China slams Philippines’ definition of South China Sea ‘reef’
As Asia’s biggest security summit is set to convene, China on Friday accused the Philippines of seeking to negate its sovereignty in the South China Sea by describing Taiping Island …
How to apply for a US tourist visa from the Philippines
Philippine citizens must apply for a US tourist visa before they are permitted to enter the Unites States. This is applicable for any length of stay, since the Philippines does …
Fifteen cops fired after testing positive for drug use in Cavite
Fifteen policemen have been dismissed from duty after they tested positive to illegal drug use last week. Eight of the fifteen are officials, while the remaining seven are officers. Authorities said that …
American robbed at hotel in Santa Maria, Ilocos del Sur
An American and his Filipina wife who had just arrived for a relaxing break were robbed of their bags and valuables at a hotel. Kris Zingarelli and his wife told police when they returned …
‘Invisible amulet’ gets wannabe overseas worker arrested at NAIA
A young caregiver was arrested after she was intercepted at NAIA on her way to Dubai. In a strange twist to the story, the girl was wearing what was supposed …
Five arrested after drug cocktail kills American and four Filipinos at concert
NBI agents arrested five people in the distribution of drugs during a rave party that killed an American and four others on May 21. The party was held at the SM …
Body of Norwegian found rotting inside Pasay City condo
A complaint about a foul smell led to the discovery of a Norwegian lying dead in his rental unit at Sunvar Condominiums, Pasy City last week. Police identified the rotting cadaver …
Papua New Guinea student harassed woman near Manila zoo
A young man from Papua New Guinea was arrested two days ago for subjecting a young women to sexual harassment. Jason Chalapan Gesa, aged 25, a student at Adamson University, and …
Cab driver hangs himself after raping Japanese student in Baguio City
A taxi driver committed suicide shortly after he raped a Japanese student at a lodging house in Baguio City. Ferdinand S Pasuli, aged 26, of La Trinidad, Benguet, hung himself …
Philippine military says 54 Maute group terrorists killed in Mindanao
Intense fighting between Philippine troops and a little-known Muslim group apparently inspired by the Islamic State terror group has killed 54 militants and two soldiers, officials said on Monday. Regional military …
Philippine president-elect Duterte says corrupt journalists will be killed
The Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte said corrupt journalists were legitimate targets of assassination, as he amped up his controversial anti-crime crusade with offers of rewards for killing drug traffickers. Duterte …
“Elephants of the ocean” largest fish disappearing from Philippine waters
A new study reveals that some of the largest fish in the waters of the Philippines have all but disappeared due to unsustainable fishing. Threatened species include the green bumphead parrotfish, the humphead …
Thousands flee Lanao del Sur after clashes with Maute Group terrorists
A large armed group and the Philippine military have caused fighting between the two forces, creating a large exodus in the region of Butig, on the edge of Lake Lanao. …
British man arrested for assault on Filipina wife in Talisay City, Cebu
A British man has been arrested for an assault on his Filipina wife after a heated argument in Barangay Pooc, Talisay City, Cebu. 55-year-old George Johnston, a former supervisor of an …
US Veterans: Davao City to be new home of American Legion Post 66
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – (Press Release) – Welcome Everyone! As you know, there are many retired and prior military service veterans in the Davao City area. A Davao group is now …
Off-road, but on-trend: Five of the finest new luxury SUVs
For more than a decade, luxury sport-utility vehicles (4x4s) have displaced the traditional sports car as the ultimate status symbol for the well-heeled. Now, such staid, traditionalist brands, such as Bentley and …
17-year-old Filipina wins award for ground-breaking cancer cell research
A 17-year-old Filipina has won an international award for her research in how malunggay seed extract can impede the growth of cancer cells in the body. Arianwen Rollan won the …
China’s richest man declares war on Disney with giant theme park
The Chinese conglomerate Wanda on Saturday opened its first theme park, with its billionaire boss declaring war on Disney weeks before the American entertainment giant launches a similar attraction in …
US Forces in Okinawa under curfew after suspected murder
US forces in Okinawa are to be put under night-time curfew for a month following the suspected rape and murder of a woman by a former US marine, officials said …
23-year-old on mission to shake up costly Philippine power industry
When Leandro Leviste studied at Yale University, he heard about Elon Musk’s designs for Solarcity. Leviste had bought stocks in Tesla, Musk’s electric car brand, when they were cheap and …
The Philippines is said to have 1.8 million abandoned children – report
In a harrowing scenario a new report shows that over 1.8 million children lay in wait, abandoned, given up and basically left to fend for themselves. But those facts are …
Indonesia changes foreign ownership regulations for e-commerce
In a statement issued in February, Indonesia said it will allow foreign ownership of e-commerce sites to be 100 per cent – but the government has taken a 180 on …
Autopsy results following deaths at concert are “unusual” say experts
Autopsy experts say the deaths involved in the Closeup ‘Forever Summer’ concert in Pasay City last weekend have yielded unusual results. So far, two of the victims are said to …
Vietnam orders recall of Philippine drinks due to lead contamination
The Ministry of Health in Vietnam has ordered the recall of URC drinks due to high levels of lead content in them. URC is a Philippines based corporation. This is …
Commuters at London’s Waterloo Station are told where “it’s more fun”
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) presented a massive display in London trying to entice Londoners to head to the Philippines. DOT started the project a few years ago by decorating double-decker buses …
Indonesian president approves death penalty for child rapists
President Joko Widodo has signed a government regulation in lieu of the law approving the death penalty as a maximum sentence for sexual crimes against children. The new regulation was …