Cebu Pacific launching new service connecting Cebu to Macau
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 …
Duterte tells soldiers they can use foreign critics as live human targets
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 …
How to Apply for the RCBC Bankard Gold Card
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 …
BDO Visa Platinum – How to Apply
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 …
Saudi Arabian woman charged for forcing Filipina maid to drink bleach
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 …
At least 21 dead as landslide engulfs dozens of homes in Naga City
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 …
Philippine Airlines increasing flight frequencies as Christmas approaches
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) …
City of Pines to host first Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
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 …
How to Get an EastWest Platinum Credit Card
Are you looking for a credit card that offers flexible ways to spend on the things that you want without the hassle of incurring unnecessary extra charges? Do you want …
Two Britons and American locked up for overstaying in Philippines
Two Britons and an American have been detained by the Bureau of Immigration for overstaying in the Philippines. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Wednesday, September 19) that the men …
Future visitors to Boracay must pre-apply for official access cards
The Philippine government has announced that all future visitors to Boracay will have to apply for an official access card. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said today …
Sister Pat testifies against Duterte at ‘sham’ International People’s Tribunal
Patricia Fox — who is facing deportation for political meddling — has testified against President Duterte at a self-appointed court. The Australian nun appeared by video link at the ‘International …
Swede to Filipina: ‘Give me 100,000 pesos or I’ll share nude pictures of you’
A Swedish man has been arrested in Taguig City for threatening to release nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend unless she paid 100,000 pesos. Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s …
Jail for Kiwi who spent $100,000 to watch sexual abuse of Filipino kids
A millionaire local politician from New Zealand has been jailed for more than four years for the online sexual abuse of Filipino children. Martin Henry Lawes appeared in the High …
Duterte hints at mining ban after landslide claimed dozens of lives
As rescuers continue to search for landslide survivors, President Duterte has said it is again time for a serious look at mining practices. The president made the remark today (Monday, …
Sister Pat appeals against refusal to renew missionary visa
Sister Patricia Fox is appealing against the Bureau of Immigration’s decision to refuse the renewal of her missionary visa. The BI rejected Fox’s missionary visa extension request last month, citing …
Dozens feared dead after landslide swamps Ompong evacuation centre
A landslide triggered by typhoon Ompong have left at least 32 people dead and 29 more missing in Itogon, Benguet, the town’s mayor has said. Mayor Victorio Palangdan said today …
Seven injured as another improvised bomb rocks the southern Philippines
Seven people were injured when an improvised bomb exploded in a busy shopping street in General Santos City. Chief Superintendent Eliseo Rasco, regional director of police, confirmed that the blast …
At least 14 confirmed dead as typhoon Mangkhut leaves Philippine territory
Fourteen people have been confirmed dead as typhoon Mangkhut leaves the Philippines and bears down on China. The storm — which was known locally as Ompong — tore a destructive …
Mayweather coming out of retirement for ‘nine-figure’ Pac Man rematch
Floyd Mayweather has announced he is coming out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao in a rematch of their 2015 ‘superfight’. The 41-year-old American, who retired from the ring after …
Australian and Filipina arrested in Iloilo for live-streaming child abuse
An Australian and his Filipina partner have been arrested in Iloilo City for allegedly live-streaming the sexual abuse of underage girls. John Loffler, aged 69, and Gladys Degala, 21, are …
Two female police officers and young girl first victims of typhoon Ompong
Two emergency service personnel and a young girl have become the first recorded casualties of typhoon Ompong. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council executive director Ricardo Jaladhe said the …
Half a million peso reward offered to find alleged Cebu drug lord Peter Lim
The Department of Justice has offered a 500,000-peso bounty against Cebu-based suspected drug lord Peter Lim. Speaking today (Friday, September 14), Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said: “The government is also …
Children among 16 women offered to Taiwanese tourists in Caloocan
Five children were among 16 women rescued from their pimp after they were offered to Taiwanese tourists in Caloocan City. The Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center launched …
‘Tainted flute scandal’ music teacher ‘visited Philippines for child sex’
A Californian music teacher — once accused of contaminating children’s flutes with semen — allegedly visited the Philippines for sex with children. John Edward Zeretzke was arrested yesterday (Thursday, September …
Estimated 5.2 million people affected by typhoon Ompong
An estimated 5.2 million people have been affected by typhoon Ompong, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has reported. These people are living in the 125-km. radius from …