President Obama bans slave-produced imports
President Obama has signed a bill that includes a provision banning US imports of fish caught by slaves in Southeast Asia, gold mined by children in Africa and garments sewn …
Ifugao’s ‘most wanted’ caught inside Camp Crame applying for a clearance
The “Most Wanted” person in Ifugao province for more than nine years is now behind bars after he was arrested inside Camp Crame on Thursday. 51-year-old Miguel “Mike” Buhay made …
Communist child bomber surrenders to authorities in Compostela Valley
A 14-year-old boy named “John,” a known NPA trainee, has surrendered to authorities this week in Pantukan, Compostela Valley. The teenager is said to be trained in bomb planting and …
Philippine eagle ‘Matatag’ shot and wounded by farmer in Davao City
A 24-year-old farmer working in the hills of Baguio District, outside Davao City limits, has shot and wounded Matatag, an adult male eagle which was released into the wild in …
Twelve-year-old fake cop extorted money from drivers in Pasay City
Fake cop: A 12-year-old boy who dressed up as a police officer allegedly extorted money from drivers in Pasay City. The boy was seen along EDSA Rotonda wearing a complete …
Art Fair Philippines 2016 brings back established and new wave of artists
Art enthusiasts, art collectors and celebrities will gather at the Art Fair Philippines 2016, taking place at The Link car park at the Ayala Centre, Makati City. The event will …
Airbus wins $1.85-billion order from Philippine Airlines
European plane-maker Airbus said Wednesday it had won a $1.85-billion deal for the purchase of six A350-900s by Philippine Airlines (PAL), flag-carrier of one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. PAL …
Nike cuts ties with Manny Pacquiao after derogatory statements
Nike has terminated its endorsement contract with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino boxer made several derogatory remarks about same-sex couples. Nike gave a statement saying “We find Manny Pacquiao’s comments …
China building world’s largest telescope to look for aliens
GUIZHOU PROVINCE, China – China has begun construction of what soon will be the world’s largest radio telescope in the remote regions of Guizhou province in southern regions of the …
Disneyland in Subic Bay? President Aquino meets Disney chiefs in California
President Aquino met with executives of Walt Disney International during his visit to the US as a participant in the US-ASEAN Summit in California this week. Aquino’s meeting took place on …
China deploys missiles on Paracel Islands, Taiwan claims
China has deployed surface-to-air missiles on an island in the Paracel chain in the South China Sea, the Taiwan government has claimed. A statement released by the Taiwanese Defence Ministry …
German caught on camera choking his Filipina maid in Pasay City
Neighbours of a German man are urging the Bureau of Immigration to deport him after he was recorded on CCTV choking his Filipina maid. In the footage, the maid, identified as Mercy Sarmiento, …
At least 19 policemen killed or injured in NPA guerrilla ambush
Initial reports coming from northern Luzon indicate that at least 19 policemen, including two officers, were killed or wounded in an ambush carried out by NPA forces in the town …
Taiwanese man arrested for guns and drugs in Angeles City
A 39-year-old foreign national was arrested on Friday for illegal possession of guns, ammunition and  drugs in Angeles City. Police said Danny Yang, a Taiwanese man, was arrested at 8am …
Distraught lover takes girlfriend’s family hostage, slashing brother-in-law
A distraught lover, who was abandoned by his live-in partner the day before Valentine’s Day, slashed his brother-in-law in the neck and took the other members of the family hostage …
Philippine Eagle Foundation hatches 27th Philippine eaglet in captivity
The Philippine Eagle Foundation announced it successfully hatched the 27th Philippine eaglet on February 4. The eaglet is the second offspring of the pair of MVP Eagle and Go Phoenix …
Fake building inspector arrested after attempting to extort 10,000 pesos
CA fake building inspector was arrested after he attempted to extort 10,000 pesos from a woman who was building a new home. Police say that 78-year-old Reynaldo Robles of Tondo, …
Man finds partner’s lover under bed, stabs both then discovers he’s a relative
A man from Zamboanga City was left in a situation, and his angry reaction has put him behind bars. The man, named only as Anthony, works as a waiter at …
Three brothers hunting for Japanese treasure die after gas floods into mine
Three brothers are dead after their uncle told them last year that he “had a dream” about gold bars being buried in the area around their home. The three brothers …
Citizenship rights for American Samoa to be decided by US Supreme Court
A case being brought, and hopefully decided by the US Supreme Court is about to be heard for those seeking birthright citizenship, but born in a US territory, not a …
American files complaint against fiancee for theft of 196,000 pesos
An American man sought the assistance of the police after his fiancee ran away with his money and valuables. 65-year-old Don Austin Peach of University Tower, in Malate, told police …
Mile-high skyscraper to be built in Japan’s “Next Tokyo”
There are plans to build an extraordinary one mile high (5,577ft) skyscraper in a Japanese ‘mega city’ being dubbed ‘Next Tokyo’. It would be more than twice the height of …
Australian arrested for allegedly raping teenage sisters in Angeles City
An Australian has been arrested for raping two teenage sisters at his home in Barangay Amsic, Angeles City, on February 1. The girls, aged 16 and 18, told police that 48-year-old Paul …
US military to build military facility at Cagayan de Oro Airport
Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said on Monday that an American military facility will be built at the former Lumbia domestic airport in Cagayan de Oro as part of the country’s …
Elderly bridge players arrested in Thailand for having “too many playing cards”
A group of elderly bridge players in the Thai resort town of Pattaya were surprised by a visit from the police on Wednesday. Thirty-two foreigners, including British, Swedish, Norwegian and …
Filipino-American founder of Snapchat is world’s second youngest billionaire
Bobby Murphy has now been listed as the second youngest billionaire in the world, and he’s only 25 years old. A co-founder of Snapchat, Murphy features in the new Forbes Magazines list …