The Philippines remains one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists, the Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontieres, RSF) said today (Wednesday, April 26). The Philippines ranked 127th out …
Angeles City is hoping to be declared a “creative city for gastronomy” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for its signature dish sisig. The city is …
A woman from Carles town, Iloilo, who cut off her unfaithful husband’s penis with scissors has said she has “no regrets”. Mark Betita, aged 33, had just gone to bed …
Bali has been named the world’s best tourist destination by TripAdvisor — the first time the accolade has gone to an Asian destination. The 2017 Travelers’ Choice awards top 10 …
Davao could soon be better connected to the international flight network with plans to launch regular flights to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Discussions between the Philippines and United Arab Emirates …
A 10-year-old girl has been taken into care after her grandmother cut off her right forefinger after accusing her of stealing 20 pesos. Superintendent Laudemer Laude, Tagum City police chief, …
Thirty-six members of the Islamic State-affiliated Maute terror group were killed in a three-day clash with government forces in Lanao del Sur, the military announced today (Monday, April 24). The gun …
About 5,000 American and Philippine troops will hold humanitarian exercises instead of war games, due to President Duterte’s dislike for his country’s longstanding defence alliance with the USA. Troops taking …
A retired American soldier was placed under police custody after his pick-up rammed a tricycle, killing a passenger and injuring four others in Ormoc City, on Sunday morning. Police identified …
President Duterte has raised his rhetoric to a whole new level, telling an audience of children that he was prepared to eat terrorists. Addressing the opening of a sports tournament in …
A Philippines lawyer has filed a complaint against President Duterte and senior officials at the International Criminal Court (ICC) today (Monday, April 24), accusing them of crimes against humanity. Attorney …
A young woman from Davao who lost her fight with bone cancer has had her final wish granted — to die beautiful. Racine Pregunta, aged 20, gave detailed instructions about …
A Filipino soldier kidnapped last week by Abu Sayyaf terrorists was found beheaded in Sulu shortly after three members of the Islamic State-linked group were killed in a clash on …
Three more Abu Sayyaf terrorists — including one leader — have been hunted down and killed on Bohol Island. Two of the militants were killed on Saturday (April 22) during …
Chinese forces attempted to drive away two planes carrying Philippine military chiefs visiting the South China Sea after reports that Filipino fishermen had been shot at by Chinese coast guards. …
Details have been revealed of a futuristic ‘city within a city’ on a man-made island in the heart of Manila. UAA Kinming, a consortium of Chinese and Filipino developers, say …
Nobody likes being stuck in Manila traffic, except perhaps some customers of Joyce Tadeo, an extremely popular Uber driver. It’s not just her looks that keep the psychology graduate so …
The former Miss World Philippines, whose father reportedly shot himself inside a police station after being arrested on drug charges, has spoken out about her loss. Writing on Facebook, Hillarie …
There was traffic chaos on the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) yesterday (Wednesday, April 19) after a fire caused a transmission tower to collapse onto the road. The blaze in Muntinlupa …
The father of a former Miss World Philippines reportedly shot himself in the mouth inside a police station after being arrested on drug charges. Edmundo Parungao, a businessman aged 46 …
Tourism companies are reporting that foreign visitors have begun cancelling trips, particularly in the Central Visayas region. The news comes after Abu Sayyaf’s foiled kidnapping raid on Bohol island last …
The flagship of Russia’s Pacific Fleet, the guided-missile cruiser Varyag, has arrived in Manila for a four-day goodwill visit. The arrival of the Russian guided-missile cruiser Varyag, along with fuel …
The Philippines will have its first subway system from Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City to the airport in Pasay City by 2024, it has been announced. The “Mega Manila Subway” …
The Philippine coast guard have foiled an attempted pirate attack on a cargo vessel by suspected Abu Sayyaf terrorists. The attempted boarding yesterday (Tuesday, April 18) of the Doña Anabelle …
President Duterte warned today (Wednesday, April 19) that he might “invade” an island stronghold of Abu Sayyaf to “finish the game” following the foiled kidnapping raid on Bohol last week. …
Satisfaction with President Duterte’s war on drugs has declined among Filipinos this year, a survey has revealed today (Wednesday, April 19). Of 1,200 people surveyed by Social Weather Stations (SWS), …