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  • The Deadly Luzon Earthquake (1990)

    November 28, 2025 · 9 min

    On July 16, 1990, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the island of Luzon. It was one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Philippines in the 20th century.  Within seconds, buildings collapsed, roads broke apart, and entire cities were…

  • C-47 Mount Pinatubo: The Plane Crash involving former President Ramon Magsaysay (1957)

    November 7, 2025 · 11 min

    On March 17, 1957, the Philippines awoke to devastating news. A plane had crashed on the dark slopes of Mount Manunggal in Cebu, leaving behind fiery wreckage and lifeless bodies. Among the dead was the beloved President of the…

  • A Collateral of War on Drugs: The Devastating Murder of Kian Delos Santos (2017)

    October 24, 2025 · 10 min

    On the night of August 16, 2017, in a crowded neighborhood in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, gunfire pierced the air.  Hours later, the lifeless body of a 17-year-old boy was discovered in a dark alley near the Tullahan River. The victim’s…

  • The Stabbing of Pope Paul VI (1970)

    October 17, 2025 · 9 min

    On November 27, 1970, history was unfolding as Pope Paul VI became the first pontiff to set foot on Philippine soil.  A three-day pastoral visit had just begun, greeted by the full spectacle of state and church. President Ferdinand Marcos…

  • The Controversial Maimbung Kidnappings: The Abduction of Ces Oreña Drilon (2008)

    October 10, 2025 · 10 min

    In June 2008, an ABS-CBN news team had just arrived in the quiet town of Maimbung, Sulu, determined to land an exclusive story from the leaders of the infamous Abu Sayyaf Group. At the time, Abu Sayyaf was one of the most feared armed…

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  • The Shooting of Bishop Benjamin De Jesus (1997)

    September 26, 2025 · 7 min

    Bishop Benjamin de Jesus—known for his kindness and fearless work in one of the country’s most dangerous regions—was gunned down in cold blood in the morning of February 4, 1997, at Jolo, Sulu.  Witnesses say two men walked right up to him…

  • Just Another Case of Political Violence: The Assassination of Congressman Rodel Batocabe (2018)

    September 19, 2025 · 13 min

    It was just three days before Christmas in Daraga, Albay.  In a covered court filled with laughter, gifts, and the chatter of elderly citizens, the mood was one of celebration.  But in an instant, the holiday spirit shattered. Gunfire…

  • Pepsi Number Fever: The Most Catastrophic Marketing Campaign in the Philippines (1992)

    September 12, 2025 · 13 min

    Have you ever been “349ed”? Have you heard of this Filipino slang before? Its origin story was due to a marketing blunder—one that would be the deadliest in history.   Pepsi launched “Number Fever” in 1992, a lottery game that a lot of…

  • Struck by Strunk: The Gruesome Murder of Nida Blanca (2001):

    September 5, 2025 · 9 min

    In Philippine cinema, few names shine as brightly as Nida Blanca’s.  She was elegance, charm, and talent personified — a beloved actress whose career spanned decades.  But on the morning of November 7, 2001, the nation woke up to news that…

  • Killer Curve: The Deadly Antique Bus Crush (2023)

    August 29, 2025 · 8 min

    It was supposed to be an ordinary trip. Just another bus making its way through the winding roads of the town of Hamtic, province of Antique.  But on the afternoon of December 5th, 2023, what began as routine ended in de…

  • A Crime Lord’s Revenge: The Murder of Catherine Lee (2012)

    July 25, 2025 · 12 min

    In 2018, Paul Le Roux, a white Zimbabwean who held South African and Australian passports, was a notorious crime lord who illegally trafficked drugs, gold, and guns.  He testified in a U.S. court about having murdered numerous people by…

  • Mama Cheng: The Robbery and Murder of Reiko Maezawa (2020)

    June 27, 2025 · 8 min

    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of difficulties worldwide. Aside from health reasons, financial and political instability is probably another impactful obstacle that the global health crisis has affected us throughout its…

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The PH Murder Stories podcast covers a lot of well-reported crime stories that happened in the Philippines, from serial murders to kidnappings. Listen in and find out more about these tragic events on this gripping podcast.  Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following: TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY! RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the SPOTIFY app! (Scroll down the Spotify app and find it there!) Follow us on social media: PH Murder Stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHMSonFB Twitter: https://twitter.com/phmurderstories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phmurderstories/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PHMurderStories Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phmurderstories Patreon: patreon.com/phmurderstories and The Pod Network on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepodnetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepodnetwork/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodNetworkEntertainment Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_podnetwork If you're interested in collaborating with our podcast through brand partnerships, advertisements or other collabs, please send an email to our management: info@thepodnetwork.com Brought to you by The Pod Network, our episodes shed light on true crime mysteries in the Philippines, perfect for the curious listener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.