The numbers of confirmed deaths caused by the two recent catastrophic landslides in the Philippines continues to rise. As of today (Saturday, September 22), the death toll of the catastrophe in Itogon, Cordillera province, has risen to 69. Meanwhile, in Naga City, Cebu, the number of confirmed dead now stands at 35. Chief Superintendent Rolando Nana of Cordillera … [Full Story...] about Confirmed death toll continues to rise after catastrophic landslides
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Cake weighing 13 tons served at Baguio City mass wedding
A 13-ton cake — which contained 25,000 bananas and 1,500 litres of whipping cream — took centre stage at a mass wedding in Baguio City. The colossal confection … [Full Story...] about Cake weighing 13 tons served at Baguio City mass wedding
Cebu Pacific launching new service connecting Cebu to Macau
Cebu Pacific is is preparing to launch a new flight service to connect Cebu and Macau with a cut-price seat sale. To launch the beginning of the new route on … [Full Story...] about Cebu Pacific launching new service connecting Cebu to Macau
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Duterte tells soldiers they can use foreign critics as live human targets
President Duterte has told an audience of military personnel that foreign critics of his war on drugs could be used as “human targets”. His words today (Thursday, … [Full Story...] about Duterte tells soldiers they can use foreign critics as live human targets
Saudi Arabian woman charged for forcing Filipina maid to drink bleach
Officials in Saudi Arabia have filed a torture case against a woman who allegedly forced her Filipina maid to drink household bleach. “We would like to thank … [Full Story...] about Saudi Arabian woman charged for forcing Filipina maid to drink bleach
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At least 21 dead as landslide engulfs dozens of homes in Naga City
At least 21 people are confirmed dead and more than 50 remain buried alive after a landslide in Naga City, Cebu. The landslide today (Thursday, September 20) buried about 60 houses, sending rescuers scrambling to find survivors after some sent text … [Full Story...] about At least 21 dead as landslide engulfs dozens of homes in Naga City
Philippine Airlines increasing flight frequencies as Christmas approaches
Philippine Airlines is increasing flight frequencies on many domestic and international routes in the run up to Christmas, it has announced. PAL spokesman Cielo Villaluna said today (Thursday, September 20) that the extra flights will start at the end of … [Full Story...] about Philippine Airlines increasing flight frequencies as Christmas approaches
City of Pines to host first Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
The Filipino-Chinese community is teaming up with Baguio museum to stage the First Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the City of Pines. The event, which is expected to become an annual fixture on the calendar, opens on Saturday, September 22, at the … [Full Story...] about City of Pines to host first Baguio Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Two Britons and American locked up for overstaying in Philippines
Two Britons and an American have been detained by the Bureau of Immigration for overstaying in the Philippines. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said today (Wednesday, September 19) that the men were arrested in separate operations in Pasig and … [Full Story...] about Two Britons and American locked up for overstaying in Philippines
Future visitors to Boracay must pre-apply for official access cards
The Philippine government has announced that all future visitors to Boracay will have to apply for an official access card. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said today (Wednesday, September 19), that the cards would help control … [Full Story...] about Future visitors to Boracay must pre-apply for official access cards
