A Fil-Am and his American cohort were travelling with 20 pounds of marijuana when they decided to smoke some of the contraband along the lengthy trip. As the trip progressed the two became paranoid, with the Fil-Am pulling off the highway as they entered the state of Idaho and dialed 911. 9GAGtv.com has the video… Full Story »
Philippines suspends Uber, Grab vehicle registrations as backlog mounts
The Philippines has stopped accepting applications for new ride-sharing vehicles of Uber and Grab due to a backlog amid a government review of its policies on fare spikes, a senior official said on Friday. The Southeast Asian nation was the first country to regulate app-based car-hailing operations after coming out with rules last year. “It’s… Full Story »
Mad, bad or misunderstood? What is Kim Jong Un really thinking?
It’s been difficult to figure out the logic of Kim Jong Un’s recent nuclear grandstanding — many simply dismiss his actions as either madness or a deathwish. So, to make sense of what’s going on behind the bamboo curtain, PLN has reached out to a seasoned DPRK (North Korea) observer for their opinion… I’ll start… Full Story »
Six of the best AirBnBs in Palawan: From ultra budget to ultra luxury
It seems that the natural hospitality of Filipino culture has found a perfect match with AirBnB, which is booming across these islands. Every day new properties are added, ranging from spare bedrooms in modest family homes to ultra-luxury private islands. Here travel expert Zoe Stephens picks six of her top choices for Palawan… 1. Bamboo… Full Story »
Insider knowledge: The best loyalty card schemes of the Philippines
Everybody loves a bargain, and in the Philippines many people have made a fine art of saving a peso here, and a centavo there. In particular, store loyalty cards are everywhere, offering discounts, exclusive offers and more. Here, money-saving expert Boom Rizal introduces some of the country’s most worthwhile schemes… Every Filipino knows the value… Full Story »
