Manila
Visiting Manila and Los Banos
The Philippines is a diversified island country consisting of some 7,000 islands and islets. Interestingly, the Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was King of Spain during the Spanish colonisation of the islands in the 16th century. It is one of only two predominantly Roman Catholic countries in Asia, the other being East Timor. The country has always been one of my favourite destinations.
Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in broad daylight in Philippines
A Bangladeshi businessman was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight by an unidentified gunman in Manila, capital of the Philippines yesterday (May 5, 2022).
Sacked security guard holds 30 hostages at Philippine mall
A man has been shot and about 30 people taken hostage on Monday by a gunman at a mall in the Philippine capital Manila, where armed police and negotiators were trying to end the standoff peacefully.
Boxing: Pacquiao teases Mayweather rematch
Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has teased fans about a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather, smiling as he gamely showed off a suit with pictures of himself and Mayweather on the lining.
Siddikur's decent start in Manila
Golfer Siddikur Rahman made a decent start to the Resorts World Manila Masters event yesterday with a four-under-par (68)
As bodies pile up in Philippines, many fear to talk about Duterte’s war
Protests against a surge of killings are unleashed since Rodrigo Duterte became president of the Philippines and pledged to wage war on drug dealers and crush widespread addiction to methamphetamine.
'Like punching a mountain', Indian boxer recalls Ali bouts
Former Indian amateur boxer Haroon Khan bubbles with excitement and bravado as he recalls his two bouts with his hero, the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three decades ago.
How Ali's 'Thrilla' left its mark on Manila
A bustling shopping mall forms an unlikely monument to the "Thrilla in Manila", but Muhammad Ali's most brutal fight made its biggest impression on the minds of those who witnessed it and still speak of it with awe.
Bangladesh Bank heist trail goes cold in Manila as probes falter
More than three months have passed since $81 million was stolen in a brazen cyber-heist from Bangladesh's central bank and sent to Manila - yet authorities in the Philippines appear no closer to nabbing those who laundered most of the money through a bank and casinos.
BB hackers ‘possibly Chinese,’ says Philippines senator
Chinese hackers are possibly behind one of the world's biggest cyber heists, the theft of $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank, a senator in the Philippines says.
Typhoon Melor: Death toll climbs to 9
Typhoon Melor causes heavy flooding and kills at least 9 people, authorities say.
