Tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake strikes of Papua New Guinea
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea early Monday. The quake struck at a depth of 20 miles and about 40 miles from Kokopo in New …
Rolls Royce opens Manila showroom at Bonifacio Global City
The iconic British class automobile, Rolls Royce, has opened a showroom in Bonifacio Global City in Manila. Rolls Royce general manager for Asia Pacific, Michael Alexander Schneider told those in …
Filipina get seven years for money laundering operation in Qatar
A Filipina worker has been sentenced to seven years behind bars for her part in a money laundering scheme. The unnamed woman had been working as a sterilisation technician in …
Five Filipino fisherman rescued by US Navy in Philippine Sea
Five Filipino fishermen were adrift in the Philippine Sea when they were rescued by the US 7th Fleet flagship, the USS Blue Ridge, the US Navy reported on Thursday. The …
American arrested in Malate for fleeing without paying hotel bill
An American has been arrested for trying to flee a hotel without paying his bill in Malate, Manila. 30-year-old Adrian Pascal Frazier will be charged with estafa-swindeling after the owner …
Teenage duck herder dies playing Russian Roulette in Isabela
A teenage duck herder in Minagbag, Quezon, Isabela was killed in a game of Russian Roulette. The 17-year-old called Melvin Evangelista was killed on Wednesday at 9pm during a drinking …
Monkey put in sack after biting dogs escapes and attacks humans
A wild monkey ran amok in Baguio City, biting five people and several dogs during its rampage. The monkey was said to have “gone ape” on Thursday night in Quezon Hill Extension …
Rejoice! Mayor and police smash 52 illegal videoke machines
The mayor of CDO and local members of the police force smashed a total of 52 illegal videoke machines in an effort to rid the city of the noise problems. Mayor …
Surigao announces big projects to entice more tourists
The provincial government of Surigao has launched a series of tourism projects to attract more visitors to the region. Dubbed the 2015 “Marajaw Turismo Advocacy,” the projects include the Socorro Floating Restaurant and the Sabang …
Skeleton found in Buddhist temple septic tank could be missing teacher
Police in the city of Tacloban are urged to probe deeper into the skeleton uncovered in the septic tank of a Chinese Buddhist temple. Jack Ey, the Tacloban Filipino-Chinese Chamber …
Erap to remove 700 “ghost employees” of former mayor Lim
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said he will remove at least 700 “ghost employees” at city hall. The employees are part of a scam under Republic Act 15-30 who report to …
Former Negros village chairman gets 200 years for shooting four colleagues
An ex-village chairman in Silay City, Negros Occidental has been given more than 200 years in prison for killing his four colleagues and wounding three others in 2011. Silay Judge …
Pangasinan female rapper caught with shabu worth 800,000 pesos
A female rapper was caught with 80,000 peso worth of shabu in a sting operation in Mangaldan, Pangasinan this past week. 22-year-old Claire Datka was caught in the operation in …
Plant discovered in Antique Province to be named after Pope Francis
A Doctor from the University of Santo Tomas has found a flowering plant in the mountains of Mt. Madia-as in the province of Antique, Philippines. The plant will be named Hedyotis …
Taguig City cops charged for extorting Korean businessmen
Three city police officers will face charges over an extortion racket which targeted foreign residents. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will file charges against Supt. Cesar Zafiro Tannagan, Chief Insp. …
Iloilo City set to launch smartphone app for tourists and residents
A Memorandum of Agreement signed March 20, 2015 and will assist Iloilo City to develop an app which will help residents, visitors and vacationers alike. The app will be available …
Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino delights crowds at California designer show
Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino ‘wowed’ the crowds at the 10th Anniversary showing at Fashion Week El Paseo. Tolentino was invited to return to the jet-setting town and bring along with …
Scientists discover largest asteroid impact zone in Queensland, Australia
Scientists have discovered the largest asteroid impact zone on earth. The discovery was concluded after scientists identified two collision sites in Queensland, Australia. Researchers from Australian National University said they …
5,000 women join sari-sari store training in Davao City
More than 5,000 women have undergone the ‘Sari-Sari Training and Access to Resources’ programme, otherwise known as “STAR.” A partnership between Coca-Cola Philippines and the Technical Education and Skills Development …
Actress Melissa Mendez faces three-million peso slander charge
Charges of slander are being brought against actress Melissa Mendez for her involvement in the berating of a Taguig City businessman on an airplane last week. Rey N Pamaran, accompanied by his …
Supreme Court suspends Olongapo City judge for bribery
The Supreme Court has suspended an Olongapo regional trial court judge after allegations of attempted bribery, inefficiency and a string of other offences surfaced. Judge Normal Pamintuan of Olongapo RTC …
Australian arrested at Manila airport for molesting girl, aged 12
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) intercepted an Australian tourist trying to enter the country on Tuesday. 39-year-old Roy Woodward appeared on the Immigration Border Monitoring Security system as being wanted in …
Davao scholars to represent the Philippines at international cultural festivals
Four teenage scholars of Musikademy, have been chosen to represent the Philippines in several cultural festivals across the globe. The Dabawenyas include Janelle Velez, Fatima Malate, Khennah Landanganon and Frances …
Solar Sports pays millions to broadcast the ‘fight of the century’
SOLAR Sports has paid the staggering sum of $10 million dollars for the Philippines television rights to the ‘Fight of the Century’ between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The fight …
2015 Rolls-Royce enthusiast club yearbook features Bohol Island resort
The 2015 Rolls-Royce Entusiasts’ Club Yearbook features Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa in Bohol, Philippines. This year’s yearbook features just a hand-full of luxury resorts from around the world and …
Jollibee prepares to open its first store in Canada this year
Jollibee Foods Corp. will open its first store in Canada in 2015. The company is looking at opening it first store in Toronto, which is home to a large Filipino …