Cebu man discovers huge python in house after six puppies disappear
A Cebu man discovered a 20ft python in his house after after the mysterious disappearance of six puppies over the past few weeks. The discovery at a home in the …
A Cebu man discovered a 20ft python in his house after after the mysterious disappearance of six puppies over the past few weeks. The discovery at a home in the …
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced a new Manila Auckland direct flight coming later this year. From December 6, the overnight service will operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Outward flights depart Manila at 11.15pm and …
Twenty-five fighters are dead after clashes between rival Islamist militant groups in Mindanao. The Philippine Army provided artillery support for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as it battled Bangsamoro …
The Philippines has today (Monday, August 14) suspended Uber for a month, in a decision that followed a government crackdown on unregistered drivers. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board …
The state-fun Philippine News Agency (PNA) has embarrassed itself again by using the logo of a pineapple company on an article about the country’s labour department. The misplaced logo was …
The Philippine peso has dropped to an 11-year low against the dollar — but it is not expected to go into free-fall. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas [central bank] Governor Nestor …
Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in Malawi City are planning to use their kidnap victims as suicide bombers, three escaped hostages have warned. Romar Marjalino, aged 39; his brother Roel, 37, and …
A deep earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck off Luzon island today (Friday, August 11), rocking capital Manila. Office workers in the capital left their buildings but no damage was apparent …
Three construction workers kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf in Sulu last month have escaped, a military official announced today (Friday, August 11). Joint Task Force Sulu commander Colonel Cirilito Sobejana identified …
China said it was “displeased” after a US warship sailed close to one of its artificial islands in the South China Sea as part of a “freedom of navigation” operation. …
Indonesian police today (Friday, August 11) arrested a suspected recruiter for Islamic State-affiliated militants who are continuing to hold out in Marawi. Nearly 700 people, including 120 soldiers, have been …
The Philippines declared its first ever outbreak of the H5 strain of avian influenza in Pampanga today (Friday, August 11). An immediate cull was ordered for all chickens, ducks and …
A plan to expand Palawan’s national highway from two to six lanes has been dubbed an “environmental disaster”. In particular, protesters are concerned about a scenic stretch of the existing …
Two fish associated with impending earthquakes washed ashore in Southern Leyte yesterday (Wednesday, August 9). Two oarfish — which are known in Japan as ‘The Messenger from the Sea God’s …
Thieving staff at Manila airport have been caught out after they targeted the wife of the Turkish foreign minister who had been attending this week’s Asean meeting. Four baggage staff …
Succulent, grass-fed British beef will be back on the menu in the Philippines following a £34 million export deal. Market access for beef was withdrawn in 1996 due to concerns …
Despite being surrounded in an ever-shrinking sector of Marawi city, the Philippines’ defence chief says it will still take “a month or two” to defeat the terrorists who have been …
The UN has said that the vile trade in online sexual abuse of children was increasingly shifting away from the Philippines and into Thailand. However, Deanna Davy, senior research consultant …
The Philippine government has issued an assurance that it is prepared for possible North Korean missile launches targeting Guam. Speaking at a press briefing, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said: “The …
The official state-run news agency of the Philippines posted an article describing the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling in favour of the country an “ill-founded award”. The editorial, which …
Police officers who arrested an ATM skimming gang in San Fernando have been lauded for refusing a bribe of 2.6 million pesos to set them free. Last month, we reported …
North Korea said today (Wednesday, August 9) that it is considering a missile strike on Guam after President Trump told Pyongyang that any threat to the USA would be met …
An Australian jihadist in Syria has issued a propaganda video urging attacks on the Philippines. Mounir Raad, now known as Abu Adam al-Australia, also urges Islamic State supporters to …
The 14-hour direct flight from London to Manila is set to become much more comfortable as Philippine Airlines (PAL) updates its fleet. From September 19, the route will be served …
A US citizen was arrested at a Davao City mall after threatening a city councillor — and bragging that he couldn’t be detained because of his nationality. Gary Joseph Maraviglia …
China scored a diplomatic “slam dunk” on the South China Sea issue when Southeast Asian nations issued a diluted statement on the dispute and agreed to Beijing’s terms on talks. …