Abu Sayyaf terrorists free Chinese woman after two years in captivity
Abu Sayyaf has freed a Chinese woman who they kidnapped nearly two years ago on the island of Basilan. Sulu provincial police say Yahong Tan Lim was freed at 1pm on Tuesday …
Abducted Canadian John Risdel beheaded on gruesome Abu Sayyaf video
A disturbing video released by Abu Sayyaf shows Canadian hostage John Risdel being beheaded after Canada’s refusal to pay the ransom for his life. The brutal video was released on ISIS …
Globe says ‘Davao City cable landing station on track’
Globe Telecom Inc. said this week that it is “on track” to complete its cable landing station in Davao. The planned station is part of the $250-million dollar Southeast Asia …
Hunt for British school executives after suicide of 18-year-old student
The Department of Justice has issued a “lookout bulletin order” against the executives of the British School of Manila. The 16 executives are all on the watchlist order for the …
Japan to lease five military aircraft to the Philippines
Japan will lease five military aircraft to the Philippines in another sign of deepening security ties between the two countries. The move, which is seen as a counterweight to China’s …
Abu Sayyaf parade hostages in sickening video after beheading Canadian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQGfj78H8M Islamic militants in the Philippines have issued a fresh threat to harm three hostages – just a week after brutally beheading a fourth captive. The kidnap victims – from Canada, Norway and …
Christian organisation hopes to set sail from Holland to Brazil in ‘Noah’s Ark’
“Ark of Noah,” a Christian organisation in Holland, is hoping to bring a story from the Bible to life soon. The group has managed to build a replica of Noah’s …
Belgian company to bring single-origin Davao chocolates to the world
Puratos Philippines is boasting of the unique quality of cacao/chocolates coming out of the Davao region. The company recently told reports that they will carry the ‘single origin’ brand in …
Disturbing truth behind world’s most expensive coffee, which is made of poo
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 …
Soldiers and injured veteran start Everest climb to put spotlight on PTSD
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 …
Singapore is taking the ‘smart city’ concept to a whole new level
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 …
Filipino-American returns to face justice after woman’s body dumped in river
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 – …
More bullets planted in passenger’s luggage at Manila’s NAIA airport
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 …
Polish pensioner dies of heart attack while scuba diving near Palawan
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 …
50-million peso ransom paid for 10 Indonesians kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf
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 …
The Philippines signs the Paris Climate Agreement
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). …
Mary Jane Veloso excluded from Indonesia’s latest execution list
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 – …
Indonesia brings in $20-billion of US investments from recent visit
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 …
Canadian woman, aged 75, victim of planted bullet scam at Manila airport
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 …
West Point Military Academy returns bell taken from La Union in 1901
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 …
Boy killed by Stray dogs
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 …
South Korea signs $100 million loan deal for Panguil Bay Bridge
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 …
Philippines wants coordinated patrols to protect ships from terror attacks
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 …
Elon Musk plans unmanned mission to the Red Planet by 2018
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 …
Captured communist charged with sexual assault in Mintal, Davao City
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 …
American and girlfriend accused of abusing five-year-old girl in Davao
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 …