Study reveals Philippines to be one of the least healthy countries in Asia
The Philippines has been found to be one of the least healthy countries in Asia, even lagging behind countries such as India. The finding comes from a study performed by …
Newly discovered giant swimming centipede bites – and is venomous
A rare, never before seen centipede has been found in Southeast Asia. The new discovery has been named Scolopendra cataracta, and can reach up to 20 centimeters in length. The giant swimming …
Depressed priest hanged himself with extension cord
The congregation of St Peter the Apostle Parish in Loboc, Bohol, are mourning the suicide of the parish priest who was found hanging in his room on Monday night. 56-year-old Marcelino …
Taiwan accidentally fires missile towards China, hitting trawler
A Taiwanese warship mistakenly launched a supersonic “aircraft carrier killer” missile towards China on Friday, hitting a fishing boat and killing one person, the navy said, as ties between the …
Forty detained after global operation against airline ticket scam
An international law enforcement operation targeting the purchase of airline tickets using stolen or fake payment card details has resulted in the detention of 140 people globally. The two-day (15 and …
Newly elected President Duterte eyes closer ties with China
The new leader of the Philippines is changing with the wind on the alliance the country has had with the United States for some time now. Duterte was sworn in …
Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as 16th president of the Philippines
June 30, 2016, the Philippines ushers in a new president of the country, Rodrigo Roa Duterte. A simple, low key event took place today with Duterte and his family helping …
Baguio police arrest Italian woman who thought marijuana plants were herbs
Police have arrested an Italian was who is suspected of growing marijuana plants on her veranda in Baguio City. Authorities did not release the name of the woman but said they confiscated …
Bramovich: In The Missionary Position
“Sometimes the Bible in the hand of one man is worse than a whisky bottle in the hand of (another)… There are just some kind of men who – who’re …
Singapore website founder jailed for “anti-foreign” content
A court in Singapore has sentenced the founder of a website that published “anti-foreign content” to eight months in jail after he pleaded guilty to sedition. Yang Kaiheng, aged 27, set …
Were 2,500 mourners paid to weep at funeral of drug lord Jaguar?
More than 2,500 people attended the funeral of notorious drug lord Jaguar in Cebu City on Monday. Many were wearing black printed T-shirts with the photo of Jeffrey Diaz, aka, Jaguar, …
President Duterte tells developers to start work on Davao coastal plan
President Duterte issued a challenge to local and regional developers to bring coastal development in Davao within a year; the challenge has now been set. The billion dollar coastal projects …
Austria opens new consular office in Davao City to serve Mindanao
The Austrian government has opened a new honorary consular office in Davao City. Austria’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Josef Müllner, said: “We consider Davao as the Philippines’ third most important …
The new floating bar of Lakawon Island – a Negros Occidental beauty
UPDATE: Read our most recent article about this resort, exploring the truth behind the pictures, here NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Lakawon Island, located in the northern regions of Negros Occidental, has something …
Dutch businessman shot dead while 11-year-old son survives bullet in chest
A Dutchman was shot dead and his son was seriously injured in Naval on the island of Biliran at about midday on Sunday. Police identified the foreigner as 74-year-old Henk Nuits, …
Taiwan ‘to test-fire missiles in US’ as China tensions rise
Taiwan plans to test-fire its newest anti-missile system for the first time in the United States as relations with rival China deteriorate. Relations between China and Taiwan have cooled rapidly …
Philippines second most deadly country for environmental activists
A London-based advocacy group has said it documented 185 killings of environmental activists around the world last year, nearly 60 per cent more than in 2014 and the highest since it …
China’s offer to bring high-speed rail to the Philippines remains on track
The city of Angeles said they are excited about the offer from China to build the Clark-Manila Railway, a railway that will offer high-speed bullet trains. Angeles City Mayor Edgardo …
Google and Facebook to automatically block extremist videos
Some of the web’s biggest platforms for watching videos have quietly started using automation to remove extremist content from their sites, according to two people familiar with the process. The move …
Islamic State chooses Abu Sayyaf chief to lead Southeast Asian caliphate
Isnilon Hapilon, a commander of Abu Sayyaf’s al-Harakat al-Islamiyah in Basilan, has been named by Abu Bakar al-Baghdadi, the caliph of the so-called Islamic State (IS), as the terror group’s “emir” in …
Chantelle Torres ready for Miss Philippines-Australia beauty pageant
Minto’s Chanttelle Torres is about to follow in her older sister’s footsteps when she takes part in the Miss Philippines-Australia beauty pageant this coming October. The 20-year-old beauty said she …
Asian Fruit Market Premiers in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A new 10-million peso Asian Fruit Market has opened in Davao City this past Saturday – the inaugural ceremony is just the first step to Davao’s …
US customs wants to collect social media accounts of foreign travellers
US Customs and Border Protection is pushing a proposal to collect the social media accounts of all foreign travellers entering or leaving the country. Customs says it is needed to help …
Tropical depression ‘Ambo’ heading for Aurora
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical depression ‘Ambo’ has maintained its strength and is headed towards Aurora province. PAGASA said to expect ‘Ambo’ to make landfall at Aurora on Monday. The tropical …
Lightbulb moment: Filipina invents lamp powered by saltwater
A young woman’s inventive use of saltwater will see the faces of the Philippines light-up in a very real way. Aisa Mijeno did just that, she invented the Sustainable Alternative …
Five new species of orchid found in remote and rebel-infested Bukidnon forest
Five new orchid species have been discovered in remote regions of Bukidnon on the island of Mindanao. The striking species in the rebel-torn region of Mindanao have somehow eluded discovery until …