The Philippines is one of the most emotional countries in the world, according to a survey of 151,000 people across more than 140 nations. Six in 10 Filipinos reported experiencing …
President Duterte’s demand that Canada take back trash illegally exported to Manila “is non-negotiable”, a Malacañang spokesman has said. Speaking today (Thursday, April 25) Salvador Panelo warned Canada that it …
Four Abu Sayyaf terrorists have been killed in a military offensive supported by air strikes on the group’s stronghold of Basilan Island. Brigadier General Fernando Reyeg, Joint Task Force Basilan …
President Duterte has warned foreign tourists against visiting Zamboanga due to the kidnap threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf terror group. The president made the remark last night (Tuesday, April …
The first hybrid electric train manufactured entirely in the Philippines has undergone its inaugural run between Alabang and Biñan stations. Touted as a solution to the country’s dire traffic problem, …
The mayor in charge of Boracay has beed dismissed for grave misconduct and other offences that led to the island’s environmental problems. In a statement today (Wednesday, April 24), the …
Seismologists have estimated that at least 40,000 people would die if a ‘Big One’ earthquake of more than magnitude 6.5 hit Manila. The grim assessment was released by Philippine Institute …
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Eastern Visayas less than 24 hours after a quake in Luzon left at least 16 people dead. Henry Torres, director of the province’s Office …
Six soldiers have been killed while six others were wounded in an ambush allegedly staged by communist rebels in Samar province. Lieutenant Karen Cadano, assistant civil-military operations officer of the …
A British man released from prison last September is still languishing in the Bureau of Immigration’s Bicutan detention centre waiting to be deported. Keven Taylor, aged 53, was found guilty …
Are you suffering from any kind of disability? Whether it be visible or not, getting a PWD ID card should be on top of your to-do list. Not only could …
Eight people have been confirmed dead in two towns near Angeles City after a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Luzon. Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda today said that five …
Thousands of people evacuated swaying buildings as a powerful earthquake struck near Manila today (Monday, April 22). The magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck at 5.11pm at a depth of 30km with …
Panama disease, an infection that ravages banana plants, has been sweeping across Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. The impact has been devastating. In the Philippines alone, losses have …
Eight people who were on their way to a thanksgiving event were killed when the dump truck they were riding on fell into a ravine in Tabuk City, Kalinga. At …
The founder of an international music teaching scheme who allegedly tainted flutes with semen has been charged with lewd acts against girls. John Zeretzke, 60, of Ventura was indicted by …
Environmental group the EcoWaste Coalition has “lamented” widespread littering at popular pilgrimage sites this Easter. A team from the coalition, calling themselves “The Basura Patrollers” have today (Good Friday, April …
Under a blistering sun, eight men and a woman were nailed to crosses today in a reenactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. A crowd of spectators trooped …
A 64-year-old Scottish yachtsman has been rescued by the Coast Guard after injuring himself at sea off Catmon town in Cebu. Ronald Cruickshank made a distress call at 3.24pm today …
A Dutchman and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested in Coron, Palawan, on suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Noel Paulus Joseph Gossens, aged 46, and Cecile Villar Romasanta, …
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Police have arrested four women said to be wives of Abu Sayyaf leaders who allegedly took an active role in the terror group’s crimes. Police today (Tuesday, April 6) said …
Police arrested a 45-year-old mother in Mandaue City after she was caught offering to record herself sexually abusing her young daughters. The entrapment operation was carried out by the police’s …
Police have filed a murder complaint against the 45-year-old man who claimed to be the killer of 16-year-old Christine Silawan. The complaint against Renato Llenes was filed at the prosecutor’s …
The French government has thanked Filipinos for their heartfelt messages following the fire that gutted parts of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. “French President Macron has vowed to rebuild …
The Australian government has announced funding worth nearly 300 million pesos to tackle online child sex abuse in the Philippines. The initiative, called SaferKidsPH, will provide grants to the Australian …