A clever chemical-free way to rid your home of cockroaches
Here’s a perfect way to rid your home of cockroaches without using a single harmful chemical – buy some catnip. You heard me right, go too your local pet store, …
Indian medical students sue college chief for ‘illegal detention’
Seven Indian medical students in Davao city have filed charges before the City Prosecutor’s Office against the chief of the Davao Medical Education Management Services. Charges stem from a formal investigation …
Hong Kong convicts 81 Filipinos for illegal possession of firearms
Hong Kong authorities arrested 81 Filipinos for bringing illegal firearms into the country in 2014. The Philippine Consulate General had to reiterate its warning against bringing restricted items, particularly devices …
Six Filipino overseas workers face charge of oil smuggling in Saudi Arabia
Six Filipino workers are facing prison and fines for smuggling diesel fuel in Saudi Arabia. The six were part of an eight person group who were arrested for the incident – …
WATCH: Stars come out for Manny Pacquiao documentary premiere
From the Philippines to Hollywood, some of the brightest stars gathered to watch the premiere of the Manny Pacquiao documentary Manny. “I’m so thankful and happy that my documentary …
Fe Del Mundo – The Angel of Santo Tomas – a life of many firsts
Fe Del Mundo was a woman of many firsts. Founder of the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines, she also invented an improvised incubator, a cloth-suspended scale and a radiant warmer made from …
UK travel warning after woman robbed and shot in face by taxi driver
The UK has warned its citizens living in and visiting in the Philippines to ride only taxis from reputable companies. The warning comes after a British woman was attacked by a cab …
Six immigration officers dismissed from Clark Airport for “grave misconduct”
The Court of Appeals has confirmed the dismissal of six Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel located at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport, also known as Clark International Airport in Angeles …
German rabbit breeders slam Pope’s ‘don’t breed like rabbits’ comment
Pope Francis’s advice to Roman Catholics about breeding too enthusiastically has drawn the ire of rabbit breeders from Germany. The association of rabbit breeders in Germany have said that contrary …
Malaysia offering visa fee waiver for tourists
The Malaysian Government announced yesterday a waiver on visa fees for tourists – even including those coming from China. The waiver is part of a initiative by the Malaysian Government …
Filipino Bataan Death March survivor gets Purple Heart after 70-year wait
Former soldier and airman Jesse Baltazar received the Purple Heart on Tuesday, more than 70 years after he was wounded in action in the Philippines and forced to participate in …
Filipina pimped sisters, aged 11 and 12, for sex with Danish man
A Danish man and a Filipina were arrested in Baragay Tisa, Cebu City, for conspiring to procure young girls for sexual abuse. Police rescued two sisters, aged 11 and 12, …
2015 Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City – schedule of events
The 2015 Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival highlights are celebrated every fourth weekend of January in Iloilo City. The highlights are composed of the Ati-Ati Competition, the Kasadyahan Festival, …
WATCH: Introducing the new 290kph supercar made in the Philippines
The supercar business just got another team player in its lineup – the all new Aurelio and it’s not made in any European country, but right here in the Philippines. The …
Pope tells the Philippines: “Catholics should not breed like rabbits”
In a statement meant for the world, but said shortly after leaving the Philippines, Pope Francis told Catholics that they should not breed like rabbits. Speaking to journalists on his flight back …
Miriam Defensor Santiago’s book “Stupid is Forever” is best-seller of 2014
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago’s book, “Stupid is Forever,” which was launched last December at National Book Stores throughout the Philippines has set a record of being the fastest-selling and best-selling …
Study says traffic in the Philippines is the ninth worst in the world
The Philippines has been ranked as having the ninth worst traffic in the world. Data from traffic situations from 88 countries determined the position of the Philippines in its 2015 Traffic Index …
Pope gave Philippine president book of ancient maps
Many have asked what Pope Francis gave to President Benigno Aquino III as a gift when he came to visit in the Malacañang on Friday. The Pope gave a rare …
Damn meddling kids! Corrupt customs agent caught out by students
The Bureau of Customs sustained its drive against crooked officials by setting up a customs employee involved in extorting money in the Port of Iloilo. Customs administrative aide Aristotle Tumala was arrested …
House Bill seeks to impose huge tax on fireworks
The House Ways and Means Committee has proposed their position to the Department of Finance on a possible 20-percent excise tax on firecrackers and fireworks in general. House Bill #3685 …
SM Mall Baguio City defends tree up-rooting for ‘Sky Park’ expansion
SM Mall Group is defending recent tree up-rootings in their SM City Baguio projects, saying its mall expansion project has been approved by local authorities. Nearly 60 pine trees have …
This day in history: January 17, 1981, President Marcos lifts martial law
Citing the rise in lawlessness and the threat of a communist insurgency, Marcos issued the proclamation which closed down Congress and media establishments and led to the arrest of opposition leaders …
Philippines blacklists 43 ‘balikbayan box’ shippers due to complaints
The Department of Trade and Industry in the Philippines has placed 43 sea freight shippers on its blacklist this year. The blacklisting comes in wake of excessive complaints lodged against the …
Food of the Philippines: Sweet garlic chicken
This Filipino favorite is a crowd pleasing dish that will be the hit of your party. Not only is it easy to prepare, you can do multiple servings at the same …
Cavite police chief gunned down after responding to report of gunshots
32-year-old Leo Angelo Cruz Llacer, the Senior Inspector of Cavite, was gunned down while responding to a report of an indiscriminate firing of a gun. Senior Superintendent Jonnel Estomo, Cavite Police …
Are all disputes in the Philippines subject to barangay resolution?
Many foreigners, including a large number of Filipinos, believe all disputes in the Philippines are subjected to resolution at the Barangay office – in fact this is not true. The …