burnett served over the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It was there that …
SINGAPORE – (WSJ) – This wealthy financial center is known world-wide for its tidy streets and tight controls on personal behavior, including famous restrictions on the sale of chewing gum …
Jonathan Dewayne Viane is one of two suspects in the killing of Aika Mojica in July 2015. Mojica’s body was found dumped in a dyke in Santo Tomas River in Zambales – …
Another case of “tanim-bala” has struck the NAIA, this time a Filipina factory worker was framed with three bullets in her work bag. Three bullets were apparently by security personnel. Broma (obviously) denied owning the three …
A Polish man has died after have a heart-attack while scuba-diving at the Tubbataha Reefs National Park. Zbigniew Szewczky, aged 65, had been diving for just 15 minutes the cardiac arrest struck. The boat’s crew …
Authorities have confirmed that ten Indonesian captives have been freed by the Abu Sayyaf on Sunday after they were paid the ransom of 50 million pesos. No details were given …
In a statement delivered after the signing, the Philippines highlighted the steps it has taken to pursue national actions to address climate change through its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC). …
Mary Jane Veloso has been excludes from Indonesia’s most recent execution list, the third round list of executions prepared by the Attorney General’s Office. In a report to Kompass.com – …
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s recent trip to the United States help bridge investment agreements worth a staggering $20-billion between Indonesia and US companies. On Monday, the country’s Foreign Affairs …
A 75-year-old woman from Los Angeles was arrested at the NAIA airport for carrying a live .38 caliber bullet in her handbag. She is the second person this week to be arrested – another passenger …