President Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address. President Duterte has delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) today (Monday, July 22) since he became president in 2016. The president used the speech to warn government agencies to “shape up” while outlining what his administration has achieved in the last year and what he hopes to … [Full Story...] about In brief: Main themes of President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
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Filipinos have more trust in the US government than at any time since 1986
A survey has found that 81 per cent of Filipinos say they have “much trust” in the USA — while only 27 per cent said the same of China. The USA remains the most … [Full Story...] about Filipinos have more trust in the US government than at any time since 1986
Eight children among nine dead in Cebu provine dump truck smash
Thirty-nine children and four adults were crammed into the back of the local government-owned dump truck. Picture via Twitter. Eight children were among nine … [Full Story...] about Eight children among nine dead in Cebu provine dump truck smash
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Police report drowning of British man at Albay province beach resort
British man David Wilmot, who drowned while swimming at a beach resort near Oas town in Albay province. Police have reported that a 57-year-old British man … [Full Story...] about Police report drowning of British man at Albay province beach resort
The Solomon Islands: An alternative escape from the Philippines
The Solomon Islands. When it comes to convenient escapes from the Philippines, the chances are that the Solomon Islands wouldn’t be the most obvious … [Full Story...] about The Solomon Islands: An alternative escape from the Philippines
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Filipina nurse speaks of ‘surreal’ moment she was honoured for terror role
Joy Ongcachuy receives her OBE from the Prince of Wales. The nurse was one of the emergency responders who rushed to the scene of the London Bridge terror attack in 2017. The Filipina nurse awarded an order of chivalry by Prince Charles for her role in the … [Full Story...] about Filipina nurse speaks of ‘surreal’ moment she was honoured for terror role
Officials ‘need more time’ to fix Boracay as floods bring chaos to island
Boracay floods yesterday. Pictures via Twitter. Officials responsible for the rehabilitation of Boracay have said they need more time after floods caused by storm Danas (Falcon) overwhelmed the island. Pictures of Boracay’s main street knee-deep in water … [Full Story...] about Officials ‘need more time’ to fix Boracay as floods bring chaos to island
Asian World Cup draw sets tough challenge for the Azkals
The draw for the Asian World Cup qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar have been announced — with a tough group for the Azkals. The draw sees the Philippine national team paired with the relative minnows of Guam, and the Maldives, relatively strong … [Full Story...] about Asian World Cup draw sets tough challenge for the Azkals
Man admits to the rape and murder of one-year-old boy in Makati City
Gerald Reparip, who admitted to raping and murdering a one-year-old boy today. He blamed alcohol for his appalling crime. A man has admitted the rape and murder of a one-year-old boy in Makati City, blaming alcohol for the appalling crime. The baby’s … [Full Story...] about Man admits to the rape and murder of one-year-old boy in Makati City
Foreigners warned they will be deported in they meddle in politics
With President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address looming, foreigners have been warned of arrest and deportation if they meddle in politics. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente reiterated the ban following previous incidents of foreign … [Full Story...] about Foreigners warned they will be deported in they meddle in politics
