The Philippines launches tourism window display in New York City
The Department of Tourism has opened a new window display at the Philippine Center in New York City. The official opening happened on March 4, and will be a permanent …
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‘Ghostlike’ octopus discovered near Hawaii may belong to new species
A research craft has spotted a “ghostlike” octopus that appears to belong to an unknown species on the ocean floor near Hawaii, a discovery that highlights how little is known …
Engine explosion on Bangkok commuter boat injures 65
More than 60 people were hospitalised on Saturday, mostly for burns, after the engine on a Bangkok commuter boat exploded and sent passengers leaping to a nearby pier or into …
Philippines seizes North Korean cargo ship to enforce UN sanctions
The Philippines seized a North Korean cargo ship that was covered by UN sanctions against Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. Manila will also deport the vessel’s 21 North Korean crew and will …
German fugitive falls off cliff after shooting immigration officer in the chest
A 65-year-old German died when he fell off a cliff after shooting an immigration agent sent to arrest him for a string of fraud cases in his home country. Police identified the …
Manhunt launched for treasure hunting priest who damaged chapel
Philippine authorities have said they are looking for a parish priest who allegedly damaged part of a historic cemetery chapel in search of treasure. Father Nelson Silvela, parish priest of the …
“Troubled” German jumps to his death from third floor of shopping mall
Richard Alexander Harbich, a 40-year-old German, jumped to his death from the third floor of SM City Bacolod Mall just two days after failing at a similar suicide bid. Mr Harbich traveled to …
Bureau of Immigration agent fired for harassing British man at his home
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Ronaldo Geron has fired an ‘confidential’ investigative agent of the BI for carrying out an unauthorised investigation of a British man. “Your contract as confidential agent …
Vietnam’s bikini-clad carrier seeks IPO to be `Emirates of Asia’
VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co., the Vietnamese carrier known for its bikini-clad flight attendants, may hold its initial public offering as early as the second quarter as it plans to …
Warships arrive in South China Sea, including US aircraft carrier
The United States Navy has dispatched the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier and several warships into the South China Sea, also known as the West Philippine Sea, this week. The …
Philippine peso goes from best to worst performer in all of Asia
As Benigno Aquino closes out a presidency that delivered the Philippines four Standard & Poor’s rating upgrades, investors are turning to the country’s dollar debt to shelter from peso losses. …
Japanese man arrested for selling drugs in Davao City
Talomo police arrested a Japanese man in a “buy-bust” in Barangay Talomo Proper, Davao City. 47-year-old Naoki Iguchi, was arrested at 4.30pm Friday after handing over two sachet of shabu …
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 …
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 …