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 …
Filipino exorcist warns that Halloween costumes can cause demonic possession
A Filipino exorcist has warned that dressing up for Halloween could lead to demonic possession. Father Marius Roque, exorcist for the Archdiocese of San Fernando, said he had performed exorcism …
Five dead as overloaded truck ploughs into heavy traffic
Five people were killed and 14 injured when an overloaded truck lost its brakes and ploughed into heavy traffic in Quezon City. The 22-wheeler truck was carrying 60 tons of …
Woman arrested for using underage sisters to create online pornography
A woman has been arrested in Talisay City, Cebu, for allegedly engaging her underage sisters in online pornography. The 20-year-old was taken into custody today (Friday, October 27) while her …
In defence of Manila: A backpacker’s fresh view on the city
With its terrible traffic, creaking infrastructure noise and pollution, it’s not difficult to understand why many travellers avoid Manila. However, keen backpacker Zoe Stephens argues that with a fresh pair …
Mayor offers cash reward to clamp down on cyberporn child abuse
A town mayor has vowed action after a woman was arrested for selling cyberporn footage of children being sexually abused. As we reported yesterday (Wednesday, October 25), Meliza Ogaob from …
Stamps issued to mark centenary of late dictator Marcos
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PhlPost) has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the birth centenary of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. The 12-peso stamps feature Marcos’ portrait and signature. According …
Suspected child abuser ‘wanted to recreate 50 Shades of Grey with victims’
A suspected child abuser arrested at Manila airport was allegedly planning to recreate 50 Shades of Grey with his young victims. Police today (Thursday, October 26) revealed that Robin Hoyt …
Seven victims of online child abuse rescued after raid on Cebu house
Seven children were rescued from a house in Cordova Town, Cebu, after a 38-year-old woman was arrested for online child abuse. Meliza Ogaob allegedly used a cell phone to film …
Islamic State claims more attacks in the Philippines than in any other country
The Islamic State (IS) claimed more attacks in the Philippines than in any other country outside Iraq and Syria. Global think tank, the Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium (TRAC) made …
Duterte spokesman claims EU critics have ‘too much sex’
One of President Duterte’s official spokesmen has bizarrely claimed that EU critics of his boss have “too much sex”. During a meeting with British Filipinos in London, Presidential Communications Secretary …
‘Racially offensive’ nursing manual says Filipinos trust God, not painkillers
British publishing giant Pearson has apologised for racially offensive material in a nursing textbook. The book, “Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning,” contains a page entitled “Cultural Differences in Response …
New base at Clark as AirAsia looks to expand services
Budget airline AirAsia is set to move its base to Clark International Airport as it plans a major expansion. Chief executive officer Captain Dexter Comendador said the company was adding …
Terrorist leaders in the Philippines are dead – will democracy be restored?
For almost five months, 21 million people in the southern Philippines have been living under martial law. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in the province of Mindanao in …
Suspected American child abuser arrested at Manila airport
A suspected American child abuser is behind bars after being arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said 58-year-old Robin Hoyt Alderman was detained at Manila’s …
After five bloody months, victory officially declared in Marawi
After five months of continuous fighting, the battle for Marawi was declared over today (Monday, October 23). Since Islamic State-affiliated terrorists first went on the rampage on May 23, more …
Conde Nast: World’s three best islands are in the Philippines
The Philippines has taken the top three spots in a list of the world’s best islands. A Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards survey named Boracay, Cebu and Visayan Islands …
Manila’s NAIA is no longer one of the world’s worst airports
Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is no longer one of the worst in the world, according to a survey by travel website sleepinginairports.net. In the site’s latest “Guide To …
North Korea’s UN envoy warns of nuclear war at ‘any moment’
North Korea’s deputy UN ambassador has warned that the situation “has reached the touch-and-go point and a nuclear war may break out any moment”. He also pledged yesterday (Monday, October …