Two women killed as Leyte rocked by quake
Two women died as a magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit Leyte today (Wednesday, August 23). The victims have been identified as Maria Contreras Colasito, aged 51, and Rodita Baloro, 71. Mrs Colasito …
Two women died as a magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit Leyte today (Wednesday, August 23). The victims have been identified as Maria Contreras Colasito, aged 51, and Rodita Baloro, 71. Mrs Colasito …
The Philippines is set to become much more interconnected as Philippines Airlines (PAL) announces new routes from Clark, Davao and Cebu. From October the national carrier will start flying between …
Hundreds of flights, as well as ferries have been cancelled as Hong Kong finds itself under force 10 Typhoon Hato, and flood warnings for only the 15th time since 1946. …
The Philippine Army has today (Tuesday, August 22) denied any links with a group calling itself the “Patriotic and Democratic Movement” (PADEM) — which is seeking to topple President Duterte. …
Beijing is planning to send a fleet of floating nuclear reactors to provide energy in the South China Sea. As well as being installed in the disputed waters by 2020, …
In what has been the bloodiest week yet in President Duterte’s war on drugs, critics of the crackdown now have a name, and a face, to serve as a focus …
A British-Filipino has been jailed for causing a crash which killed his friend as he tried to reach 100mph to film footage to show off on Snapchat. Philippines born Ricafort …
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will deport a convicted American paedophile after he was arrested in Angeles City for violating the conditions of his parole. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente confirmed …
The US Marine jailed for killing a trans woman in Subic is taking his fight for freedom the the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Last week the Court of Appeals …
Siargao Island’s Cloud Nine beach has been named as one of the best surfing spots in the world by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The magazine ranked it this year as …
Abu Sayyaf militants killed nine people and wounded 16 in an early morning attack on a Basilan village today (Monday, August 21). At least 20 Abu Sayyaf fighters opened fire …
Researchers have discovered the lost warship USS Indianapolis, 72 years after the cruiser was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The wreckage was found about three-and-a-half miles below the Philippine Sea, …
Four members of a Filipino-Irish family were among those injured in the Barcelona terror attack that left at least 14 people dead and 100 injured yesterday (Thursday, August 17). A …
Two new cases of bird flu in the Luzon province of Nueva Ecija have claimed the lives of 307,000 birds. The outbreaks in the towns of Jaen and San Isidro …
The US Navy will relieve two officers and a senior enlisted sailor on a US warship that was in collision with a Philippine container ship off the coast of Japan …
Questions are being asked after security camera footage appeared to contradict police claims that they shot 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos in self defence. The high school student died after he …
Police today (Thursday, August 17) discovered 72 slaughtered dogs in a truck involved in an accident in the town of Imus, Cavite. According to a report on GMA News, the …
Visitors to Thailand have been warned that they risk 10 years in prison for taking e-cigarettes into the country. In November 2014, Thailand approved legislation outlawing the import of e-cigarettes …
At least 26 drug suspects were killed in police operations in Manila last night, just a day after 32 alleged dealers were gunned down in nearby Bulacan province. Speaking today …
President Duterte has bragged of his socialist credentials, saying that Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Sison wasn’t the only person to have “principles in life”. Speaking today (Thursday, …
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has today (Wednesday, August 16) announced new domestic and international routes. Cebu Pacific said it will start flying between Kalibo, the nearest airport to Boracay Island, …
A new ride-sharing app has launched in Manila and Cebu City just days after the government suspended Uber for 30 days. Monday’s order by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory …
President Duterte has praised the provincial police force that gunned down 32 drug suspects on Monday, while also threatening to shoot human rights advocates. In a speech today (Wednesday, August …
Officials in Panglao have said that the New Bohol Airport — complete with a monorail — will be completed by March next year. Operations at the 7.8-billion peso facility are …
A Philippine congressman has expressed alarm over “extraordinary activities” of Chinese ships near Pag-asa (also known as Thitu) Island in the South China Sea. Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano said the …
At least 26 people have been killed in overnight drug-busting operations that began in Bulacan province yesterday (Monday August 14). Senior Superintendent Romeo Caramat, provincial police director, said that 64 …