Two Americans have been arrested after they allegedly dumped the body of a 23-year-old Indiana woman into Manila’s Pasig river. The pair have been detained after a Grab taxi driver …
The Philippines has expressed its condolences after an eruption of the volcano Anak Krakatoa sparked a deadly tsunami in Indonesia. In a statement today (Sunday, December 23) presidential spokesman Salvador …
A congressman has been shot dead, in an attack the police suspect could be politically motivated ahead of next year’s elections. Rodel M Batocabe, aged 52, an ally of President …
More than 28,000 Filipinos were barred from leaving the country between January and October as part of a clampdown on human trafficking. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Port …
Clark International Airport has hit new heights this year, with a record 2.5 million passenger arrivals already recorded this year Jaime Melo, president of Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), told …
Communist guerrillas who kidnapped two soldiers and 12 militiamen in Agusan del Sur say they will be released in exchange for a Christmas truce. The military has confirmed that the …
The Philippines took eighth place in the latest Global Gender Gap report — marking it as one of the best places for women to live in Asia. The report, released …
China’s Xiamen Airlines has launched a direct flight service from the Chinese mainland to Davao — a first for the southern Philippine city. Davao now joins Manila, Cebu and Kalibo …
Confrontation in the South China Sea is a major security will be a major concern next year, according to US foreign policy experts. An annual survey conducted by the Center …
Filipina-Australian Catriona Gray, aged 24, is a TV host, singer, model, stage actress — and now Miss Universe 2018. She was born in Cairns, Queensland to Scottish-born father, Ian Gray, and Filipina mother, Normita …
A luxury mountain resort, with gold-plated baths and drone room service delivery, is being prepared for a grand opening in Bataan next month. The resort, known as Rancho Bernardo Luxury …
Environment chiefs plan to restore Manila Bay to a “pristine state”, following the same strategy used to clean up the island of Boracay. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) …
Water cannons greeted the maiden flight of PAL’s new service from Clark to Antique Province’s Evelio B Javier Airport in San Jose de Buenavista. PAL Corporate Communications Vice President Jose …
Residents of a town in Surigao del Norte have been left fearing disaster after an oarfish was caught in shallow waters off Malimono town. Jouralie Petros told GMA News TV’s …
Cebu Pacific has announced a new daily flight service connecting Clark Airport with the recently opened Bohol-Panglao International Airport. The new route revealed today (Saturday, December 15) is part of …
NIKKO: Many of you out there will be looking for the next destination to head off to over the winter. While some may go to the latest ‘undiscovered’ island, others …
Kind-hearted people have been urged not to give alms to street beggars, and instead look at other ways of helping the poor this Christmas. Glenda Relova, a spokeswoman for the …
Sixty-six Abu Sayyaf terrorists have been found guilty of the mass kidnapping of schoolchildren and teacher on Basilan Island 18 years ago. The verdict on the March 2000 kidnapping of …
Six out of 10 Filipinos believe that the US would defend the Philippines in case of a foreign invasion, a survey has revealed. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey was …
Congress has approved President Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year, to “put an end to the on-going rebellion”. A total of 12 senators voted to …
Time Magazine has just announced its “Person of the Year” for 2018, and for once, it isn’t one person. This time it is four people and a newspaper. Collectively calling …
The Philippines has again beaten off some stiff competition to be named as the longest-lasting users of the adult website Pornhub. On average, a Filipino visitor to the site lasts …
Cavite province is hosting three festivals this month, all big draws for returning Caviteños and also visitors wishing to join the fun. General Trias City’s ‘Valenciana’ runs from today until …
Sipalay City is being touted by Philippine tourism chiefs as a “clean tourist city” and “top sustainable destination”. Sipalay, which is about 100 miles from Bacolod City, is known for …
US Ambassador Sung Kim has issued the following statement to mark the return of the Balangiga Bells today: This morning, a U.S. Air Force plane bearing three historic bells from …
A Swiss woman who claimed to be a morphine addict after acting strangely at Manila’s airport has been barred from the country. The 35-year-old horticulturist was immediately put on a …