The Philippines has taken the top three spots in a list of the world’s best islands. A Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards survey named Boracay, Cebu and Visayan Islands and Palawan at the head of its list of 30 paradise destinations. An earlier survey, released in February this year, placed Boracay in first place, Palawan in second and Cebu in fifth place … [Full Story...] about Conde Nast: World’s three best islands are in the Philippines
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Manila’s NAIA is no longer one of the world’s worst airports
Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is no longer one of the worst in the world, according to a survey by travel website sleepinginairports.net. In … [Full Story...] about Manila’s NAIA is no longer one of the world’s worst airports
North Korea’s UN envoy warns of nuclear war at ‘any moment’
North Korea’s deputy UN ambassador has warned that the situation “has reached the touch-and-go point and a nuclear war may break out any moment”. He also pledged … [Full Story...] about North Korea’s UN envoy warns of nuclear war at ‘any moment’
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Marawi City is liberated: The battle is won, but terror war continues
Amid the sound of continuing gunfire, President Duterte declared Marawi City "liberated from terrorists' influence" today (Tuesday, October 17). The president led … [Full Story...] about Marawi City is liberated: The battle is won, but terror war continues
Florida man faces life for sexually abusing Filipino children
A Florida man is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of filming himself sexually abusing Filipino children. David Paul Lynch, aged 56, was charged … [Full Story...] about Florida man faces life for sexually abusing Filipino children
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OPINION: Return of the Marcos clan… it’s more funny in the Philippines
Picture the scene: It’s 1976 and Adolph “Dolph-Dolph” Hitler has just been made vice-chancellor of Germany, in what many see as one of the biggest and most unlikely political comebacks in history. He has done this by distancing himself from his father’s … [Full Story...] about OPINION: Return of the Marcos clan… it’s more funny in the Philippines
Feminist hat designer vows revenge on man she accused of groping her
A feminist hat designer who accused an American expat of groping her has called on Filipino netizens to track him down and “ruin his life”. Mich Dulce filmed a confrontation with the man, who denied her accusation and challenged her to produce video … [Full Story...] about Feminist hat designer vows revenge on man she accused of groping her
Marawi terror chiefs get Islamic burials as bodies rot in city streets
The terrorist leaders behind the carnage in Marawi are to be given Islamic burials — even while hundreds of other dead continue to rot in the city’s streets. Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute, the Islamic State-linked leaders of the bloody siege were shot and … [Full Story...] about Marawi terror chiefs get Islamic burials as bodies rot in city streets
Another deadline to break siege of Marawi City passes
Another day, and another deadline to clear Marawi City of Islamic State-affiliated terrorists has passed. In an attempt to hit the self-imposed target of Sunday, October 15, 20 government troops were wounded yesterday and today (Sunday). Joint Task Group … [Full Story...] about Another deadline to break siege of Marawi City passes
Global study names Manila as one of the world’s most unsafe cities
British business magazine The Economist has named Manila as one of the most unsafe cities in the world to live in. The Philippine capital ranked 55th out of 60 cities covered by the Safe Cities Index 2017. The annual study examines digital, health, … [Full Story...] about Global study names Manila as one of the world’s most unsafe cities
