Passengers name PAL as one of the world’s top 50 airlines
Philippine Airlines has been named one of the Top 50 Airlines in the world by independent flight review firm Skytrax. Responding to the news, the flag carrier’s president Jaime Bautista …
Embassy warns Filipinos visiting Paris of spiralling crime and terror risk
The Philippine Embassy in France has issued a stern warning about spiralling crime for Filipinos travelling to Paris. The advise issued today (Monday, July 23) follows spiralling rates of break-ins, …
Urgent appeal after American injured in Palawan bike smash
An urgent appeal has been launched after an American expatriate was injured in a motorcycle accident in Palawan. Dave Larson, who divides his time between Dumaguete and Cebu, is in …
In quotes: President Duterte’s 2018 State of the Nation Address
President Duterte stuck closely to script today, delivering a calm, measured State of the Nation Address. In contrast to his his usual bombastic rhetorical style, the wide-ranging speech was entirely …
Kuwaiti Instagram star says Filipina ‘servants’ should never get days off work
A Kuwaiti Instagram star has sparked outrage by criticising moves to give Filipina “servants” one day off per week. Makeup artist Sondos Alqattan also criticised the new employment regulations for …
US Embassy backs plans to preserve Baguio’s American-built heritage
The US Embassy in Manila to work with Baguio City to preserve American-built heritage sites in the City of Pines. In belatedly celebrating US Independence Day in Baguio yesterday (Friday, …
Japanese man, 71, arrested on suspicion of molesting 13-year-old girl
A 71-year-old Japanese man has been arrested in Toledo City on suspicion of molesting a 13-year-old girl. Akira Togo was found with the minor inside his house in Barangay Poblacion …
Bureau of Immigration confirms Sister Patricia Fox deportation order
The Bureau of Immigration has confirmed the deportation and blacklisting of Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox. In its 10-page order issued today (Thursday, July 19), the BI said Fox violated …
US gives $26.5 million to boost Philippine counterterrorism efforts
The United States government has announced it will provide $26.5 million to enhance counterterrorism efforts in the Philippines. According to the US Embassy in Manila, the assistance will include “training, …
Kansas man pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of underage Filipinas
A Kansas man who filmed himself having sex with children in the Philippines has pleaded guilty to three counts of production of child pornography. Anthony Shultz, aged 55, was charged …
Thirteen players suspended following Philippine-Australia ‘basket-brawl’
The International Basketball Federation has suspended 13 players following the on-court brawl between the Philippines and Australia earlier this month. Ten Philippine players have been banned for a total of …
Girl claiming to be possessed by dead brother reveals details of his murder
Footage has emerged of a teenage Filipina, supposedly possessed by the spirit of her dead brother, revealing details of his murder. Abigail Magtalas, aged 16, started trembling on Saturday (July …
Shake Shack to open first Southeast Asian branch in Manila
Shake Shack, the legendary New York burger joint, is preparing to open a branch in Manila — its first in Southeast Asia. The chain, described as “a modern day ‘roadside’ …
US Air Force veteran bludgeoned to death in his Baguio home
A US Air Force veteran was found bludgeoned to death inside his own home in Baguio City, police have reported. Emelito Nalapo was discovered by his housekeeper Miriam Bautista at …
Eight dead and dozens injured after jeepney’s brakes fail
Eight are dead and 56 injured after an overloaded jeepney with failed brakes crashed into two other vehicles and rolled over in Pagadian City. Five of the passsengers died on …
South Korean’s Busan city is ‘best place in Asia’ says travel guide
The city of Busan in South Korea has been named this year’s best destination in Asia by Lonely Planet. For the third edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Asia” list, …
Chinese envoy denies placing Philippines into ‘debt trap’ with loans
The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines has denied that Beijing is putting the country into a “debt trap” by giving it grants and loans. Speaking to reporters today (Tuesday, July …
Seventy-year-old Dutch child abuser faces life in Philippine prison
A convicted Dutch child abuser who tried to set up an orphanage in the Philippines has been sentenced to life in prison. The 70-year-old from Amsterdam, identified only as Joep …
Talks scheduled for UK-Philippines post-Brexit free trade partnership
Despite continuing Brexit confusion, the Philippines and the United Kingdom are preparing for a bilateral free trade partnership. Speaking today (Monday, July 16), Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that Manila …
Eighty per cent of Filipinos disapprove of Manila’s South China Sea policy
Eighty per cent of Filipinos disapprove of their government’s lack of action on the South China Sea issue, a survey has found. The latest Social Weather Stations poll, taken on …
British man arrested for child porn while boarding flight to Manila spared jail
A British man arrested for child pornography as he prepared to board a flight to the Philippines has been spared jail. Details of David Halliburton’s persistent offending over almost seven …
Murdered Canadian wanted to quit Batangas City due to property dispute
A Canadian gunned down in Batangas City was preparing to flee the Philippines following an ugly property dispute. As we reported last month, Barry Gammon and his wife Luzviminda were …
Coach: Pacquiao ‘110 per cent fit’ ahead of Malaysian showdown
Manny Pacquiao’s coach says he is “110 per cent fit” as he prepares for his Malaysian showdown with World Boxing Association welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse. The senator pugilist weighed in …
English school seeks 100,000 home-based teachers in the Philippines
Online English school 51Talk is pushing to recruit up to 100,000 home-based teachers across the Philippines. The role offers an opportunity to earn up to 80,000 pesos per month guiding …
Cebu Pacific to clamp down on excessive carry-on baggage
Cebu Pacific airlines has announced that it is ready to “strictly enforce” its one hand-carry luggage policy. In an updated travel advisory issued today (Saturday, July 14), the management of …
Philippine lawmakers back Sharia High Court for new Muslim region
Lawmakers have approved the creation of a Sharia High Court in the planned autonomous Muslim Bangsamoro region. The Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) bicameral committee chairman and Senate Majority Leader Juan …