Eight children among nine dead in Cebu provine dump truck smash
Eight children were among nine people killed when a dump truck crashed into a ravine while on the way to a Cebu province athletics event. The dump truck’s brakes failed …
Eight children were among nine people killed when a dump truck crashed into a ravine while on the way to a Cebu province athletics event. The dump truck’s brakes failed …
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 Luisa Calubaquib said today (Friday, July …
The Filipina nurse awarded an order of chivalry by Prince Charles for her role in the London Bridge terror attacks has spoken of her pride. Joy Ongcachuy, who works at …
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 …
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 body was found inside an abandoned building …
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 …
A British man who paid to watch abducted Filipino children be drugged and raped online has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. According to police, Alan Porter – who …
President Duterte has signed into law a bill penalising gender-based sexual harassment such as catcalling and wolf-whistling in public places. The president signed Republic Act 11313 or Safe Spaces Act …
Philippine health chiefs have declared a national dengue alert following a rapid increase in cases of the mosquito-borne disease across the country. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the declaration …
Fifty-one people were injured and a number of buildings damaged when a 5.8-magnitude shallow quake struck the northeast coast of Mindanao island. The earthquake was recorded at 4.42am today (Saturday, …
A Sri Lankan man has admitted sexually abusing his Filipina wife and stepdaughter and broadcasting the attacks online for cash. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) raided the man’s home …
A 38-year-old Australian is facing prison after being among seven people arrested during a drug bust in Mabalacat City, Pampanga province. George Georgeff was allegedly found in the company of …
A United Nations council has adopted a resolution calling for a probe into the human rights situation in the Philippines, including drug war killings. During a session of the United …
The American Ambassador to the Philippines, Sung Kim, is set to be transferred to the US Embassy in Indonesia, the White House has announced. A statement posted on the White …
A school in Bacolod City was forced to close after a group of 20 girls claimed they had become possessed by evil spirits. Classes were suspended at the Father …
A man who variously claimed to be a US Marine, a Jamaican and a Liberian has been arrested in Pasay City on suspicion of fraud. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) …
A German has been arrested in Lapu-Lapu City on suspicion of sexually abusing children — including his own two-year-old son — and sharing the footage online. Agents from the police’s …
The US Embassy in Manila has denied reports that its new ambassador to the Philippines would be US State Assistant Secretary Mina Chang. Several online news sites have cited “insider …
A suicide bomber who attacked an army base on Sulu Island last month has been confirmed as a Filipino citizen — the nation’s first. Police and military officials made the …
Amal Clooney will join the legal team defending journalist Maria Ressa, whose news site Rappler has repeatedly clashed with President Duterte. Ressa, who was named as one of Time Magazine’s …
The Philippines has bounced back to 24th place in a global bank’s survey of the best countries to live and work for expats. This result in HSBC bank’s 2019 Expat …
A mid-term survey has found that 80 per cent of Filipinos are happy with President Duterte’s performance — his best result so far. In its June survey released today (Monday, …
The newly elected Mayor of Manila has reminded all foreigners visiting or working in the capital to respect its rules or face the consequences. Speaking at a press conference today …
A rare atmospheric phenomenon known as Light Pillars has been captured on camera in the night skies over the province of Sulu. Social media user Amarkhan Jidara, has shared several …
The Philippine passport has slipped six spots down a global league of visa-free privileges, now placing at number 80 out of 199 countries. The annual Henley Passport Index, which was …
More than 260 people were hospitalised with food poisoning after a celebration of the 90th birthday of former first lady Imelda Marcos. Bryant Wong, a disaster-response officer, said a fleet …