Police have upgraded the charge against ex Australian cop Jamie Flanagan after concluding that his girlfriend’s murder was pre-meditated. Speaking today (Thursday, July 25), police major Gilbert Diaz said: “We …
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A Filipino chauffeur who has worked for the British Embassy in Manila for 33 years and driven royalty has been honoured by the Queen. Roland Quitevis — who has served …
Owning a car is a huge responsibility, with car registration being at the forefront. Whether you purchased your dream vehicle or bought one second-hand, registering and renewing your vehicle license …
A former Australian police sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of killing his girlfriend at the home they shared in Subic. Jamie Mathew Flanagan, aged 53, a resident of Santa …
All international travel requires the use of a passport, which is considered a property of the government. In the Philippines, applicants can apply, pay and schedule an appointment online. The …
New strains of drug-resistant malaria are spreading rapidly throughout Southeast Asia, an international team of scientists has warned. The strain, known as KEL1/PLA1, is becoming more dominant in Vietnam, Laos …
President Duterte has urged Congress to pass a new law to outlaw the sale of alcohol after midnight, despite the threat to bars and clubs. In an interview after his …
President Duterte has delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) today (Monday, July 22) since he became president in 2016. The president used the speech to warn government …
A survey has found that 81 per cent of Filipinos say they have “much trust” in the USA — while only 27 per cent said the same of China. The …
Eight children were among nine people killed when a dump truck crashed into a ravine while on the way to a Cebu province athletics event. The dump truck’s brakes failed …
Police have reported that a 57-year-old British man drowned while swimming at a beach resort near Oas town in Albay province. Police Major Maria Luisa Calubaquib said today (Friday, July …
When it comes to convenient escapes from the Philippines, the chances are that the Solomon Islands wouldn’t be the most obvious choice. However with direct flights between Manila and Port …
The Filipina nurse awarded an order of chivalry by Prince Charles for her role in the London Bridge terror attacks has spoken of her pride. Joy Ongcachuy, who works at …
Officials responsible for the rehabilitation of Boracay have said they need more time after floods caused by storm Danas (Falcon) overwhelmed the island. Pictures of Boracay’s main street knee-deep in …
The draw for the Asian World Cup qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar have been announced — with a tough group for the Azkals. The draw sees the Philippine …
A man has admitted the rape and murder of a one-year-old boy in Makati City, blaming alcohol for the appalling crime. The baby’s body was found inside an abandoned building …
With President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address looming, foreigners have been warned of arrest and deportation if they meddle in politics. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente reiterated …
A British man who paid to watch abducted Filipino children be drugged and raped online has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. According to police, Alan Porter – who …
President Duterte has signed into law a bill penalising gender-based sexual harassment such as catcalling and wolf-whistling in public places. The president signed Republic Act 11313 or Safe Spaces Act …
Is it difficult to be a vegan in the Philippines? The short answer is yes, it can be tricky… but it is by no means impossible. For one thing, Filipino’s …
Philippine health chiefs have declared a national dengue alert following a rapid increase in cases of the mosquito-borne disease across the country. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the declaration …
Fifty-one people were injured and a number of buildings damaged when a 5.8-magnitude shallow quake struck the northeast coast of Mindanao island. The earthquake was recorded at 4.42am today (Saturday, …
A Sri Lankan man has admitted sexually abusing his Filipina wife and stepdaughter and broadcasting the attacks online for cash. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided the man’s home …
A 38-year-old Australian is facing prison after being among seven people arrested during a drug bust in Mabalacat City, Pampanga province. George Georgeff was allegedly found in the company of …
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