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, …
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 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 …
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 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, …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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The sentencing of a man who planned a van attack in London has been postponed over concerns he was “exploited” by a Filipino IS recruiter. Lewis Ludlow, aged 26, was …
Many analysts have seen China’s rapidly growing naval power as a sign that Australia needs to rethink its defence strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Indeed, China has made remarkable strides …
A new book has been published that reveals the full horror of the World War Two battle to liberate Manila from the Japanese. In February 1945, Japanese troops committed one …
The family of a British man jailed in the Philippines since 2009 are hopeful that he will be freed in time for Christmas. Kevin Taylor, aged 53, was found guilty …
An American expat who was found collapsed in the bathroom of a Jollibee restaurant in Subic City has died of unknown causes. Ismael Ortiz, aged 56, was pronounced dead on …
Foreigners can now own 100 per cent of internet businesses in the Philippines, as part of new changes to ownership rules. President Duterte has approved a new list of investment …
A Canadian has been sentenced to six years in jail for a string of online sex offences against underage Filipinas. Wayne Douglas Brown, aged 69, was described as a “manipulative …
Dozens are missing and feared dead after Typhoon Rosita caused landslides and flash floods across the north of Luzon Island. In one case alone, at least 30 people are believed …
After months of fighting a bid to deport her, Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox is set to leave the Philippines “with a clear conscience”. A statement from the National Union …
A Norwegian man has been arrested after allegedly being caught with shabu while walking through Cebu city centre. Kenneth Olsen, aged 37, was detained yesterday evening (Tuesday, October 30) on …
They say the perfect cup of coffee does not exist, but the French press has a few words for those doubters — “I beg to differ!” In spite of its …
The ground-breaking ceremony for the rehabilitation of Marawi has taken place, more than a year after the city was freed from Islamic State. “Our long wait has finally come to …
A group of 19 Filipinas jailed in Saudi Arabia for attending a Halloween party in a private compound have been released. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed today (Tuesday, …
Two Americans have been arrested for allegedly sharing their house in Asturias, Cebu, with 14-year-old twin girls. Police have identified the suspects as John Herman Carder, aged 76, from Virginia, …
Coastal communities in Isabela and Cagayan provinces are being evacuated as Typhoon Rosita bears down on the Philippines. Storm warning levels have been raised today (Monday, October 29) as the …