The United States Embassy in Manila has released a statement conveying their views on the recent outburst of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte involving US Ambassador Philip Goldberg. The US also included information …
Japan has announced it is pouring a massive $2.4 billion into a new railway aimed at easing Manila’s notorious gridlock. Japan, Philippines’ top trading partner and source of aid, said the …
An American man has drowned at a beach resort where he was celebrating his birthday in Barangay Pook, Hinobaan, Negros Occidental. 48-year-old John Sterling Burdick of Bacolod City went for a …
A marijuana plant seizure at Mount Chumanchill in Tinglayan, Kalinga, last weekend has topped out over one billion pesos. Police say the plantation is estimated to reach eight hectares which was fully …
Two bombs have been detonated in the Thai resort town of Hua Hin, killing at least one woman and injuring 10 others, including several foreign tourists. The bombs were hidden …
So far, at least 10 people are known to have died in an explosion inside the Parañaque City Jail compound on Thursday night. Out of the 10 known casualties, at least two …
A Czech man and three Koreans have been arrested in separate operations in Cebu City this week. The Czech man was arrested on a warrant involving fraud. So far his name or …
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Davao say that at least five foreigners are believed to be involved in illegal activities in the region. CIDG-Davao said: “They are in …
The Bureau of Immigration is preparing deportation papers against an overstaying Korean woman who is wanted in her home country for swindling. 54-year-old Eom Jae Hwa was arrested by the …
President Duterte emphasised the need to the Philippine Armed Forces to prepare for terrorist attacks, and the likes of the Islamic State within the country. Duterte told the Philippine Army’s 1st …
British billionaire Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, one of the world’s richest people, died on Tuesday according to his estate. The 64-year-old Duke of Westminster died at a hospital in Lancashire, north-west …
Vietnam has discreetly fortified several of its islands in the disputed South China Sea with new mobile rocket launchers capable of striking China’s runways and military installations across the vital …
A Chinese investors group has purchased the South Molle Island in the heart of Whitsundays – this only a year after purchasing the nearby Daydream Island Resort and Spa. China …
Mayor Amadeo Gregorio Perez the IV, has ordered the clearing of the city of Urdaneta of all Muslim residents on Monday. Perez gave the Muslims residing in the city three …
The Thai government has introduced their plans to monitor the movements and whereabouts of every foreigner in the country – a new ‘special’ SIM card will be installed in every …
Congressman Joey Salceda filed a bill in the House of Representatives on Monday (August 8) to ban Donald Trump from entering the Philippines – officially making him “persona non grata.” Salceda’s …
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the presidential plane to be converted into an air ambulance. The order came Monday after a visit to Camp Licente Lucban in Catbalogan City, Samar. …
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a statement saying they will begin to issue five-year driving licences next month to lessen the queues at LTO offices throughout the Philippines. …
The Philippines has recorded one of the highest numbers of HIV cases ever, with 841 documented cases in June. The Department of Health reported the worrying numbers by saying, “this is …
NPA rebels vowed to step up their attacks, as well and produce more explosive mines, defying a Presidential order. Duterte visited the wake of three soldiers who were killed in …
The story of Scott McMahon’s release has made international news, but his Philippine nightmare continues. After a court in Manila cleared him all rape charges, he was officially released last …
The Canadian government has handed over 163 million pesos to poor towns throughout Camarines Sur to address the inadequate health and nutritional needs of thousands of women and children in …
President Duterte is being heavily criticised for his plan to give the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos a Hero’s burial at Libingan Cemetery. Not only are demonstrators upset over Martial Law …
Many are surprised by the sudden appearance of the solid bronze casket which will be Ferdinand Marcos’ final resting place after he is buried at the Hero’s Cemetery on September …
Police on Monday said that one of the police officers named on President Duterte’s drug list is in fact dead. Police Office 3 Filomeno Toronio died of cardiac arrest while …
A man gained access to an aeroplane headed to Singapore at Clark International Airport without a passport or plane ticket. Security officials at the airport are in hot water for allowing …