^

Headlines

Filipino sailor killed in Sri Lanka; 6 arrested

The Philippine Star
March 12, 2013 | 6:27pm

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka police say a Filipino sailor was hacked to death in a ship anchored at the Colombo port and six fellow sailors have been arrested over the killing.

Police spokesman Buddika Siriwardana says 37-year-old Prebin Magalons Boniu was killed inside a Taiwanese ship early Monday morning following a dispute among the sailors.

The six Filipino sailors suspected of the killing fled from the ship but surrendered to police Tuesday through the Philippine Embassy. Siriwardana says investigations are continuing.

BUDDIKA SIRIWARDANA

COLOMBO

FILIPINO

KILLING

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY

POLICE

PREBIN MAGALONS BONIU

SAILORS

SHIP

SIRIWARDANA

SRI LANKA
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
6,400 farmers, fisherfolk to get United Nations typhoon aid

6,400 farmers, fisherfolk to get United Nations typhoon aid

By Ghio Ong | 18 hours ago
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will provide over 6,400 farmers and fishermen in Catanduanes...
Headlines
fbtw
President Marcos inaugurates LRT-1 extension; 5 new stations start operations

President Marcos inaugurates LRT-1 extension; 5 new stations start operations

By Helen Flores | 18 hours ago
Five new stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT 1) from Baclaran to Sucat in Parañaque City will start...
Headlines
fbtw
DA allots P300 million for drones in rice production

DA allots P300 million for drones in rice production

By Bella Cariaso | 18 hours ago
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allotted P300 million to promote the use of drones for the country’s palay ...
Headlines
fbtw
New Navy chief vows stronger presence in Philippine seas

New Navy chief vows stronger presence in Philippine seas

By Michael Punongbayan | 18 hours ago
Newly designated Philippine Navy chief Rear Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta has vowed to sustain and further strengthen...
Headlines
fbtw
Pump prices cut next week

Pump prices cut next week

By Brix Lelis | 18 hours ago
Pump prices of petroleum products are expected to go down next week following recent hikes.
Headlines
fbtw
Latest
abtest
Signal No. 3 up over 6 areas as ‘Pepito’ nears super typhoon strength

Signal No. 3 up over 6 areas as ‘Pepito’ nears super typhoon strength

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina | 8 hours ago
Typhoon Pepito (Man-Yi) is rapidly intensifying as it approaches Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas, with state weather bureau...
Headlines
fbtw
Duterte wants to be tried by special court in Philippine

Duterte wants to be tried by special court in Philippine

By Jose Rodel Clapano | 18 hours ago
If he would be made to answer for the thousands of deaths in his drug war, former president Rodrigo Duterte said this should...
Headlines
fbtw
Pepito rapidly intensifies into typhoon

Pepito rapidly intensifies into typhoon

By Romina Cabrera | 18 hours ago
Cyclone Pepito may reach super typhoon category with its rapid intensification over the eastern seaboard of the country as...
Headlines
fbtw
VP Sara to skip anew House probe on budget use

VP Sara to skip anew House probe on budget use

By Elizabeth Marcelo | 18 hours ago
Despite personally receiving an invitation, Vice President Sara Duterte said she will not attend the hearing of the House...
Headlines
fbtw
Quad won’t give ICC drug war probe records

Quad won’t give ICC drug war probe records

By Janvic Mateo | 18 hours ago
The quad committee of the House of Representatives will not provide the International Criminal Court (ICC) with copies of...
Headlines
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with