The Philippines is deporting an 83-year-old American for overstaying his visa, while an Indian is being sent home for illegally running a restaurant. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said today …
Humans have become adept at destroying natural habitats. Indeed, we’re so good at it we’ve changed the very makeup and climate of our planet. But there may be signs the …
The Azkals scored an 81st-minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw against Thailand in the group stages of the AFF Suzuki Cup. The result at Bacolod City’s Panaad Stadium on …
Following the two-day visit of President Xi to the Philippines, the Malacañang has urged the public to “be patient” for the release of copies of the agreements signed. Speaking today (Wednesday, …
Beijing and Manila have signed a joint oil and gas deal as Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day visit to the Philippines. The two nations also signed a “memorandum …
IKEA has announced that its first furniture store in the Philippines will be the world’s biggest when it opens in 2020. Once complete, the store at the SM Mall of …
The Philippine state weather bureau has urged people not to take Tropical Depression Samuel lightly, as it is expected to intensify into a tropical storm. In a press briefing at …
A man from the suburbs of Chicago has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting a child in the Philippines. Donald Scott Coleman, aged 64 from Elgin, repeatedly abused …
Five Filipino soldiers have been killed and 23 injured in a major ambush by Abu Sayyaf terrorists on Sulu Island. The soldiers were searching for hostages taken by the Islamic State-affiliated …
The Azkals were made to survive a spirited fightback from their opponents to secure a 3-2 win over Timor Leste in the AFF Suzuki Cup. The win yesterday (Saturday, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …