Five missing in sailing boat off coast of Northern Luzon
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 …
Two lobster fishermen killed by pirates off Zamboanga Sibugay
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, …
Woman leaps to her death from Mactan Bridge in Mandaue City
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 …
Korean arrested for supplying prostitutes to party guests in Angeles City
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 …
Suspect in Samal Island kidnapping case is arrested
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 …
Indian moneylender found choked to death in sugar plantation
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 …
Preacher shot dead during sermon in San Francisco, Surigao del Norte
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 …
American arrested after using officials’ names to solicit cash in Cebu City
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 …
Four foreigners arrested in “good guys in, bad guys out” crackdown
The “Good Guys In, Bad Guys Out” campaign launched by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is now being pushed to the limit after the amnesty programme for registering legally ended on …
President Aquino attends burial of his “most trusted” bodyguard
President Benigno S Aquino III attended the burial of his “most dependable and efficient” bodyguard at the Panay Alliance Church in Santo Niño, South Cotabato yesterday. The President went to …
House Bill 5907 makes it easier to remarry after divorcing a foreigner
The House of Representatives has passed House Bill 5907, which simplifies the process of remarrying for Filipinos who have been divorced from foreign spouses. The bill will amend Executive Order No. …
The 15 worst airports for a layover: No surprises which was number one
Rampant corruption, shoddy building standards and terrible congestion have seen Manila’s NAIA airport named as the world’s worst. The dubious accolade comes from travel site EscapeHere.com who say it’s the worst place in …
Saudi police arrest Syrian and Filipina over alleged bomb plot
Saudi police say they have arrested a Syrian man and his Filipina accomplice in an alleged bomb building plot in the country. Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday that the two …
Top-ten countries for sex tourism: Guess which was NOT number one?
The website pattayashore.com has compiled a top-ten list of global destinations for sex tourism – so how was the Philippines rated? The list may surprise for a number of reasons …
Philippines ranks highly as destination for expats seeking new careers
The Philippines and numerous other Southeast Asia countries rate high on expats looking to find new careers – this based on a new survey by British banking giant HSBC. HSBC …
Saudi man dies MERS-CoV respiratory syndrome in Manila hospital
The Department of Heath confirmed on Saturday that a Saudi man who showed symptoms of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronaviris, otherwise known as MERS, has died in a hospital in …
Nine killed after transporter crashes into tree in Matalam, North Cotabato
A passenger transporter van rammed a large tree along the national highway in the town of Matalam, North Cotabato early Saturday morning. Matalam police chief Inspector Elias Colonia, said the …
Police arrest rookie cop for selling shabu in Quezon Province
Police have arrested a rookie cop and his cohort after a buy-bust sting operation set up by the local PNP. 33-year-old PO1 Marvin Marasigan and his 19-year-old accomplice, John Quintos …
‘Most wanted’ Indian man arrested for murder in Zambales
Police have arrested the number-two most wanted person in Isabela, Zambales. 42-year-old Kamaljit Singh of Barangay Santiago, San Antonio, has been arrested on a warrant for murder. The warrant was …
Korean man and Chinese wife found dead in Amadeo, Cavite
A string of Korean killings has recently alarmed numerous people including the Korean Embassy in Manila. The most recent case is the discovery of a Korean man who was gunned …
Bureau of Immigration captures Korean fugitive in Angeles City
A so-called high-profile Korean who escaped from the Bureau of Immigration’s holding facility in Bucatin has been captured in Angeles City. Lee Sang Te has been wanted by the Korean …
Thief caught red-handed in selfie while stealing money from bag
According to Fred Borreo, the owner of the photos, a man walked into room where students took a ‘selfie’ and in the process caught the image of a thief stealing …
Airport security officer asked for sex to clear woman’s travel papers
A security officer at Manila’s NAIA airport was arrested in an entrapment operation for asking a woman for sex in exchange for clearing her travel papers this week. 29-year-old Benedict …
What is the mysterious grey haze hanging over Cebu City?
Residents of Cebu have reported a greyish-blue haze over the city this week. Several observers posted their stories on social media, many with odd hazy photos. Many believe the haze …
Another bullet ‘discovered’ in American’s suitcase at Manila airport
Another bullet has been discovered in the suitcase of an American at the NAIA, Terminal #1 on Tuesday. 64-year-old tourist Gemma Kauffman, a female tourist, was leaving for Taipei, Taiwan …
Court of appeal allows former president Arroyo to post bail for election fraud
Former Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will soon be allowed to post bail for her part in the connection with an electoral-sabotage case filed against her by the Justice Department. Arroyo …