The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens opened its 50th edition on Friday with its trademark mix of top-tier rugby and party atmosphere, as thousands of fans packed Kai Tak Sports Park despite the workday start. The three-day tournament, now in...
MANILA — The Philippine government is ramping up financial aid for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by ongoing instability in the Middle East, with thousands already receiving assistance, officials said Friday. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the Department...
The Philippine government is accelerating efforts to bring home its nationals from the Middle East, with about 2,500 overseas Filipino workers expected to return in the coming days, officials said Monday. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said 342 workers...
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A proposed government subsidy on diesel fuel for commercial vehicles and vessels is a reasonable step to cushion the broader economic impact of rising energy prices, a key advisory body said Friday, as lawmakers began scrutinizing the plan. The government...
Technological crimes in Hong Kong dropped in frequency last year, but the financial toll on victims rose sharply as scammers moved away from credit card fraud toward the total takeover of digital accounts, police said. Data released by authorities showed...
Overseas Filipino workers are crediting a government housing program for helping them secure homes after years of working abroad, calling it a milestone in their efforts to provide stability for their families. Rosemarie Libanan, who has worked in Saudi Arabia...
Hong Kong’s dominant bus operators warned Friday that a dramatic surge in refined oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has placed “unprecedented” financial strain on the city’s public transport network. In a rare joint statement, Kowloon...
More than 160 Filipinos fleeing escalating tensions in the Middle East arrived safely in Manila on Thursday, marking the latest wave of government-led repatriations as regional instability continues to rattle migrant workers. The group of 166 individuals—comprising 150 overseas Filipino...
AirAsia X, Southeast Asia’s largest long-haul budget carrier, announced Monday it is raising fares and trimming its flight schedule to combat soaring fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in Iran. The Malaysia-based airline has cut approximately 10 percent of...