Three arrested for shooting of foreigners in Talisay McDonald’s
Three men now stand arrested for their part in a suspected gang member group with links to robbery and hired killings throughout Talisay and Cebu regions. The three have been …
Philippines urged to show clemency to jailed British man
The family of a British man jailed in the Philippines say they are hopeful he could be released early from this 12-year sentence. Kevin Taylor, from Swindon, was found guilty of …
On this day, February 25, 1986: Corazon Aquino sworn in as president
On February 25, 1986, Corazon Aquino was sworn in as the 11th President of the Philippines at a ceremony in Greenhills, San Juan. Aquino and Vice President Salvador Laurel won …
Fil-Am makes Broadway debut in “Honeymoon in Vegas”
A Filipino-American actress is living her American dream as she stars in a new Broadway musical. Catherine Ricafort originated a role and made it her own in the popular Broadway …
Great news For Filipino nurses: Japan to allow additional year for training
The Japanese government has decided to allow nurse and caregiver trainees from Indonesia and the Philippines to stay an additional year for further training and to give failed candidates another …
Search is on for most beautiful teenage Filipina Austrians
Teenage Filipina Austrian beauties can now try their luck in the newly-launched “Ms. Teen Filipina-Austria Pagent.” Organizers of the event said their goal is to impart to Filipino-Austrian youths and …
Mindanao makes Guinness Book of Records for “TreeVolution” planting scheme
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has commended the record-breaking “TreeVolution: Greening MindaNow” as a big step in restoring Mindanao’s rapidly dwindling forest and fighting climate change. Paje …
Duterte: “All armed groups should be disbanded to achieve national stability”
Federalism advocate and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte yesterday insisted that for the Philippines to achieve national stability, all private armed groups including the Communists and Moro secessionist groups must …
Five brothers and sisters die In horrific house fire in Bukidnon
Flames overtook a bamboo house in Bukidnon, on the island of Mindanao. The fire took the lives of five children, all brothers and sisters, aged two, three, five 10 and 11. The …
Government personnel suspended for extortion and corruption
Three personnel of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were dismissed while 23 others were suspended due to various offences, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino disclosed yesterday. Tolentino said the three dismissed …
Two towing firms in Manila suspended for malpractice
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has revoked the licence of Mac and Towing & Trucking Services as well as MCT Towing Services for various violations. Four more accredited towing …
Man from Ghana arrested after biting stranger in Manila
A man from Ghana was arrested yesterday after going nuts and biting a man in the early morning on Taft Avenue in Manila. 22-year-old Ib Yung even pushed and kicked the …
Car thieves attack Quezon City police officer, taking gun, car and more
A police officer was hurt and knocked unconscious when he was attacked by a pair of car thieves in Quezon City yesterday morning 47-year-old Gerardo Granado is still confined to …
On this day, February 23, 1945: Raising of American flag over Iwo Jima
During the bloody Battle for Iwo Jima, US Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment of the 5th Division take the crest of Mount Suribachi, the …
Noy Tinong: Exhibition celebrates the work of artist Martino Abellana
An art exhibition called called The World Through the Eyes of Martino Abellana is an amazing tribute to a Filipino icon. The exhibition includes a painting competition, lectures and works by other artists of his …
Nigerian arrested for forcing Cebu cop to perform oral sex on him
A Nigerian was arrested at a Cebu shopping mall after he allegedly tried to force a policeman to perform oral sex on him inside a men’s room. The suspect, 30-year-old …
Vietnamese and Filipino smugglers caught with “mega-haul” of rice and guns
A Vietnamese ship along with three Filipino-owned boats were caught loaded with at least 131,000 smuggled imported rice sacks, as well as several high-powered firearms. The mega-load was apprehended off …
Ayuntamiento building now a tourist attraction in Manila’s Intramuros
The Ayuntamiento Building inside Manila’s Intramuros is set to become the capital’s latest tourist attraction. The stunning building will open its doors to the public once the Treasurer – Sir …
Convicted child abuser wins $30,000 damages after being shamed on Facebook
A High Court in Northern Ireland has held Facebook and Joe McCloskey accountable for their actions when they shamed a paedophile on their social media account. McCloskey has been found …
“Martilyo Gang” of Pagadian City make off with jewellery worth 5.6 million pesos
The infamous “martilyo gang” of Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur have struck again, this time taking away 5.6 million peso in jewellery in a daylight robbery at a shopping …
Viral social media post gets policeman fired for misusing gas slips for own car
Chief Supt. Generoso Cerbo, Philippine National Police (PNP) Public Information Office chief, on Monday said that the PNP relieved a police officer for allegedly using gas allocation coupons for his …
Tribal leaders blame Casecnan River drying up on American operators of power plant
The tribal leaders blamed the drying up on the American operator of the $600-million Casecnan Multipurpose Irrigation and Power Project run by the Berkshire-Hathaway Energy. Rocky Valderama Jr., a member of …
Camarines Sur inundated with motorcycle-riding criminals
The city of Pili, Camarines Sur is on high-alert due to a rash of recent armed robbery incidents involving motorcycle-riding criminals. The rate of crime by motorcycle is at a …
Why the “Biking Priest” of the Philippines won’t vote Duterte for president
Father Amando Picardal the “Biking Priest” of the Philippines a known peace advocate, says he won’t be voting for Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte if he runs for president in …
Leading member of “sexbomb” girl pickpocket group arrested in Manila
24-year-old Michael Rabe, Manila’s No. #8 Most Wanted and a member of the notorious “Sexbomb Girls Pickpocket Group” has been arrested. Rabe was arrested in Tondo, Manila, for her involvement …
New bill would allow regions to ban motorcycle helmets to thwart assassins
Republic Act #10054 – The Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009 is now law and mostly enforced in most of the Philippines (especially in large cities and municipalities). But now Representative …