Researchers have discovered the lost warship USS Indianapolis, 72 years after the cruiser was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The wreckage was found about three-and-a-half miles below the Philippine Sea, …
So, you want to work in the Philippines? There are plenty of opportunities for gainful employment here, but whatever you’re planning to do, your first job is to get yourself …
Four members of a Filipino-Irish family were among those injured in the Barcelona terror attack that left at least 14 people dead and 100 injured yesterday (Thursday, August 17). A …
Two new cases of bird flu in the Luzon province of Nueva Ecija have claimed the lives of 307,000 birds. The outbreaks in the towns of Jaen and San Isidro …
The US Navy will relieve two officers and a senior enlisted sailor on a US warship that was in collision with a Philippine container ship off the coast of Japan …
Questions are being asked after security camera footage appeared to contradict police claims that they shot 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos in self defence. The high school student died after he …
Police today (Thursday, August 17) discovered 72 slaughtered dogs in a truck involved in an accident in the town of Imus, Cavite. According to a report on GMA News, the …
Visitors to Thailand have been warned that they risk 10 years in prison for taking e-cigarettes into the country. In November 2014, Thailand approved legislation outlawing the import of e-cigarettes …
At least 26 drug suspects were killed in police operations in Manila last night, just a day after 32 alleged dealers were gunned down in nearby Bulacan province. Speaking today …
President Duterte has bragged of his socialist credentials, saying that Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Sison wasn’t the only person to have “principles in life”. Speaking today (Thursday, …
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has today (Wednesday, August 16) announced new domestic and international routes. Cebu Pacific said it will start flying between Kalibo, the nearest airport to Boracay Island, …
A new ride-sharing app has launched in Manila and Cebu City just days after the government suspended Uber for 30 days. Monday’s order by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory …
President Duterte has praised the provincial police force that gunned down 32 drug suspects on Monday, while also threatening to shoot human rights advocates. In a speech today (Wednesday, August …
Officials in Panglao have said that the New Bohol Airport — complete with a monorail — will be completed by March next year. Operations at the 7.8-billion peso facility are …
A Philippine congressman has expressed alarm over “extraordinary activities” of Chinese ships near Pag-asa (also known as Thitu) Island in the South China Sea. Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano said the …
At least 26 people have been killed in overnight drug-busting operations that began in Bulacan province yesterday (Monday August 14). Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat, provincial police director, said that 64 …
It seems that the natural hospitality of Filipino culture has found a perfect match with AirBnB, which is booming across these islands. Every day new properties are added, ranging from …
A Cebu man discovered a 20ft python in his house after after the mysterious disappearance of six puppies over the past few weeks. The discovery at a home in the …
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced a new Manila Auckland direct flight coming later this year. From December 6, the overnight service will operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Outward flights depart Manila at 11.15pm and …
Twenty-five fighters are dead after clashes between rival Islamist militant groups in Mindanao. The Philippine Army provided artillery support for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as it battled Bangsamoro …
The Philippines has today (Monday, August 14) suspended Uber for a month, in a decision that followed a government crackdown on unregistered drivers. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board …
The state-fun Philippine News Agency (PNA) has embarrassed itself again by using the logo of a pineapple company on an article about the country’s labour department. The misplaced logo was …
The Philippine peso has dropped to an 11-year low against the dollar — but it is not expected to go into free-fall. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas [central bank] Governor Nestor …
Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in Malawi City are planning to use their kidnap victims as suicide bombers, three escaped hostages have warned. Romar Marjalino, aged 39; his brother Roel, 37, and …
A deep earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck off Luzon island today (Friday, August 11), rocking capital Manila. Office workers in the capital left their buildings but no damage was apparent …
Three construction workers kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf in Sulu last month have escaped, a military official announced today (Friday, August 11). Joint Task Force Sulu commander Colonel Cirilito Sobejana identified …