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Del Torchio Image

Two suspects identified in kidnapping of Italian businessman in Dipolog City

by Timothy Walker

DIPOLOG CITY, Philippines – Police have identified two of the men involved in the kidnapping of former Italian priest and businessman Rolando del Torchio in Dipolog City last Wednesday. Authorities …

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Mayor: Angeles no longer Sin City, Americans to blame for bad reputation

by Timothy Walker

Angeles City Mayor Edardo Pamintuan said yesterday that it had shed its reputation as a Sin City destination after taking home a “Pearl Award”. Pearl Awards are given by the …

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ITOGON

British man accuses Filipina girlfriend of theft in Benguet

by Timothy Walker

A British man has filed a formal complaint against his Filipina girlfriend for stealing his personal belongings. 61-year-old David Hughes O’Neil, told police that his girlfriend left him and took …

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Diver Killed in Dynamite Fishing

Dynamite fishing kills scuba diver in Daanbantayan, Cebu

by Timothy Walker

A scuba diving instructor and father of seven was killed by dynamite fishermen in Daanbantayan, Cebu two weeks ago. 33-year-old Al Bernard died from the effects of a dynamite blast, an …

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Ugandan arrested in 20-million peso drug bust in Laguna

by Timothy Walker

A Ugandan has been arrested in a drug sting inside an exclusive subdivision in Sta. Rose, Laguna on Thursday. Rufus Katumba along with his live-in partner and siblings have all …

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Never, ever post photos of your boarding pass to social media

by Timothy Walker

Most Filipinos like to take ‘selfies’, but those who take photos of their flight boarding pass should think again. If you post such a photo online you could being posting …

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No sign yet of missing Hong Kong yacht with five aboard

by Timothy Walker

A close friend of five of the sailors of the ill fated Hong Kong yacht says he has dismissed reports about a sighting of debris and a body in the …

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Australian child abuser Peter Scully could walk free in light of new evidence

by Timothy Walker

Australian child abuser Peter Scully may walk free from his crime after the prosecution admitting some horrific news to the courts this past week. The pieces of evidence crucial in the …

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Police hunt ‘fiancĂ©e’ after US Embassy official’s apartment burgled

by Timothy Walker

The apartment of an official of the US Embassy in Ermita, Manila was burgled this week. Authorities say thieves took valuables from the apartment of 51-year-old Robert Calvin Davis, deputy …

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Swiss photographer showcases the Philippines at exhibition

by Timothy Walker

Swiss photographer Sam Arn spent seven months living life in the Philippines, and now his photography exhibition entitled “Philippines” will be on display until October 23 in Zollikofen, Switzerland.  Through …

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Filipina falls to her death while dodging immigration check in Cyprus

by Timothy Walker

A 27-year-old Filipina mother-of-three died from multiple injuries after immigration came knocking on her door. The woman, whose name has not been released by authorities, suffered injuries after a fall …

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Bongbong Marcos: “Filipinos don’t really care about Marcos-era abuses”

by Timothy Walker

The son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos –  BongBong Marcos – claims that Filipinos are no longer concerned about human rights abuses committed under his father’s rule. Many are angered …

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Prime suspect in Samal Island kidnapping arrested for previous crimes

by Timothy Walker

The man identified as Bandajar Dangin Adona, also known as “Banon” was arrested on Sunday in Tibungco, Davao City but not for the Samal kidnapping of September 21. Adona’s involvement …

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Drug lord leads armed stand-off with guards in New Bilibid Prison

by Timothy Walker

Prison guards and drug lord, Jaybee Sebastian came to blows as a standoff took place at the New Bilibid Prison on Monday. The standoff lasted into Tuesday when Sebastian gave …

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Italian businessman kidnapped in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte

by Timothy Walker

A former Italian missionary has been kidnapped in Dipolog City from his pizza house business. Rolando del Torchio, an Italian businessman, was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified men at 7pm on …

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New church in honour of 18th Century Korean saint is nearing completion

by Timothy Walker

A church honouring Saint Andrew-Kim Taegon – the first Korean Catholic priest who stayed in the Philippines in the early 18th Century, will soon be completed in Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan. Former …

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New law to punish hikers and visitors who throw trash on Mount Apo

by Timothy Walker

Six local government units surrounding Mount Apo have recently approved a ‘common trekking policy’ to help preserve the beauty of one of the best trekking destinations in Mindanao. Kidapawan City, Digos …

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More than 92,000 dengue cases in Philippines over past nine months

by Timothy Walker

The Department of Health says it has monitored 92,000 dengue cases nationwide in the past nine months. So far seven regions have registered increased numbers of those who contracted the …

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Five missing in sailing boat off coast of Northern Luzon

by Timothy Walker

A yacht carrying four foreigners and one Filipino man was reported missing off the coast of Northern Luzon since this weekend. Those missing are as follows: Robin Wyatt (British), British …

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Two lobster fishermen killed by pirates off Zamboanga Sibugay

by Timothy Walker

Two lobster traders were shot dead by suspected pirates off Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay on Saturday. Police from Zamboanga Peninsula identified the men as Ramil Dela Cruz and Rene Boy Duran, …

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Woman leaps to her death from Mactan Bridge in Mandaue City

by Timothy Walker

A 44-year-old women has died after she jumped from the old Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. “Baby” Johanna Baguio suffered severe injuries after she landed on the concrete footing of a wall supporting …

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Korean arrested for supplying prostitutes to party guests in Angeles City

by Timothy Walker

A Korean man was arrested along with two Filipinas for ‘human trafficking’ near Walking Street in Angeles City. 51-year-old Gwang Ryong Kim, was charged with qualified trafficking after paying for four women …

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Suspect in Samal Island kidnapping case is arrested

by Timothy Walker

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced that authorities have arrested a suspect in the September 21 kidnapping of three foreigners and one Filipino woman from Oceanview Marina on the island …

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Indian moneylender found choked to death in sugar plantation

by Timothy Walker

A 27-year-old Indian man was found dead of strangulation in a sugar plantation in a remote village in Matalam on Thursday. The victim was identified as Ranjit Singh Brar, who was …

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Preacher shot dead during sermon in San Francisco, Surigao del Norte

by Timothy Walker

Gunmen entered a protestant church in Surigao del Norte and shot dead a preacher in the middle of his sermon on Sunday. Police identified the victim as Allan Ursabia, aged …

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MAGPALE

American arrested after using officials’ names to solicit cash in Cebu City

by Timothy Walker

An American was arrested for collecting money inside San Nicolas, Cebu City on Thursday. 54-year-old Johnny David Betts was arrested after showing a solicitation letter that had a stamp from …

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