Man admits to the rape and murder of one-year-old boy in Makati City
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 …
Foreigners warned they will be deported if they meddle in politics
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 …
British man who watched Filipino kids raped online gets 21 years
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 signs law against ‘gender-based sexual harassment’
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 …
Vegan Philippines: Is it easy to avoid animal products in the islands?
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 …
National dengue alert declared as killer disease spikes across Philippines
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 …
Shallow quake in Mindanao leaves more than 50 people injured
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, …
Sri Lankan made Filipina wife ‘cybersex slave’ and molested stepdaughter
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 …
Australian arrested as police raid Mabalacat City drug den
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 …
How To Get A Citi Cash Back Credit Card
Are you the type of person who goes shopping regularly, but bringing in a lot of cash stresses you out? In these kinds of situations, having a good cash back …
UN council backs probe into human rights situation in the Philippines
A United Nations council has adopted a resolution calling for a probe into the human rights situation in the Philippines, including drug war killings. During a session of the United …
Ambassador Sung Kim to be transferred to US Embassy in Indonesia
Ambassador Sung Kim. File photograph. The American Ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Kim, is set to be transferred to the US Embassy in Indonesia, the White House has announced. A …
Man who claimed to be US Marine arrested for fraud in Pasay City
A man who variously claimed to be a US Marine, a Jamaican and a Liberian has been arrested in Pasay City on suspicion of fraud. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) …
Two-year-old son among victims of German child abuser in Lapu-Lapu City
A German has been arrested in Lapu-Lapu City on suspicion of sexually abusing children — including his own two-year-old son — and sharing the footage online. Agents from the police’s …
US embassy in Manila denies Mina Chang set to be new ambassador
The US Embassy in Manila has denied reports that its new ambassador to the Philippines would be US State Assistant Secretary Mina Chang. Several online news sites have cited “insider …
Suicide bomber who attacked Army base confirmed as Filipino citizen
A suicide bomber who attacked an army base on Sulu Island last month has been confirmed as a Filipino citizen — the nation’s first. Police and military officials made the …
Amal Clooney to join legal team defending Rappler’s Maria Ressa
Amal Clooney will join the legal team defending journalist Maria Ressa, whose news site Rappler has repeatedly clashed with President Duterte. Ressa, who was named as one of Time Magazine’s …
Bank’s survey says Philippines is 24th best place in the world for expats
The Philippines has bounced back to 24th place in a global bank’s survey of the best countries to live and work for expats. This result in HSBC bank’s 2019 Expat …
Mid-term survey finds President Duterte more popular than ever
A mid-term survey has found that 80 per cent of Filipinos are happy with President Duterte’s performance — his best result so far. In its June survey released today (Monday, …
New Mayor of Manila tells foreigners to ‘behave or face the consequences’
The newly elected Mayor of Manila has reminded all foreigners visiting or working in the capital to respect its rules or face the consequences. Speaking at a press conference today …
How to get to Palawan: Is a flight or a ferry the best way to travel?
A stunning view of the dramatic landscapes around Coron, Palawan. Being consistently voted among the best islands in the world could give the impression that Palawan is a small island …
How to Renew a PRC ID Online
As a licensed professional in the Philippines, you are required by law to renew your Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID to continue practicing in the country. Renewal of this document …
Souvenir of the Philippines: Five ideas for gifts worth taking home with you
A selection of fridge magnets on offer at the E Mall Shopping Center in Boracay. The Swiss have cuckoo clocks, the Scots have shortbread… but what could be considered a …
Philippine passport drops to 80th spot in global league of visa-free travel
The Philippine passport has slipped six spots down a global league of visa-free privileges, now placing at number 80 out of 199 countries. The annual Henley Passport Index, which was …
More than 260 suffer food poisoning at Imelda Marcos 90th birthday event
More than 260 people were hospitalised with food poisoning after a celebration of the 90th birthday of former first lady Imelda Marcos. Bryant Wong, a disaster-response officer, said a fleet …
Like traditional tobacco, vapes and e-cigarettes to be banned in public places
The Department of Health has announced a ban on using vapes and e-cigarettes in public places, in line with existing rules on tobacco smoking. President Duterte has previously signed an …