Abu Sayyaf threaten to behead Malaysian hostage in Indanan, Sulu
With the release of the Malaysian kidnapping victim last week, the remaining Malaysian captive may lose his life over negotiations that seem to have gone in the wrong direction. The …
Germany gives one billion pesos for Philippine climate change programmes
Last month in plnmedia.com we reported that every region of the Catholic Church was to produce a “climate change” desk in the Philippines – and here’s basically why. The government …
Merrill Lynch to release 1.88 billion pesos from Marcos family account
Merill Lynch has agreed to turn over about 1.88 billion pesos of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ hidden fortune. The money was from the so-called ‘Arelma’ account and may find …
Finnish company launches world’s smallest pocket computer
A Finnish company has come up with what it says is the world’s smallest general-purpose computer that will revolutionise the way people use computers. Solu is aiming to take on giants …
New Facebook app sends news direct to smartphones
Facebook on Wednesday released a Notify application designed to keep iPhone users up to speed on the latest news and entertainment happenings. Notify debuted with more than 70 “stations,” most …
Claim that “Aquaman” crystals could allow breathing underwater
The University of Denmark and the University of Sydney have completed the development of an oxygen absorbing crystal that would allow humans to breath underwater without an oxygen tank. The …
Police officer under investigation after beating up journalist in Tarlac City
A police officer is facing a formal investigation after he beat up a Tarlac City newspaper journalist. Police have ordered a probe into the allegations brought forth by Nelson Bolos, editor …
Man, 49, dies after taking a Chinese sex drug before session with lover, 22
49-year-old Cecilio Javier, a sales agent at HBR Industrial Crane Contractor Rental and Service, died after taking a Chinese sex drug. His lover, a 22-year-old woman, said that Javier took …
Foreign protesters at APEC summit will be arrested on sight
Foreigners who are thinking of joining in the demonstrations against foreign nations at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Manila this week might want to understand Philippines law. The …
Communist rebels kidnap 11 villagers in Toril District, Davao City
With a rash of cop killings to haunt the likes of Toril, Davao City, citizens now find themselves in the cross-hairs of NPA rebels kidnapping villagers this week. NPA fighters kidnapped …
Airport bullet planting scam prompts US Embassy warning
BULLET PLANTING SCAM: THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE …
Twenty-two poisoned by spoiled pastries sold by South Cotabato bakery
Twenty-two people were taken to hospital after eating cake and caramel candies from a bakery in the region of Tupi, South Cotabato, Mindanao Island. Officials said the victims complained of …
Computer game addict stabs family of three to death at their internet café
Three members of the same family were killed when a computer addict stabbed them to death at their internet café in Isabela, Negros Occidental. Killed were 57-year-old Ricardo Carpentero, 59-year-old Consuelo Carpentero …
Bill aims to criminalise fathers who fail to support children – HB 6079
A House Bill (HB 6079) being pushed forward by Manila Rep. Rosenda Ann Ocampo will take aim at criminalising fathers who refuse to support their children. The new bill would …
Indonesian arrested in Mati City for hijacking cargo ship
Authorities have arrested one of Indonesia’s “most wanted” men after he was tagged in the hijacking of a cargo vessel that ran ashore in the waters just off Mati City, …
Two dead and 29 hurt after two buses crash in Santiago, Ilocos Sur
Two people are dead and 29 injured after two buses collided with one another in Santiago, Ilocos Sur on Friday night. The two dead both expired after being treated at …
Mother stabbed to death and son stabbed over noisy videoke session
A mother was killed while her son was wounded after their neighbour stabbed them over the noise from a videoke session at their home in Dasmariñas City, Cavite on Wednesday. …
Grand Regal Hotel executive shot dead in Davao City
A purchasing officer for Grand Regal Hotel was shot dead by gunmen in Davao City on Thursday evening. . The incident happened at 6pm along R. Castillo Street in the …
MILF bomber responsible for attack that killed 23 in Davao arrested
Military and police operatives arrested a former member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who was wanted for his involvement in the 2003 bombings in Davao City. Arrested was …
Austrian and Filipina wife arrested for human trafficking in Oton, Iloilo
An Austrian and his Filipina wife were arrested for human trafficking on Friday. 60-year-old Erwin Welhelm Gunther Matha and 37-year-old Waryn Leguin were arrested at their home in Florvel Subdivision …
Australian charged with illegal gun possession in Davao City
THE Davao City Prosecutor’s Office has affirmed the charges of illegal possession of firearm filed against an Australian who was caught trying to sneak in a disassembled firearm through a …
Abu Sayyaf frees Malaysian hostage after receiving 30-million peso ransom
Abu Sayyaf released a female Malaysian hostage after officials paid a 30-million peso ransom for her release in Indanan, Sulu. 50-year-old Thien Nyuk Fun was released at 10pm today after …
American arrested for gun possession at Mactan-Cebu airport
An American has been arrested after airport security found a gun in his luggage at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). 66-year-old Timothy Lindsay, was arrested after security noticed a strange …
Were 71-year-old and mother with baby latest victims of bullet scam?
Two woman were apprehended this Monday for carrying bullets inside their bags at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The first was 71-year-old Antonina Agustin, who was at the airport …
Davao Mayor Duterte prays for Yolanda victims on second anniversary
From Davao City’s Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s Facebook page, a solemn photograph as he stops by a roadside altar to give prayer for those lost two years ago when one of the …
Homeless to get 4,000 pesos to find accommodation during APEC summit
Street dwellers and homeless people will receive 4,000 pesos each during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC). However, critics have said: “Window dressing poverty remains as this administration’s biggest moral scandal. …