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6-Year-Old Girl Killed by SUV in Baseco, Manila — Driver Who Drove Off Arrested

📌 Just after midnight on Friday, October 30, in Barangay 649, Baseco, Manila, a 6-year-old girl who was playing in the street was hit and killed by an SUV that was making a turn. The 41-year-old driver, who did not stop, was caught by police with the help of residents and another motorist.

■ What Happened
· According to CCTV footage reported by Manila Bulletin, a Toyota Fortuner with an expired registration ran over the child with its left front and rear wheels while turning.
· The child was taken to Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center in Tondo but was pronounced dead on arrival.
· After receiving a report from residents, police from Police Station 13 (PS-13) stopped the vehicle on Second Street in the same barangay, with the help of another driver who chased the vehicle.

■ Investigation · Current Status
· The driver stated that he did not see the child and thought he had run over a small stone or some trash.
· The driver is in police custody and has been charged with reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.

■ Notes for Residents and Travelers
· When driving through alleys and residential areas late at night, slow down, as children may be playing by the roadside, and check your surroundings when making turns.
· If you cause an accident, stop on the spot, give assistance, and report it.

■ Source
Manila Bulletin (11/4)

■ Photo
· CCTV footage of the moment of the accident — Manila Bulletin

29-Year-Old Security Guard Shot Dead in Convenience Store Robbery in Morong, Rizal — Shooter Identified

📌 At around 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, two armed robbers held up a convenience store in Morong, Rizal and took cash. A 29-year-old security guard who tried to stop them was shot in the head and died on the spot. Police have identified one suspect, the gunman.

■ What Happened
· According to GMA, one of the men pointed a gun at the cashier and put the cash into an eco bag, while the other stood lookout at the entrance. About 10,000 pesos was taken.
· The guard, who had been watching the situation on CCTV in the staff break room, came out and confronted them. The suspect warned, "Move and I'll shoot," but when the guard tried to draw his gun, the suspect grabbed him from behind and shot him in the head at close range.
· The suspects fled on a motorcycle toward Teresa. The slain guard had worked at the store for two months and has a 5-month-old child.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· Morong police identified the gunman through CCTV footage and witness statements. According to Manila Bulletin and Daily Tribune, two witnesses picked him out from the police mugshot files, and he has a record of cases involving reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and physical injuries. Police have not released his name.
· Police are preparing charges and are pursuing the other suspect and any accomplices.

■ Advice for Residents and Travelers
· If you encounter a robbery at a store, don't resist. Get to safety, then call 911 right away once it is safe.
· Be aware of your surroundings when using quiet stores in the early morning hours.

■ Sources
GMA News (11/4), Manila Bulletin (11/4), Daily Tribune (11/4)

■ Photos
· 1. CCTV footage of the Morong convenience store robbery — GMA News
· 2. Scene inside the convenience store (blurred) — Manila Bulletin
· 3. File photo · blurry video capture — Daily Tribune

23-year-old who went to sell a cell phone clings to SUV fleeing without paying, falls and dies

📌 On Tuesday, November 3, in Metro Manila, a 23-year-old man who met a buyer to sell a cell phone died after clinging to the buyer's SUV as it drove off without paying, then falling near Ortigas on the southbound lane of EDSA. The driver has not yet been identified.

■ What happened
· According to a GMA report, the man met the buyer at a fast-food restaurant in Greenhills, and the buyer said there was no place to park and told him to get into the SUV.
· The buyer said he would pay him at the bank but kept driving, and when the man tried to stop the vehicle, the SUV reversed and then sped up with the man hanging on to its side.
· The man fell near Ortigas and died, while his girlfriend, who had gone with him, was left behind in Greenhills.
· The family said the buyer was a scammer posing as a buyer, and the buyer reportedly said he had a gun.

■ Investigation and current status
· A dashcam video captured the fall, but the SUV's license plate is not clearly visible.
· GMA said it contacted the Mandaluyong police and others but has not received a response.

■ Advice for residents and travelers
· When selling secondhand items in a face-to-face deal, receive the cash in a crowded place or confirm the transfer before handing over the item, and do not get into the other person's car.
· Even if the other person leaves without paying, do not try to block the vehicle or hang on to it; write down the vehicle details and report it to the police.

■ Source
GMA News (11/4)

■ Photo
· Screenshot of video showing the man clinging to the back of the SUV — GMA News

Prosecutors seek 10 years in prison for man in his 30s who ran drug channel on orders of Korean ringleader in Philippine detention facility

📌 On Wednesday, November 4, the Korean prosecutors' office sought a 10-year prison sentence for Mr. A, a Korean man in his 30s, who is charged with running a Telegram drug-selling channel called "Labubu" under the direction of a Korean ringleader imprisoned at the Bicutan detention facility in the Philippines. This is according to a report by Kyeonggi Shinmun.

■ Background of the case
· Mr. A is accused of running a channel with about 230 regular members from December 2025 to July 2026, during which he sold methamphetamine and other drugs worth 3.4 million won directly, distributed 2 million won worth through couriers using the "coordinates" method, and supplied 26 million won worth to other dealers.
· Mr. A was indicted for acting under the direction of Mr. B, a Korean ringleader imprisoned at the Bicutan detention facility in the Philippines.

■ Investigation / current status
· At the closing hearing at Criminal Division 11 of the Suwon District Court, prosecutors sought a 10-year prison sentence and an additional forfeiture of 45,027,393 won. The verdict will be delivered on Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m.
· In the course of this investigation, authorities identified 14 ringleaders in Philippine detention facilities and are carrying out domestic procedures to request the extradition of 12 of them.
· In his final statement, Mr. A said he did something he should not have done out of greed for money and deeply regrets it.

■ Notice for residents and travelers
· Never respond to offers to buy drugs or to take high-paying "courier" jobs that come through social media or Telegram.

■ Source
Kyeonggi Shinmun (11/4)

■ Photo
· File photo · Exterior of the Suwon Court Complex — Kyeonggi Shinmun

Lightning Kills 6 and Injures 3 in Negros Occidental — Including Farmers Who Had Just Finished Harvesting

📌 Amid bad weather on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, lightning strikes in several parts of Negros Occidental province killed 6 people and injured 3. Manila Bulletin reported this on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

■ What Happened
· The first death was an 18-year-old man in Cauayan on Oct. 30.
· On the 31st, farmers who had finished harvesting rice in Barangay DSB, Pontevedra, and were taking shelter from the rain in a wall-less nipa hut were struck by lightning, and 4 of them died. One of them died in the hospital on Monday, Nov. 2, and 2 others who were with them were injured.
· The same day, a 51-year-old farmer in Barangay Santol, Binalbagan, was struck by lightning and died while at home, and a 14-year-old girl was injured. The Binalbagan police chief said the family notified the police late.

■ Casualties
· 6 dead, 3 injured (according to Manila Bulletin).

■ Advice for Residents and Travelers
· During thunder and lightning, avoid open areas such as wall-less huts, spots under trees, and fields, and get inside a sturdy building or a vehicle.
· If you are working in fields or near water, or traveling, move to safety early when dark clouds roll in.

■ Source
Manila Bulletin (11/4)

■ Photo
· Injured people receiving treatment at the hospital — Manila Bulletin

Angeles Police Arrest 3 Wanted Suspects on Nov. 3 — Including a Rape Suspect Ranked No. 3 on Pampanga's Most Wanted List

📌 The Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) announced on its official Facebook page on Wednesday the 4th that on Tuesday, Nov. 3, it served arrest warrants and apprehended 3 wanted suspects, including a 20-year-old man wanted for rape who ranked No. 3 on Pampanga's most wanted list. The rape suspect was arrested after officers traveled all the way to Camarines Norte.

■ Details of the Incident
· According to the Angeles City Police Office, at around 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd, a joint team led by Police Station 4 (PS4), together with the Basud police station, arrested a 20-year-old man in Poblacion 2, Basud, Camarines Norte. He is originally from Santa Maria, Bulacan, and had been living there.
· The warrant was issued on Sept. 16 by Angeles Regional Trial Court Branch 61 for 3 counts of rape and Rape by Sexual Assault. The 3 rape counts are non-bailable, and bail for the sexual assault charge is set at 180,000 pesos.
· At around 11:40 a.m. the same day, Police Station 5 (PS5) arrested a 34-year-old man on Rizal Extension in Barangay Cutcut, Angeles City, on a warrant for theft (issued in 2022, bail set at 6,000 pesos).
· At around 8:30 p.m., the City Intelligence Unit (CIU) and others arrested a 32-year-old man living in San Fernando on a warrant of arrest issued by a Malolos court for fraud (Other Deceits, Article 318 of the Revised Penal Code).

■ Investigation and Current Status
· All of this is based on the police announcement, and the charges will be determined in court going forward.

■ Notice for Residents and Travelers
· If you become a victim of a crime or see a suspicious person, report it to the Angeles City Police Office or the emergency hotline 911.

■ Source
Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook, 11/4)

■ Photos
· 1. Angeles City Police Office graphic announcing the arrest of the No. 3 most wanted — Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook)
· 2. Angeles City Police Office graphic announcing the arrest of 2 wanted suspects — Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook)

20-year-old Indian man killed after being hit by a PNR train while crossing the tracks in San Pablo, Laguna

📌 At around 6:37 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, a 20-year-old Indian man crossing the railroad tracks in Barangay Del Remedio, San Pablo City, Laguna, was hit by a Philippine National Railways (PNR) train and killed. According to the Manila Bulletin, the train engineer surrendered to the police.

■ What happened
· According to reports by the Manila Bulletin and the Daily Tribune, the man had arrived as a backseat passenger on a motorcycle driven by another Indian man (32), got off, and tried to cross the tracks while wearing a helmet (with a mobile phone inside the helmet).
· The PNR train (car number 8001), traveling from Lucena City, Quezon to Calamba City, Laguna, hit the man and dragged him several meters.
· The Manila Bulletin described the man as a businessman and said he was on his way back after collecting a debt from a nearby sari-sari store.
· The San Pablo City disaster response team took him to the San Pablo City District Hospital, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

■ Investigation and current status
· According to the Manila Bulletin, the engineer will face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property, and the police are investigating exactly what happened.

■ Notice for residents and travelers
· At village crossings where PNR trains run, always stop and check both directions before crossing.
· While wearing a helmet or looking at your phone, it is easy to miss the sound of a train, so take the helmet off and look carefully before crossing.

■ Sources
Manila Bulletin (11/4), Daily Tribune (11/4)

■ Photos
· 1. File photo · PNR train car (video capture) — Daily Tribune
· 2. File photo · PNR train standing at a station — Manila Bulletin

Chinese man arrested on suspicion of tying up 2 Filipinos and robbing them in a Pasay condo — accomplice fled

📌 A 28-year-old Chinese man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday the 4th on suspicion of confining 2 Filipinos in a condominium in Pasay City, Metro Manila, on Tuesday, November 3, gagging them with cloth, tying them up, and taking their mobile phones and cash. One suspected accomplice escaped.

■ Details of the Incident
· According to a Manila Bulletin report, the 2 victims met the suspects at the club ZZYZX in Malate, Manila around 5 a.m. on the 3rd, and went to a condo unit in Pasay at the invitation of one of them.
· In the unit, the two were seized, gagged with cloth and tied up, and robbed of 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max phones (about 20,000 pesos each) and 3,000 pesos in cash.
· The victims freed themselves and reported it to the Pasay Police Station 1 at around 5 p.m.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· Police secured 4 pieces of white cloth believed to have been used in the crime.
· Based on the victims' statements, they caught the suspect around 2 a.m. on the 4th at a short-term lodging on Quirino Avenue in Baclaran, Parañaque; the suspect is charged with robbery (Article 294 of the Revised Penal Code).
· One accomplice has not yet been caught, and police are pursuing him and searching for the stolen items.

■ Advice for Residents and Travelers
· Do not follow someone you have just met at a club or bar to their lodging or condo.
· If you become a victim, report immediately to the nearest police station or the emergency number 911.

■ Source
Manila Bulletin (11/4)

■ Photo
· Pieces of cloth seized as evidence, released by Pasay police — Manila Bulletin

5 "Ativan Gang" Suspects Arrested in Intramuros, Manila for Stealing Chinese Tourist's Wallet

📌 On the afternoon of Sunday, November 1 (All Saints' Day), a group of 5 who approached a 28-year-old Chinese tourist in Intramuros, Manila, speaking to him in Japanese, were caught by patrolling police while sneaking his wallet out of his pocket. According to the Manila Bulletin, police believe they are members of the "Ativan Gang."

■ What Happened
· As the tourist was leaving after Mass at San Agustin Church, four women and one man asked him where he was headed.
· When he said he was going to Manila Cathedral, a 67-year-old woman in the group spoke to him in Japanese and gained his trust. The group then said they would show him the old cannons on the city walls, and they walked together along Victoria Street toward Gate 10.
· They then tried to get him into a car, saying they wanted to celebrate the birthday of a 21-year-old woman in the group in Chinatown. At around 12:50 p.m., just before they got into the car, patrolling police saw the 67-year-old woman take the wallet from the tourist's left pants pocket.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· Police recovered the tourist's wallet (containing 400 pesos in cash) from the woman's shoulder bag.
· The 5 people arrested are aged 21 to 67, and the tourist identified all 5 at the Manila Police District (MPD) investigation section. The case has been referred for inquest to determine whether charges will be filed.

■ Advice for Residents and Travelers
· If a stranger at a tourist spot approaches you in a friendly way, speaking your language or another foreign language, and offers a tour, a meal, or a birthday celebration, politely decline.
· Do not get into a car with a group of strangers, and keep your wallet in a front pocket or a zippered bag.

■ Source
Manila Bulletin (11/4)

■ Photo
· The group and the victim marked on Intramuros CCTV footage — Manila Bulletin

I'm a simple person. What makes me happiest in the Philippines is when the ATM says "small bills only." It feels great because there's nobody around who can break a 1,000-peso bill. LOL

News about Pax Silica

Pax Silica means "Peace through Silicon."

The US and the Philippines 🇵🇭 will soon be building a Super Intelligence supply chain.
Most countries, including the EU, South Korea, Japan, India, and Australia, are signatories.

I've attached the US State Department link about this Pax.

https://www.state.gov/pax-silica

This is a big deal. I hope it turns out as big and as fast as promised.

Is a foreigners' forum where Filipinos don't intrude on our space just not possible?

Or is it completely impossible because they outnumber us so overwhelmingly and cling to anything on social media with such relentless enthusiasm?

They just can't learn.

Hello. This is a question for anyone who has been to one or more of the destinations below. Based on your experience, which would be better in terms of snorkeling, nature, and a vibe that isn't too touristy?

A.) Coron + Camiguin
or
B.) Siquijor + Camiguin
or
C.) Siquijor + Dumaguete
or
D.) Coron + Siquijor

Mayor Revilla, stop acting as Ahjay's spokesperson and fire the head of the Business Permits and Licensing Office first. Pet owners trusted Ahjay's pet crematorium because it had a business permit.

Woman Looking for a Filipino Male Companion

Has anyone ever seen a case where a woman from another country came to the Philippines looking for a male companion, married a Filipino man, and lived in the Philippines for the rest of her life?

Caution: sensitive content ⚠️
Looking for advice/help: My foreign partner is struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts

(I don't know what happened to my previous post, so I'm posting again)

I'm posting out of fear for his life, because I'm so desperate and completely overwhelmed.

My fiancé is a foreigner who is clinically depressed, and he has specific suicidal thoughts and even a plan. He adamantly refuses to get counseling (he tried it once and quit), and because of money problems, it's difficult for him to go back to his home country right now. He has no family back home, just one estranged son who wants nothing to do with his father. My family and friends have no idea what's going on, and for several personal reasons I can't bring them in either, so I'm completely on my own. What makes it even harder is that we have a newborn baby who isn't even two months old yet, and I'm still recovering from a complicated postpartum period.

I'm doing the best I can in this situation, but I can barely think straight anymore. If anyone has been through something similar, whether you're a local or a foreigner, please share any advice or ways I can handle this safely.

Please don't judge. Right now I'm just trying to keep everyone safe and keep us from going under.

Update: (For context, he has a gambling problem and lost all of his savings three months ago. Things have been terrible ever since. I can't say much because I'm afraid of revealing our identities. I do have friends here.

I've been watching the expat group for a while, and my first thought was to ask the experts! My wife and I want to stay in the Philippines past 30 days. We won't go beyond 59 days. We don't need an ACR. I applied for the visa waiver online, but it was rejected with "no travel record found." I completed the arrival registration, so this is strange. By the time our 30 days are up, we'll be in Cebu. I'd appreciate any advice on the best way to handle this. Should I deal with it at the airport and just pay the fine? Thank you all in advance!

Hi everyone, for those of you receiving a UK pension, how do you handle the life certificate (life form)? Do you wait until they send it to you, or do you send one in yourself first? If you do send it, how often do you send it?

Good morning ☕️🍵
I'm about to become a Philippine resident. I'm moving to Dumaguete City. I'd appreciate any recommendations for a trustworthy landlord.