Shake Shack, the legendary New York burger joint, is preparing to open a branch in Manila — its first in Southeast Asia. The chain, described as "a modern day ‘roadside’ burger stand known for its delicious burgers, chicken, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine and more" is aiming to open its first Philippine branch early next year. Announcing the plan on Twitter, … [Full Story...] about Shake Shack to open first Southeast Asian branch in Manila
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US Air Force veteran bludgeoned to death in his Baguio home
A US Air Force veteran was found bludgeoned to death inside his own home in Baguio City, police have reported. Emelito Nalapo was discovered by his housekeeper … [Full Story...] about US Air Force veteran bludgeoned to death in his Baguio home
Eight dead and dozens injured after jeepney’s brakes fail
Eight are dead and 56 injured after an overloaded jeepney with failed brakes crashed into two other vehicles and rolled over in Pagadian City. Five of the … [Full Story...] about Eight dead and dozens injured after jeepney’s brakes fail
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South Korean’s Busan city is ‘best place in Asia’ says travel guide
The city of Busan in South Korea has been named this year’s best destination in Asia by Lonely Planet. For the third edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Asia” … [Full Story...] about South Korean’s Busan city is ‘best place in Asia’ says travel guide
Chinese envoy denies placing Philippines into ‘debt trap’ with loans
The Chinese ambassador to the Philippines has denied that Beijing is putting the country into a “debt trap” by giving it grants and loans. Speaking to reporters … [Full Story...] about Chinese envoy denies placing Philippines into ‘debt trap’ with loans
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Seventy-year-old Dutch child abuser faces life in Philippine prison
A convicted Dutch child abuser who tried to set up an orphanage in the Philippines has been sentenced to life in prison. The 70-year-old from Amsterdam, identified only as Joep M, was convicted in the Philippines for sexually abusing his stepdaughters, … [Full Story...] about Seventy-year-old Dutch child abuser faces life in Philippine prison
Talks scheduled for UK-Philippines post-Brexit free trade partnership
Despite continuing Brexit confusion, the Philippines and the United Kingdom are preparing for a bilateral free trade partnership. Speaking today (Monday, July 16), Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that Manila and London would hold preparatory meetings for … [Full Story...] about Talks scheduled for UK-Philippines post-Brexit free trade partnership
Eighty per cent of Filipinos disapprove of Manila’s South China Sea policy
Eighty per cent of Filipinos disapprove of their government’s lack of action on the South China Sea issue, a survey has found. The latest Social Weather Stations poll, taken on June 27-30, also found that a clear majority had “little trust” in … [Full Story...] about Eighty per cent of Filipinos disapprove of Manila’s South China Sea policy
British man arrested for child porn while boarding flight to Manila spared jail
A British man arrested for child pornography as he prepared to board a flight to the Philippines has been spared jail. Details of David Halliburton’s persistent offending over almost seven years have been outlined at Carlisle Crown Court. Prosecutor … [Full Story...] about British man arrested for child porn while boarding flight to Manila spared jail
Murdered Canadian wanted to quit Batangas City due to property dispute
A Canadian gunned down in Batangas City was preparing to flee the Philippines following an ugly property dispute. As we reported last month, Barry Gammon and his wife Luzviminda were outside their garage when two gunmen approached and shot them at about … [Full Story...] about Murdered Canadian wanted to quit Batangas City due to property dispute
