Four dead and three missing in mining tunnel collapse
Four people are dead, while three miners are still missing after a tunnel collapse in Monkayo, Compostela Valley on Saturday night. Police say the “Australia Tunnel” in the mountain of …
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Teenage pregnancy rates fall across the world… except in the Philippines
Teenage pregnancy rates across the world have declined in the last two decades except in the Philippines, according to a new survey. The report by the UN says the Philippines …
Japan to provide the Philippines with defence equipment
Japan and the Philippines signed an agreement that would soon allow Tokyo to supply Manila with war-fighting equipment. The deal is the first of its kind between Japan, Asia’s second-largest …
Mummified German sailor found adrift on yacht off Siargao del Sur
Last weekend’s discovery of Manfred Fritz Bajorat, found dead and mummified on his yacht off Siargao del Sur, has taken a strange turn. The body of the 59-year-old was discovered …
Albay receives third water filtration machine from Spain
Spain recently completed a charity project by giving Albay its third and final water filtration machine for use in its calamity-stricken areas where potable water is scarce. The systems were …
Centre to include leisure, commercial and residential services in Angeles City
A multi-billion peso commercial centre will rise on a 40-hectare lot behind City Hall Angeles City. The massive project will extend from Barangay Pulung Maragul to Barangay Dau in Mabalacat City. Angeles …
World’s largest “Guan Gong” statue takes shape in Hubei Province, China
The world’s largest Guan Gong bronze statue is nearing completion in Hubei province. It will be 58 metres tall and weigh over 1200 tons. Guan Gong, who is the historical figure …
At least 20,000 flee deadly fighting in southern Philippines this week
At least six people have been killed and more than 20,000 displaced during a week of fighting between Islamic militants and security forces in the southern Philippine. Three soldiers and …
Village councilman shoots motorcyclist dead after loud muffler dispute
A village councilman has turned himself in after he shot and killed a motorcyclist after a long disputed open pipe “bora-bora” muffler dispute. . The incident happened at 2am, bringing …
Police rule out possibility of suicide in death of Dutchman in Cebu
Homicide investigation has ruled out the possibility of a suicide in last week’s death of Dieter Friedrich Meyer, a 66-year-old Dutchman who was found dead inside his pension house room …
France adds to “foreign aid fraud” blacklist, and includes the Philippines
The French government has drawn up a blacklist of countries that do not help investigate foreign aid fraud – and as you might have guessed, the Philippines is on the …
German man found dead on yacht floating off Barobo, Suigao del Sur
A report shows that authorities have discovered a yacht floating offshore the town of Barobo in Surigau del Sur late on Friday. Police say they received a report at the …
Three treasure hunters drown in tunnel they dug on island of Siquijor
Three men drowned in a 10-metre hole they dug while hunting for treasure. The trio drowned as the deep pit filled with water in Barangay Sandugan, Larena, Siquijor near the …
Political mud slinging? Iloilo City councillor has faeces thrown at her
An unidentified person or persons hurled a plastic bag filled with human faeces into the office of councillor Sally Lopez this past Friday morning. Sally Lopez is from San Dionisio …
Ormoc farmers receive aid from Czech government for agricultural project
Jaroslav Olsa, Czech Ambassador to the Philippines, led a formal turnover to a protected cultivation project to the Caingtan Livelihood Association on Wednesday. The project is located on three hectares …
Crop dusting plane makes emergency landing into river
A crop dusting plane made an emergency landing into the Hijo River in Tagum City on Wednesday. A report shows the plane was owned by Philippines Aviation of Agricultural Corporation, with tail number …
Seven Britons lose cash and valuables to room-boy at exclusive resort
A room-boy at an exclusive resort and hotel in the region of Talisay has been arrested after hotel guests complained that their rooms were broken into. Police say 34-year-old Joel …
Angeles policeman caught selling shabu was carrying hand grenade
A police officer and his cohort have been arrested during a “buy-bust” drug operation in Angeles City. Police say 38-year-old Mervin Manaloto, assigned to Police Station Five, and his cohort, 26-year-old …
Taiwanese man kills Filipina wife and dismembers body in jealous rage
Rowena Cabalida Kuo, aged 47, was killed by her Taiwanese husband after a fit of rage this week in Makati City. Kuo’s body parts were discovered by her children. Her …
Twenty-one Central Luzon cops found to have fake eligibility documents
So far, at least 21 police officers are now in hot water after authorities discovered that they submitted fake documents during their recruitment into police service. Authorities said the erring …
Indonesia plans to ‘eradicate’ all red-light districts by 2019
Quoting the Social Affairs Minister of Indonesia, the country aims to shut down any red-light districts by 2019 in a bid to eradicate prostitution in the world’s most populated Muslim-majority …
President Obama bans slave-produced imports
President Obama has signed a bill that includes a provision banning US imports of fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined by children in Africa and garments sewn …
Ifugao’s ‘most wanted’ caught inside Camp Crame applying for a clearance
The “Most Wanted” person in Ifugao province for more than nine years is now behind bars after he was arrested inside Camp Crame on Thursday. 51-year-old Miguel “Mike” Buhay made …
Communist child bomber surrenders to authorities in Compostela Valley
A 14-year-old boy named “John,” a known NPA trainee, has surrendered to authorities this week in Pantukan, Compostela Valley. The teenager is said to be trained in bomb planting and …
Philippine eagle ‘Matatag’ shot and wounded by farmer in Davao City
A 24-year-old farmer working in the hills of Baguio District, outside Davao City limits, has shot and wounded Matatag, an adult male eagle which was released into the wild in …
Twelve-year-old fake cop extorted money from drivers in Pasay City
Fake cop: A 12-year-old boy who dressed up as a police officer allegedly extorted money from drivers in Pasay City. The boy was seen along EDSA Rotonda wearing a complete …