Birdwatchers gather in Paoay for glimpse of giant cormorant
Eager birdwatchers are congregating around a lake near Paoay, Ilocos Norte, to witness the return of migratory great cormorants. The return of the bird will even be marked by a …
Reward offered to find Russian who fleeced countrymen on Panglao
A reward has been offered to track down a Russian conman who tricked three of his countrymen out of 690,000 pesos. The victims, who all live on Panglao Island, are …
Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
President Duterte has said that China was “already in possession” of the South China Sea — and US military drills were just creating “frictions”. The president made the statement on …
Women being trafficked to Korean ‘nightclub’ rescued at Clark Airport
Six women who were being sent under fake travel papers to work as “nightclub entertainers” in South Korea have been rescued at Clark Airport. In a report to Immigration Commissioner …
Balangiga Bells officially handed back to the Philippines
The United States has officially handed over two of the Balangiga Bells to the Philippines after more than a century. “This is a very significant event that we have not …
New planes and routes see PAL named as world’s most improved airline
Expanded services using new fuel-efficient aircraft has seen PAL named as the “Most Improved Airline for 2019”. This is according to airlineratings.com, which describes itself as the world’s only safety …
El Nido to face six-month ‘rehabilitation’ — but won’t be closed like Boracay
The Palawan town of El Nido will is set for a six-month environmental rehabilitation — but it won’t be closed to tourists like Boracay. Speaking today (Wednesday, November 14), Tourism …
Family of six, including three kids, killed as bus hits trike in Digos City
A family of six, including three young children, were killed when their tricycle was in collision with a bus in Digos City. The crash at 6.20am today (Wednesday, November 14) …
American fraudster, 81, to be deported after five years hiding in Philippines
An alleged American fraudster wanted in the USA has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration after five years hiding out in the Philippines. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime …
Eriksson era opens with victory for Azkals over Singapore
Sven-Goran Eriksson started his job as head coach of the Azkals with a 1-0 win over Singapore in the Asean Football Federation Championship. The ex-England manager was appointed last month …
British citizen arrested under two-year-old theft warrant in Zamboanga
A British citizen has been arrested for theft in the Zamboanga Sibugay town of Ipil, it has been announced. Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Luis Licup, regional police director, identified the arrested …
Balangiga bells to be returned to Philippines ‘in time for Christmas’
The Balangiga Bells, taken by US forces from the Philippines as war booty in 1901, are expected to be returned in time for Christmas. Dr Rolando Borrinaga of the Committee …
Immigration chief warns foreigners working illegally in Philippines
The immigration chief of the Philippines has warned that foreign nationals working illegally in the country will be deported. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the reminder today …
USS Ronald Reagan warplane crashes into Philippine waters
A US Navy warplane has crashed into Philippine waters, the second crash in less than a month involving the USS Ronald Reagan. The aircraft, an F/A 18 Hornet, had a …
Teenager believed pregnant with fish diagnosed with ovarian cyst
A teenager from Albay Province — whose superstitious family believed she was pregnant with a fish — has been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. Kimberley Robles, aged 17, started gaining …
Just how great was the fortune plundered by the Marcos family?
After the People Power Revolution of 1986, Ferdinand Marcos and his family fled into exile in Hawaii aboard a US Air Force C-130. Upon their arrival at Hickam Air Force …
Filipina-American student among victims of California bar shooting
An 18-year-old Filipino-American student was among the 12 victims of the recent California bar shooting. The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) today (Friday, November 9) identified Alaina Punzalan Housley, …
PAL launches seat sale with flights on offer for just 299 pesos
As part of a year end seat sale, PAL is offering tickets for domestic flights for as little as 299 pesos and international flights from just $79. The national carrier’s …
Imelda Marcos sentenced to 77 years in prison for historic corruption
Imelda Marcos has been ordered arrested after the Philippine anti-corruption court found her guilty on seven counts of graft. The 89-year-old widow of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sentenced …
More crime on Boracay as tourist fleeced by transgender thief
A Dutch tourist had his pocket picked after being pestered for sex by a transgender person on Boracay Island’s seafront. The theft is just the latest crime recorded on the …
Swearing in Baguio banned under new ‘anti-profanity’ ordinance
Swearing in Baguio could land you in hot water as the City of Pines introduces an anti-profanity ordinance. Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan has approved the measure, which prohibits cursing, …
Baguio City’s historic Pines Theater gutted by massive blaze
A massive fire has gutted the historic Pines Theater in Baguio, prompting officials to cut off power and divert traffic. Firefighters have not yet determined what caused the blaze at the …
Police monitor theft gangs on Boracay as tourist fined for sandcastle
Police are monitoring at least two gangs of suspected thieves who started operating on Boracay as soon as the island was reopened. As we reported, on the same day that …
Ex-England manager Eriksson: ‘I’ll stick with Azkals longer than Butcher’
Ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has vowed to stick around for longer than his predecessor Terry Butcher as head coach of the Azkals. The Philippine national football squad, who are preparing …
Palace reminds foreigners to obey the law as Sister Pat arrives in Australia
Sister Pat Fox’s departure was a “timely reminder” that foreigners do not have the same rights as Filipinos, a presidential spokesman said. The Australian missionary arrived back in Melbourne today …
Magnitude six earthquake hits the southern Philippines
A magnitude six earthquake has shaken Lanao Del Sur, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has announced. The quake struck the municipality of Balindong in Lanao Del Sur …