Fears for British Filipinos still missing after London tower blaze
An unknown number of British Filipinos were injured or are still missing after a huge blaze ravaged a London tower block early this morning (Wednesday, June 14). In a statement …
Imprisoned American flown home from North Korea in year-long coma
American student Otto Warmbier is being sent home in a coma after more than 17 months of detention in North Korea, it has been announced. Warmier, aged 22, is being …
Duterte takes another “rest day” after missing Independence Day event
After his surprise absence at Independence Day celebrations yesterday, President Duterte has taken a second “rest day” today (Tuesday, June 13). Speaking at a press conference today, presidential spokesman Ernesto …
Agency behind new Philippine tourism ad denies plagiarism
High praise for what appeared to be a charming, engaging promotional video released by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) soon gave way to accusations of plagiarism. Within hours of …
Confessions of a tour guide: A wild, weird farewell to bachelor life
What happens on a stag tour should always stay on tour, and such is the motto of party organisers GNTours. However, the events that recently unfolded in Manila just had to …
US special forces “boots on ground” spotted near Marawi war zone
Despite government denials that they have any “boots on the ground” US special forces have been spotted near Marawi City. The American troops were seen at Camp Ranao military camp …
New plans could see Cebu airport boosted to 50 million capacity
The operator of Mactan-Cebu International Airport has submitted a 208-billion peso proposal for a second runway and third terminal. In a statement, the consortium of GMR Infrastructure of India and …
Ride-hailing firm Grab tries again to launch helicopter service
Well-heeled Indonesian travellers may soon be able to escape Jakarta’s notorious traffic jams by using their smartphones to hail a Grab helicopter. Ride-hailing firm Grab, which also operates in the …
Two Japanese tourists shot, cut into pieces and dumped at sea
Police are investigating links to Japanese Yakuza crime gangs after two tourists from the country were shot, cut into pieces and thrown into the sea in Palawan. A Japanese man …
Lawmaker says Philippines should consider changing its name
A Filipino lawmaker is marking his country’s Independence Day by calling for commission to consider a new name for the Philippines. Citing the need for the country to be “truly …
Mother of Maute terror brothers arrested as reports of their deaths are investigated
The mother of the leaders of the Maute terror group has joined their father in government custody. Omenta Romato Maute, the mother of brothers Omar and Abdullah, was arrested along …
US special forces join fight against IS-linked terrorists in Marawi City
US special forces have joined the battle against Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in Marawi, the US embassy has revealed, as 13 Filipino marines were killed in clashes. The Philippine military has …
Military vows to lift Marawi City siege by Independence Day on Monday
The military launched a fresh round on airstrikes on besieged Marawi City today (Friday June 9), vowing to liberate it from Islamic State-affiliated terrorists by Independence Day on Monday. Government …
How the ‘sacred forests’ of Palawan maintain balance between man and nature
Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines, comprising 1,769 islands and an assemblage of 87 cultural groups. Of these cultural groups, only the Pala’wan, Tagbanua and Batak remain indigenous …
Malacañang says critical peace report may have “political slant”
President Duterte’s spokesman has poured scorn on an international survey that named the Philippines as one of the least peaceful countries in the world. According to the independent Global Peace …
Nine Filipinos to hang for 2013 ‘invasion’ of Malaysia
Nine Filipinos have been sentenced to hang for their part in a bloody attempt to retake Sabah from Malaysia in 2013. The incursion by about 200 Islamic militants from the …
Police to terrorists: “Take care of hostages, and we’ll take care of your father”
Police have sent a clear message to the Maute brothers — the leaders of the terror gang bearing their name — “take care” of your hostages and we’ll “take care” …
Justice Secretary mauled for claiming opposition involved with terror group
A number of opposition lawmakers linked to the Maute terror group by Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre have issued furious denials. Sec. Aguirre had claimed that senators Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino …
Check your account: BPI glitch causes rogue transactions
The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) has admitted that a major system glitch, which is causing unauthorised transactions to hit customer accounts. The bank said the error caused some transactions at …
Poll of backpackers names Manila as ‘worst place in Southeast Asia’
An online poll of backpackers has named Manila as the worst place to visit in Southeast Asia. According to readers of website southeastasiabackpacker.com, the Philippine capital is plagued by pollution, …
Heartbroken sister of British-Filipino London terror victim visits tributes
The sister of British-Filipino London terror attack victim James McMullan has visited tributes left to her brother outside the pub where he was stabbed to death. Melissa McMullan has posted pictures …
Ask a local: What’s the best way to reach Dumaguete City?
Dumaguete City, also known as “The City of Gentle People” or “The University Town” is more lively and cosmopolitan than your average provincial capital. It’s also becoming one of the …
Huge haul of cash found in house occupied by Marawi City terrorists
Philippine troops have seized bundles of banknotes and cheques worth about $1.6 million abandoned by Islamist terrorists in Marawi City, it was announced today (Tuesday, June 6). Militants fighting under …
Is Saudi Arabia really trying to take the moral high ground on terror?
Allegations about Qatar funding terrorism are nothing new. However, the sudden severing of ties by other Gulf and Middle Eastern states is the most serious consequence of these allegations so …
Sister’s tearful tribute to British-Filipino victim of London Bridge terror attack
British-Filipino entrepreneur, 32-year-old James McMullan, has been named as among the victims of the London Bridge terror attack. His sister Melissa McMullan, delivered a heartbreaking tribute in London yesterday (Monday, …
Global study names Philippines as among world’s least peaceful countries
An international study that measures global peace has found that the Philippines is among the least peaceful countries in the world. According to the Global Peace Index 2017, which was …