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BongBong Marcos

Bongbong Marcos: “Filipinos don’t really care about Marcos-era abuses”

by Timothy Walker

The son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos –  BongBong Marcos – claims that Filipinos are no longer concerned about human rights abuses committed under his father’s rule. Many are angered …

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Samal Abduction Group

Prime suspect in Samal Island kidnapping arrested for previous crimes

by Timothy Walker

The man identified as Bandajar Dangin Adona, also known as “Banon” was arrested on Sunday in Tibungco, Davao City but not for the Samal kidnapping of September 21. Adona’s involvement …

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Drug lord leads armed stand-off with guards in New Bilibid Prison

by Timothy Walker

Prison guards and drug lord, Jaybee Sebastian came to blows as a standoff took place at the New Bilibid Prison on Monday. The standoff lasted into Tuesday when Sebastian gave …

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Italian businessman kidnapped in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte

by Timothy Walker

A former Italian missionary has been kidnapped in Dipolog City from his pizza house business. Rolando del Torchio, an Italian businessman, was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified men at 7pm on …

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New church in honour of 18th Century Korean saint is nearing completion

by Timothy Walker

A church honouring Saint Andrew-Kim Taegon – the first Korean Catholic priest who stayed in the Philippines in the early 18th Century, will soon be completed in Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan. Former …

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Mt Apo Daylight

New law to punish hikers and visitors who throw trash on Mount Apo

by Timothy Walker

Six local government units surrounding Mount Apo have recently approved a ‘common trekking policy’ to help preserve the beauty of one of the best trekking destinations in Mindanao. Kidapawan City, Digos …

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More than 92,000 dengue cases in Philippines over past nine months

by Timothy Walker

The Department of Health says it has monitored 92,000 dengue cases nationwide in the past nine months. So far seven regions have registered increased numbers of those who contracted the …

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Five missing in sailing boat off coast of Northern Luzon

by Timothy Walker

A yacht carrying four foreigners and one Filipino man was reported missing off the coast of Northern Luzon since this weekend. Those missing are as follows: Robin Wyatt (British), British …

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Live Lobsters

Two lobster fishermen killed by pirates off Zamboanga Sibugay

by Timothy Walker

Two lobster traders were shot dead by suspected pirates off Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay on Saturday. Police from Zamboanga Peninsula identified the men as Ramil Dela Cruz and Rene Boy Duran, …

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Woman leaps to her death from Mactan Bridge in Mandaue City

by Timothy Walker

A 44-year-old women has died after she jumped from the old Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. “Baby” Johanna Baguio suffered severe injuries after she landed on the concrete footing of a wall supporting …

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Walking Street Angeles City

Korean arrested for supplying prostitutes to party guests in Angeles City

by Timothy Walker

A Korean man was arrested along with two Filipinas for ‘human trafficking’ near Walking Street in Angeles City. 51-year-old Gwang Ryong Kim, was charged with qualified trafficking after paying for four women …

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Samal Island

Suspect in Samal Island kidnapping case is arrested

by Timothy Walker

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced that authorities have arrested a suspect in the September 21 kidnapping of three foreigners and one Filipino woman from Oceanview Marina on the island …

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Matalam

Indian moneylender found choked to death in sugar plantation

by Timothy Walker

A 27-year-old Indian man was found dead of strangulation in a sugar plantation in a remote village in Matalam on Thursday. The victim was identified as Ranjit Singh Brar, who was …

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Preacher shot dead during sermon in San Francisco, Surigao del Norte

by Timothy Walker

Gunmen entered a protestant church in Surigao del Norte and shot dead a preacher in the middle of his sermon on Sunday. Police identified the victim as Allan Ursabia, aged …

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MAGPALE

American arrested after using officials’ names to solicit cash in Cebu City

by Timothy Walker

An American was arrested for collecting money inside San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday. 54-year-old Johnny David Betts was arrested after showing a solicitation letter that had a stamp from …

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Four foreigners arrested in “good guys in, bad guys out” crackdown

by Timothy Walker

The “Good Guys In, Bad Guys Out” campaign launched by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is now being pushed to the limit after the amnesty programme for registering legally ended on …

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President Aquino attends burial of his “most trusted” bodyguard

by Timothy Walker

President Benigno S Aquino III attended the burial of his “most dependable and efficient” bodyguard at the Panay Alliance Church in Santo Niño, South Cotabato yesterday. The President went to …

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House Bill 5907 makes it easier to remarry after divorcing a foreigner

by Timothy Walker

The House of Representatives has passed House Bill 5907, which simplifies the process of remarrying for Filipinos who have been divorced from foreign spouses. The bill will amend Executive Order No. …

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The 15 worst airports for a layover: No surprises which was number one

by Timothy Walker

Rampant corruption, shoddy building standards and terrible congestion have seen Manila’s NAIA airport named as the world’s worst. The dubious accolade comes from travel site EscapeHere.com who say it’s the worst place in …

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Saudi police arrest Syrian and Filipina over alleged bomb plot

by Timothy Walker

Saudi police say they have arrested a Syrian man and his Filipina accomplice in an alleged bomb building plot in the country. Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday that the two …

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Top-ten countries for sex tourism: Guess which was NOT number one?

by Timothy Walker

The website pattayashore.com has compiled a top-ten list of global destinations for sex tourism – so how was the Philippines rated? The list may surprise for a number of reasons …

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Philippines ranks highly as destination for expats seeking new careers

by Timothy Walker

The Philippines and numerous other Southeast Asia countries rate high on expats looking to find new careers – this based on a  new survey by British banking giant HSBC. HSBC …

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MERS virus

Saudi man dies MERS-CoV respiratory syndrome in Manila hospital

by Timothy Walker

The Department of Heath confirmed on Saturday that a Saudi man who showed symptoms of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronaviris, otherwise known as MERS, has died in a hospital in …

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Nine killed after transporter crashes into tree in Matalam, North Cotabato

by Timothy Walker

A passenger transporter van rammed a large tree along the national highway in the town of Matalam, North Cotabato early Saturday morning. Matalam police chief Inspector Elias Colonia, said the …

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PNP

Police arrest rookie cop for selling shabu in Quezon Province

by Timothy Walker

Police have arrested a rookie cop and his cohort after a buy-bust sting operation set up by the local PNP. 33-year-old PO1 Marvin Marasigan and his 19-year-old accomplice, John Quintos …

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San Antonio Zambales

‘Most wanted’ Indian man arrested for murder in Zambales

by Timothy Walker

Police have arrested the number-two most wanted person in Isabela, Zambales. 42-year-old Kamaljit Singh of Barangay Santiago, San Antonio, has been arrested on a warrant for murder. The warrant was …

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