West Point Military Academy returns bell taken from La Union in 1901
A bell which has hung at a chapel at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York, since being taken from the Philippines has tolled for the last time …
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Boy killed by Stray dogs
An 11-year-old boy was attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the town of Mampang, Zamboanga on Tuesday. The boy was identified by authorities as Berson Arabani. He was …
South Korea signs $100 million loan deal for Panguil Bay Bridge
A loan deal agreement between South Korea and the Philippines has been signed to construct the Panguil Bay Bridge in Misamis Occidental on the island of Mindanao. The deal, said …
Philippines wants coordinated patrols to protect ships from terror attacks
The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect shipping after attacks and kidnappings by Islamist militants, its foreign minister …
Elon Musk plans unmanned mission to the Red Planet by 2018
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wants to send an unmanned mission to Mars by 2018. The privately held space company announced today it plans to send one of its Dragon spacecraft …
Captured communist charged with sexual assault in Mintal, Davao City
A captured NPA rebel has been charged with sexual abuse after the Davao City Prosecution Office found probable cause to indict an alleged member of the New People’s Army. 26-year-old …
American and girlfriend accused of abusing five-year-old girl in Davao
John Stanfield, an American accused of rape and other sexual assault charges, has pleaded not guilty at his formal arraignment on Tuesday in Davao City. Stanfield, also known to many …
Scam: Bullets “discovered” in passenger’s bag at Caticlan Airport, Boracay
Bullets have allegedly been discovered the the luggage of a 29-year-old businessman at Caticlan Airport. Airport authorities/scammers said they discovered 15 live rounds inside the luggage of Jerome Sulit. Mr Sulit said …
Beheaded body found in Sulu could be Canadian John Ridsdel
Locals from the village of Talipao, Sulu have discovered the remains of a headless cadaver in a dry creek-bed on Wednesday. Military reports say the body was discovered at 10am on …
Canada Prime Minister rules out paying terrorists ransom for hostages
Canada will not pay ransoms for the release of its citizens held hostage overseas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday after the gruesome killing of a Canadian in the Philippines. …
Five young Korean students caught stealing sweets from Baguio mall
Police arrested five Korean high school students for stealing chocolates and other grocery items in a shopping mall in Baguio City. The youngsters are students of Disciples for Christ International …
Deported Canadian to face drug charges in US court
58-year-old Lachlan Scott, a Canadian, was arrested last week in Makati City on an outstanding felony warrant in the United States. Scott is wanted for drug dealing and various other …
American and Filipina girlfriend accused of running cybersex den
An American and his Filipina partner are accused of running a prostitution den and engaging in cybersex operations in Davao City. 47-year-old John Stanfield, from the state of Ohio, and …
France Wins Bid to Build Australia’s Newest Submarines
French naval contractor DCNS was picked ahead of Germany and Japan for a Aus$50 billion (US$39 billion) contract to design and build Australia’s next generation of submarines. The announcement by …
Trudeau condemns ‘cold-blooded murder’ after Canadian beheaded
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the execution of a Canadian hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines, calling it “an act of cold-blooded murder.” John Ridsdel, aged …
Canadian John Ridsdel beheaded by Abu Sayyaf terrorists
A news report coming out of Canada has confirmed that the hostage beheaded by Abu Sayyaf in Jolo, Sulu Island, was John Ridsdel. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the news on …
Head of Samal Island kidnapping victim dumped in streets of Sulu
UPDATED INFORMATION: SEE BELOW Abu Sayyaf terrorists have killed one of the foreigners abducted from Samal island, say police. Sulu police gave the confirmation after they discovered the head, believed to be …
Communist rebels hand over five kidnapped policemen in Davao City
The New People’s Army turned over the five kidnapped policemen to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Monday. Held for 10 days, the officers were turned over to Davao City Mayor …
Trial of teenager who shot rare Philippine eagle delayed on technicality
The judge on Thursday postponed the arraignment of the suspect in the shooting of Philippines Eagle “Matatag” after his legal counsel questioned the legality of the confiscation of his firearm. …
Seven young men arrested for drug session at Davao bar
Police have arrested seven men who were caught smoking inside a bar on Torres Street in Davao City. San Pedro police say they received an anonymous tip-off that a group …
Communist rebels release video of five kidnapped police officers
The New People’s Army released a new video On Sunday showing the five policemen they took captive on April 16. In a statement released to local news organisations, NPA spokesman Rigoberto …
Shabu dealing teacher caught out after smoking pot in school toilet
An elementary public school teacher in the town of Loboc has been arrested for selling shabu. Eladio Gonzaga, aged 38, is a teacher the Bartolome Doria Elementary School in Calunasan …
Japan tests its first stealth fighter jet amid tensions with China
Japan’s first stealth fighter jet took its maiden flight on Friday. The prototype, known as the ‘X-2’, is capable of evading radar detection, an indication that Japan’s concerns about China’s regional …
US warns of growing kidnap threat in southern Philippines
The United States has issued a fresh travel warning for most of the southern Philippines after a surge of kidnappings there, with some victims being snatched from vessels at sea. …
UK travel warning throughout the Philippines – April, 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Safety and Security (political situation) – national elections will be held on 9 May 2016; the campaign period has traditionally led to a spike in political violence; …
Manila’s airport falling apart, again: Ceiling collapses, glass wall shatters
In recent times it appears that Ninoy Aquino International Airport is simply falling apart. Over the past few years, and just recently, people have fallen through the shoddy floors, ceilings have …