True stories: The tragic tale of Joan and Cory Ryther
Back in May of 2013 a young pregnant wife was walking to her evening shift at a McDonald’s restaurant in Logan in Australia. The young expectant mother, originally from Baroy …
Opinion: Transparency matters in government
One interesting thing about the current administration in the Philippines is that, when it swept to power, it was on a platform (among others) of non-corruption. How is it possible …
Indonesia resumes coal shipments to Philippines despite piracy fears
Indonesia will resume some shipments of coal to the Philippines, a government official said on Sunday, after a months-long halt due to concerns about piracy. Indonesia earlier this year slapped …
Anger at reduced sentence for pervert who attacked girl after cliff fall
The family of an American backpacker who was sexually assaulted after she fell 150ft down a cliff in Thailand have hit out at her attacker’s five-year jail sentence. Hannah Gavios, …
Security guard dead after accidentally shooting herself in toilet
MANILA, Philippines – A female security guard accidentally killed herself when her gun went off while she was using the toilet of the bank she was guarding. Jenny Banera, aged 39, of …
Five Asian alternatives to the Philippines for Americans
These constant musings from Malacañang about the implementation of draconian visa requirements on Americans would almost be funny, if it wasn’t for the fact that they’re not funny, not funny …
New tricks: People smugglers use fake passport stamps to dupe officials
IMMIGRATION officers have uncovered a new passport scam employed by human traffickers. It is believed criminal gangs have faked or stolen official stamps in order to get their victims through airport …
More Republicans expect Clinton, rather than Trump, to win US election
More Republicans think Hillary Clinton, rather than Donald Trump, will win the presidency, as their party’s candidate faces allegations of sexual misconduct and his suggestion he may not honour the outcome …
Indonesian terror chief to stay locked up in Guantanamo Bay
A SOUTH-EAST Asian terror chief blamed for a series of high-profile attacks will stay at Guantanamo Bay after US officials rejected a bid for his release. A US government body tasked …
Court postpones hearing on Peter Scully child abuse charges
Two Ausssie police officers are in the Philippines to monitor court proceedings of Peter Scully, who faces charges for abusing children. Australia has shown interest in justice being served for the victims …
Land of smiles? Thailand mulls five-year visa scheme
A long discussion once again has hit the floor of Thailand’s tourism officials, a discussion that some believe is nearing completion. Visas for those wanting to stay extended periods of …
“I may not live that long”: Australian, 70, gets 15 years for child abuse
An elderly Australian man has been jailed for 15 years for sexually abusing Indonesian girls on the island of Bali after luring them to his house with promises of gifts. Robert …
Filipino sailors released by Somali pirates after four years in captivity
NAIROBI, Kenya – (Reuters) – 26 Asian sailors freed after more than four years of captivity in a fishing village in Somalia arrived in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, …
Hundreds of Vietnamese drug addicts break out of rehab
Vietnamese police are hunting for hundreds of drug addicts who escaped from a compulsory rehabilitation center, using sticks and fire extinguishers to break out. The communist government decrees up to two …
American to face court after insulting co-worker on Facebook
The Cebu City Prosecutor’s Office has indicted an American after he allegedly posted derogatory statements about his co-worker. Prosecutors found enough evidence to charge Andre Philippe LaFlamme in violation of Republic …
“Cult leaders” arrested on human trafficking charges
The Bureau of Immigration has arrested an American and his wife on human trafficking charges involving 38 children in the village of Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Arrested were Matthew and …
Police warning after Abu Sayyaf members spotted in Cebu
Police have released a report that several members of the Abu Sayyaf group were seen within the city limits of Cebu. City police say that at least six members of the …
It’s less safe in the Philippines – violence escalates
No one could deny that since President Duterte came to power, there have been more than a few changes in the country. So the recent announcement by the Department of …
Opinion: Fishing rights? What about sovereignty?
Rodrigo Duterte’s state visit to China this week is already bearing fruit. With promises of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment and even some non-specific promises about Filipino fishermen regaining …
Anti-nuclear New Zealand approves first visit by US warship in decades
The US destroyer Sampson is due to dock in New Zealand, the first visit by a US warship since the Pacific nation passed anti-nuclear legislation 30 years ago. The Arleigh Burke-class …
After years of wrangling, Austria to tear down Hitler’s birthplace
After years of discussion, the birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Austria will be demolished to prevent it becoming a neo-Nazi shrine. “The Hitler house will be torn down. The foundations …
6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off Papua New Guinea
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Monday, but no Pacific-wide tsunami warning was issued with little damage expected due to the remote location. The tremor was estimated …
Friendship test? Sino-Philippine agreement on South China Sea fossil fuels
President Duterte’s latest talks with China have produced an agreement that sources say will be signed very soon. The agreement outlines the details in a joint oil and gas exploration …
Great-grandmother arrested after exploiting children in “cyberporn den”
A cyberporn den business run by a family has been raided in Taguig City. With the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the NGO group International Justice Mission, …
India’s Modi, at summit, calls Pakistan ‘mother-ship of terrorism’
India’s Prime Minister Modi called Pakistan a “mother-ship of terrorism” at a summit of the BRICS nations on Sunday. Modi’s remarks to a meeting of leaders from the BRICS – Brazil, …
Wife of British man robbed of pistol and jewellery worth 200,000 pesos
The wife of a British man was robbed of 200,000 pesos in jewellery from their home in Greenland Subdivision, Barangay Four, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday. Police say the robbers entered …