Backpacker hostel thief hunted after stealing from guests in Boracay
A Czech man is accused of using multiple fake passports to book backpacker accommodation and steal from fellow guests. The owner of a hostel in Boracay has urged the public …
British co-owner of Makati bar abducted and robbed by business partner
A British co-owner of a Makati bar was rescued by police after allegedly being abducted, hogtied and robbed by his business partner. Gareth Roberts, aged 42, was freed from captivity …
Henry Sy, the richest man in the Philippines, dies aged 94
Henry Sy, the richest man in the Philippines — who built his $19 billion fortune from a single shoe shop — has died aged 94. Henry Sy was is the …
Four tourists die in the waters off Philippine beaches in first weeks of 2019
Less than three weeks into the new year, a fourth tourist has died while swimming or scuba diving off Philippine beaches. The latest victim was Chinese visitor Liu Ran, who …
Sea of beer blocks road near Cotabato City after falling from truck
A section of road between Cotabato City and Davao City was blocked after hundreds of cases of San Miguel beer fell off the back of a truck. The mishap was …
UK government warns of danger as Philippine election period begins
The British government has updated its travel advice to warn against meddling in politics as the Philippine midterm election period gets underway. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office made the update …
Hundreds of foreign fugitives arrested in the Philippines last year
Almost half of the foreign fugitives arrested in the Philippines last year were from China, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported. Out of 257 foreign fugitives, the BI said …
Canadian who died snorkelling off Pamilacan ‘suffered heart attack’
A 63-year-old Canadian who died while snorkelling off Pamilacan Island in Bohol province is believed to have suffered a heart attack. Benoit Labrosse, a retired aviation services officer, was rushed …
Cebu Pacific investing in technologically advanced A321 aircraft
Cebu Pacific is preparing to introduce a fleet of the new Airbus A321 to counter volatile fuel prices and congestion at Manila’s airport. Charo Logarta Lagamon, a spokeswoman for the …
US and UK navies conduct joint naval drills in the South China Sea
The US and the UK have completed six days of coordinated naval drills in the South China Sea, it has been announced. In a press statement released today (Wednesday, January …
Rock musician films himself leaping to his death from Manila tower
A rock musician recorded himself on Facebook as he leapt to his death from the top of a 33-storey tower block in Malate, Manila. Brian Velasco, drummer with the band …
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Filipino high school sweethearts drown during honeymoon in Maldives
A young couple from the Philippines enjoying a luxury honeymoon in the Maldives both drowned while snorkelling, it has been announced. The 29-year-old woman and her 30-year-old husband, identified as …
Immigration chiefs deported 133 foreigners for being rude last year
The Bureau of Immigration barred 133 foreigners from entering the Philippines last year for being “rude and disrespectful” to airport staff. In a report to Commissioner Jaime Morente, BI Port …
Survey finds Filipinos retain trust in Uncle Sam, while rejecting China
The US retains the trust of most ordinary Filipinos, while China and Russia are regarded with distrust, a Pulse Asia survey has found. The survey, conducted from December 14 to …
Americans accused of murdering Tomi Masters moved to city jail
The two Americans arrested on suspicion of murdering Tomi Michelle Masters before dumping her body have been moved to Mandaluyong City Jail. Senior Superintendent Moises Villaceran, Mandaluyong City Police chief, …
US submarine commander demoted over Subic Bay prostitute scandal
The commander of the US Navy’s longest serving submarine was relieved of his duties after he hired prostitutes in Subic Bay. Captain Travis Zettel commanded the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS …
Probe launched into mass loss of nation’s passport data
Claims that a past producer of Philippine passports stole applicants’ data after its contract was terminated are to be investigated. The National Privacy Commission yesterday (Saturday, January 12) said it …
‘Check their feet’ – election chiefs issue tips on spotting fake checkpoints
Checkpoints will be established in strategic places across the Philippines as the election period for the May 13 midterm polls gets underway. James Jimenez, spokesman for the polling authority Comelec, …
Police say rumour of Abu Sayyaf terror raid on Bohol ‘malicious hoax’
Police on Bohol have urged people not to spread a false rumour that the Abu Sayyaf terror group were preparing an attack on the island. Ricky Remata, of Inabanga police, …
Azkals bow out of Asian Cup after winning legion of new fans
China’s star striker Wu Lei fired home a world-class double to end the Azkals Asian Cup dream with a 3-0 defeat. The clear result came despite spirited early resistance from …
Puerto Princesa’s top vet warns of disease danger after dog ‘gang raped’
Puerto Princesa’s chief vet has warned of the dangers of sex with animals following the alleged “gang rape” of a dog in the city. As we reported on Thursday (January …
British man and Filipina girlfriend arrested in Subic for growing marijuana
A British man and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested after 70 marijuana plants worth five million pesos were found in their Subic apartment. Senior Superintendent Felix Verbo, director of …
Cebu Pacific launches seat sale alongside new baggage rules
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has announced a two-day seat sale alongside new rules for baggage allowance. On its website today (Thursday, January 10) the airline said that fares will start …
Former bank manager sentenced for role in $81m Bangladesh bank heist
A Makati court has found a former bank manager guilty of money laundering in relation to one of the world’s biggest ever cyber heists. Maia Santos Deguito, a branch manager …
Animal rights group claims dog ‘gang raped’ by men in Puerto Princesa
An animal rights group has claimed that a dog was “gang raped” by a group of men in Palawan’s Puerto Princesa City. Strategic Power for Animal Respondents (SPAR) — Philippines …