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Six immigration officers dismissed from Clark Airport for “grave misconduct”

by Timothy Walker

The Court of Appeals has confirmed the dismissal of six Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel located at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, also known as Clark International Airport in Angeles …

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German rabbit breeders slam Pope’s ‘don’t breed like rabbits’ comment

by Timothy Walker

Pope Francis’s advice to Roman Catholics about breeding too enthusiastically has drawn the ire of rabbit breeders from Germany. The association of rabbit breeders in Germany have said that contrary …

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Filipino Bataan Death March survivor gets Purple Heart after 70-year wait

by Timothy Walker

Former soldier and airman Jesse Baltazar received the Purple Heart on Tuesday, more than 70 years after he was wounded in action in the Philippines and forced to participate in …

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Filipina pimped sisters, aged 11 and 12, for sex with Danish man

by Timothy Walker

A Danish man and a Filipina were arrested in Baragay Tisa, Cebu City, for conspiring to procure young girls for sexual abuse. Police rescued two sisters, aged 11 and 12, …

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Pope tells the Philippines: “Catholics should not breed like rabbits”

by Timothy Walker

In a statement meant for the world, but said shortly after leaving the Philippines, Pope Francis told Catholics that they should not breed like rabbits. Speaking to journalists on his flight back …

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Miriam Defensor Santiago’s book “Stupid is Forever” is best-seller of 2014

by Timothy Walker

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago’s book, “Stupid is Forever,” which was launched last December at National Book Stores throughout the Philippines has set a record of being the fastest-selling and best-selling …

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Study says traffic in the Philippines is the ninth worst in the world

by Timothy Walker

The Philippines has been ranked as having the ninth worst traffic in the world.  Data from traffic situations from 88 countries determined the position of the Philippines in its 2015 Traffic Index …

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Pope gave Philippine president book of ancient maps

by Timothy Walker

Many have asked what Pope Francis gave to President Benigno Aquino III as a gift when he came to visit in the Malacañang on Friday. The Pope gave a rare …

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Damn meddling kids! Corrupt customs agent caught out by students

by Timothy Walker

The Bureau of Customs sustained its drive against crooked officials by setting up a customs employee involved in extorting money in the Port of Iloilo. Customs administrative aide Aristotle Tumala was arrested …

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House Bill seeks to impose huge tax on fireworks

by Timothy Walker

The House Ways and Means Committee has proposed their position to the Department of Finance on a possible 20-percent excise tax on firecrackers and fireworks in general.  House Bill #3685 …

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SM Mall Baguio City defends tree up-rooting for ‘Sky Park’ expansion

by Timothy Walker

SM Mall Group is defending recent tree up-rootings in their SM City Baguio projects, saying its mall expansion project has been approved by local authorities. Nearly 60 pine trees have …

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Philippines blacklists 43 ‘balikbayan box’ shippers due to complaints

by Timothy Walker

The Department of Trade and Industry in the Philippines has placed 43 sea freight shippers on its blacklist this year. The blacklisting comes in wake of excessive complaints lodged against the …

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Cavite police chief gunned down after responding to report of gunshots

by Timothy Walker

32-year-old Leo Angelo Cruz Llacer, the Senior Inspector of Cavite, was gunned down while responding to a report of an indiscriminate firing of a gun.  Senior Superintendent Jonnel Estomo, Cavite Police …

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Forbes Magazine names the Philippines as one of the best places to retire

by Timothy Walker

Forbes Magazine has done it again, listing the Philippines as the 23rd best country to retire in.  Coming in at number #24 and #25 are close neighbours of the Philippines, Cambodia …

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Davao mayor Duterte tells bureau of immigration to stop harassing foreigners

by Timothy Walker

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Davao City has been warned by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, to stop harassing foreigners. The major issued the warning following numerous complaints from Indian medical students …

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Filipino couple awarded Queen’s Service Medal by New Zealand

by Timothy Walker

A couple from Cebu City has received the Queen’s Service Medal in the New Year’s Honours List for their services to the Filipino community in New Zealand.  Oscar Poquinto Batucan and …

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American and Filipina girlfriend hog-tied and stabbed to death in Angeles City

by Timothy Walker

66-Year-Old Robin Potter and his live-in partner have been found dead in their Angeles City apartment. Police said the victims had been hog-tied and stabbed to death. The two had apparently been dead for …

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Hospital fires Filipino nurse for offensive rants against Singaporeans

by Timothy Walker

A Filipino nurse who had been in the news for his online rants against Singaporeans has been fired.  Tan Tock Seng Hospital said the decision to fire Ello Ed Mundsel …

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Samar couple featured in Time Magazine for leadership after Typhoon Haiyan

by Timothy Walker

An American and Filipina husband and wife have been featured in Time Magazine for their efforts during typhoon Yolanda.  The feature in Time’s latest Asia edition shows Timothy and Josephine …

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Children of foreigners married to Filipinos can now get permanent residence

by Timothy Walker

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has passed a new bill that says children of foreigners who are married to a Filipino may now be granted permanent residence under Section 13a of …

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Filipino nurse who called Singapore people “losers” under investigation

by Timothy Walker

 A Male Filipino Nurse is under investigation after posting inflammatory rantings on Facebook against Singaporeans.  The nurse works for Tan Tock Seng Hospital and has been placed on administrative leave …

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Police seek tighter control over balikbayan boxes after huge shabu bust

by Timothy Walker

Philippines National Police called for stricter guidlines on inspection of Balikbayan boxes arriving in the country after they intercepted 40 million peso worth of shabu at Ninoy Aquino International Airport …

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Website creator sued by airline for revealing cheap flight secret

by Timothy Walker

A 22-year-old man who founded Skiplagged.com is being sued by United Airlines for releasing a trade secret it says has cost it big money.  Aktarer Zaman posted the trade secret on …

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Airbus chooses Philippines as next international training centre

by Timothy Walker

Airbus SAS has chosen to install an international training hub in the Asia Pacific Region and has decided on the Philippines as the ideal location.  Airbus has training centres throughout …

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Israel says ‘thank you’ for actions of Quezon, the Filipino Schindler

by Timothy Walker

Israel has never forgotten the actions of the late President Manuel Quezon – the Filipino Schindler – who saved 1,200 German and Austrian Jews from the Nazis. Since then, the Philippines and Israel …

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Five gored as rampaging carabao defies slaughter in Zamboanga City

by Timothy Walker

Five people, including a policewoman, suffered serious injuries when a carabao slated for slaughter went on a final rampage through the village on New Year’s Eve.  The carabao escaped from the …

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