Bangkok-based Filipino runner wins 3rd in ultra marathon in Indonesia

Jared Villegas Teves won 3rd place at Ijen Trail Running 70 kilometers ultra marathon from May 20-21, 2017.

Filipina is latest victim of pickpocket on bus

Dolly Solon, 24, was riding on bus number 23 from Pridi Banomyong to Bearing when the incident happened.

Philippines-Russia sign deals

A grand total of 10 deals were inked both by the Philippines and Russia even though President Duterte left early in order to manage the insurgency in Mindanao.

Putin meets Duterte in last-minute meeting

President Rodrigo Duterte met Russian President Vladimir Putin in a last-minute bilateral meeting in Kremlin, Tuesday night.

AFT to host Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 10

AFT is also inviting the Filipino community to join. Ticket is 1,000 baht which includes dinner buffet, ballroom and raffle draws.

Remains of Nanay Gaudiosa to be repatriated to Philippines today

Bulan family expressed their gratitude to the government particularly to DFA Undersecretary Jesus Yabes, OWWA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac and the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok.

Relief operations set for Marawi victims – OVP

“They have assured us that they are in control and that the conflict will be suppressed at the soonest possible time,” Vice President Leni Robredo said.

Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamis City, under lockdown and red alert

Mayor Duterte-Carpio, in a press conference, said that the city is in red alert and stricter inspections will be made throughout the city.

Mindanao placed under Martial Law

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared Mindanao under martial law after terrorist group Maute seized Marawi City yesterday, Tuesday, May 23, around 10pm according to presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella.

Steps on passport renewal at the Philippine Embassy Bangkok

New passports can be claimed at the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok after six weeks from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:99pm except holidays.

Bomb blasts at Phramongkutklao Hospital injures 21

“This is the worst ever bombing incident. Normally they do not attack a hospital, even at a time of war,” said Army Commander-in-Chief General Chalermchai Sitthisart.

“Spider” ticketing pressured for October 2017

Travelling via train, bus and boat might be one step easier and hassle-free as the Ministry of Transport has already assigned the Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning Office (TTPPO) to speed up the issuance and implementation of the “spider” tickets.

VIRAL: Teacher in hot water after shaving student’s head

A teacher in Nakhon Sawan earned the ire of netizens after his post went viral over the weekend.

VIRAL: ‘Monk’ watches X-rated on public bus

The said ‘monk’ got off at a bus station at Wang Sapung district in Loei.

PAL temporarily suspends Manila-Abu Dhabi flights

Affected Manila-Abu Dhabi flights are PR 656 and PR 657, scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Bangkok Midnight Marathon 2017 sets on May 20

The first-ever Bangkok Midnight Marathon is set to take place on May 20, 2017, at Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok, said TAT News.