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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …