WATCH: Burning transmission tower collapses onto expressway
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 …
Father of former Miss World Philippines ‘blew his head off in police station’
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 …
Terror warnings blamed as foreign visitors cancel trips to the Philippines
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 …
WATCH: Russian guided-missile cruiser arrives in Manila harbour
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 …
Mega subway planned as part of ‘Dutertenomics’ infrastructure programme
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” …
Abu Sayyaf suspected after coast guard beats off pirate attack
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 …
Duterte warns that he might “invade” Abu Sayyaf’s island stronghold
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. …
Public support for Duterte’s war on drugs beginning to slip
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), …
Book now to bag a flight from Sydney to Manila for only $110
The Philippines could soon be giving Bali a run for its money as Australia’s favourite holiday destination with a stunning new flight deal. For bookings made before Saturday, Cebu Pacific …
Beijing defends trade practices after Chinese trucks seen carrying Kim’s ballistic missiles
Beijing has defended its trade practices today (Tuesday, April 18) after Chinese-made vehicles were seen carrying ballistic missiles during a North Korean military parade. Saturday’s parade honouring North Korea’s “eternal …
Two suspected MILF members arrested after twin bomb blasts
Two suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members have been arrested today after twin bombings in Mindanao left more than a dozen people injured. Chief Superintendent Raul Supiter, director of …
Scientists discover mysterious stinking clam after villagers feast on them
The first living example of a mysterious mollusc, a type of clam, that lives buried in the seabed and eats sulphur has been collected from a lagoon in the Philippines. The …
At least 26 dead after out-of-control bus plunges into ravine
At least 26 people were killed and at least 20 injured after a bus plunged down a ravine in Nueva Ecija this morning (Tuesday, April 18). Local police chief Senior …
Despite Duterte’s threats, joint US-Philippine military exercises to go ahead
The Philippine military has confirmed it will hold annual exercises with US troops next month, despite frequent threats by President Duterte to cancel them. The 10-day exercises, known as Balikatan …
“Kind-hearted” friends pay for Bong Bong’s vice presidential election recount
Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos has taken a step towards securing a recount of votes that he says wrongly cost him the vice presidential election last year. The son of the …
Duterte wins Time magazine’s poll of world’s most influential people
President Duterte has topped the annual TIME 100 Reader Poll, the magazine announced today (Monday, April 17). As we previously reported, the Punisher president took an early lead in the …
Korean American drug dealer escapes hospital custody after operation
A Korean American arrested for selling at least 140 ecstasy tablets was able to escape custody on Saturday (April 15) after undergoing surgery for appendicitis. Jun No, who was arrested by the …
On-the-run terrorists behead “sickly” captive who was slowing them down
Abu Sayyaf terrorists have beheaded a Filipino captive, the military has revealed. Brigadier General Cirilito Sobejana, military commander on Jolo island, said the ship’s captain — one of four fishermen …
Hi mom! Foreign tourists pose for “crelfies” before Cutud Lenten Rites
Foreign tourists have sparked outrage by posing for selfies on crosses shortly before the Cutud Lenten Rites in San Fernando on Good Friday. Netizens have criticised the visitors’ actions, calling them …
Innovative ‘Ooho Balls’ could help reduce mountains of plastic waste
Ooho balls: A UK firm has come up with a novel idea to help tackle the global scourge of plastic waste pollution. Skipping Rocks Lab has launched ‘Ooho Balls’ which …
Communists demand Facebook reinstates deleted propaganda page
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has demanded that Facebook reverse a decision to delete its propaganda page. Through a statement published on its website, the CPP condemned the …
Communists claim Abu Sayyaf Bohol raid was CIA and army conspiracy
The Communist Party of the Philippines CPP has claimed that the recent Abu Sayyaf raid on Bohol was a conspiracy cooked by the American government and Philippine military. A statement …
Top Abu Sayyaf terror chief offers to surrender
In a fresh blow to the Abu Sayyaf terror group, the most senior leader in its Sulu stronghold wants to hand himself in, as government forces pummel his island stronghold. Lieutenant General …
Have they no shame? The ‘begpackers’ infesting Southeast Asia
BEGPACKERS: Recently we reported on the despicable scam practised by German Benjamin Holst. He is a man who, by exploiting his disability and spinning out sob stories, funds a luxury …
Deerhurst: Is Duterte still marching in step with his military?
Increasingly, it looks like the Philippine military establishment and President Duterte are going through the sort of rocky patch that, in a marriage, would end in a messy divorce. For …
USA pledges $3.5 million to crack down on child exploitation
The Philippines and United States have signed a Child Protection Compact (CPC), to help prevent younsters being trafficked for sex and and other exploitation. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, who …