An Egyptian, suspected of being an Islamic State commander, has been deported from the Philippines due to visa irregularities. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Tuesday, October 16) that Fehmi Lassqued or Haythan Abdulhamid Yusof, aged 33, was deported to Cairo, via Bangkok, 10 days ago. He has since been taken into government custody in Cairo. Lassqued was … [Full Story...] about Egyptian suspected of links to Islamic State deported from Philippines
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Crackdown: Dropping trash on Boracay could earn you six months in jail
A zero-tolerance approach to littering has been announced after trash was found on Boracay’s waterfront just hours after it reopened to local tourists. The … [Full Story...] about Crackdown: Dropping trash on Boracay could earn you six months in jail
Police eye legal dispute after Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur home
Police are investigating a legal dispute after an Australian was found shot dead at his home in Sinait, Ilocos Sur province. In a statement today (Tuesday, … [Full Story...] about Police eye legal dispute after Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur home
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Marawi City’s 17-billion peso ‘rehabilitation’ postponed yet again
Residents of war-ravaged Marawi City will have to wait even longer before they can return, as the rebuilding of its ‘ground zero’ has again been postponed. The … [Full Story...] about Marawi City’s 17-billion peso ‘rehabilitation’ postponed yet again
Sister Patricia looks to Court of Appeals as deportation fight continues
Sister Patricia Fox plans to question her deportation order before the Court of Appeals should the Department of Justice rule against her. The Australian nun … [Full Story...] about Sister Patricia looks to Court of Appeals as deportation fight continues
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Trash spotted on beach just hours after Boracay Island’s ‘soft opening’
Within hours of Boracay’s ‘soft opening’ to local tourists, netizens have posted evidence of trash being dropped along the newly “rehabilitated” shoreline. As a result of the images going viral today (Monday, October 15), the Department of Environment and … [Full Story...] about Trash spotted on beach just hours after Boracay Island’s ‘soft opening’
Maryland computer expert gets 25 years for sex with 12-year-old Filipinas
A computer expert from Maryland who filmed himself having sex with 12-year-old Filipina girls has been sentenced to 25 years. Martin Hall, aged 56, of Reisterstown, was sentenced yesterday (Friday, October 12) for travelling to the Philippines to “engage … [Full Story...] about Maryland computer expert gets 25 years for sex with 12-year-old Filipinas
Philippines retains place on UN’s Human Rights Council
The Philippines has secured another term on the UN’s Human Rights Council, alongside countries including Bahrain, Eritrea and Somalia. The country's second three-year term of membership of the 47-member council was supported by 165 votes cast by 192 UN … [Full Story...] about Philippines retains place on UN’s Human Rights Council
READ: List of 68 hotels approved to operate when Boracay reopens
Tourism bosses have released a list of the 68 hotels and guesthouses approved for operation after Boracay reopens to tourism later this month. As of today (Friday, October 12) there are a total of 3,519 rooms that will be available to tourists who arrive … [Full Story...] about READ: List of 68 hotels approved to operate when Boracay reopens
More than 1,000 new HIV cases reported in Philippines last August
The Philippine government is taking action after more than 1,000 new cases of HIV were recorded in the Philippines in August. The HIV/Aids Registry of the Philippines (Harp) report of the Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that 1,047 new cases were … [Full Story...] about More than 1,000 new HIV cases reported in Philippines last August
