Did Trump’s charm offensive work in the Philippines?
President Donald Trump is wrapping up a whirlwind tour of Asia, visiting five countries in 12 days. The trip revealed much about Trump’s style of diplomacy – one that focuses …
Colombian drug mule takes 24 hours to shit out huge haul of cocaine
A Colombian drug mule took 24 hours to shit out 79 wraps of cocaine after being arrested at Manila airport. Alberto Pedraza Quijano, who arrived on a flight from Dubai …
‘I’m a Filipino’ says white transracial man (who also wants gender change)
A white man from Florida says he now “identifies” as a Filipino, part of a growing movement of people who describe themselves as transracial. The Tampa resident, whose birth name …
Britain’s most-wed man sees ‘number nine-to-be’ run away with new man
MOST-WED MAN: A British pensioner who was hoping his 28-year-old Filipina fiancee would be his ninth wife has been left heartbroken and humiliated after she ran off with another man. …
British pervert filmed sex with Filipino girl aged under five
A British child abuser who filmed himself having sex with a Filipino girl aged under five is facing jail. Timothy Smith, aged 42 from Tunbridge Wells, admitted saving videos of …
Cyberporn mother offered to abuse baby until she ‘cried in pain’
Nine children, including a two-year-old have been rescued from a cyberporn den in Leyte. A female suspect is now in custody after being caught offering to sexually abuse the children …
‘Welcome to the Philppines!’ Red faces over misspelt banners
Tarpaulin banners welcoming Asean delegates to the Philippines misspelt the name of the country as “Philppines”. The message read: “WELCOME to the Philppines! ASEAN Delegates.” The signs were put up …
Six soldiers killed in clash with Abu Sayyaf terrorists
Six soldiers were killed and four wounded in a clash with Abu Sayyaf terrorists on Basilan Island it was announced today. Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez Jr, Western Mindanao Command chief, …
Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death as a 16-year-old
President Duterte made the astonishing claim today (Thursday, November 9) that he stabbed somebody to death when he was 16 years old. Speaking to an audience of expatriate Filipinos in …
Sweet dreams: Three of the best mattresses made in the Philippines
A good night’s sleep is essential for mind and body, and a mattress is what makes a restful night possible. But finding a great mattress in the Philippines can be …
Duterte backs down on Sandy Cay fisherman’s shack after China complains
President Duterte has cancelled plans to build a fisherman’s shelter on a South China Sea sandbar after Beijing complained. In August, the military transported bamboo and palm roofing materials to …
Questions over VIP police protection for drug queen’s daughter
Questions are being asked after the daughter of a convicted drug lord caught with shabu had VIP police protection. Two officers were assigned to provide security to Diana Yu Uy, …
Former president Benigno Aquino faces criminal charges
Criminal charges have been filed against former president Benigno Aquino for his part in a botched raid that resulted in the deaths of 44 police commandos in 2015. The Office …
Army chiefs say they would not back revolutionary government
Army chiefs have said that the military would not support any move to place the Philippines under a revolutionary government. Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Lieutenant General Rey Leonardo Guerrero, …
Sex tourist begs: ‘Let me go abroad to buy cancer-busting scorpion venom’
A would-be child sex tourist asked a court to return his passport so he could travel to South America to buy scorpion venom to treat his cancer. Blazo Vuksanovic, aged …
Fil-Am and American turn themselves in on drug run in US
A Fil-Am and his American cohort were travelling with 20 pounds of marijuana when they decided to smoke some of the contraband along the lengthy trip. As the trip progressed …
Philippines suspends Uber, Grab vehicle registrations as backlog mounts
The Philippines has stopped accepting applications for new ride-sharing vehicles of Uber and Grab due to a backlog amid a government review of its policies on fare spikes, a senior …
Beijing’s “magic island maker” set for South China Sea role
China has unveiled a huge “magic island maker” that’s set to be used in the disputed South China Sea. The enormous ship, called Tiankun (Tian Kun Hao), can dredge 6,000 cubic …
Overturned bucket of water sparks deadly prison fight
A man was killed after an overturned bucket of water sparked a vicious gang fight in a notoriously overcrowded Philippine prison. Yesterday’s violence at Quezon City jail was confirmed by …
UK and Australia update Philippine travel advisories to warn of terror threat
Australia and the UK have both firmed up their Philippine travel advisories due to the “threat of terrorism”. In its travel advisory issued today (Friday, November 3) Australia’s Department of Foreign …
Philippines one of world’s best countries for gender equality
A global survey has named the Philippines as one of the world’s best countries for gender equality. The World Economic Forum’s ‘Global Gender Gap Report 2017’, released today (Thursday, November …
RA 7610: Danish man arrested for taking underage girl to holiday resort
A Danish man has been arrested under RA 7610 for allegedly taking an underage girl to a resort in Compostela town. Josef Bertelsen, aged 66, was apprehended at the resort …
Indonesian jihadi arrested trying to escape from ‘liberated’ Marawi
An Indonesian jihadi was arrested while trying to escape from Marawi City today (Wednesday, November 1). Despite the liberation of the war-torn city being declared last week, a number of …
Eight tribespeople found to be suffering from leprosy in Palawan
Eight indigenous people have been found to be suffering from leprosy in Palawan, local health officials have revealed. The Palawan Provincial Health Office has confirmed the cases among tribespeople in …
Eight Filipinos drown after group selfie capsizes birthday party boat
Eight members of a Filipino family drowned after they rushed to the side of small boat to take a group selfie. The tragedy occurred in Binangonan, Rizal, yesterday (Sunday, October …
US Army veteran gunned down as he delivered cookies to shop
A 60-year-old US Army veteran has been shot dead by suspected thieves in Pikit, Cotabato. Michael Keith was with his wife and two children when the gunmen struck as he …