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 …
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 …