‘Don’t give to beggars – there are better ways to help this Christmas’
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 found guilty of Basilan mass kidnapping
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 …
Survey: Six-in-10 Filipinos believe US would defend them if invaded
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 …
Philippine Congress agrees to extend martial law in Mindanao
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 …
Filipino journalist among ‘guardians’ honoured by Time Magazine
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 …
Pornhub users last longest in the Philippines… and are most likely to be female
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 invites visitors to enjoy packed month of festivals
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 touted as new sustainable tourism destination in Negros
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 …
Returning the Bells: Full statement by US Ambassador Sung Kim
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 …
Swiss ‘morphine addict’ barred from Philippines after landing in Manila
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 …
Philippine transport and tourism chiefs plan network of 85 airports
Philippine tourism and transport chiefs are looking to develop at least 85 airports across the country — up from the current 25 in operation. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and …
Return of Balangiga Bells end of ‘painful chapter’ for Philippines and US
The return of Balangiga Bells after 117 years has been described as “the closure of a painful chapter” between the Philippines and US. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Villamor …
Mystery after Aussie war vet turned boxer found dead in Manila hotel
An Afghan war veteran who overcame crippling injuries to fight for Australia’s heavyweight boxing belt was found dead in a Manila hotel room. Investigations into the death of Joel Clifton …
Truck in crash that killed six in Santa Rosa ‘old and unregistered’
The truck involved in a collision that killed six people and injured 15 others in Santa Rosa City was an old and unregistered model. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said …
Trump’s invitation for Duterte to visit USA still stands, embassy confirms
President Trump’s invitation to President Duterte to visit the United States still stands, the country’s Embassy in Manila has confirmed. Embassy spokeswoman Molly Koscina issued the response when asked if …
Six dead and 14 injured as runaway truck rams traffic and buildings
Police are hunting the driver of a truck that rammed 19 vehicles in Santa Rosa City causing horrendous death and destruction. Six people — two of them children — were …
Philippine military chief: Alliance with the USA is our biggest strength
It’s alliance with the United States remains “the biggest strength of the Philippines” the country’s military chief has said. Although the Philippines may lack the military muscle to face off …
Ex-senator Revilla cleared of plunder in connection with ‘pork barrel scam’
The Philippine anti-corruption court has cleared former senator Revilla of plunder in connection with the ‘pork barrel’ fund scam. The Sandiganbayan Special First Division today (Friday, December 7) acquitted Ramon …
Legal first as Filipino victims of British child abuser awarded compensation
A convicted British child abuser has been ordered to pay £127,000 to five alleged Filipino victims in what is a legal first. The pay-out has been agreed today (Friday, December …
Azkals tournament dream shattered with second loss to Vietnam
A courageous performance wasn’t enough for the Philippines as the Azkals saw their AFF Suzuki Cup run come to an end in Hanoi. Vietnam dealt the Philippines another 2-1 defeat …
Hidden Beach in Palawan’s El Nido named as the best in Asia
Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan, has been named as the best in Asia — and the third best in the world — by a Canada-based travel website. The beach …
Mother arrested in Iligan City for online abuse of nine-year-old daughter
A mother who offered to livestream the sexual abuse of her nine-year-old daughter for foreign perverts has been arrested in Iligan City. The 30-year-old was caught in the act of …
American priest told altar boys ‘you will be sent to jail if you reveal abuse’
The American Catholic priest accused of repeatedly sexually abusing altar boys in Naval, Biliran, will be deported to face justice in his home country. Father Kenneth Hendricks is now being …
Imelda Marcos secures temporary freedom with 300,000 peso bail
Imelda Marcos has posted a 300,000 peso bail to secure her temporary freedom following the former First Lady’s conviction for graft. The 300,000 peso bail was paid by a lawyer …
American priest accused of abusing altar boys arrested in Naval cathedral
An American priest has been arrested in Naval, Biliran, accused of raping more than 50 altar boys, some as young as seven. Members of the local police and US Homeland …
Singko the giant crocodile confirmed as killer of Palawan fisherman
The giant saltwater crocodile caught in southern Palawan this week has been named Singko and confirmed as the killer of a fisherman. The reptile was today (Wednesday, December 5) said …