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Seven arrested in Sabah, Malaysia, over suspected links to the Islamic State

by M G Martin

Five Filipinos and two Malaysians have been arrested in Sabah, Malaysia, over alleged links to so-called Islamic State (IS). Two Filipinos who are permanent residents of Sabah were arrested over …

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Secret to travelling in China? Sharpen your elbows and keep on pushing!

by M G Martin

Getting around China — one of the largest countries in the world and certainly the most populous — can be daunting. Here avid traveller and tour guide Benjamin Johnson offers …

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Man wanted for child sex offences in Las Vegas detained after visa check

by M G Martin

An American was locked up by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Central Visayas after it was discovered there was a warrant out for his arrest for the sexual assault …

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Swift progress expected on plan to roll out free public wifi across the nation

by M G Martin

Moves to roll out free public wifi across the Philippines are moving on apace. The Senate is expected to approve a bill today (Monday, March 13) before returning it to …

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Is IKEA finally bringing its meatballs and flat-pack furniture to the Philippines?

by M G Martin

The Swedish Ambassador has suggested that furniture and homeware giant IKEA could finally be coming to the Philippines. Speaking at an event marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between the …

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Finger points to mining firms as assaulted nun waits two weeks for surgery

by M G Martin

An Irish nun who was savagely attacked at her convent in Zamboanga del Sur is still awaiting urgent surgery after a gruelling overland journey to Manila. As we previously reported …

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Retired US Marine murdered by gunmen while driving with wife in Biliran

by M G Martin

Police are investigating the murder of a retired US marine who was shot while driving with his wife in Biliran town on Friday afternoon. Provincial police chief Lito Bigoy said investigators …

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Street drinkers forced to do pushups in new public order crackdown

by M G Martin

If you’re planning to get drunk in the streets of Parañaque City any time soon, you may want to think about hitting the gym first. A campaign against curfew violators …

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Bramovich: How to eat a fish eye

by Dave Bramovich

A few years ago there was an extremely poorly behaved Icelandic volcano (Eyjafjallajökull, since you ask) which resulted in the shut down of all air traffic over Europe. At the time I …

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New Clark to Shangai flights will connect the airport to the world

by M G Martin

A new flight service connecting Clark with Shanghai will help link the airport cities across Europe, North America and the rest of the world. China Eastern airline is now in …

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New hostage taken as defence chief admits “embarrassment” at terror failings

by M G Martin

Despite claims of military successes against Abu Sayyaf, the Islamic State-affiliated terrorists have taken another hostage — this time a local school teacher. Colonel Cirilito Sobejana Jr, commander of the …

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De Lima: Presidential immunity should not protect “serial killer” Duterte

by M G Martin

Imprisoned senator Leila de Lima has issued another fierce broadside against President Duterte — saying that the convention of presidential immunity should not shield him from justice for his alleged …

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Canadian faces court for online exploitation of Filipino children

by M G Martin

A Canadian man is facing 19 child pornography charges relating to online activity with youngsters in the Philippines and Romania. Philip Michael Chicoine, aged 27 and from Saskatoon, is accused …

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Lawmaker says firing squad executions should be broadcast on television

by M G Martin

A member of the Philippine Congress has said that firing squad death sentences should be broadcast live on television. La Union Representative Sandra Young Eriguel said people should watch the …

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Swiss man sexually abused more than 80 Thai boys, some as young as nine

by M G Martin

A Swiss man is facing trial charged with sexually abusing more than 80 boys – some as young as nine – in Thailand, Swiss authorities have announced. The man, who …

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Polish lawyer says rape claim invented after he refused to give woman money

by M G Martin

A Polish tourist has denied raping a 27-year-old woman at a Cebu hotel — saying she set him up after he refused to give her money. Jerzy Krzysztof Horbaczewski, aged …

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Deploying soldiers to war on drugs risks suspension of US military aid

by M G Martin

Washington could suspend military aid to the Philippines if soldiers are deployed to President Duterte’s war drugs, an American analyst said today (Friday March 10). He also said that annual …

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Peasant food in the provinces: Pasta and meatballs

by Dave Bramovich

Peasant food in the provinces: Bring on the meatballs Here we were last night sitting on the sofa staring at the idiot box and wondering what on earth to make …

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Duterte threatens martial law if violence in Mindanao gets worse

by M G Martin

President Duterte warned today (Thursday, March 9) that he would be “forced” to declare martial law in Mindanao if violence in the region got any worse. Speaking to an audience …

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Day after anti-drug death penalty vote, House agrees to medical marijuana

by M G Martin

A day after a vote to bring back the death penalty for drug offences, the House Committee on Health has endorsed legalising medical marijuana. House Bill 180 seeks to set …

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Defence minister “very concerned” at Chinese incursion into territorial waters

by M G Martin

Chinese survey ships entering Philippine territorial waters is “very concerning” the country’s defence minister said today (Thursday, March 9). Delfin Lorenzana said the ships were seen last year near Benham …

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Five most tolerant Southeast Asian countries for gay travellers

by Timothy Walker

Many gay people assume that South East Asia isn’t a friendly destination for travellers of their sexuality, but they couldn’t be more wrong. While some countries, such as Malaysia, Brunei …

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Police probe “love triangle” as motive for shooting of Canadian “womaniser”

by M G Martin

Police investigators are examining a love triangle as a possible motive in the shooting of a Canadian in Pasay City on Monday. Nanthakumaran Kumarasamy, aged 55, a businessman, was shot …

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Crucifixion? It’s a doddle… the utterly weird spectacle of the Cutud Lenten Rites

by Reece Ferguson

The world is full of all sorts of odd things — and religion is often source for some of the most weird and wonderful. Perhaps the pinnacle of peculiarity can …

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British man on mission for justice after lawyer wife gunned down

by M G Martin

Stuart Green’s wife Mia was killed in a barrage of bullets that narrowly missed his children in a hit he blames on gangsters linked to one of her cases. Here …

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Shades of grey: Does the case against Senator De Lima really stack up?

by Timothy Walker

Jailed senator Leila de Lima is a divisive figure — opinions about her are rarely in any shade of grey. Supporters of Duterte’s administration tend to paint her as the black …

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