A suspected member of the Abu Sayyaf terror group, accused of threatening bombings to extort businesses, has been arrested in Carcar City. Oger Roma Pelonio, aged 69, was detained early this morning (Thursday, August 16) following a joint operation conducted by the police and military. The 3am raid on his rented home in Carcar City's Barangay Ocaña yielded a number … [Full Story...] about Suspected Abu Sayyaf bomb extortionist arrested in Carcar City
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American wanted for sex abuse in Texas arrested in Quezon City
The Bureau of Immigration has arrested an American in Quezon City who is wanted for ‘abusive sexual contact’ in Texas. In a statement issued today (Thursday, … [Full Story...] about American wanted for sex abuse in Texas arrested in Quezon City
Duterte vows to quit if Marcos wins vice presidency on vote recount
President Duterte has said he will resign if former Senator Bongbong Marcos wins his electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo. Presidential spokesman … [Full Story...] about Duterte vows to quit if Marcos wins vice presidency on vote recount
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Dried seahorses — used to treat impotence in China — seized in Zamboanga
Dried seahorses worth 3.6 million pesos have been seized from smugglers who were planning to sell them on the Chinese market as natural Viagra. Officers of the … [Full Story...] about Dried seahorses — used to treat impotence in China — seized in Zamboanga
US donates $15-million SABIR surveillance system to Philippine military
SABIR: The US has given the Philippines a $15-million surveillance and reconnaissance system to help in the fight against terrorism. Sung Kim, US Ambassador to … [Full Story...] about US donates $15-million SABIR surveillance system to Philippine military
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US Navy calls off desperate search for Marine overboard in Sulu Sea
After a five-day search covering some 13,000 square nautical miles, the US Navy is ending a search and rescue operation for a missing Marine. The Marine commando was reported overboard by the USS Essex on the morning of Thursday, August 9, as the ship was … [Full Story...] about US Navy calls off desperate search for Marine overboard in Sulu Sea
Canadians and American arrested in Muntinlupa City for boiler-room scam
Two Canadians and an American have been arrested in Muntinlupa City for posing as brokers of security firms in an alleged boiler-room scam. Police identified the suspects as Jesse Scott, aged 47, and Barry Rosen, 60, from Canada, and American Richard … [Full Story...] about Canadians and American arrested in Muntinlupa City for boiler-room scam
UN report: Islamic State in Philippines is ‘cash rich and growing’
Filipino affiliates of the Islamic State “are cash rich and growing in membership” a United Nations report has warned. The 22nd report of the ‘Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team’ was circulated among members of the UN Security Council … [Full Story...] about UN report: Islamic State in Philippines is ‘cash rich and growing’
Cebu Pacific launches Melbourne-Manila service with cut-price seat deal
Cebu Pacific has launched its new direct Manila to Melbourne service today (Tuesday, August 14) with an all-in seat sale. The special introductory fare of 3,999 pesos — just a little over 100 Australian dollars — will run until next Monday (August 20) or … [Full Story...] about Cebu Pacific launches Melbourne-Manila service with cut-price seat deal
Elderly Australian professor flies home after week trapped in Manila airport
The elderly Australian professor denied entry to the Philippines has finally left the country after almost a week trapped in an airport. Gill Boehringer, an 84-year-old human rights advocate, boarded his flight back to Guangzhou, China, his port of origin, … [Full Story...] about Elderly Australian professor flies home after week trapped in Manila airport
