American abducted in Zamboanga del Norte confirmed dead – police

Teofilo Garcia Jr. - Philippine News Agency 12/05/2024

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities confirmed Thursday that Eastman Elliot, an American vlogger, abducted in Zamboanga del Norte, died on the night he was taken. Lt. Col. Ramoncelio Sawan, acting information officer of the Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga…

Argao, Cebu accident: American driving truck rams tricycle, 1 dead

Paul Lauro 11/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 66-year-old American national continues to be detained today, November 22, at the Argao Police Station after he accidentally killed a 48-year-old-tricycle driver in a road crash along the national road in Barangay…

Fugitive American national arrested in Lapu-Lapu City

Futch Anthony Inso 07/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A fugitive American national was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)-7 in a subdivision in Barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, on Friday, July 12, 2024. The accused was identified as Malik Dejoun…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Marijuana plants found inside condo unit of American in Cebu City

CDN Digital 11/09/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, November 9. Marijuana plants found inside condo unit of American in Cebu City A 75-year-old…

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Associated Press 07/21/2023

NEW YORK — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him…

Gigi Hadid arrested, fined for marijuana possession in Cayman Islands

Anne Pasajol 07/20/2023

Gigi Hadid was reportedly arrested and fined $1,000 (over P54,000) after customs officers at an airport in Cayman Islands found marijuana in the American supermodel’s luggage. Hadid and her friend, who have since been released, arrived at…

Lost in translation

Ambeth R. Ocampo - @inquirerdotnet 07/07/2023

In April 1899, Henri Turot, a French journalist, traveled to the Philippines and published, “The War in the Philippines” for the magazine Le Tour du Monde. Turot’s two-part reportage should be included in the reading list of…

American, Russian tourists die of heatstroke in Lapu-Lapu this month – City Disaster Risk Reduction chief

Futch Anthony Inso 05/19/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Two foreigners have died in Lapu-Lapu City due to heatstroke this month.  That is according to Nagiel Bañacia, head of the Lapu-Lapu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO). READ: Scorching summer…

US teen saves the day as school bus driver faints

Agence France Presse 04/29/2023

WASHINGTON – A 13-year-old American boy became a hero by managing to safely stop a school bus carrying dozens of kids when the driver lost consciousness. The drama unfolded Wednesday in the northern state of Michigan, when a teenager…

Fil-Canadian singer Tyson Venegas advances to ‘American Idol’ Season 21’s Top 24

Hannah Mallorca 04/10/2023

Filipino-Canadian Tyson Venegas is one step closer to becoming the winner of “American Idol” Season 21 after he advanced to the Top 24. Venegas, who made waves after winning the first platinum ticket of “American Idol” in February 2023,…

Filipino-Canadian Tyson Venegas wows ‘American Idol’ judges with ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ rendition

Anne Pasajol 04/08/2023

Filipino-Canadian singer Tyson Venegas left American Idol judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan in awe as he sang Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” alongside his fellow platinum ticket-holder Kaylin Hedges. Venegas and Hedges paired up…

David Foster, Katharine McPhee serenade Vicki Belo in her home

Hannah Mallorca 03/26/2023

Celebrity cosmetic doctor Vicki Belo had the privilege of having renowned musician David Foster and his wife, American singer-songwriter Katharine McPhee give an impromptu performance for her in the comfort of her own house. In an Instagram…

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