Artist Jose Yap Baguio dies in Manila aged 56
Well-known artist and painter Jose Yap Baguio has died aged 56. Baguio died near his home in Manila while walking – he suddenly collapsed and was pronounced dead on the scene. …
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Five killed as Communists attack Mati City police station
Five people were killed after Communist rebels attacked a police station in Mati City, Davao Oriental. In all two soldiers and an insurgent were killed during the gun battle which is …
Mayor off the hook for staging cockfight in Banga, South Cotabato
The Ombudsman has dismissed graft charges filed against a town mayor in South Cotabato for holding a cockfight during the town’s foundation anniversary in 2014. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales approved the …
It’ll never last: Older man (104) marries much younger woman (74)
It’s never too late to say, “I do”. In the case of a couple married in in Naga City, that couldn’t be more true. Francisco del Castillo, aged 104, and …
More than 280 unexploded bombs dug up in Pangasinan building site
At least 280 unexploded World War Two bombs have been dug up at a construction site for a housing project, police said on Sunday. Supt. Ferdinand de Asis, Pangasinan Police Provincial Office …
Eleven women due to be trafficked to Malaysia ‘rescued’ in police raid
At least 11 women were saved from possibly becoming human trafficking victims in Aklan. Police stopped the 11 women from flying to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kalibo police’s Women and Children Protection Desk …
Mayor Duterte warns of heightened hostilities in Mindanao
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte sent a stern warning that if peace is not found between the MILF and others, there will be renewed hostilities in Mindanao. “Let this be …
Ex-Bohol vice governor arrested on drug charges
Stephen Caseñas Bernido, formerly the second highest public official in Bohol, has been arrested at his residence in Pobacion, Jagna, Bohol. Police discovered ten sachets of shabu, marijuana leaves and …
Forbes Magazine names the Philippines as one of the 20 best places to retire
The Philippines has once again made it into the top 20 countries in the world to live and retire in compiled by Forbes Magazine. The 20 countries were listed in alphabetical …
Woman who tripped on airport luggage seeks five million pesos in damages
The 64-year-old woman who tripped over a bag at Bacolod Airport in a video which went viral in the Philippines, has filed a criminal complaint against the Bacolod businessman who caused the …
People warned against investing their money with Emgoldex Philippines
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning people against investing in an entity called Emgoldex Philippines which claims to offer huge returns for every investment. The country’s corporate regulator said …
Seven tourists trapped as army clashes with communists on Mount Kitanglad
Seven tourists who went on a bird-watching expedition on Mt Kitanglad, Bukidnon province on the island of Mindanao, are caught in crossfire between soldiers and communist guerrillas. Their guide Carlito …
South Koreans remain number one visitors to the Philippines
South Koreans remain the top tourists group in the country with over a million arrivals per year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez said Korea is …
Prince Charles says radicalisation of young British muslims is alarming
In a staunch defense of Britain’s Christian ideals, Prince Charles said Muslims living in the United Kingdom must follow British values. “The radicalisation of people in Britain is a great worry, …
Vatican busts two clergymen for possessing images of child abuse
Vatican Promoter of Justice Gian Piero Milano announced in a 50-page report on Vatican crime released on Saturday two instances of possession of child pornography being uncovered within Vatican walls. Of …
Philippines Embassy in US offers app to help Filipinos keep in touch
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC is now just a click away from Filipinos around the globe thanks to a new Mobile Cell Phone App called Radyo Tambuli. The app …
Philippines among worst culprits for dumping plastics and waste at sea
In a landmark study, scientists have estimated that millions of tons of plastic waste go into the sea worldwide every year, with middle-income nations, including the Philippines, have shown to …
Priest defrocked for wanting to marry is shot dead in front of son
A defrocked priest from the town of Maramag was shot dead on Thursday. The killing took place in front of his eldest son. Hospital authorities declared 45-year-old Teresito M Labastilla …
Pasay policeman arrested for selling shabu in sting operation
A member of the Philippines National Police was arrested in a sting operation by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Pasay City last week. The suspect, 40-year-old Omar …
Two young brothers playing with grenade killed in explosion
Two brothers were killed last Friday night in North Cotabato, in the town of Banisilan between Digos and Kidapawan City. The two brothers were playing with the explosive device in …
Blind Filipina student receives scholarship to study in the USA
Despite having one of her senses taken away at a young age, Melaniel V Vecina overcame the odds and earned the right to the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) …
Fugitive illegal recruiter spotted on the run in Spain
Victims of convicted illegal recruiter Isidro Rodriguez urged the Philippine government to move for his arrest and extradition after he was recently sighted in Spain. “We call on the Department …
Korean Air “nut rage” executive sentenced to one year in prison
A Seoul court on Thursday sentenced a former Korean Air executive to a year in prison for aviation law violations that stemmed from her inflight tantrum over how she was …
Mayor Duterte says President Aquino must take responsibility for massacre
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte yesterday said President Aquino must take full responsibility for the disastrous operation to capture international terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25 …
Australia’s oldest man knits jumpers for sick penguins
109-year-old Alfred Date learned to knit in the 1930s from his sister-in-law. After moving to a retirement home in Australia the nurses noticed Mr Date’s love of knitting. Now he is helping …
Kuwait court upholds death penalty for cop who raped Filipina worker
Kuwait’s appeals court has upheld the death sentence of a policeman for “abducting, raping and attempting to murder” a Filipina woman. The lower court condemned the policeman, identified only by …