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 …
Presidential spokesman claims Duterte’s opponents are plotting a coup
A palace spokesman has claimed that President Duterte’s opponents are plotting a destabilisation attempt to coincide with the martial law anniversary this month. Speaking in a radio interview today (Monday, …
Four terror suspects arrested over Basilan van bombing that killed 11
Police have arrested four men suspected of involvement in the Basilan van bombing that left 11 people dead in July. Authorities have today (Saturday, September 8) identified the suspects as …
Survey: Public trust in President Duterte is down, but remains ‘very good’
Public trust in President Duterte has dropped to the lowest of his presidency, although he still maintains a rating of “very good”. Trust is used by independent polling company Social …
Aftershocks follow magnitude 6.4 quake hits southern Mindanao
A magnitude 3.6 aftershock hit Davao Oriental after a magnitude 6.4 quake jolted Southern Mindanao, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. Phivolcs said the aftershock happened at 5.18pm …
Beijing says British warship in South China Sea threatens future trade deal
China has warned that post-Brexit free trade could be affected after a British warship sailed past South China Sea islands claimed by Beijing. China was infuriated by the HMS Albion, …
Israeli-American wanted for Canadian’s murder in Taiwan arrested in Rizal
An Israeli-American wanted in Taiwan for the brutal murder of a Canadian has been arrested in a pre-dawn raid in Cainta, Rizal. Oren Shlomo Mayer was nabbed today (Friday, September …
Duterte offers to send battalions of troops to help Jordan fight Islamic State
President Duterte has said he is willing to send battalions of troops to help Jordan in the fight against the so-called Islamic State. Addressing a forum of businessmen in Amman …
Duterte blames Trump’s China tariffs for surging inflation in the Philippines
President Duterte blamed Trump’s imposition of tariffs on certain Chinese products for the surging inflation in the Philippines. Addressing a gathering of about 2,000 Filipinos in Amman, Jordan, today (Friday, …
Philippine peso slumps to weakest dollar exchange rate since 2005
The Philippine peso has depreciated against the dollar for the third consecutive day, closing at its weakest level in nearly 13 years. The local currency today (Thursday, September 6) lost …
Batangas police arrest 34 for failing to stand for national anthem at cinema
Police arrested 34 moviegoers in Batangas after they failed to stand up for the Philippine national anthem. Local police chief, Chief Inspector Alfie Salang, confirmed today (Thursday, September 6) that …
Inquest finally opens eight years after Brit ‘shot by Angeles City serial killer’
The family of a British man killed by an alleged serial killer in Angeles City eight years ago are still waiting for answers about his death. James Bolton and his …
Big changes at the top of Forbes 2018 ranking of wealthy Filipinos
WEALTHY FILIPINOS: There have been some seismic changes at the top of this year’s Forbes list of the most wealthy Filipinos. Jumping into second place is house-builder and mall operator …
Cebu Pacific to increase Clark Airport flights by 75 per cent this year
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has announced that it will boost its flight frequencies to and from Clark Airport by 75 per cent this year. As we have previously reported, the …
Inflation in the Philippines hits a nine-year high at 6.4 per cent
The inflation rate in the Philippines has risen 6.4 per cent — a nine-year high that risks slowing the country’s economic growth. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data released today (Wednesday, …
Alleged narco-politician Cebu town mayor gunned down in his office
Gunmen stormed the town hall in Ronda, about 50 miles southwest of Cebu City, and shot dead alleged narco-politician Mayor Mariano Blanco. Investigating police officer Dionisio Tagupa said Blanco was …
American sentenced to hang in Malaysia for murdering ex-wife over Filipina
An American man has been sentenced to death by hanging in Malaysia for murdering his ex-wife so that he could be with his new Filipina bride. Gerald Wayne Mickelson, aged …
Duterte scraps amnesty for fiercest political foe and orders his arrest
President Duterte has ordered the arrest of his fiercest political critic after revoking an amnesty for his involvement in a failed military coup 15 years ago. Senator Antonio Trillanes has …
American philosopher stabbed by girlfriend for having gay sex in Cebu hotel
An American philosopher was stabbed by his girlfriend after she discovered him having sex with a man in their Cebu City hotel room. Jonathan Finch, aged 52, is now recovering …