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Indonesian island of Sulawesi struck by massive quake and tsunami

by M G Martin

The Philippines has expressed condolences to Indonesia after a massive earthquake and the tsunami that it triggered struck Sulawesi island, claiming nearly 400 lives. In a statement today (Saturday, September …

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Beijing reacts with anger after US B-52 bombers fly over South China Sea

by M G Martin

The Chinese defense ministry has denounced flyovers by US B-52 bombers over the South China Sea as “provocative” actions. The Pentagon has confirmed that the bombers had taken part in …

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Presidential aides scramble to explain Duterte’s ‘sin’ admission on killings

by M G Martin

Presidential aides have offered a range of explanations for President Duterte’s apparent admission of his “sin” of extra-judicial killings. Among the reasons given today (Friday, September 25), were that the …

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Water sports to be banned for limited number of visitors to Boracay

by M G Martin

Tourist chiefs have announced further restrictions on visitors to Boracay — including a water sports ban and a daily arrivals limit of 6,405. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat today (Friday, September …

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Compulsory access bracelets considered for ‘chilled out’ Boracay

by M G Martin

Visitors to Boracay may be required to wear compulsory access bracelets throughout their stay, environmental bosses have suggested today. As we have previously reported, tourists could also be required to …

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Philippine central bank hikes interest rates for fourth time since May

by M G Martin

The Philippines has raised interest rates for the fourth time this year as it aims to tame surging inflation and shore up its tumbling currency. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas …

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Duterte says King of Jordan mocked own cousin over drug war criticism

by M G Martin

President Duterte has claimed that Jordan’s King Abdullah mocked his own cousin, a former UN human rights chief who criticised the war on drugs. Speaking at the Malacañang today (Thursday, …

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Duterte apparently admits to extrajudicial killings, calling them his ‘sin’

by M G Martin

President Duterte appeared to take responsibility for extrajudicial killings, saying they were the only “sin” that he is guilty of. Speaking during an oath taking at the Malacañang today (Thursday, …

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EastWest Practical Mastercard – How to Apply

by Kathryn K.

Haven’t had a credit card before but wish to get one soon? You might consider the EastWest Practical Mastercard as an option. EastWest Bank has made it easier for people …

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Malacañang ‘unfazed’ as Duterte’s trust and approval ratings fall

by M G Martin

The Malacañang has said it is “unfazed” after a survey recorded a double-digit drop in the trust and approval ratings of President Duterte.  Speaking today (Tuesday, September 25) a presidential …

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Philippine peso hits a new 13-year low amid US-China trade row

by M G Martin

The Philippine peso has fallen to a new 13-year low as trade tensions between China and the United States continued to intensify. The currency depreciated to 54.31:$1 today (Tuesday, September …

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Senator Trillanes arrested, granted bail and back in his office bolthole

by M G Martin

Opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes has posted bail after his arrest on revived charges of rebellion that were dropped in a 2011 amnesty. Mugshots of President Duterte’s most outspoken political foe …

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How to Get an American Express Gold Card

by Kathryn K.

If you live the jet-set lifestyle or just love pampering yoursellf, the American Express Gold Card just might be made for you. This card isn’t for the cash-strapped, since they …

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Presidential spokesman backs claims of coup plot against Duterte

by M G Martin

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque has backed claims by the country’s armed forces that there is a coup plot against the administration.  However, he said today (Monday, September 24) that communist …

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Police find explosives in Islamic State-linked terror group’s camp

by Philippine News Agency

Police captured an alleged camp of an Islamic State-inspired terror group and recovered improvised explosives during an operation in South Cotabato. Chief Superintendent Eliseo Rasco, regional police director, said the …

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US donates five million ammunition rounds to Philippine Armed Forces

by M G Martin

The US government has handed the Armed Forces of the Philippines five million rounds of ammunition to be used for counterterrorism training. The donation, worth at least 117.4 million pesos …

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Confirmed death toll continues to rise after catastrophic landslides

by M G Martin

The numbers of confirmed deaths caused by the two recent catastrophic landslides in the Philippines continues to rise. As of today (Saturday, September 22), the death toll of the catastrophe …

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Cake weighing 13 tons served at Baguio City mass wedding

by M G Martin

A 13-ton cake — which contained 25,000 bananas and 1,500 litres of whipping cream — took centre stage at a mass wedding in Baguio City. The colossal confection was served up …

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Cebu Pacific launching new service connecting Cebu to Macau

by M G Martin

Cebu Pacific is is preparing to launch a new flight service to connect Cebu and Macau with a cut-price seat sale. To launch the beginning of the new route on …

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Duterte tells soldiers they can use foreign critics as live human targets

by M G Martin

President Duterte has told an audience of military personnel that foreign critics of his war on drugs could be used as “human targets”. His words today (Thursday, September 21) came …

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How to Apply for the RCBC Bankard Gold Card

by Kathryn K.

If you are a big traveller and a big spender, you might just find a new ally in the RCBC Bankard Gold Card. This RCBC card gives you free travel …

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BDO Visa Platinum – How to Apply

by Kathryn K.

BDO is offering more for its growing clients with the BDO Visa Platinum Credit Card. Being one of the Philippines’ most reliable and credible banking institutions, you might want to …

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Saudi Arabian woman charged for forcing Filipina maid to drink bleach

by M G Martin

Officials in Saudi Arabia have filed a torture case against a woman who allegedly forced her Filipina maid to drink household bleach. “We would like to thank authorities in Saudi …

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At least 21 dead as landslide engulfs dozens of homes in Naga City

by M G Martin

At least 21 people are confirmed dead and more than 50 remain buried alive after a landslide in Naga City, Cebu.  The landslide today (Thursday, September 20) buried about 60 …

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Philippine Airlines increasing flight frequencies as Christmas approaches

by Philippine News Agency

Philippine Airlines is increasing flight frequencies on many domestic and international routes in the run up to Christmas, it has announced. PAL spokesman Cielo Villaluna said today (Thursday, September 20) …

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City of Pines to host first Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

by M G Martin

The Filipino-Chinese community is teaming up with Baguio museum to stage the First Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the City of Pines. The event, which is expected to become an …

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