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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
President Duterte has accepted an offer by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari for 2,000 of his group’s fighters to help in the battle to free Marawi City …
Islamic State-affiliated terrorists have filmed themselves conducting an orgy of destruction in Marawi City’s St Mary’s Cathedral. In the video published by the IS’s Amaq News Agency, the militants can …
The United States has given the Philippines hundreds of machine guns, pistols and grenade launchers to assist in the fight against Islamist militants in Marawi City. The weapons were handed …
The Indonesian defence minister has claimed there are 1,200 Islamic State (IS) fighters operating in the Philippines. Speaking at an international security forum in Singapore, General Ryamizard Ryacudu also estimated there …
President Duterte has broken his silence on the Manila casino attack, saying it was not the work of the Islamic State (IS) but of a “crazy man.” “He’s crazy. That …
Four children — one aged only two — have been rescued from from a “cyberporn den” in Iligan city. Five suspects were arrested after being caught red-handed live-streaming the sexual …
US Defence Secretary James Mattis has warned that the Pentagon will not accept China’s militarisation of man-made islands in the South China Sea. Speaking at a security conference in Singapore, …
The US, Australia and the UK have all issued travel advisories in the wake of Friday’s Manila casino attack. On its website, the US Embassy posted an “emergency message” urging …
It may be hard to imagine that you can end up lost in a jungle, or any similar wild environment, but why not be prepared if such situation comes up? …
Contradictions and confusion still surround the attack on the Resorts World Manila (RWM) in the early hours of today (Friday, June 20). While the so-called Islamic State (IS) has claimed …
For me, Hong Kong is one of my favourite cities in Asia. Coming from other nearby countries, it’s impossible not to enjoy the clean, efficient transport infrastructure, the cosmopolitan atmosphere …
Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines, will reopen to trekkers after a devastating fire destroyed huge tracts of forest and grassland last year. The decision follows extensive lobbying …
Eleven government soldiers were killed in a “friendly fire” airstrike as the battle to free Marawi City from terrorist fighters continues to rage. The calamity brings to 171 the number …
Despite fierce opposition from conservationists, TV network Nickelodeon is pushing ahead with plans for an underwater theme park and resort in Coron, Palawan. The 1,000-acre development will showcase the area’s …
A new report has found that the Philippines is a worse place for children to grow up than North Korea. The Philippines ranked 96th out of 172 countries in the …
The United Kingdom’s new ambassador to the Philippines has introduced himself to the nation in quite passable Tagalog. Like his predecessor Asif Ahmad, Daniel Pruce speaks basic Tagalog, having studied …
I think somebody needs to remind President Duterte that although he is head of state of the Philippines, it’s not ‘all about him’ and his fragile ego. Yesterday, for example, …
An Australian who has languished, without trial, in a Philippine jail for more than three years is appealing for help to meet spiralling legal fees. Troy Birthisel, aged 47, from …