Fifteen communists dead after Duterte goes on warpath against rebels
Fifteen communists have been killed in clashes after President Duterte vowed to go on the warpath against rebels. A few days after the president ordered troops to shoot any armed …
Duterte jokes about showing the Pope sex video of jailed senator
President Duterte joked about showing the Pope a sex video after the pontiff sent a “beautiful rosary” to jailed senator Leila de Lima. Speaking at an anti-corruption summit today (Tuesday, …
Plan to ban all vehicles from the streets of El Nido, Palawan
Authorities at the Palawan tourist town of El Nido are considering banning all vehicles from its streets. If approved, the proposal would see the currently congested town centre declared a …
Holy smokes! Priest busted for ‘smuggling’ cigarettes into Bohol jail
A priest visiting Bohol jail to conduct mass yesterday (Sunday, November 26) was caught with a huge haul of contraband tobacco. Father James Darunday claims to have been duped after …
Thousands of travellers stranded on Bali as Mount Agung spews ash
Tens of thousands of travellers are trapped in Bali after volcanic activity forced the island’s airport to close. Mount Agung has been hurling clouds of ash up to 10,000 feet since …
Police rescue kidnapped Korean from Bureau of Immigration
A kidnapped Korean man has been rescued by police from illegal detention at the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) compound in Manila. Lee Jung Dae, who owns a restaurant in Angeles …
Couple caught red handed live-streaming sexual abuse of their children
A couple were arrested in Iligan City after being caught in the act of live-streaming the sexual abuse of their children. Their children, aged four, five and seven, have been …
British man arrested in Pasig City with huge haul of weapons
A British man and a Filipino, believed to be his employee, were arrested in Pasig City for possession of five handguns, ammunition and a cache of other weapons. Matthew George …
Top communist vows to intensify war after guerrillas tagged as terrorists
The exiled founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines has hit back at President Duterte’s threat to classify the New People’s Army as “terrorist group”. Jose Sison said his …
Duterte orders immediate action to ease foreign investment limits
President Duterte has instructed government agencies to open up a number of business and employment sectors to foreign investment. The directive, made public today (Thursday, November 23), ordered a move …
Government says old jeepneys to be taken off the road from January 1
The government has confirmed that old and decrepit jeepneys will be phased out from January. Despite protests against the long-delayed jeepney modernisation programme, operators of the offending vehicles have until …
Conjoined twins to be separated despite serious risk of death
Conjoined twins attached at the forehead are preparing for an operation to separate them, despite a high risk of death. Joy and Joyce Magsino, aged 10, from Albay, were born …
Military fears Islamic State-linked terrorists recruiting new members
Just a month after the liberation of Marawi City, the military fears that Islamic State-affiliated groups are recruiting new members. Speaking at a press conference today (Wednesday, November 22) Colonel …
PAL announces major expansion of routes, including Toronto and Auckland
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching non-stop services from Manila to Toronto and Auckland next month as part of a major expansion of routes. The Toronto service will begin on December …
Opinion: Stop portraying Islamic State as a band of exotic globetrotters
The so-called Islamic State (IS) has been dealt a severe blow to its “centre” with the liberation of Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria, the group’s de facto capital. …
Australian English teacher found dead in Angeles City condominium
Tributes have been paid to an Australian English teacher who was found dead in his Angeles City condominium. Frederick Charles Abrey Lemmone, aged 71, originally from Perth, was a teacher …
Newly wed American one of two killed in Sorsogon City crash
An American was one of two people killed in a crash in Sorsogon City — just hours after he had got married. Police have today (Sunday, November 19) identified the …
American to be deported for begging and causing trouble in Ermita, Manila
An American who has become notorious for begging and causing trouble on the streets of Ermita, Manila, is set to be deported. Victor Didenko, aged 47, had also overstayed his …
New ferry to connect Palawan with unspoiled beauty of Kudat, Malaysia
A new roll-on roll-off ferry is set to connect a popular Philippine tourist island with an unspoilt corner of Borneo. A daily Palawan to Kudat service will help to open up …
British man accused of theft after Korean leaves his bag at airport
A British man has been accused of stealing a Korean businessman’s bag after he left it at Manila airport. According to a report on GMA News, Michael Kim accidentally left …
New York body builder paid Filipino mothers to abuse their own sons
A New York body builder is facing court accusing of paying Filipino mothers to sexually abuse their own sons, one just six years old. Keith Liwanag, aged 26, was taken …
Angeles City bar girl arrested for prostitution after entrapment operation
A bar girl working in the Walking Street red-light zone in Angeles City has been arrested on suspicion of prostitution. The 32-year-old ‘guest relations officer’ at X Music Club was …
GDP rise in Philippines outstrips China at 6.9 per cent last quarter
The GDP of the Philippines went up by 6.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2017 — comfortably outstripping China’s rate of 6.8. The Philippine Statistics Authority announced that …
Green light for free contraceptives a blow to Catholic Church
After two years of legal wrangling, a family planning law to provide free hormonal contraceptives has been passed. The law was set back by claims from the Catholic Church that …
Police ordered to ‘strictly enforce’ crackdown on public smoking
The Philippine National Police (PNP) have been ordered to strictly enforce the crackdown on public smoking. The decision to call in the PNP was made National Police Commission (Napolcom). Vice-Chairman …
The good news about plastic waste in the Philippines
Plastic waste contaminates our food, water and air. Many are calling for a global ban on single-use plastics because throwing them “away” often means into our river systems and then …