A 71-year-old Japanese man has been arrested in Toledo City on suspicion of molesting a 13-year-old girl. Akira Togo was found with the minor inside his house in Barangay Poblacion by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation today (Friday, July 20). NBI officer Niño Rodriguez told the Cebu Daily News that Toledo’s Social Welfare Office received reports of … [Full Story...] about Japanese man, 71, arrested on suspicion of molesting 13-year-old girl
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Bureau of Immigration confirms Sister Patricia Fox deportation order
The Bureau of Immigration has confirmed the deportation and blacklisting of Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox. In its 10-page order issued today … [Full Story...] about Bureau of Immigration confirms Sister Patricia Fox deportation order
US gives $26.5 million to boost Philippine counterterrorism efforts
The United States government has announced it will provide $26.5 million to enhance counterterrorism efforts in the Philippines. According to the US Embassy in … [Full Story...] about US gives $26.5 million to boost Philippine counterterrorism efforts
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Kansas man pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of underage Filipinas
A Kansas man who filmed himself having sex with children in the Philippines has pleaded guilty to three counts of production of child pornography. Anthony Shultz, … [Full Story...] about Kansas man pleads guilty to filming sexual abuse of underage Filipinas
Thirteen players suspended following Philippine-Australia ‘basket-brawl’
The International Basketball Federation has suspended 13 players following the on-court brawl between the Philippines and Australia earlier this month. Ten … [Full Story...] about Thirteen players suspended following Philippine-Australia ‘basket-brawl’
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Girl claiming to be possessed by dead brother reveals details of his murder
Footage has emerged of a teenage Filipina, supposedly possessed by the spirit of her dead brother, revealing details of his murder. Abigail Magtalas, aged 16, started trembling on Saturday (July 14) three months after her brother Marvin, 19, was shot dead … [Full Story...] about Girl claiming to be possessed by dead brother reveals details of his murder
Shake Shack to open first Southeast Asian branch in Manila
Shake Shack, the legendary New York burger joint, is preparing to open a branch in Manila — its first in Southeast Asia. The chain, described as "a modern day ‘roadside’ burger stand known for its delicious burgers, chicken, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, … [Full Story...] about Shake Shack to open first Southeast Asian branch in Manila
US Air Force veteran bludgeoned to death in his Baguio home
A US Air Force veteran was found bludgeoned to death inside his own home in Baguio City, police have reported. Emelito Nalapo was discovered by his housekeeper Miriam Bautista at 6.30am yesterday (Tuesday, July 17). Police suspect he may have been … [Full Story...] about US Air Force veteran bludgeoned to death in his Baguio home
Eight dead and dozens injured after jeepney’s brakes fail
Eight are dead and 56 injured after an overloaded jeepney with failed brakes crashed into two other vehicles and rolled over in Pagadian City. Five of the passsengers died on the spot today (Wednesday, July 18), while the other three succumbed to their … [Full Story...] about Eight dead and dozens injured after jeepney’s brakes fail
South Korean’s Busan city is ‘best place in Asia’ says travel guide
The city of Busan in South Korea has been named this year’s best destination in Asia by Lonely Planet. For the third edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Asia” list, editors named their top 10 destinations to visit across the vast continent of … [Full Story...] about South Korean’s Busan city is ‘best place in Asia’ says travel guide
