Philippines is the forth worst country for murder of journalists
The Philippines is the forth worst country in the world for the murder of journalists and other media workers. In a report, “Getting Away with Murder,” the Global Impunity Index …
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New-born baby found dumped in plastic bag survives its ordeal
In an horrific, and not unusual display of real-life in the Philippines, a tiny new-born baby was found dumped in a plastic bag on Tuesday. A video owned by the …
Police alarmed over trend of people faking their own kidnappings
The Philippines National Police say they are alarmed at the number of people reporting their own kidnappings this year. The police’s Anti-Kidnapping Group said people calling out their own kidnapping …
Tourist influx and economic growth spur serviced apartment developments
The recent years have witnessed an upswing in the tourism industry. According to Colliers International’s Second Quarter 2015 Research and Forecast Report on the Philippines, the number of foreign arrivals …
AXA insurance now listed as a top 50 global brand
AXA, global leader in insurance, was recently recognized as the number one global insurance brand by Inter-brand for the seventh consecutive year (2009-2015). According to Inter-brand, the world’s leading brand …
Harley-Davidson setting up shop in Mandaue City, Cebu
US motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is opening its first dealership in the southern Philippines. In a press conference, Harley-Davidson announced the company is set to open a showroom at the RDAK …
American, aged 53, rescued after being found floating in sea off Dumaguete
An American has been rescued off the coast of Dumaguete City after he was found floating. A video of the rescue had been posted by Don Don Marvin on his …
Negative trend for online hiring in the Philippines, says firm
Recruitment through online hiring continues a downward spiral in the Philippines according to Monstor.com. The negative trend has fallen sharply, as much as 36 per cent over the past few …
American arrested for operating call centre without permit in Cebu City
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against an American who they say is operating a call centre without a permit in Cebu City. Jason Jeremiah Gentry has …
Richard Heck, American Nobel Prize laureate, buried in Manila
American Nobel laureate for chemistry Richard Heck, who designed a method of building complex molecules that has helped fight cancer, protect crops and make electronic devices, has been buried in …
“Proof of life” photos Of Samal Island kidnapping victims released
Two photographs of the four people kidnapped from Samal Island have been released. The “proof of life” photographs show John Ridsdel, Robert Hall, Marites Flor and Kjartan Sekkingstad being held …
Korean paid a million pesos to escape from Bureau of Immigration custody
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced Tuesday that Seongdeo Cho, who escaped from the Bicutan holding facility, has at least ten accomplices who he paid a sum of one million pesos …
Historic first: Emperor and empress of Japan to visit the Philippines
For the first time in history, the Emperor and Empress of Japan will visit the Philippines in early 2016. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have accepted the invitation of President …
Miriam Defensor Santiago surprises crowd by announcing presidential bid
With a surprise announcement during a book signing event, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago revealed her run for president of the Philippines in 2016. Santiago was coy about her revelation saying: “I …
New wave of kidnappings across Mindanao alarms authorities
House Representative Sherwin Gatchalian of the National People’s Coalition has warned law enforcement agencies of a “new wave of kidnappings” in Mindanao. Gatchalian made the announcement in Valenzuela City and …
Swiss man writes book about the history of Argao town in Cebu
Swiss man Paul Gershwiler has published a book on the love of his life, the town of Argao, Cebu. The book, entitled Argao: In Search of a Usable Past takes …
Transsexual cybersex ring busted in Camanava, Metro Manila
The Philippines National Police have busted an online prostitution ring involving transsexuals operating in the Camanava region of Metro Manila. PNP officers launched a series of raids last Thursday night …
Longer-lasting licences proposed to reward good road users
The Land Transportation Office of the Philippines is proposing changes to the issuance of driving licences, as well as the age a person is allowed to have a licence. The …
Bureau of Immigration warns of fake ‘overseas employment certificate’ scam
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a warning about illegal recruitment syndicates issuing fake Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs). BI Commissioner Siegfred B. Mison said that these syndicates deceive OFWs by giving them …
Source says negotiations are underway for release of Samal kidnap victims
A verifiable intelligence source says negotiations are ongoing for the release of the three foreigners and one Filipina who were kidnapped from the marina/resort on Samal Island last month. The …
British and Australian tourists fall prey to thieves in Manila
Two foreigners, a British man and an Australian, fell prey to thieves in Ermita, Manila region in two separate instances this past week. 24-year-old Justin Davare, from Australia, told police …
Nobel laureate Richard Heck died after being turned away from Manila hospital
American chemist Richard Heck has died in Manila at the age of 84. Heck has lived in the Philippines and had been married to a Filipina woman, who died in …
Ship crew thwarts attempted pirate attack off Balut Island
The crew of MV Cecilia had to think quickly this past Saturday when a group of hijacking sea pirates attempted to overtake them off the coast of Balut Island. The …
Man arrested over kidnapping of Italian businessman in Dipolog City
Authorities have arrested the owner of the getaway van used by the kidnappers  to abduct a former Italian priest in Dipolog City. Zamboanga del Norte police director Redentor Retusto identified …
Judge gives phone thief eight-year sentence in Mandulayong City
A Filipino man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for simply snatching a mobile cell phone from a woman in Mandaluyong City two years ago. Judge Carlos Valenzuela …
Slow internet in the Philippines – and how it affects every one of us
With a population of more than 100 million people, the Philippines is the thirteenth largest Internet audience in the world. As such, it has a huge potential when it comes …