Nineteen schoolgirls have been rescued and three pimps arrested following a police raid on a Manila videoke bar. According to a report on ABS-CBN, the police’s Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) raided Gab’s Videoke Bar in Sampaloc district yesterday evening (Thursday, June 21). Surveillance video showed one of the suspected pimps counting marked money paid … [Full Story...] about Schoolgirls rescued and pimps arrested at Manila videoke bar
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Duterte’s war on drugs could move into primary school classrooms
Primary schools could become the latest front line in President Duterte’s controversial war against illegal drugs. It has been announced today (Friday, June 22) … [Full Story...] about Duterte’s war on drugs could move into primary school classrooms
Pupils rushed to church after mass hysteria closes two Cebu schools
Two schools on the island of Cebu were forced to close after outbreaks of mass hysteria among pupils struck within hours of one another. The phenomenon was first … [Full Story...] about Pupils rushed to church after mass hysteria closes two Cebu schools
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Strangely beautiful: Top five surreal places to visit in the Philippines
If you want to travel the world and see the best it has to offer, then you need to add these five surreal places to visit in the Philippines. Here’s the thing, you … [Full Story...] about Strangely beautiful: Top five surreal places to visit in the Philippines
Duterte backs plan for health warnings on sweet drinks
President Duterte has backed a plan to force manufacturers to add health warnings onto the labels of sugary drinks. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the president … [Full Story...] about Duterte backs plan for health warnings on sweet drinks
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So much in common: A brief guide to the Caribbean for Filipinos
If you have ever dreamed of visiting the Caribbean, you may be pleased to know that now is a good a time as any. The Caribbean is a beautiful corner of the world, and it is home to some amazingly beautiful beaches and some unbelievable places to stay. So my … [Full Story...] about So much in common: A brief guide to the Caribbean for Filipinos
Duterte to corrupt immigration staff: I will kill you if you mess with tourists!
President Duterte has threatened corrupt immigration officials with death or deployment to the terrorist stronghold of Jolo Island. The president told Bureau of Immigration staff to leave the country’s tourists alone — particularly the Koreans and Chinese — … [Full Story...] about Duterte to corrupt immigration staff: I will kill you if you mess with tourists!
Senator inquiry told that Boracay may be ready to reopen by September
A member of the team tasked with cleaning up Boracay has told a Senate inquiry that the island could be ready for a ‘soft opening’ in September. Epimaco Densing, part of Task Force Boracay, told the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources … [Full Story...] about Senator inquiry told that Boracay may be ready to reopen by September
Ousted chief justice plans ‘people’s movement’ vs ‘blasphemous’ Duterte
Hours after the Supreme Court confirmed her ousting, former chief justice, Maria Lourdes Sereno has announced a plan to lead a "people's movement". In a speech to her supporters at the University of the Philippines, Sereno slammed President Duterte as a … [Full Story...] about Ousted chief justice plans ‘people’s movement’ vs ‘blasphemous’ Duterte
Eleventh-hour reprieve from deportation for Sister Patricia Fox
Sister Patricia Fox has won an eleventh-hour reprieve from deportation but is still subject to proceedings to expel her. But the 71-year old Australian nun, who has been in the Philippines for more than 27 years, vowed today (Monday, June 18) to continue … [Full Story...] about Eleventh-hour reprieve from deportation for Sister Patricia Fox
