Sister Patricia Fox has won an eleventh-hour reprieve from deportation but is still subject to proceedings to expel her. But the 71-year old Australian nun, who has been in the Philippines for more than 27 years, vowed today (Monday, June 18) to continue following her vocation in the country. “I will continue doing missionary work because that’s the expression of my … [Full Story...] about Eleventh-hour reprieve from deportation for Sister Patricia Fox
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US Embassy in Manila welcomes arrest of men who killed Major Anikow
The US embassy in the Philippines has welcomed the arrest of two men convicted for the fatal stabbing of US Marine George Anikow in 2012. Galicano Datu III and … [Full Story...] about US Embassy in Manila welcomes arrest of men who killed Major Anikow
Italian accused of attempting to rape 15-year-old souvenir seller in Moalboal
An Italian man has been accused of attempting to rape a 15-year-old souvenir seller in a cemetery near Moalboal. Police say Lorenzo Martelli, aged 46, took the … [Full Story...] about Italian accused of attempting to rape 15-year-old souvenir seller in Moalboal
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Thousands flee for safety during air strike against Islamic State ’emir’
An air strike in Lanao del Sur that displaced thousands of people was aimed at Abu Dar, Islamic State’s new ‘emir’ in Southeast Asia. An estimated 5,000 residents … [Full Story...] about Thousands flee for safety during air strike against Islamic State ’emir’
Irishman stopped for traffic violation accused of assaulting Manila cops
A Irishman stopped for traffic violations in Manila has been accused of assaulting police officers who were called to the incident. Jaime Andrew Dovine, aged 30, … [Full Story...] about Irishman stopped for traffic violation accused of assaulting Manila cops
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Manila airport authority denies return of bullet planting scam
Bosses at Manila’s airport have denied that the infamous ‘tanim-bala’ bullet planting scam has made an unwelcome return. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said today that there had been “no irregularity” in the actions of airport personnel … [Full Story...] about Manila airport authority denies return of bullet planting scam
Last-ditch appeal as deportation deadline looms over Sister Patricia Fox
The Department of Justice is set to release its resolution on the appeal filed by Sister Patricia Fox seeking the reversal of the Bureau of Immigration’s deportation order. The decision was announced by Justice Secretary Menardo … [Full Story...] about Last-ditch appeal as deportation deadline looms over Sister Patricia Fox
Body of Indonesian woman cut from belly of enormous python
An Indonesian woman has been cut from the belly of a python after she vanished while tending her vegetable garden. The body of 54-year-old Wa Tiba was discovered yesterday (Friday, June 15) when villagers cut open the 23-foot snake which was found bloated … [Full Story...] about Body of Indonesian woman cut from belly of enormous python
Duterte furious as airport bullet planting scam makes unwelcome return
A furious President Duterte has ordered an urgent probe after the alleged return of the ‘planted bullet’ scam at Manila’s airport. The so-called ‘tanim-bala’ trick involves customs officers planting bullets into people’s luggage, before demanding a fine to … [Full Story...] about Duterte furious as airport bullet planting scam makes unwelcome return
Police raid online child abuse dens in Cebu, Davao and Talisay
Police have shut down another three online child sex abuse operations after raids in Cebu, Davao and Talisay City this week. In all three cases the women arrested were mothers, or closely related, to their victims. None have been named in order to protect … [Full Story...] about Police raid online child abuse dens in Cebu, Davao and Talisay
