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, PAL is introducing a "more advanced and passenger-friendly" IT system called the Altea Suite by Amadeus, which "will result in faster and more convenient customer transactions, including reservations, … [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 … [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 … [Full Story...] about North Korea confirms return of mass games… but what are they, and why?
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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 … [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 … [Full Story...] about Supreme Court upholds conviction of Irishman for .38 grams of marijuana
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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
Boracay hotel resort torn down for encroaching onto beach
A Boracay hotel resort has been torn down for violating the 30-metre “easement rule” by encroaching onto the island's shoreline. The Boracay Plaza Beach Resort was demolished by the government’s inter-agency task force yesterday (Tuesday, March 19), the … [Full Story...] about Boracay hotel resort torn down for encroaching onto beach
Cebu transgender person arrested after naked romp in Kuala Lumpur
A transgender person from Cebu has been slapped with an obscenity charge after a naked romp through a busy road in Kuala Lumpur. Kent Caburnay Acuin was charged at a magistrates court today (Wednesday, March 20) for “acting indecently and breaching the … [Full Story...] about Cebu transgender person arrested after naked romp in Kuala Lumpur
Ephedrine ‘anti allergy’ shipment lands Canadian veteran in hot water
A Canadian man has been arrested by anti-drug police after collecting a parcel of the asthma drug ephedrine from a mail office. Police have identified the suspect as Gary Gardner Mader. He was detained at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City … [Full Story...] about Ephedrine ‘anti allergy’ shipment lands Canadian veteran in hot water
How Filipina maids in Hong Kong make the most of their half-day off
If you stroll around any park, underpass or public area in Hong Kong on a Sunday you are likely to stumble across a strange phenomenon. To the untrained eye it will look like there are either thousands of people camping out for an upcoming rock concert, or … [Full Story...] about How Filipina maids in Hong Kong make the most of their half-day off
