How to Get an EastWest Platinum Credit Card
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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 …
New law would penalise Filipino taxi drivers who refuse fares
Philippine lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalise taxi drivers who refuse to accept fares because of heavy traffic. House bill 7774 was approved on its second reading at …
Only 180 of 2,200 Boracay businesses given green light for reopening
Only 180 of 2,300 establishments on Boracay have met environmental standards, just weeks before the reopening of the island on October 26. This figure was revealed by Department of Environment …
Two arrests at Manila airport over plan to sell baby for 30,000 pesos
Two women — one a registered nurse — have been arrested at Manila airport for an alleged attempt to sell a baby for 30,000 pesos. In a statement issued today …
Fifteen pensioners dead after jeepney plunges into ravine in Kalinga
Fifteen elderly people were killed after an overloaded jeepney plunged into a ravine in Kalinga as they returned from a trip to collect their pensions. The victims died after the …
Army denies military build-up in Manila amid talk of coup plot
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has issued a statement denying a military build-up on the streets of Manila. Over the past few days, social media users have shared numerous …
Storm Mangkhut classified as super-typhoon as it nears the Philippines
The Hawaii-based Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has reclassified Mangkhut as a super-typhoon as it bears down on the Philippines. Mangkhut will be referred to as “Ompong” after it enters …
Cost of flights to rise as fuel surcharges reintroduced in the Philippines
Flights in the Philippines are set to get more expensive after the Civil Aeronautics Board approved the reimposition of fuel surcharges. CAB had previously disallowed the surcharges in 2015. However, …
Israeli-American murder suspect to be deported to Taiwan
An Israeli-American accused of murdering a Canadian teacher in Taipei will be deported to face justice in Taiwan. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente confirmed today (Monday, September 10) that 37-year-old Oren …