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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
Amid the sound of continuing gunfire, President Duterte declared Marawi City “liberated from terrorists’ influence” today (Tuesday, October 17). The president led rain-soaked troops in celebration just a day after …
A Florida man is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of filming himself sexually abusing Filipino children. David Paul Lynch, aged 56, was charged with eight counts of …
A feminist hat designer who accused an American expat of groping her has called on Filipino netizens to track him down and “ruin his life”. Mich Dulce filmed a confrontation …
The terrorist leaders behind the carnage in Marawi are to be given Islamic burials — even while hundreds of other dead continue to rot in the city’s streets. Isnilon Hapilon …
Another day, and another deadline to clear Marawi City of Islamic State-affiliated terrorists has passed. In an attempt to hit the self-imposed target of Sunday, October 15, 20 government troops …
British business magazine The Economist has named Manila as one of the most unsafe cities in the world to live in. The Philippine capital ranked 55th out of 60 cities covered …
Stargazers will have a treat next week as the Orionids meteor shower will be visible over the Philippines — cloud cover permitting. The celestial light show will continue from Tuesday, …
A direct service between Cebu and Bangkok is among the new flight routes being launched by Philippines Airlines (PAL) in time for the busy Christmas season. The national carrier has …