Roland Quitevis has been awarded the British Empire Medal. Embassy photograph. A Filipino chauffeur who has worked for the British Embassy in Manila for 33 years and driven royalty has been honoured by the Queen. Roland Quitevis — who has served as official driver to eight British Ambassadors to the Philippines — has been awarded the British Empire Medal, the … [Full Story...] about British ambassador’s chauffeur honoured by Queen for decades of service
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Retired Australian cop accused of murder after girlfriend found hanged
Jamie Mathew Flanagan, aged 53, and his live-in partner Desiree Mañoso, 25. She was found hanged in the bedroom of their home in Subic on Sunday. Later … [Full Story...] about Retired Australian cop accused of murder after girlfriend found hanged
New drug-resistant malaria strains spreading across Southeast Asia
The strains of drug-resistant malaria were first recorded in Cambodia, but have spread rapidly. New strains of drug-resistant malaria are spreading rapidly … [Full Story...] about New drug-resistant malaria strains spreading across Southeast Asia
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Drink up! President Duterte eyes nationwide midnight alcohol curfew
Time, gentlemen, please! The new law, if passed, would be similar to former licensing laws in the UK. President Duterte has urged Congress to pass a new law to … [Full Story...] about Drink up! President Duterte eyes nationwide midnight alcohol curfew
Spirit blamed for mysterious disappearance of town’s vice mayor
A superstitious policeman hunting for a newly elected vice mayor, who went missing five days ago, believes he was abducted by a “spirit”. Fernando Gapuz, aged 56, … [Full Story...] about Spirit blamed for mysterious disappearance of town’s vice mayor
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In brief: Main themes of President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
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 … [Full Story...] about In brief: Main themes of President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address
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 trusted nation in the Philippines, with only eight per cent saying they had “little trust” and … [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 people killed when a dump truck crashed into a ravine while on the way to a Cebu province … [Full Story...] about Eight children among nine dead in Cebu provine dump truck smash
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 drowned while swimming at a beach resort near Oas town in Albay province. Police Major Maria … [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 choice. However with direct flights between Manila and Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, the islands are … [Full Story...] about The Solomon Islands: An alternative escape from the Philippines
