Just as Christine Silawan was laid to rest, the murder suspect accused of killing and mutilating her was released from custody on a technicality. Lawyer Vincent Isle filed a motion to release the 17-year-old suspect because he was arrested without a warrant. The city prosecutor ordered the release at 5pm yesterday (Friday, March 22) because “hot pursuit” was no longer … [Full Story...] about Murder suspect released on technicality during Christine Silawan’s funeral
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Filipino food is one of the most disliked national cuisines in the world
Filipino food has been voted one of the world's least favourite national cuisines by participants in an international opinion poll. According to YouGov, 25,000 … [Full Story...] about Filipino food is one of the most disliked national cuisines in the world
British man arrested for smashing up bathroom at Manila airport
A British man was arrested at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport after smashing up a bathroom inside terminal two’s exclusion room. Benjamin Hopkins, … [Full Story...] about British man arrested for smashing up bathroom at Manila airport
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Five dead as van flips over on North Luzon Expressway after tyre bursts
Six people were killed after a van flipped over on an elevated portion of the North Luzon Expressway in Apalit, Pampanga. At least 10 others were injured in the … [Full Story...] about Five dead as van flips over on North Luzon Expressway after tyre bursts
PAL tells passengers to arrive four hours early for flights during IT upgrade
Philippine Airlines has told passengers to arrive four hours early for flights while the national carrier upgrades its IT systems. As we have previously reported, … [Full Story...] about PAL tells passengers to arrive four hours early for flights during IT upgrade
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Police probe after Korean brothers fall to their deaths from Makati hotel
Police are investigating after two Korean brothers — said to be keen gamblers — fell to their deaths from the third floor of a Makati hotel. The pair were found dead in the street outside I’M Hotel, on the corner of Makati Avenue and Kalayaan Street, today … [Full Story...] about Police probe after Korean brothers fall to their deaths from Makati hotel
North Korea confirms return of mass games… but what are they, and why?
As you may have heard, North Korea’s mass games are making a return for 2019 — but what are they and how did they come into being? Mass games are not actually games, but rather an unfathomably huge gymnastics performance involving tens of thousands of … [Full Story...] about North Korea confirms return of mass games… but what are they, and why?
Duterte announces ‘permanent end’ to peace negotiations with Reds
President Duterte has announced the permanent termination of peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines. The president made the announcement during the 122nd Philippine Army founding anniversary in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, yesterday … [Full Story...] about Duterte announces ‘permanent end’ to peace negotiations with Reds
Supreme Court upholds conviction of Irishman for .38 grams of marijuana
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of an Irishman who was found with less than a gram of marijuana at a Philippine airport. In a decision made last December but made public today (Thursday, March 21) the court affirmed the conviction of Eanna … [Full Story...] about Supreme Court upholds conviction of Irishman for .38 grams of marijuana
Five Lapu-Lapu City mothers arrested for online abuse of children
Five women who allegedly live-streamed the online abuse of minors — including their own children — have been arrested during three operations in Cebu. The raids in Lapu-Lapu City today (Thursday, March 21) also led to the rescue of 11 of their victims, who … [Full Story...] about Five Lapu-Lapu City mothers arrested for online abuse of children
