Journals from an indigenous Philippine sorcerer: Part one
Talks with an Indigenous Sorcerer I’m a retired psychologist and college professor. I moved to the Philippines for many reasons, among them the incredible sweetness of essence I noticed in …
Daughter’s appeal to bring brain damaged father home from Philippines
Colin pictured in the Philippines. All photographs courtesy of his daughter Martine Marriott. A British woman has launched a fundraising appeal to bring her brain damaged and destitute father home …
Girlfriend ‘murdered’ by retired Sydney cop in Subic was pregnant
The Filipina girlfriend of a retired Australian policeman was pregnant when he allegedly staged her death to make it look like suicide. Ex-Sydney cop Jamie Flanagan is accused of killing …
Guide to Manila, Philippines: What to see, where to stay and much more
The skyline of Manila, Philippines. Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, is a city full of joy and wonder. The name strictly only refers to one specific city, however, …
Town near Baguio declares state of emergency over spike in rabies cases
The local government of Sablan town, near Baguio, has declared a state of emergency following an alarming spike in rabies cases. “The purpose of declaring the municipality under the state …
Texan murdered Filipina wife, stuffed body into freezer and shot himself
A Texas man has been accused of murdering his Filipina wife before cramming her body into a freezer and shooting himself. Edward Rogers, aged 66, was found dead at his …
Size and temperature rating are crucial for sleeping bags during your trip
It may be a bit difficult for you to know exactly what type of sleeping bag you need, especially if you are new to this. The price of these bags …
The ultimate packing list for exploring the Philippines
The Philippines is among the most popular of Asia’s destinations. Many visitors choose to backpack around the country’s 7,641 islands, which have different but stunning sights to offer. The islands …
The Ultimate Packing List for the Philippines
The Philippines is among the most popular of Asia’s destinations. Many visitors choose to backpack through the country’s 7,641 islands, which have different but stunning sights to offer. The islands being …
El Nido to be ‘rehabilitated’ — but not closed to tourists like Boracay
El Nido is to undergo an “environmental rehabilitation” but, unlike Boracay Island, it won’t be closed to visitors during the process. The decision was confirmed by the Department of Environment …
The Netherlands: Most popular Schengen country for visa applicants in The Philippines
The Netherlands was positioned on the top list of Schengen countries whose embassies collected most visa applications during 2018, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com. Schengen is a border-free area comprised of 26 …
Filipino snacks: High-point of the much-maligned cuisine of the Philippines
Although the Philippines rarely gets much credit for its cuisine, when it comes to Filipino snacks, the country can hold its head up high. In fact, other nearby countries that …
New Manila airport confirmed, as Baguio eyes return to flight network
Work on a new Manila airport in Bulacan – to ease congestion at the rackety NAIA – will start this year, it has been announced. The San Miguel Corp is …
Cebu mother who abused six-year-old daughter online gets 15 years
A Cebu mother who abused children online — including her own six-year-old daughter — has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Cebu City Regional Trial Court Branch 11 sentenced …
Preparations for ‘Big One’ earthquake hitting Manila being stepped up
The government has vowed to do everything possible to prepare for a potentially catastrophic ‘Big One’ earthquake that could hit Manila at any time. It has long been feared that …
Philippines ‘world’s deadliest country’ for environmental activists
The Philippines has replaced Brazil as the world’s deadliest country for people protecting their land and environment from exploitation. At least 164 farmers and land rights activists were killed worldwide …
Ex-Bicutan detainees hit back at immigration chief’s ‘fake news’ claim
Former detainees of the Bicutan detention centre have hit back after an immigration chief said reports of ill-treatment and corruption were “fake news”. In a press release issued today (Tuesday, …
Five Fields Avenue clubs shut down amid Angeles City crackdown
Five clubs on Angeles City’s Fields Avenue have been shut down for operating without business permits amid a crackdown by the city’s new mayor. Sky Trax Super Club, Phillies Sports …
More than 2,300 people refused entry to Philippines so far this year
More than 2,300 foreign visitors have been refused entry to the Philippines so far this year, the Bureau of Immigration has announced. In a statement today (Monday, July 29) BI …
Since birth of 100 millionth Filipino, population up by over eight million
The 100 millionth Filipino baby — and the 99 other children born on the same day — have celebrated their fifth birthdays this weekend. Since this milestone date — July …
British fraudster joins his brother by being deported from the Philippines
Immigration agents have arrested a British man wanted in the UK for internet fraud — a year after deporting his younger brother. Jared William Ainsworth, aged 31, was apprehended at …
Duterte orders closure of 300,000 lottery outlets due to ‘massive corruption’
President Duterte has ordered the closure of lottery outlets run by the government’s sweepstakes agency due to allegations of corruption. More than 300,000 Small Town Lottery, lotto and Keno lotto …
Batanes quakes: Rescue efforts continue as eight confirmed dead
The Santa Maria de Mayan Church in Itbayat was severely damaged by today’s Batanes quakes. Eight people were killed and dozens injured when a series of earthquakes struck Batanes province, …
Jail for Scot who paid 50 pesos to watch Filipino girl sexually abused online
A Scottish man who paid just 50 pesos to watch a young Filipino girl being sexually abused online has been jailed for nine years. Matthew Bell, aged 51 from North …
EU police agency’s most wanted online sex offender arrested in Cebu City
An online child sex offender — the number-one target of the European Union’s law enforcement agency — has been arrested in Cebu City. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents …
Man wanted in Alaska for abducting his children to be deported
The Bureau of Immigration is deporting an American wanted in Alaska for abducting his two children and taking them to the Philippines. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Thursday, July …