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 be marked by a special festival on Monday (November 19), an event that has been held to honour the arrival of the bird for the past 10 years. Ornithologists will also be able to spot many other birds, as the … [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, … [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 … [Full Story...] about Duterte: South China Sea is in Beijing’s hands, so why create friction?
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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 … [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 … [Full Story...] about Balangiga Bells officially handed back to the Philippines
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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
El Nido to face six-month ‘rehabilitation’ — but won’t be closed like Boracay
The Palawan town of El Nido will is set for a six-month environmental rehabilitation — but it won’t be closed to tourists like Boracay. Speaking today (Wednesday, November 14), Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said: “We will not be closing the town … [Full Story...] about El Nido to face six-month ‘rehabilitation’ — but won’t be closed like Boracay
Family of six, including three kids, killed as bus hits trike in Digos City
A family of six, including three young children, were killed when their tricycle was in collision with a bus in Digos City. The crash at 6.20am today (Wednesday, November 14) claimed the lives of husband and wife Joel and Honey Grace Castro, her … [Full Story...] about Family of six, including three kids, killed as bus hits trike in Digos City
American fraudster, 81, to be deported after five years hiding in Philippines
An alleged American fraudster wanted in the USA has been arrested by the Bureau of Immigration after five years hiding out in the Philippines. In a statement, Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that 81-year-old Harold Leigh Andrews was detained at … [Full Story...] about American fraudster, 81, to be deported after five years hiding in Philippines
Eriksson era opens with victory for Azkals over Singapore
Sven-Goran Eriksson started his job as head coach of the Azkals with a 1-0 win over Singapore in the Asean Football Federation Championship. The ex-England manager was appointed last month to lead the Philippine national team through the Asean Championship … [Full Story...] about Eriksson era opens with victory for Azkals over Singapore
