Northern Irish man died after being bitten by insect in Manila
A Northern Irish man who collapsed and died after being bitten by an insect in Manila will be buried tomorrow. Paul Gallagher, aged 46, was just days away from starting …
Australian sailor dies of dehydration after days cast adrift in dinghy
An Australian sailor is dead and two others are in hospital after spending several days adrift in a tiny dinghy. Antony Mahoney, aged 73, succumbed to severe dehydration after being …
Whale beached in Palawan helped back to its ocean home
A 15-foot whale was rescued after a team of environment, maritime and coast guard officers spent hours helping it back out to sea in Palawan. The whale, thought to be …
‘I am with you’ – Duterte backs gay marriage for the Philippines
In an apparent U-turn, president Duterte has expressed his support for gay marriage, saying “I am with you”. His comments today (Sunday, December 17) are at odds with his previous …
Landslides triggered by tropical storm Kai-Tak — or Urduja — kill 26
Landslides triggered by tropical storm Kai-Tak — or Urduja — have killed 26 people and 23 more are missing in the eastern Philippines. The deaths were reported in the island …
PAL builds fleet to bring new services to Clark International
In a bid to become a four-star airline by next year, PAL is building its fleet and adding new routes, particularly out of Clark. In a statement yesterday (Friday, December …
Philippines to tackle China on South China Sea militarisation claims
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday assured that the Philippines would raise the issue of reported Chinese developments in the South China Sea in an upcoming bilateral consultative …
Church-decreed marriage annulment set to be legalised
Marriage annulment by the Church will be recognised under Philippine law once a bill pending bill is passed by the House of Representatives. A bill legalising Church-decreed annulment of marriages …
Tropical storm Urduja weakens, but thousands remain stranded
Tropical storm Urduja has slightly weakened and is now traversing the northern part of Samar, state weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said this afternoon (Saturday, …
Nobody knew Dengvaxia posed risks: ex-president Aquino
Former President Benigno Aquino III has reiterated that nobody knew the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine posed risks when it was sold by pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur to the Philippine government in …
Five-year-old girl missing after father left her unconscious in jungle as punishment
A five-year-old girl is missing after her father knocked her out and left her in the jungle as punishment for embarrassing him in front of his drinking buddies. Felipe Eranzo …
Report says North Korea missile row provides cover for South China Sea militarisation
China has used the distraction of the North Korean nuclear issue to bolster its presence in the South China Sea, says a US think tank. The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, …
‘No more Asia’ says big-leg conman Benjamin Holst after African wedding
Infamous ‘big-leg beggar’ Benjamin Holst has sworn never to return to Asia after tying the knot in Gambia. The German conman has already been banned from several Southeast Asian countries …
Chinese man arrested in Cebu for having sex with two 14-year-old girls
A Chinese man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with two 14-year-old girls, both eighth graders at a Mandaue City school. Mark David “Cue” Tan, aged 37, will be …
Congress overwhelmingly backs martial law extension throughout 2018
Congress has today (Wednesday, December 13) voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law in Mindanao throughout next year. A joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives granted President Duterte’s …
Law to ban catcalling in Manila proposes six-month jail for offenders
Catcalling and other acts of harassment could earn offenders up to six months jail, according to a new law being considered for Manila. Draft Ordinance Number 7857 or “An Ordinance …
Thirty dogs die of dehydration and heat stroke in van driving to beagle show
Thirty dogs died of dehydration and heat stroke in an unventilated van being driven to a ‘beagle fancier’ show. Facebook user Penny Cham shared a video of the dogs upon …
Man gets 14 years for plot to have sex with eight-year-old Filipina
A 63-year-old American has been sentenced to 14 years for attempting to have sex with an eight-year-old Filipina. Carl Sara, from Springfield, Virginia, watched live-streamed child abuse and engaged in …
Kiwi police helped bring parents to justice for abusing kids online
New Zealand police have revealed the crucial role they played in bringing a Filipino couple to justice for abusing their children online for foreign perverts. As we reported last month, …
Cebu provincial tourist chiefs ban happy ending massages
Cebu tourism chiefs have banned happy ending massages as part of a crackdown on sex tourism. The prohibition is included in the recently approved Provincial Tourism Code. This 21-page document …
Pervert who directed online rape of Filipino boys has sentence increased
An Australian who directed the online rape of Filipino children has had his “manifestly inadequate” sentence increased. As we previously reported (here and here) Bryan Walter Beattie paid between $12 …
Pacquiao in talks for fight with MMA star Conor McGregor
Manny Pacquiao has opened talks to fight mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in April during a break from his senate duties. “If we can negotiate it, I have no …
Late dictator’s secret love-child had original Treaty of Versailles
A man arrested in Clark on firearms offences claimed to be the love-child of Ferdinand Marcos and chief of a shadowy UN agency. As well as a huge cache of …
These eight tips will help you save big when planning a trip
We all love to travel. Whether it is exploring new places, trying new cuisine, meeting new people or understanding diverse cultures, everything about travelling is exciting. If you can’t relate …
‘He NEVER wore a belt’ – friend questions Jesse Phinney suicide claim
A friend of Jesse Phinney has cast doubt on claims that he committed suicide while detained on suspicion of exploiting children – an allegation he also rejects. The long-term resident …
Falling stars to light up the night sky of the Philippines this month
Wishes could come true this months, with a dazzling display of falling stars filling the night skies of the Philippines. The celestial light show will appear to emanate from the …