President Duterte has again claimed the CIA wants to kill him and has accused the US spy agency of bugging his telephone conversations. Speaking at a government conference in Cebu today (Tuesday, August 21), he said: “I know, the US is listening. I’m sure it’s the CIA. It’s also the one who will kill me.” He made a similar claim during a speech in Davao last week, … [Full Story...] about Duterte again accuses CIA of wanting him dead and bugging his phone
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Pentagon warns of floating nuclear reactors in South China Sea
A Pentagon report has warned of China’s plans to introduce floating nuclear reactors into the disputed waters of the South China Sea. In its annual report to … [Full Story...] about Pentagon warns of floating nuclear reactors in South China Sea
PNP chief ready for season of ‘peace and goodwill’ to bring spike in crime
As the build up to Christmas begins, the Philippine National Police are bracing themselves for the traditional festive crimewave. Every year, as the beginning of … [Full Story...] about PNP chief ready for season of ‘peace and goodwill’ to bring spike in crime
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I’m alive, with a beautiful lady: Duterte hits back at Sison’s coma claim
President Duterte has been filmed live on a Facebook giving assurances that he is not in a coma, but alive and "fairly healthy”. In a video posed by Special … [Full Story...] about I’m alive, with a beautiful lady: Duterte hits back at Sison’s coma claim
Following Abu Sayyaf kidnap threat, Palawn gets new anti-terrorism boat
Following recent warnings of an Abu Sayyaf kidnap raid, Palawan’s Coast Guard have shown off a new anti-terrorism fast boat. The new acquisition revealed today … [Full Story...] about Following Abu Sayyaf kidnap threat, Palawn gets new anti-terrorism boat
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Grieving mother of Filipina-Italian killed by jellyfish reveals her last words
The family of the seven-year-old Filipina-Italian girl who was killed by a jellyfish in Camarines Sur have spoken of her final moments. Gaia Trimarchi — whose swimming ability marked her out as a potential future Olympic champion — was collecting shells on … [Full Story...] about Grieving mother of Filipina-Italian killed by jellyfish reveals her last words
Inspectors say fewer than one in six Boracay businesses meet standards
Fewer than 20 per cent of tourism businesses inspected on Boracay met standards — just two months before the island is due to reopen. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said today (Monday, August 20) that only 71 of the 440 hotels … [Full Story...] about Inspectors say fewer than one in six Boracay businesses meet standards
Amid deportation threat, Sister Pat applies for renewal of missionary visa
Despite her looming deportation, Sister Pat Fox has filed a petition for the renewal of her missionary visa, which expires next month. Sister Patricia, who is appealing a deportation order issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI), hopes same government … [Full Story...] about Amid deportation threat, Sister Pat applies for renewal of missionary visa
Cebu court hands life sentence to man, 32, for online sexual abuse of boy
A Cebu court has sentenced a 32-year-old man to life for broadcasting the online sexual abuse of an underage boy. Eul Vincent Ondoy Rodriguez was arrested in 2014 after US immigration officials alerted the Philippine authorities about his involvement in the … [Full Story...] about Cebu court hands life sentence to man, 32, for online sexual abuse of boy
Malacañang denies communist leader’s claim that Duterte is in a coma
President Duterte’s spokesman has denied a claim by the leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines that the chief executive is in a coma. Speaking to reporters today (Monday, August 20) Harry Roque countered the claim of Jose Maria Sison that the … [Full Story...] about Malacañang denies communist leader’s claim that Duterte is in a coma
