The Philippine state weather bureau has urged people not to take Tropical Depression Samuel lightly, as it is expected to intensify into a tropical storm. In a press briefing at 5 pm today (Monday, November 19), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Samuel was moving towards the Philippines and gathering … [Full Story...] about Philippine weather chiefs: Don’t take approach of TD Samuel lightly
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Chicago man gets 15 years for sexually abusing child in the Philippines
A man from the suburbs of Chicago has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually assaulting a child in the Philippines. Donald Scott Coleman, aged 64 from Elgin, … [Full Story...] about Chicago man gets 15 years for sexually abusing child in the Philippines
Abu Sayyaf terrorist ambush leaves five soldiers dead on Sulu
Five Filipino soldiers have been killed and 23 injured in a major ambush by Abu Sayyaf terrorists on Sulu Island. The soldiers were searching for hostages taken … [Full Story...] about Abu Sayyaf terrorist ambush leaves five soldiers dead on Sulu
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Azkals overcome fightback to secure victory over Timor Leste
The Azkals were made to survive a spirited fightback from their opponents to secure a 3-2 win over Timor Leste in the AFF Suzuki Cup. The win yesterday … [Full Story...] about Azkals overcome fightback to secure victory over Timor Leste
Birdwatchers gather in Paoay for glimpse of giant cormorant
Eager birdwatchers are congregating around a lake near Paoay, Ilocos Norte, to witness the return of migratory great cormorants. The return of the bird will even … [Full Story...] about Birdwatchers gather in Paoay for glimpse of giant cormorant
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Reward offered to find Russian who fleeced countrymen on Panglao
A reward has been offered to track down a Russian conman who tricked three of his countrymen out of 690,000 pesos. The victims, who all live on Panglao Island, are co-ordinating with their embassy in Manila to help find the suspect, Mikriukov Roman. He … [Full Story...] about Reward offered to find Russian who fleeced countrymen on Panglao
Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
President Duterte has said that China was "already in possession" of the South China Sea — and US military drills were just creating “frictions". The president made the statement on the last day of the 33rd Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Summit in … [Full Story...] about Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
Women being trafficked to Korean ‘nightclub’ rescued at Clark Airport
Six women who were being sent under fake travel papers to work as “nightclub entertainers” in South Korea have been rescued at Clark Airport. In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente today (November 15), Bureau of Immigration (BI) Port … [Full Story...] about Women being trafficked to Korean ‘nightclub’ rescued at Clark Airport
Balangiga Bells officially handed back to the Philippines
The United States has officially handed over two of the Balangiga Bells to the Philippines after more than a century. "This is a very significant event that we have not only because these bells represent the long history that the Philippines and United … [Full Story...] about Balangiga Bells officially handed back to the Philippines
New planes and routes see PAL named as world’s most improved airline
Expanded services using new fuel-efficient aircraft has seen PAL named as the "Most Improved Airline for 2019”. This is according to airlineratings.com, which describes itself as the world’s only safety and product rating website. Its editor-in-chief … [Full Story...] about New planes and routes see PAL named as world’s most improved airline
