Senator Trillanes remains a free man after a Makati court turned down the government’s request for an arrest order against him. In a 33-page ruling today (Monday, October 22), Judge Andres Soriano denied the petition of the Department of Justice (DOJ) but affirmed the validity of President Duterte’s Proclamation No. 572, which stripped the former mutineer of his … [Full Story...] about Court refuses to issue arrest order against Senator Trillanes
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Eastern Samar now less remote with direct flights from Clark and Cebu
A new flight service from Clark to Borongan will help to open up the remote province of Eastern Samar to tourism. Announcing the new service today (Monday, … [Full Story...] about Eastern Samar now less remote with direct flights from Clark and Cebu
Reward offered after cold-blooded massacre of nine sugarcane workers
A reward of 500,000 pesos has been offered to catch those responsible for the massacre of nine sugarcane workers in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Provincial … [Full Story...] about Reward offered after cold-blooded massacre of nine sugarcane workers
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Australian airlifted to Manila after fall at Taraw Cliff in El Nido, Palawan
An Australian tourist was airlifted to Manila for medical treatment after she slipped and fell while walking along Taraw Cliff in Palawan. Gabrielle Lauren … [Full Story...] about Australian airlifted to Manila after fall at Taraw Cliff in El Nido, Palawan
Jollibee fans camp out overnight for opening of UK’s first restaurant
Thousands of expatriate Filipinos braved the autumn chill as they waited overnight for the opening of Britain’s first Jollibee in London. The opening of the … [Full Story...] about Jollibee fans camp out overnight for opening of UK’s first restaurant
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Where next? Tourism chief warns of further Boracay-style shutdowns
Following Boracay's six-month closure, the Department of Tourism has warned other popular destinations that they could be the next target for “environmental rehabilitation”. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat revealed yesterday (Friday, October 19) … [Full Story...] about Where next? Tourism chief warns of further Boracay-style shutdowns
British man arrested for holding hands with 14-year-old girl in Santander
A British man has been arrested in Santandar, Cebu, after he was caught holding hands with a 14-year-old Filipina. Sebastian Cole was spotted with the girl at Puerto del Sur Port on Thursday afternoon (October 18). According to Bomba Radyo, the … [Full Story...] about British man arrested for holding hands with 14-year-old girl in Santander
American arrested in Cebu City for recording himself abusing children
An American has been arrested at his Cebu City home for possession of sexually explicit photos and videos of underage Filipina girls. Charles Gergley was taken into custody after police implemented a search warrant on his apartment near Mango Avenue on … [Full Story...] about American arrested in Cebu City for recording himself abusing children
More than 755,000 Facebook accounts hacked in the Philippines
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 … [Full Story...] about More than 755,000 Facebook accounts hacked in the Philippines
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 the Philippines is famous for its paradise islands, beautiful beaches and charming ladies, it is … [Full Story...] about I tried it, so you don’t have to: Eating tamilok, or woodworm, in Palawan
