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A tourist has claimed that she had her rights violated when she was questioned by immigrations police officers while making her way into the country from Changi Airport!

In a trip hailed as the US's attempt to get Southeast Asian countries on their side, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has left out Singapore in his very first tour through the region.

Nowadays all government hospital like flooded with foreign doctors. Pinoy, Myanmar, PRC and even Hongkie, you name it they have it.

China's plan to offer 100,000 pesos, or the equivalent of SGD 2,700 has been put on hold it seems, after Philippines Labour undersecretary Dominador Say issued a hasty statement to clarify that the salary figures quoted by Philippines media were "incorrect".

The People's Republic of China's embassy officials are in talks with the Philippine's Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to bring more Filipino "Household Service Workers" to 5 major PRC cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen. Attractive incentives offered include a fat 100,000 pesos monthly for services rendered.

A Singaporean woman, Ms Wu Yan, 48, was rescued from a PRC Chinese kidnapping syndicate operating in the Philippines on Tuesday morning, thanks to the efforts of the Philippine National Police's Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) and a vigilant security guard.

The Singapore Armed Forces will be giving assistance to the Philippines to help them counter terrorism threats in Marawi. This comes after a meeting with the Philippines' Secretary of National Defense. Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen said Singapore will provide humanitarian supplies, transport aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, etc. Both of them look forward to work together to combat terrorism so that ISIS-linked networks do not set up bases in Marawi and launch future attacks in the region.

The Philippine military believe they have recovered the body of a Singaporean fighter involved in the Marawi conflict even though it has not completed the identification process. The man was among 11 other foreign fighters who were killed amidst carrying out terror-related activities. There are reportedly other foreign fighters in the conflict zone of Marawi as Philippine troops continue to retaliate in regaining control of the city. The conflict has caused more than 400 deaths of civilians, security forces and militants.

A lone gunman attacked a casino, fired shots and set fire to gambling tables at Resorts World Manila earlier today, causing panic in the country which has already been on high alert. People could see smoke billowing from the building and heard loud bangs as others got injured fleeing for their lives. There are no casualties so far. The Islamic State rushed to claim responsibility but the police later clarified it was likely a robbery. They said the man, reportedly a Caucasian, ran straight for the casino chips and did not aim his rifle at anyone in particular. He poured gasoline on gambling tables and tried to steal US$2.27 million worth of chips. The police has since recovered the stolen amount.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reacted to the Philippine's Military statement today that stated Singaporeans are also involved in the IS led insurgency in the Philippines. MHA confirmed on Friday that a Singaporean man who has been in south Philippines since the 1990s has been implicated in terrorism activities there, The man was named as Muhamad Ali s/o Abdul Rahiman @ Muawiya. However, MHA indicated that there is no confirmed reports that this man is involved in the ongoing armed insurgency in Marawi on Mindanao island. MHA also reiterated that they will work with the Philippines authorities closely to identify any Singaporean who may be involved in terrorism-related activities in the Philippines. the MHA takes a serious view of anyone who supports, promotes, undertakes or makes preparations to undertake armed violence regardless of where the violence takes place, the statement continues.