The immigration chief of the Philippines has warned that foreign nationals working illegally in the country will be deported. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente issued the reminder today (Monday, November 12) following the arrest of nine Chinese people found working in shopping malls. He emphasised that foreigners were not allowed to illegally … [Full Story...] about Immigration chief warns foreigners working illegally in Philippines
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USS Ronald Reagan warplane crashes into Philippine waters
A US Navy warplane has crashed into Philippine waters, the second crash in less than a month involving the USS Ronald Reagan. The aircraft, an F/A 18 Hornet, had … [Full Story...] about USS Ronald Reagan warplane crashes into Philippine waters
Teenager believed pregnant with fish diagnosed with ovarian cyst
A teenager from Albay Province — whose superstitious family believed she was pregnant with a fish — has been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. Kimberley Robles, … [Full Story...] about Teenager believed pregnant with fish diagnosed with ovarian cyst
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Just how great was the fortune plundered by the Marcos family?
After the People Power Revolution of 1986, Ferdinand Marcos and his family fled into exile in Hawaii aboard a US Air Force C-130. Upon their arrival at Hickam Air … [Full Story...] about Just how great was the fortune plundered by the Marcos family?
First Filipina Victoria’s Secret model criticised for being ‘white passing’
The first Filipina to feature in a Victoria’s Secret fashion show has been criticised online for her “Eurocentric features”. Kelsey Merritt, who was born and … [Full Story...] about First Filipina Victoria’s Secret model criticised for being ‘white passing’
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Filipina-American student among victims of California bar shooting
An 18-year-old Filipino-American student was among the 12 victims of the recent California bar shooting. The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) today (Friday, November 9) identified Alaina Punzalan Housley, a freshman student at Pepperdine … [Full Story...] about Filipina-American student among victims of California bar shooting
PAL launches seat sale with flights on offer for just 299 pesos
As part of a year end seat sale, PAL is offering tickets for domestic flights for as little as 299 pesos and international flights from just $79. The national carrier's offer runs from tomorrow (Saturday, November 10) until November 25. It covers domestic … [Full Story...] about PAL launches seat sale with flights on offer for just 299 pesos
Imelda Marcos sentenced to 77 years in prison for historic corruption
Imelda Marcos has been ordered arrested after the Philippine anti-corruption court found her guilty on seven counts of graft. The 89-year-old widow of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sentenced today (Friday, November 9) to up a maximum of 11 years on … [Full Story...] about Imelda Marcos sentenced to 77 years in prison for historic corruption
More crime on Boracay as tourist fleeced by transgender thief
A Dutch tourist had his pocket picked after being pestered for sex by a transgender person on Boracay Island's seafront. The theft is just the latest crime recorded on the recently reopened island resort, where police say at least two criminal gangs are now … [Full Story...] about More crime on Boracay as tourist fleeced by transgender thief
Swearing in Baguio banned under new ‘anti-profanity’ ordinance
Swearing in Baguio could land you in hot water as the City of Pines introduces an anti-profanity ordinance. Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan has approved the measure, which prohibits cursing, swearing, blaspheming and expressing insults in places … [Full Story...] about Swearing in Baguio banned under new ‘anti-profanity’ ordinance
