NSW Police arrest a former manager of Hungry Jack’s in Sydney over allegations that he demanded up to $3,500 from people applying for a job at the fast food chain in Parklea. It was estimated that the former Hungry Jack’s manager collected more than $20,000 from 15 Indian international students applying for jobs as cleaners […]

Angat Dam, which is the major source of water supply in Metro Manila, has remained relatively dry even after the onslaught of Typhoon Basyang. The situation has caused a worsening water supply problem in the country’s capital region. Residents continue to experience water rationing in many areas while many are compelled to buy water from […]

A devoted Filipina maid has inherited six million Singapore dollars (PHP181.2 million) from her late employer after more than 20 years of service, report say. “I am the luckiest maid in Singapore, with or without the money,” the 47-year-old single woman – identified only as “Christine” — told the Straits Times in an interview. The […]

Sacramento, California. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has chosen Tani Cantil-Sakauye, a Filipino-American. She currently serves on California’s Third District Court of Appeal in Sacramento. If approved she would succeed Chief Justice Ronald George, who’s announced he’ll retire early next year. Arthur Scotland is the Presiding Justice of the Third District Court of Appeal. He says the […]

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) broke its silence on the case of Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson, who was arrested in Hong Kong last month for alleged drug trafficking, by ensuring that the lawmaker’s rights will be respected. Singson is the son of Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson. The DFA said officials of […]

Key witness in Maguindanao massacre killed Suwaid Uphan, principal witness in the Maguindanao massacre was murdered on June 14 by still unidentified gunmen. He was one of the seven gunmen who killed the Mangudadatu clan. The crime is believed to have been masterminded by the Ampatuans. His death follows that of a relative of another […]

BATANGAS CITY, Philippines. – A male TV reporter was trapped near the crater of Taal Volcano while covering families residing near the volcano in Talisay, Batangas. According to the Philippine Institute of Vulcanology, Taal volcano may erupt anytime soon. Lt Commander Troy Cornelio, Batangas coastguard chief, identified the victim as Joshua Garcia, TV reporter of […]

MANILA, Philippines. – The Philippine’s most wanted man has been arrested in Thailand, more than 7 years after killing two men in Calamba, Laguna. Police arrested Jose Maria Sarmiento Panlilio in Bangkok where he reportedly worked as a jeweller. He has a 5 million peso reward for his arrest. The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) […]

In 1992, when career naval officer Dr. Connie Mariano accepted a two-year stint as White House physician during the final days of the first George Bush presidency, she never imagined the gig would last for nine years and span three administrations. Not only did she become the first woman in American history to serve as […]

Both Aquino and Arroyo opposed to planned sale of confiscated widow’s jewelry PCGG Commissioner Ricardo Abcede appears to be determined in his plan to auction the jewelry of Imelda Marcos, despite opposition from incoming president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and outgoing president Gloria Arroyo. Aquino said that “they waited for 20 years but did nothing. […]