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Disturbing truth behind world’s most expensive coffee, which is made of poo

by Timothy Walker

SOUTHEAST ASIA – (National Geographic) – It’s the world’s most expensive coffee, and it’s made from poop. Or rather, it’s made from coffee beans that are partially digested and then …

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Soldiers and injured veteran start Everest climb to put spotlight on PTSD

by Timothy Walker

On his last duty assignment in 2013, Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Burnett served over the Corps of Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It was there that …

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Singapore is taking the ‘smart city’ concept to a whole new level

by Timothy Walker

SINGAPORE – (WSJ) – This wealthy financial center is known world-wide for its tidy streets and tight controls on personal behavior, including famous restrictions on the sale of chewing gum …

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Filipino-American returns to face justice after woman’s body dumped in river

by Timothy Walker

Jonathan Dewayne Viane is one of two suspects in the killing of Aika Mojica in July 2015. Mojica’s body was found dumped in a dyke in Santo Tomas River in Zambales – …

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More bullets planted in passenger’s luggage at Manila’s NAIA airport

by Timothy Walker

Another case of “tanim-bala” has struck the NAIA, this time a Filipina factory worker was framed with three bullets in her work bag. Three bullets were apparently by security personnel. Broma (obviously) denied owning the three …

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Polish pensioner dies of heart attack while scuba diving near Palawan

by Timothy Walker

A Polish man has died after have a heart-attack while scuba-diving at the Tubbataha Reefs National Park. Zbigniew Szewczky, aged 65, had been diving for just 15 minutes the cardiac arrest struck. The boat’s crew …

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50-million peso ransom paid for 10 Indonesians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf

by Timothy Walker

Authorities have confirmed that ten Indonesian captives have been freed by the Abu Sayyaf on Sunday after they were paid the ransom of 50 million pesos. No details were given …

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The Philippines signs the Paris Climate Agreement

by Timothy Walker

In a statement delivered after the signing, the Philippines highlighted the steps it has taken to pursue national actions to address climate change through its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC). …

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Mary Jane Veloso excluded from Indonesia’s latest execution list

by Timothy Walker

Mary Jane Veloso has been excludes from Indonesia’s most recent execution list, the third round list of executions prepared by the Attorney General’s Office. In a report to Kompass.com – …

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Indonesia brings in $20-billion of US investments from recent visit

by Timothy Walker

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s recent trip to the United States help bridge investment agreements worth a staggering $20-billion between Indonesia and US companies. On Monday, the country’s Foreign Affairs …

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Canadian woman, aged 75, victim of planted bullet scam at Manila airport

by Timothy Walker

A 75-year-old woman from Los Angeles was arrested at the NAIA airport for carrying  a live .38 caliber bullet in her handbag. She is the second person this week to be arrested – another passenger …

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West Point Military Academy returns bell taken from La Union in 1901

by Timothy Walker

A bell which has hung at a chapel at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York, since being taken from the Philippines has tolled for the last time …

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Boy killed by Stray dogs

by Timothy Walker

An 11-year-old boy was attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the town of Mampang, Zamboanga on Tuesday. The boy was identified by authorities as Berson Arabani. He was …

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South Korea signs $100 million loan deal for Panguil Bay Bridge

by Timothy Walker

A loan deal agreement between South Korea and the Philippines has been signed to construct the Panguil Bay Bridge in Misamis Occidental on the island of Mindanao. The deal, said …

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Philippines wants coordinated patrols to protect ships from terror attacks

by Timothy Walker

The Philippines has been discussing coordinated naval patrols on its southern maritime borders with Indonesia and Malaysia to protect shipping after attacks and kidnappings by Islamist militants, its foreign minister …

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Elon Musk plans unmanned mission to the Red Planet by 2018

by Timothy Walker

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wants to send an unmanned mission to Mars by 2018. The privately held space company announced today it plans to send one of its Dragon spacecraft …

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Captured communist charged with sexual assault in Mintal, Davao City

by Timothy Walker

A captured NPA rebel has been charged with sexual abuse after the Davao City Prosecution Office found probable cause to indict an alleged member of the New People’s Army. 26-year-old …

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American and girlfriend accused of abusing five-year-old girl in Davao

by Timothy Walker

John Stanfield, an American accused of rape and other sexual assault charges, has pleaded not guilty at his formal arraignment on Tuesday in Davao City. Stanfield, also known to many …

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Scam: Bullets “discovered” in passenger’s bag at Caticlan Airport, Boracay

by Timothy Walker

Bullets have allegedly been discovered the the luggage of a 29-year-old businessman at Caticlan Airport. Airport authorities/scammers said they discovered 15 live rounds inside the luggage of Jerome Sulit. Mr Sulit said …

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Beheaded body found in Sulu could be Canadian John Ridsdel

by Timothy Walker

Locals from the village of Talipao, Sulu have discovered the remains of a headless cadaver in a dry creek-bed on Wednesday. Military reports say the body was discovered at 10am on …

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Canada Prime Minister rules out paying terrorists ransom for hostages

by Timothy Walker

Canada will not pay ransoms for the release of its citizens held hostage overseas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday after the gruesome killing of a Canadian in the Philippines. …

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Five young Korean students caught stealing sweets from Baguio mall

by Timothy Walker

Police arrested five Korean high school students for stealing chocolates and other grocery items in a shopping mall in Baguio City. The youngsters are students of Disciples for Christ International …

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Deported Canadian to face drug charges in US court

by Timothy Walker

58-year-old Lachlan Scott, a Canadian, was arrested last week in Makati City on an outstanding felony warrant in the United States. Scott is wanted for drug dealing and various other …

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American and Filipina girlfriend accused of running cybersex den

by Timothy Walker

An American and his Filipina partner are accused of running a prostitution den and engaging in cybersex operations in Davao City. 47-year-old John Stanfield, from the state of Ohio, and …

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France Wins Bid to Build Australia’s Newest Submarines

by Timothy Walker

French naval contractor DCNS was picked ahead of Germany and Japan for a Aus$50 billion (US$39 billion) contract to design and build Australia’s next generation of submarines. The announcement by …

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Trudeau condemns ‘cold-blooded murder’ after Canadian beheaded

by Timothy Walker

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned the execution of a Canadian hostage by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines, calling it “an act of cold-blooded murder.” John Ridsdel, aged …

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