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 …
First defeat for Eriksson’s Azkals, but tournament dream not over yet
Sven-Goran Eriksson suffered his first defeat as Philippine coach as Vietnam won 2-1 in the first leg of the Southeast Asian cup semi-final. Eriksson, who has signed a five-month contract …
Enormous saltwater crocodile caught on Palawan after fisherman killed
Wildlife experts hunting for a saltwater crocodile that killed a fisherman in southern Palawan have captured a 15.6 foot long croc. It has not been confirmed whether the enormous reptile …
Maine man gets 25 years for online sexual abuse of Filipino boys
A 67-year-old Maine man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for directing the online sexual abuse of Filipino boys. Richard Bailey pleaded guilty to the offences at …
Hunt launched for man-eating crocodile that killed Palawan fisherman
A search is on to track down a man-eating saltwater crocodile that killed a fisherman on Balabac Island, in southernmost Palawan. A joint team of the Palawan Council for Sustainable …
Beijing angered by US warship’s ‘provocative’ patrol in South China Sea
Beijing has angrily rebuked the US for sending a warship close to militarised islands it controversially claims in the South China Sea. The US and its allies regularly send planes …
Forgotten history: How White Russians found refuge in the Philippines
The Russian ambassador to the Philippines has recalled how thousands of White Russians once found sanctuary in the Philippines. About 6,000 Russians who had previously fled the Bolshevik revolution of …
Turkish man in Makati road rage video is re-arrested and faces deportation
A Turkish man who featured in a viral road rage video in Manila has been arrested again — this time by the Bureau of Immigration. Makati Police Chief Rogelio Simon …
Three Caloocan cops guilty of murdering 17-year-old Kian delos Santos
Three Caloocan police officers have been found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Kian delos Santos during an anti-drug operation. At a court in Caloocan today (Thursday, November 29) presiding Judge Rodolfo …
Briton arrested in Zamboanga for breaching anti-domestic violence law
A British man has been arrested in Zamboanga del Norte under a section of a law that penalises such behaviour as causing “public ridicule” against a woman. Christopher Moore, aged …
Eight foreigners nabbed for online fraud operation in Pasig City
Three Americans, three Britons, a Canadian and a man from Ghana have been arrested in Pasig City for alleged online fraud. The eight men were nabbed by the police’s Anti-Cybercrime …