Security guard shoots “arrogant” village official outside 7-11
A security guard at a 7-11 store in Caloocan City shot an ‘arrogant’ barangay councillor, or ‘kagawad’, this week. Ali Tanduel, a kagawad of Barangay #188 in Caloocan City was …
On this day, October 23-25, 1944: The Battle Of Leyte Gulf begins
This year marks the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf – the largest naval battle in the Pacific. The battle ranged over 100,000 square miles of sea over …
Easy to make in the Philippines: Ham and potato Spanish tortilla
This is an easy recipe that anyone can whip up in a hurry. If you want to add a little bit of “zing” to the recipe, just add jalapeño potato …
Easy to make in the Philippines: Tomato-topped sweet potato omelette
Spanish sweet potato omelette is a favourite around the world, but something you rarely see Filipinos make. SHowever, all the ingredients should be available locally, so go ahead and enjoy! …
Easy to make in the Philippines: Spanish potato tortilla
Don’t think for one minute that Spanish tortillas have anything in common with Mexican tortillas, they simply don’t. These outstanding dishes are an excellent way to give dinner that extra …
“We are declaring all-out war against NPA In Mindanao” say Lumads
A declaration made by Datu Danilo Apas, also known as Datu Malapandow, leader of the Langilan-Manobo tribe in Davao del Norte said: “We are now declaring all-out war against the …
Suspects in killing of Chinese diplomats in Cebu receive diplomatic immunity
The two suspects in the killing of two Chinese diplomats at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Cebu City have been turned over to the Chinese Embassy as the pair have asserted …
Condo sales not so robust, despite real estate claims
Like any saturated market, the condominium sales in many regions of the Philippines are not so robust, despite the real estate industry and builders saying differently. Colliers International Research and …
Army corporal runs amok at Bible class, shooting six soldiers
Last minute reports reaching newswires today say that at least six soldiers were killed and nine others were wounded, including one civilian, after an Army Corporal ran amok with his …
Quezon City court orders release of political prisoner after 11 years
Political prisoner Eduardo Serrano, a suspected leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) has been jailed for 11 years on trumped-up charges that are now being dismissed. On Thursday, …
Black Eyed Peas singer Apl de Ap donates retinal camera to Davao hospital
Filipino-American rapper for the Black-Eyed Peas, Apl de Ap, did the city of Davao and its people a great service by donating a retinal camera to the Southern Philippines Medical …
Korean brand “Etude House” sues Lazada for selling ‘fake’ products
Korean brand ‘Etude’ and its Philippines distributor have filed criminal charges against online shopping mega-site Lazada over the sale of fake products. Rosa Fiore House Corporation, the distributor for ‘Etude’ …
12 cops accused of selling 1,000 AK-47 rifles to communist rebels
Authorities have indicted 12 police officers over the sale of 1,004 AK-47 assault weapons which were illegally sold to the New People’s Army (NPA) from 2001 to 2013. Chief Supt. …
Police arrest ex-convict and two cohorts with fake gold bars in Cebu City
An ex-convict and his two cohorts were arrested inside a pension house on Tuesday after police were called to the scene when the men refused to pay their hotel bill. …
Energy companies to build first tidal power plant in Sorsogon
Sabella SAS, a French firm and H&WB Asia Pacific (Pte Ltd.) Corp. will jointly build the first ocean tidal wave power plant project in the Philippines. The two energy development …
Bureau of Immigration orders deportation of ‘ladyboy killer’ Scott Pemberton
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a deportation order against American Joseph Scott Pemberton. The deportation notice is subject to the clearance from a Philippine court hearing on Pemberton’s murder trial relating …
Proposed Davao City light rail project to cost 40 billion pesos
The Public-Private Partnership Board of Davao City’s government plans to endorse a project to the national government for an LRT transportation system for the city. The proposed 40-billion peso project …
Iranian arrested for punching professor at Manila university
An Iranian has been arrested and jailed after punching a college professor in Caloocan City on Tuesday. 35-year-old Pooyaz Gholami of Manaluyong City is being charged with violation of Article …
Two teenage girls hunted after stabbing of schoolmate in Manila
Two young girls are wanted in the stabbing of their 15-year-old schoolmate in Tondo, Manila The victim, whose name is being withheld upon request, is a student a Rajah Solaiman …
Bureau of Immigration discovers Korean has escaped detention, again!
Officials are asking many questions as to the escape of Korean Cho Seongdae, again! Seongdae originally escaped a Bureau of Immigration Immigration detention centre on September 29. He was recaptured …
Australian man gets caught up in ‘sextortion’ plot
26-year-old Jenel Peñascosa of Iloilo, has been arrested for his part in a cyber-crime sex extortion (sextortion) complaint filed against him by a 20-year-old Iloilo college student. So far, extortion, human …
Two Chinese diplomats shot dead, third wounded in Cebu City
Two Chinese diplomats were shot dead in a gun attack at a restaurant in Cebu City on Wednesday. Killed were the Deputy Consul Sun Shan and the consulate finance officer. Wounded …
Naked woman found dead in well had been raped, say police
Relatives looking for 32-year-old Roselyn Perlas discovered her decomposing, naked body in a shallow well, in Carles, Iloilo. A police spokesman said: “I believe she was raped. She was naked. …
Davao City’s Malagos Chocolate wins award at competition in Germany
Malagos Chocolate won a silver medal at the World Drinking Chocolate Competition in Hannover, Germany. The medal is Malgos Chocolate’s second award, they also won a bronze medal for the Best Unflavored …
Historic photograph: Calle Padre Faura Mansion in Manila
A French Renaissance-style mansion was christened ‘Calle Padre Faura’. It was designed by the son of Juan Luna, one of the Philippine’s most famous painters. The mansion was built by …
Photo: The Episcopalian Church of St Mary and St John in pre-war Manila
The Episcopalian Church of St Mary and St John was the largest Protestant church in all of pre-war Manila. The church was constructed between 1903 and 1907 and included a bishop’s …