An Austrian and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested in Tugeugarao City after allegedly selling marijuana to an undercover cop. Investigators said David Sigl, aged 42, and his live-in partner, Leilanie Bartolome, 20, were nabbed inside their apartment in Ugac Norte village after they sold a 250-gram brick of the drug to an undercover agent. According… Full Story »
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Philippines ‘world’s deadliest country’ for environmental activists
The Philippines has replaced Brazil as the world’s deadliest country for people protecting their land and environment from exploitation. At least 164 farmers and land rights activists were killed worldwide last year — 30 of them in the Philippines — according to UK-based campaign group Global Witness. Across 19 countries surveyed, mining was linked to… Full Story »
Australian arrested as police raid Mabalacat City drug den
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 six known “drug personalities” taking shabu, or crystal meth, yesterday (Thursday, July 11). The buy-bust raid was conducted by joint operatives of the Philippine Drug… Full Story »
UN council backs probe into human rights situation in the Philippines
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 Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva today (Thursday, July 11), 18 of the 47 members states voted in favour of the draft resolution filed by… Full Story »
Police chief launches probe into drug bust death of girl aged three
Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde has ordered an investigation into a drug bust that led to the shooting of a three-year-old girl. The child, identified as Myka, was caught in crossfire between police officers and her father during a raid in Rodriguez, Rizal, last Sunday (June 30). Officers have reported that her father, Renato… Full Story »
