Possessions of late ‘king of comedy’ Dolphy to be auctioned
A public auction is being held for the late-great King of Comedy ‘Dolfy’ or Rodolfo Vera Quizon. The auction is slated for December 13 at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, …
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Burgos wind farm starts electricity production and becomes tourist attraction
The largest wind farm in the Philippines and all of Southeast Asia has started producing electricity to the national grid. The Burgos Wind Power Corporation informed the Department of Energy …
Day of protest against government neglect one year after typhoon Yolanda
Finally the people of the Philippines are protesting something that makes sense, but like many things in the Philippines – this protest is a year in the making. Filipino activist …
Filipino American featured on memorial for disabled servicemen and women
A Filipino-American soldier has become one of the people featured on the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington. 29-year-old Joseph Bacani narrowly escaped death after he was shot …
Almost three quarters of American expats thinking of renouncing citizenship
A growing number of Americans living abroad are being tempted to give up their US passports. Why? Because the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is bringing tougher asset-disclosure rules around the globe. …
Skipper of US Navy destroyer sacked after crashing into canoe
One week after it was reported that the US Navy destroyer USS Stethem had run over a small boat near Subic Bay, the ship’s skipper has been fired. Commander. John Bradford was relieved …
Couple who made horrific ‘crush videos’ of animals being tortured sentenced
A husband and wife involved in the production of disgusting online fetish videos that involved animal torture have been sentenced. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) helped file the …
Foreigners reminded of biometric processing deadline
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has said that all foreign nationals in the country need to present themselves before BI for biometrics and the issuance of a Special Security Registration Number …
Filipinos visiting Japan can now enjoy a simpler, speedier visa process
A more relaxed and simpler visa process will allow many in the Philippines to visit Japan. The process is a new step in mutual relations to attract more Filipinos to …
Fabulously valuable fine art collection confiscated from the Marcos family
The graft-court of the Philippines has ordered the seizure of high end art owned by the Marco family. The art is part of a judicial order issued by the court …
American expats left frustrated as banks cut off services abroad
An alarming amount of American expats and people living abroad are being cut-off by their banking institutions and brokerage firms as the United States seeks to curb money laundering and …
Philippine government to ensure workplace equality for disabled people
The Philippines has implemented into law Executive Order 417, better known as the Economic Independence Program for PWDs (People With Disabilities). First issued by ex-President Gloria Arroyo in 2005, the …
Pope Francis paves the way for easier ‘divorce’ in the Philippines
Pope Francis has ordered a review of the Church’s procedures for annulments. The move is aimed at making the process easier for Catholics to end their marriages. A statement by …
Thousands evacuated as Mount Mayon volcano glows red
More than 12,000 people have been evacuated from around the foot of one of the Philippines most famous volcanoes, Mount Mayon near Legaspi City. Yesterday the landmark was glowing red as lava …
Marcos family says former dictator deserves a hero’s burial
The family of former president-turned-dictator Ferdinand Marcos believes the Aquino Administration has softened its stance against a hero’s burial. Senator Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos Jr. raised the possibility in a press …
Gates Foundation pledges $50 million to fight global Ebola epidemic
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $50 million to support efforts in the rush to contain the Ebola epidemic that has already taken the lives of more than 2,300 …
Philippine authorities detain Canadian Islamist preacher In Davao City
A Jamaican-born, Canadian Islamic preacher has been detained in the Philippines, where authorities deemed him a potential threat to national security. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, was detained in Davao City …
Earthquake in eastern Indonesia sends people rushing into the street in terror
A strong and swift earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island Wednesday, causing panic among residents, who ran to the streets for safety. Authorities said there was …
11 things you might not know about Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago
Miriam Defensor-Santiago – a familiar name in the Philippine political arena. Today her Senate seat could easily lead her to being the second female president of the Philippines, after Cory Aquino. Known to …
Senator Miriam: “God made the middle finger for jerks in government”
You’ve got to give it to Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago for her tough stance on stupidity, cover-ups and shame in the very government she is leading. Though she has returned …
New “seventh world wonder” could be huge tourism boost for Philippines
The New7Wonders status related to inclusions of the 7 Wonders of the World has given the Philippines two great additions recently. Puerto Princesa Underground River is already on the list …
Life is tough for disabled Filipinos, but there are laws to help them
Life can be tough for disabled people in the Philippines, but there are laws in place designed to protect them. Republic Act 7277, the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons defines …
A quick overview of the Concubine Law of the Philippines (cheating spouses)
For years, throughout all my years in the Philippines, I’ve heard expats and foreigners telling me the stories of having extra marital affairs… and the repercussions of doing so. Some openly admit they …
Two Filipino soldiers save Australian sailor after he fell overboard
Two Filipino soldiers were commended yesterday for jumping into crocodile-infested waters in Darwin, Australia to save a Navy friend and comrade who fell overboard. In the early morning hours of August 31, Marine …
Canada donates 20 million pesos for Mindanao conflict victims
Canada is giving $500,000 Canadian dollars, about 20 million pesos, in humanitarian aid to assist those affected by conflict in Mindanao. The Canadian Ambassador to Manila, Neil Reeder said the funding …
Philippines wages a all-out war against crooked customs agents
John Sevilla said: “I’ve never seen anything like it,” commenting on a culture of bribery, extortion and stealing at the customs agents, docks and levels of government that collects revenue …