After more than a century, Spanish warship arrives in Manila
For the first time in more than a century, a Spanish warship has docked in the Philippines. The air defense frigate Méndez Núñez of the Armada Española arrived in Pier …
For the first time in more than a century, a Spanish warship has docked in the Philippines. The air defense frigate Méndez Núñez of the Armada Española arrived in Pier …
News network CNN has named Vigan as one of the “most beautiful towns” in Asia for its heritage and Spanish colonial-era architecture. In a statement today (Wednesday, September 4) the …
A “gun for hire” will face court next month for the killing of Australian Reginald Hodgens outside his home in Sinait town last October. PLN has been contacted by the …
Filipino tourism chiefs want to turn a spotlight onto the country’s “unique cuisine” in order to attract more foreign visitors. Speaking today (Monday, September 2), Department of Tourism (DOT) chief …
The Bureau of Immigration has announced the arrest of a New Zealand child abuser, two American fraudsters and a pair of Chinese illegal workers. In a report to Commissioner Jaime …
The Bureau of Immigration is to deport a Jordanian man arrested in Davao City for beating his Filipina wife and working without a permit. In a report delivered to Commissioner …
Ten mainly Russian women working as ‘bar girls’ at a Malate nightclub have been arrested for not having work or health permits. The nine Russians and one Kazakh woman were …
A congresswoman has filed a bill to raise the age of sexual consent from the current 12 years old to 16. Yedda Marie Romualdez, the chair of the House Committee …
The Lulugayan Falls, a renowned beauty spot on the Island of Samar, have been reopened to visitors after several months of environmental rehabilitation. Residents living near the picturesque waterfalls near …
Four people have died and 245 were rescued after a ferry caught fire in rough seas off Dapitan city in Zamboanga del Norte. Fishing boats and passing ships came to …
Anti-smoking campaigners are pushing for the Philippine government to increase the price of cigarettes by 1,000 per cent. The proposal was raised by an official of the World Health Organization …
A senator has filed a bill to create a multi-agency task force charged with helping and protecting tourists in the Philippines. Senator Manuel M Lapid filed Senate Bill 878, or …
Justice and immigration chiefs are mulling a switch to non-extendable 30-day visas upon arrival amid concerns over an influx of Chinese into the Philippines. Currently, visa under arrival (VUA) recipients …
National Heroes Day has been marked by President Duterte who urged Filipinos to become “everyday heroes” and help those in need. The president today (Monday, August 26) said Filipinos should …
An American fugitive wanted in two states for drugs and human trafficking will be deported from the Philippines to face justice. In a statement today (Monday, August 26) Bureau of …
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas has opened nominations for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas. The awards are a biennial search to honour and recognise overseas …
Health Secretary Francisco Duque has said the government still had “a lot of work to do” in tackling teen pregnancy, despite falling numbers. “While there is a downward trend in …
The Malacañang has said convicts jailed for “heinous” crimes, such as ex Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez, are not eligible for early release. Speaking at a press conference today (Friday, August …
A global charity that works to protect the poor and vulnerable has stressed that poverty is never an excuse for the online abuse of children. In a statement today (Thursday, …
Two whales of different species have been found washed up off Bicol — one severally emaciated and the other with cuts to its dorsal fins. The whales were found dead …
Government chiefs in Iligan City have declared a “state of calamity” following an alarming increase of dengue cases in the area. Dengue cases have so far reached 1,138 with 14 …
A Korean man and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover cop in Angeles City. Suh Jun Hong, aged 44, a native of Daeju City …
The cost of alcohol and electronic cigarettes looks set to rise after the House of Representatives approved a bill to increase “sin taxes”. Today (Tuesday, August 20) lawmakers were almost …
A policeman gatecrashed the wedding reception of his former girlfriend, shot and killed her mother and wounded her new husband. The attack took place in San Jose del Monte City, …
An Egyptian operator of a Digos City videoke bar has been gunned down in the street by motorcycle assassins in a late-night attack. The as-yet unidentified assailants murdered Haitian Ramadan …
Former environment secretary and committed philanthropist Regina “Gina” Lopez has died aged 65 after a lengthy battle with cancer. The announcement was made today (Monday, August 19) by ABS-CBN, the …