The Filipino-Chinese community is teaming up with Baguio museum to stage the First Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the City of Pines. The event, which is expected to become an annual fixture on the calendar, opens on Saturday, September 22, at the Baguio City Museum. City information officer Aileen Refuerzo said the festival — which is also known as the harvest … [Full Story...] about City of Pines to host first Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
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Two Britons and American locked up for overstaying in Philippines
Two Britons and an American have been detained by the Bureau of Immigration for overstaying in the Philippines. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today … [Full Story...] about Two Britons and American locked up for overstaying in Philippines
Future visitors to Boracay must pre-apply for official access cards
The Philippine government has announced that all future visitors to Boracay will have to apply for an official access card. The Department of Environment and … [Full Story...] about Future visitors to Boracay must pre-apply for official access cards
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Sister Pat testifies against Duterte at ‘sham’ International People’s Tribunal
Patricia Fox — who is facing deportation for political meddling — has testified against President Duterte at a self-appointed court. The Australian nun appeared … [Full Story...] about Sister Pat testifies against Duterte at ‘sham’ International People’s Tribunal
Swede to Filipina: ‘Give me 100,000 pesos or I’ll share nude pictures of you’
A Swedish man has been arrested in Taguig City for threatening to release nude pictures of his ex-girlfriend unless she paid 100,000 pesos. Agents of the National … [Full Story...] about Swede to Filipina: ‘Give me 100,000 pesos or I’ll share nude pictures of you’
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Jail for Kiwi who spent $100,000 to watch sexual abuse of Filipino kids
A millionaire local politician from New Zealand has been jailed for more than four years for the online sexual abuse of Filipino children. Martin Henry Lawes appeared in the High Court in Auckland today (Tuesday, September 18) for sentencing after pleading … [Full Story...] about Jail for Kiwi who spent $100,000 to watch sexual abuse of Filipino kids
Duterte hints at mining ban after landslide claimed dozens of lives
As rescuers continue to search for landslide survivors, President Duterte has said it is again time for a serious look at mining practices. The president made the remark today (Monday, September 17) the landslide caused by typhoon Ompong that hit a mining … [Full Story...] about Duterte hints at mining ban after landslide claimed dozens of lives
Sister Pat appeals against refusal to renew missionary visa
Sister Patricia Fox is appealing against the Bureau of Immigration’s decision to refuse the renewal of her missionary visa. The BI rejected Fox’s missionary visa extension request last month, citing the deportation order previously issued against the … [Full Story...] about Sister Pat appeals against refusal to renew missionary visa
Dozens feared dead after landslide swamps Ompong evacuation centre
A landslide triggered by typhoon Ompong have left at least 32 people dead and 29 more missing in Itogon, Benguet, the town's mayor has said. Mayor Victorio Palangdan said today (Sunday, September 16) that rescue workers are continuing in attempts to free … [Full Story...] about Dozens feared dead after landslide swamps Ompong evacuation centre
Seven injured as another improvised bomb rocks the southern Philippines
Seven people were injured when an improvised bomb exploded in a busy shopping street in General Santos City. Chief Superintendent Eliseo Rasco, regional director of police, confirmed that the blast occurred at 11.50am today (Sunday, September 16). He … [Full Story...] about Seven injured as another improvised bomb rocks the southern Philippines
