Personal information of more than 755,000 Facebook users in the Philippines was compromised last month, a data watchdog has revealed. The National Privacy Commission (NPC) made the disclosure after a compliance order was filed against Facebook, following a data breach in September that compromised the personal information of tens of millions of users across the … [Full Story...] about More than 755,000 Facebook accounts hacked in the Philippines
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I tried it, so you don’t have to: Eating tamilok, or woodworm, in Palawan
TAMILOK: Palawan — consistently voted the best island in the world — is a true feast for the eyes, but no so much for the stomach. And generally speaking, while … [Full Story...] about I tried it, so you don’t have to: Eating tamilok, or woodworm, in Palawan
Tourism bosses say 115 Boracay hotels now ready for island’s reopening
Tourism bosses have increased the number of Boracay hotels and guesthouses permitted to operate when the island reopens from 68 to 115. The Boracay Inter-Agency … [Full Story...] about Tourism bosses say 115 Boracay hotels now ready for island’s reopening
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Ronald Rene Hodgens: Tributes paid to Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur
Friends and family have paid tribute to Australian Ronald Rene Hodgens, who was shot dead in Ilocos Sur this week. Police are continuing to hunt for the killers … [Full Story...] about Ronald Rene Hodgens: Tributes paid to Australian shot dead in Ilocos Sur
PAL announces three new domestic flight services for Clark Airport
Philippine Airlines has announced three new domestic routes connecting Clark Airport with San Vicente (Palawan), San Jose (Mindoro) and Cauayan (Isabela). The new … [Full Story...] about PAL announces three new domestic flight services for Clark Airport
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Two US B-52 bombers fly over contested South China Sea islands
Two US B-52 bombers have again flown near contested islands in the South China Sea according to a statement from Pacific Air Forces. The Strato-fortress bombers, which are based in Guam, "participated in a routine training mission in the vicinity of the … [Full Story...] about Two US B-52 bombers fly over contested South China Sea islands
US government pledges nearly $60 million to rebuild war-torn Marawi City
The US has pledged 3.2 billion pesos to the rebuilding of Marawi City, which remains in ruins more than a year after it was liberated from Islamic State-linked terrorists. The US Embassy yesterday (Wednesday, October 17) confirmed an extra 1.35 billion … [Full Story...] about US government pledges nearly $60 million to rebuild war-torn Marawi City
Philippine Airlines to launch direct flights between New York and Manila
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has announced that will launch direct flights between Manila and New York later this month. Writing on social media today (Wednesday, October 17) Cielo Villaluna, a spokesman for the national airline, said: "Tourists and … [Full Story...] about Philippine Airlines to launch direct flights between New York and Manila
China’s economic interest in the Pacific comes with strings attached
China’s economic expansion into the Pacific Islands region raises critical questions for both the islands and Australia. What happens if infrastructure loans by Chinese banks and authorised state enterprises to vulnerable Pacific Island nations cannot be … [Full Story...] about China’s economic interest in the Pacific comes with strings attached
Priests rush to Siquijor Island after schoolchildren ‘possessed by demons’
A team of priests were rushed to a school on Siquijor Island after reports that pupils were showing signs of demonic possession. At least two priests from the Diocese of Dumaguete are today (Wednesday, October 17) ministering to the affected … [Full Story...] about Priests rush to Siquijor Island after schoolchildren ‘possessed by demons’
