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Rehabilitation of Manila’s Pasig River wins international award

by M G Martin

The rehabilitation of the Manila’s Pasig River has been recognised with an international environmental award. The urban waterway beat China’s Yangtze River in the first Asia RiverPrize Awards. Officials from …

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Egyptian suspected of links to Islamic State deported from Philippines

by M G Martin

An Egyptian, suspected of being an Islamic State commander, has been deported from the Philippines due to visa irregularities. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Tuesday, October 16) that Fehmi Lassqued …

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Crackdown: Dropping trash on Boracay could earn you six months in jail

by M G Martin

A zero-tolerance approach to littering has been announced after trash was found on Boracay’s waterfront just hours after it reopened to local tourists. The Department of the Interior and Local …

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Police eye legal dispute after Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur home

by M G Martin

Police are investigating a legal dispute after an Australian was found shot dead at his home in Sinait, Ilocos Sur province. In a statement today (Tuesday, October 16) local police …

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How to Apply for a Maybank Classic Credit Card

by Kathryn K.

If you want to get rewarded for spending on all your common essentials, the Maybank Classic Credit Card is worth a look-see. With this card, you can get Maybank points …

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Marawi City’s 17-billion peso ‘rehabilitation’ postponed yet again

by M G Martin

Residents of war-ravaged Marawi City will have to wait even longer before they can return, as the rebuilding of its ‘ground zero’ has again been postponed. The groundbreaking ceremony for …

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Sister Patricia looks to Court of Appeals as deportation fight continues

by M G Martin

Sister Patricia Fox plans to question her deportation order before the Court of Appeals should the Department of Justice rule against her. The Australian nun filed a reply to the …

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Trash spotted on beach just hours after Boracay Island’s ‘soft opening’

by M G Martin

Within hours of Boracay’s ‘soft opening’ to local tourists, netizens have posted evidence of trash being dropped along the newly “rehabilitated” shoreline. As a result of the images going viral …

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Maryland computer expert gets 25 years for sex with 12-year-old Filipinas

by M G Martin

A computer expert from Maryland who filmed himself having sex with 12-year-old Filipina girls has been sentenced to 25 years.  Martin Hall, aged 56, of Reisterstown, was sentenced yesterday (Friday, …

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Philippines retains place on UN’s Human Rights Council

by M G Martin

The Philippines has secured another term on the UN’s Human Rights Council, alongside countries including Bahrain, Eritrea and Somalia. The country’s second three-year term of membership of the 47-member council …

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READ: List of 68 hotels approved to operate when Boracay reopens

by M G Martin

Tourism bosses have released a list of the 68 hotels and guesthouses approved for operation after Boracay reopens to tourism later this month.  As of today (Friday, October 12) there …

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More than 1,000 new HIV cases reported in Philippines last August

by M G Martin

The Philippine government is taking action after more than 1,000 new cases of HIV were recorded in the Philippines in August. The HIV/Aids Registry of the Philippines (Harp) report of …

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About 170 Filipinos arrested for online abuse of children since August

by M G Martin

About 170 people have been arrested in the Philippines for the online abuse of children since the beginning of September. These arrests have led to the filing of human trafficking …

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World’s longest flight from Singapore to New York takes off

by M G Martin

Passengers are preparing to board the world’s longest flight  — a marathon 19 hour service connecting Singapore and New York. Two pilots, a special “wellness” menu and more than a …

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Conde Nast names surfer’s paradise Siargao as best island in Asia

by M G Martin

Renowned surfing destination Siargao has been named as the best island in Asia by an international travel magazine.  Conde Nast Traveler’s Top Five in Asia is dominated by the Philippines, …

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How to Get a UnionBank Gold Visa Credit Card

by Kathryn K.

Sometimes, shopping can be a very limiting experience. You know you want something but you just don’t have the budget to buy it now. Fortunately, the UnionBank Gold Visa Credit …

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How Get a Security Bank Classic Mastercard

by Kathryn K.

If you need to make a big purchase and can’t afford to pay upfront, the Security Bank Classic Mastercard can help. With this credit card, you have the option of …

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Orgasm faces: They are different in the East and West, say psychologists

by M G Martin

A group of psychologists from Scotland have proved that Western and Eastern people make distinctly different facial expressions when they orgasm.  The research, by University of Glasgow psychologists, contradicts earlier …

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Ultra Lotto chiefs confirm that foreigners can win billion-peso jackpot

by M G Martin

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has confirmed that non-Filipinos are eligible to win the estimated 1.07 billion-peso Ultra Lotto jackpot.  PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan said today (Thursday, October 11) …

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Amid spiralling prices, more than half of Filipinos now believe they are poor

by M G Martin

Amid the rising cost of basic goods, more than half of Filipinos have told pollsters that they are poor — the highest proportion since 2014. The Malacañang has expressed concern after …

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Belgian tourist who hanged himself in Sagada guesthouse is laid to rest

by M G Martin

A Belgian tourist who was found hanged in a Sagada guesthouse was laid to rest in the Mountain Province town yesterday (Tuesday, October 9).  As we previously reported, Rouben Marc …

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Saudi Arabian tourist arrested for trying to rape masseuse in Makati City

by M G Martin

A Saudi Arabian tourist has been arrested after he allegedly tried to rape a masseuse in a Makati City hotel room. A police report has named the suspect as Almutairi …

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US Navy rescues Filipino fishermen after huge marlin sank their boat

by M G Martin

Five fishermen cast adrift in the South China Sea after a giant marlin sank their boat have been rescued by the US Navy. The USNS Wally Schirra was on a …

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How to Apply for an AUB Easy Mastercard

by Kathryn K.

If you’re looking for a credit card that’s going to let you be in control of how much and when you pay, the AUB Easy Mastercard might be right for …

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How to Get a PNB Mabuhay Miles World Mastercard

by Kathryn K.

If you want a card that’s going to give you great travel perks, the PNB Mabuhay Miles World Mastercard might be for you. Mabuhay Miles is a points system that …

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Philippines pulls out of joint naval drills with US after complaint by China

by M G Martin

The Philippines will not take part in naval drills with the US after China complained they would clash with President Xi Jinping’s visit to Manila. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque revealed …

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