Think tank ranks Philippines ninth in Global Terrorism Index
The Philippines ranks ninth out of 162 countries who are heavily affected by terrorism. This according to a new ‘think tank’ index by the Institute for Economics and Peace’s Global …
US will give $259 million to allies with claims on the South China Sea
The United States announced this week, just before the start of the APEC Summit in Manila, that they would provide $259 million to its Southeastern Asian Allies for their maritime …
Group vows to fight for medical marijuana law in the Philippines
The Philippine Cannabis Compassion Society has vowed it will fight for approval to legalise the use of medical marijuana in the country. The group hopes to push onward through the …
17-year-old girl arrested for kidnapping two children in Manila slum
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested and charged for her part an attempted kidnapping of two young girls in the Tondo area of Manila last week. Residents of Sandino Street …
Criminology student shot by member of presidential security team
A criminology student was shot by a member of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) on Saturday in Sampaloc, Manila. The Presidential Security Group is responsible for protecting the president of the Philippines. The PSG …
Student arrested after killing neighbour after cock fight dispute
A ninth grade student of Candoni National High School was arrested by police in a follow-up operation after he was accused of killing his next door neighbour on Monday. Police …
Filipino charity scammer who molested 16-year-old girl jailed in Singapore
A 20-year-old Filipino was jailed for two weeks on Wednesday after he was caught scamming people and reportedly molesting a 16-year-old girl. Neil Christian Alejandro Casiano was arrested after he …
Five Abu Sayyaf terrorists get life sentences for kidnapping woman in 2008
A high ranking Abu Sayyaf leader and four cohorts were all sentenced to life in prison after they were found guilty of the 2008 kidnapping of a Filipino female nurse. …
Airport chief claims he wasn’t “in the loop” about bullet planting scam
Defiance has once again reared its head in a Senate hearing on the ‘tanim-bala’ bullet planting scam. General manager Jose Honrado continually repeated himself as he was questioned by senator …
American missionary gets four cops fired after proving bullet planting scam
Four police officers have been sacked after a video of their bullet planting scam extortion attempt went viral. The firing comes the the video proved beyond all doubt that the American Missionary …
Manila and Cebu rank low as ‘liveable and competitive’ cities in Asia-Pacific
Manila and Cebu both ranked in the lower scales of “livable and competitive” cities in Asia-Pacific region in a new study by Building Better Cities. The report showed 28 urban …
Australia to donate $4 million to boost peace process in Mindanao
The Australian government has confirmed it will support the peace process in Mindanao with $4 millon (AUD) over a three-year period. The government has stated it will commit itself to promoting …
5,000 marijuana plants uprooted in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has uprooted more than 5,000 marijuana plants in the town of Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur. A spokesman for the PDEA said nobody was arrested in …
Saddle up: New cycling cops preparing to hit the streets of Davao City
A newly-created bicycle patrol unit will undergo training before hitting the streets of Davao City. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) said that a series of training exercises will be implemented before …
Bomb explodes outside SM Mall’s van terminal in Davao City
A bomb planted or transported at the SM Mall, Ecoland in Davao City hurt one van driver when it exploded at 9.45am on Wednesday. . Davao City Police say the passenger …
Abu Sayyaf behead Malaysian hostage Bernard Ghen Ted Fen in Sulu
A Malaysian kidnapping victim was reportedly beheaded by Aby Sayyaf on Tuesday evening. Abu Sayyaf warned the family and the Malaysian government that they would behead Bernard Ghen Ted Fen if their …
Seventh Day Adventists caught up in $5 million fake currency swoop
About $5 million worth of fake US bills have been confiscated from two suspects in an entrapment scheme at Giasano Grand Mall. Arrested were Erwin Sicano and Frelie Toldano both residents of …
Man arrested in Bacolod City for large-scale pyramid scam
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Bacolod City has filed a case against Jorge Obenita III of San Mateo, Rizal, for large scale estafa (swindling). Obenita is the manger …
Eleven Filipino workers killed and 14 injured in Saudi Arabia bus smash
In an unconfirmed report, GMA News has posted details of a bus accident in Saudi Arabia that has killed 11 Filipino workers. The report notes that at least eleven Filipinos …
Health groups give backing to proposed soda tax
Health advocates in the country have given their full support for the pending bill which will tax soda drinkers. Those advocates believe that by passing the bill it would help …
Policewoman preparing for international summit stabbed and robbed
A policewoman was mugged by three men while on her way to Pasay City for the final ‘dry run’ for securing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Manila. The …
Insurance companies to sue transport chiefs over cartel claim
Insurance companies (non-life) have sued the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for circulating Memoradum 2015-1975, which deemed them as an “insurance cartel” to the public. The insurance companies have sought a …
Police district investigated for links with drug trade
In a statement by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, the agency said that a large number of Northern Police District (NPD) police officers keep illegal drugs confiscated from pushers and …
Three cops caught Bulgarian ATM skimmer red-handed with 39 cloned cards
National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Joel Pagdilao commended three officers for the arrest of a Bulgarian man they caught stealing money from ATM machines in the city. Officers …
UK issues travel advisory and warning for the Philippines
LONDON, United Kingdom – An advisory has been issued by the UK government pertaining to travel and safety within the Philippines – Read More. Safety and security Crime There’s a …
Three-month-old baby rescued after kidnappers try to sell her
Members of the Cebu Criminal Investigation and Detection Group rescued a three-month-old baby girl after abductors took her to sell on the black market in the region. Arrested were Mary …