Duterte names Cabinet secretary as new housing czar
Evasco takes over as chairperson of Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council MANILA – While saying he accepts “with a heavy...
Evasco takes over as chairperson of Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council MANILA – While saying he accepts “with a heavy...
Philippine higher education office chief won’t quit post, but she will comply with Duterte order not to attend Cabinet meetings MANILA...
Move comes after Duterte bars Robredo from attending Cabinet meetings effective Monday MANILA – Citing “irreconcilable differences,” President Rodrigo Duterte on...
Duterte says Trump endorses Philippine anti-drug campaign MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday (December 3) that US President-elect Donald...
Duterte for his part invites Trump to attend 2017 ASEAN summit in Manila MANILA –US President-elect Donald Trump has invited Philippine...
Ex-Metro transit railway chief arrested for ‘graft’, but Vitangcol posts bail; calls charges ‘trumped up’ MANILA – The anti-graft court on...
Protest held as Philippines commemorates Bonifacio Day MANILA – Thousands of people gathered at the People Power Monument in White Plains...
Duterte threatens to kill human rights activists, criticises statement of ICC he can be charged for bloody drive MANILA – President Rodrigo...
House to file ethics rap against De Lima with discipline of legislator to be sought by Congress MANILA – In order...
Philippine official threatens to have de Lima arrested and accuses her of ‘obstruction of justice’ MANILA – House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said he...
Anti-Marcos rallies also held in other key cities of the Philippines MANILA – Despite rainy weather brought about by tropical storm...
Druglord clears actor now Ormoc City mayor during Senate probe MANILA – Drug lord Kerwin Espinosa absolved actor and Ormoc City Mayor...
Duterte to allow protest rally even without permit as anti-Marcos forces plan Black Friday rally MANILA – Anti-Marcos forces are set...
Former president says Duterte could have at least attended the photo shoot of APEC leaders in summit in Peru MANILA –...
TV host-actress makes cryptic message in Instagram video blog, which was supposed to be part of her digital venture MANILA – Former...
Philippines’ Duterte tells energy regulatory execs to resign over ‘rampant corruption’ in the ERC office LIMA, Peru – Philippine President Rodrigo...
P650 million allotted for new Philippine tourism slogan to replace and ‘upgrade’ the hit tagline ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ ...
Duterte wants to be friends with Trump, Putin and says Phil-US ties may improve MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said...
Philippine dictator Marcos allowed hero’s burial: Supreme Court MANILA – The late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos can be given a hero’s...
Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa killed in jail MANILA – Albuera, Leyte mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. was killed inside his prison cell...
Chinese ships still guarding Scarborough Shoal MANILA – Chinese coast guard ships were still guarding a disputed shoal in the West...
Alleged drug lord Kerwin Espinosa to reveal protectors DUBAI – Alleged Filipino drug lord Rolando “Kerwin” Espinosa will name Filipino politicians...
Duterte tells US: Don’t treat Philippines ‘like dog with leash’ MANILA – Ahead of his trip to Japan, Philippine President Rodrigo...
‘Drug lord’ arrested in Abu Dhabi: what’s next? DUBAI – Police officials of the Philippines and Abu Dhabi will be discussing...
‘Drug lord’ Kerwin Espinosa arrested in Abu Dhabi DUBAI – Alleged drug lord Roland “Kerwin” Espinosa Jr. has been arrested in Abu Dhabi...
Filipina doctor on rising above third world mentality – ExpatMedia.Net exclusive DUBAI – “I will still be going to UP (University of...
War on drugs continues with Duterte’s visit to China MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to China will also be...
Philippines invites UN to probe drug killings DUBAI – The Philippine government is allowing the United Nations (UN) to conduct an...
Will Philippines still host Miss Universe 2017? MANILA – The Philippines will still host the Miss Universe pageant in 2017. The Department...
Cebu students launch anti-discrimination campaign CEBU CITY – Student leaders from different universities gathered together to launch a campaign against discriminatory...
Filipino expats in UAE mourn death of Miriam Defensor Santiago DUBAI – Tributes and condolences poured in from Filipinos in the UAE after news...
Duterte says de Lima ‘breaking down’ CEBU CITY – Between the escalating word war of President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Leila...
Kidnap-for-ransom brothers killed in Sulu CEBU CITY – Two suspected members of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf were killed on Tuesday...
Bid to probe Duterte referred to Senate rules panel MANILA – The Philippine Senate has referred to the committee on rules...
Philippine celebrities next target of anti-drug campaign MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has...
Freed Norwegian hostage in Philippines flies home CEBU CITY – Freed Norwegian captive Kjartan Sekkingstad has left the Philippines after almost...
Army officer shot dead in Sulu CEBU CITY – A military officer was shot dead by a soldier in Jolo, Sulu...
Cebu groups march with Martial Law victims to protest plan for Marcos’ hero’s burial CEBU CITY – Students, workers, and urban...
60-year-old kidnap victim rescued in Philippines CEBU CITY – A 60-year-old businesswoman was rescued on Wednesday (September 21), a day after...
Mocha Uson, Kiko Pangilinan speak out on controversial concerts at Bilibid jail DUBAI – Singer and social media activist Mocha Uson...
Cebu students stage ‘noise barrage’ to call for justice for Martial Law victims and protest Marcos’ hero’s burial CEBU CITY –...
Army launches search for 60-year-old businesswoman abducted from her store in Zamboanga del Norte CEBU CITY – A 60-year-old businesswoman, identified...
No taxes and new rules for balikbayan boxes from OFWs DUBAI – Starting in October, Filipinos bringing gifts or items bought from...
Abu Sayyaf frees two more hostages in Sulu CEBU CITY – Another two kidnap victims were released as the government troops...
Philippine bill offers unemployment benefits for returning OFWs MANILA – Displaced and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may receive unemployment benefits...
Viral message on bomb threat at SM malls alarms Filipino expats in UAE DUBAI – A message circulating on social media regarding...
Duterte cried over loss of Sara’s twins CEBU CITY – After learning that her daughter lost her identical twins, Philippine President...
Duterte takes up Veloso’s case during talks with Indonesia’s president JAKARTA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took up the case of...
Repatriated Filipino workers in Middle East to get business funding CEBU CITY – Repatriated Filipinos will now have the option to...
Pacquiao calls for unity amid fresh Duterte controversy CEBU CITY – Senator Manny Pacquiao called for unity amid the recently reported...
‘We were like prisoners’: OFW stranded in Riyadh CEBU CITY – Some 141 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were stranded in...
Cebu groups stage protest against hero’s burial for Marcos CEBU CITY – Cebu groups are urging the Supreme Court to junk...
Filipinos react to Duterte’s comments for Obama DUBAI – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s strong comments warning US President Barack Obama against...
Strict tabs on OFWs from countries hit by Zika CEBU CITY – Philippine health authorities are tightening checks on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)...
Duterte makes surprise visit to Filipino community in Laos VIENTIANE, LAOS – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a surprise visit to...
Duterte in Laos: ‘dignity’ for OFWs, ‘continuing purge’ in government VIENTIANNE, LAOS – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with overseas Filipino...
2 Abu Sayyaf terrorists killed in Sulu CEBU CITY – At least two terrorists were killed as a gun battle erupted...
Duterte warns Obama not to question him on killings MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gave a strong warning for Barack Obama...
Aiza Seguerra bares challenges of National Youth Commission VIENTIANE, LAOS – Twenty-five days after she was appointed as chairman of the...
Davao City bombing victims: their faces and stories DAVAO CITY – The night market in Davao City was the scene of death...
Authorities probe kidnapping link after 3 speedboats intercepted in Sulu CEBU CITY – Authorities are continuing investigations after three speedboats with...
Boxer bashed online for beating up old man CEBU CITY – Instead of showing his might on the ring, a 22-year-old...
Man who left backpack suspect in Davao City bombing Duterte declares state of lawless violence in Philippines Davao City in lock down...
Explosion in Davao City night market kills 14 DAVAO CITY – The toll rose to 14 killed and 70 injured in an explosion...
Harvey as Miss Universe host? What Duterte says MANILA – As far as President Rodrigo Duterte is concerned, US television host...
Philippines mulls new slogan for tourism by 2017 DUBAI – “It’s more fun in the Philippines” may be something you won’t get...
4 Abu Sayyaf members killed, several wounded in clashes CEBU CITY – Clashes intensified between troops and members of the terrorist...
Red tide alert up in Samar province, consumers warned against eating shellfish CEBU CITY – Consumers are advised to take caution...
Pacquiao to ask Duterte to release PSC share of Pagcor funds MANILA – Senator Manny Pacquiao said he will approach Philippine...
Marcos ‘deserves proper burial’, says Tacloban City mayor CEBU CITY – Tacloban City Mayor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez said she will attend the...
Vehicles with special plates number 8 spotted outside ‘sleazy places’ CEBU CITY – Vehicles with special protocol license plates marked with...
CEBU CITY – Atom Araullo has resigned from his post as ABS-CBN reporter. In a statement, ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs Ging...
Alvarez proposes charter commission to make way for federalism CEBU CITY – House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has proposed to President Rodrigo...
House to reveal list of people invited to Bilibid jail drug probe CEBU CITY – House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said the...
Herbert and Hero Bautista face charges over illegal drugs CEBU CITY – The Bautista brothers are facing criminal and administrative charges...
Abu Sayyaf sub-leader, 5 others killed in Sulu gunfight CEBU CITY – Six members of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf, including...
World’s richest Filipinos revealed: who’s in Forbes list? CEBU CITY – Forbes Asia magazine has released its 2016 list of the...
Decapitated head found in Sulu CEBU CITY – The decapitated head of what appeared to belong to kidnap victim Patrick Jhames...
Ex-Philippine Justice official denies involvement in drug trade CEBU CITY – A former Justice undersecretary in the Philippines has denied any...
Philippine BOC to install CCTV cameras in port offices MANILA – Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed in Manila...
Cebu police also seized 61,252 pesos worth of shabu in multiple drug busts in the province CEBU CITY – A 36-year-old...
High-tech drug rehab facility to be constructed in Bohol as number of drug dependents soar CEBU CITY – A state-of-the-art rehabilitation...
Mass surrender of suspected drug users and dealers soars in government’s ongoing anti-drug campaign CEBU CITY – With more than 30,000 people...
Dengue rapid test kits to be available in Philippine communities soon CEBU CITY – As part of its advocacy on preventing...
Teacher kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf freed CEBU CITY – A teacher held captive for days by the Abu Sayyaf has been...
Badjao girl ridiculed in reality TV show: DSDW warns TV and radio stations CEBU CITY – Department of Social Welfare and...
One more hostage escapes Abu Sayyaf kidnappers CEBU CITY – The chief officer of Tugboat Charles who was held captive by...
Family never suspected Hero Bautista’s drug use, says sister CEBU CITY – The issue of Quezon City councilor Hero Bautista being...
P8.8m projects transform Cebu municipality CEBU CITY – A festive mood was in the air in Tudela municipality, Cebu following the...
Indonesian kidnap victim makes lucky escape from beheading in Philippines CEBU CITY – An Indonesian kidnap victim managed to slip away...
‘Overwhelming’ drug-related killings in Cebu raise alarm CEBU CITY – The rising number of drug-related killings in Cebu province is “overwhelming”, according...
Abu Sayyaf stronghold captured: look what troops found CEBU CITY – A stronghold of the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf has fallen...
MANILA – Two people have been arrested for illegal recruitment face trial after Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III...
Stricter screening for visitors at Cebu City Jail CEBU CITY – After confiscating millions of cash and drugs from inmates during...
CEBU CITY – Danao City policemen are extra cautious, four days after the killing of the younger brother of Central Visayas alleged...
One-stop service center for OFWs opens in Philippines MANILA – Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now get all OFW-related services done...
First look: Philippines’ new and coolest passport ever MANILA/DUBAI – Filipinos applying for a passport starting on Monday (August 15) will...
Bohol seeks new digital momentum CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol seeks new momentum in its vision for the Information...
OFWs urged to be cautious in dealing with freight forwarders
POEA exempts qualified OFWs from OEC requirement
Filipina stabbed 66 times in Dubai: trial begins
OEC to be scrapped, faster passport processing eyed: Yasay
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