A Malacañang spokesman has denied a crackdown on foreigners in the country — saying the ban on participation in politics was just the law. “It’s not a crackdown. It’s really the law. The law may be harsh, but such is the law,” Harry Roque said today (Thursday, April 19). His words came a day after President Duterte admitted that he ordered the Bureau of Immigration … [Full Story...] about ‘No crackdown on foreigners — it’s just the law’, says Duterte spokesman
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Ex-US Army mercenaries convicted of murdering Filipina real estate agent
A former US Army sniper and two other ex-soldiers have been convicted for the contract killing of a real estate agent in the Philippines. As we reported in July … [Full Story...] about Ex-US Army mercenaries convicted of murdering Filipina real estate agent
AirAsia launches direct flights between Cebu and Shenzhen, China
AirAsia Philippines will launch a new direct flight route between Cebu and the Chinese city of Shenzhen next month. The airline’s CEO Dexter Comendador said it … [Full Story...] about AirAsia launches direct flights between Cebu and Shenzhen, China
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$5 billion bridge building project to interconnect islands of the Philippines
The government has announced details of an ambitious $5 billion bridge building project to interconnect the islands of the Philippines. Details were revealed … [Full Story...] about $5 billion bridge building project to interconnect islands of the Philippines
Lightning strike kills six, including five children, sheltering in truck
Six people, including five children, were killed when lightning struck a truck they were sheltering in during a downpour in Sipalay City. Police said 17 others … [Full Story...] about Lightning strike kills six, including five children, sheltering in truck
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China announces visa-free travel for tropical Hainan Island
China has unveiled plans to allow visa-free travel to its tropical southern island of Hainan. The new policy will start in May. It will allow travellers from 59 countries to visit Hainan for 30 days visa free. Among the countries to benefit will be the … [Full Story...] about China announces visa-free travel for tropical Hainan Island
Duterte admits he ordered immigration probe into Sister Patricia Fox
President Duterte has admitted "full responsibility" for the arrest of Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox, saying he ordered the Bureau of Immigration to investigate her. "It was upon my orders, implemented by the BI, and I take full responsibility, legal … [Full Story...] about Duterte admits he ordered immigration probe into Sister Patricia Fox
Bus that crashed leaving 19 dead ‘bought from junk shop’ owner admits
The owner of a bus that plunged off a cliff killing 19 passengers has admitted that the vehicle was bought from a junk shop. Hilbert Napat of Dimple Star Transport made the admission during a hearing on the tragedy today (Wednesday, April 18). Addressing … [Full Story...] about Bus that crashed leaving 19 dead ‘bought from junk shop’ owner admits
Police confirm 138-member ‘crowd dispersal unit’ for Boracay shutdown
The police have confirmed that they are sending hundreds of riot police to Boracay as the closure of the island looms. As we previously reported, locals on the island have shared photographs of 300 sets of riot gear that were delivered to Boracay last … [Full Story...] about Police confirm 138-member ‘crowd dispersal unit’ for Boracay shutdown
Russian ambassador hands Duterte a personal letter from Putin
Russia’s Ambassador to the Philippines handed President Duterte a personal letter from Vladamir Putin during a meeting at the Malacañang, it has been announced. The president met with Igor Khovaev yesterday (Monday, April 16) and discussed bilateral ties, … [Full Story...] about Russian ambassador hands Duterte a personal letter from Putin
