MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is spearheading a coordinated effort with national government agencies and non-government organizations to assist residents of Cebu province devastated by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake, officials said Sunday.
The response...
Overseas Filipino workers and their families gained easier access to free medical consultations and medications with the launch of a new pharmacy program by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, aiming to extend support beyond their time abroad.
The “Alagang OWWA...
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches on Oct. 6, families and friends across Hong Kong are preparing to converge under the full moon's glow, savoring sweet mooncakes and igniting colorful lanterns in a tradition that blends ancient rituals with modern...
MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Paolo (international name Matmo) churned closer to the Philippines' northern coast Thursday night, packing fierce winds and raising fears of destructive flooding as it barrels toward a likely landfall in the coming hours.
The...
MANILA, Philippines — A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake slammed into the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing at least 69 people and injuring dozens more as it toppled buildings, buckled roads and sent terrified residents fleeing into the streets amid relentless...
MANILA, Philippines — A shallow 6.9-magnitude earthquake slammed the central Philippines late Tuesday, toppling buildings and killing at least 27 people on Cebu island, authorities said Wednesday. With rescuers combing through rubble in the darkness amid hundreds of aftershocks,...
This report details a significant seismic event that occurred in the central Philippines, a region with high geological activity. The earthquake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, prompting immediate public safety advisories and damage assessments by national authorities. The...
A leading coalition of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong voiced mixed feelings Monday over the government's decision to raise the minimum monthly wage for foreign helpers to 5,100 Hong Kong dollars ($655), calling it a step forward but...
Hong Kong authorities announced Monday a 2.2% hike in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers, raising it to $5,100 per month amid efforts to balance economic pressures and worker needs.
The increase, from the current $4,990, takes effect for...
Hong Kong's labor chief unveiled sweeping reforms Friday to a foreign worker program, aiming to safeguard local employment while addressing chronic shortages in key industries, as the city grapples with a shrinking workforce and an aging population.
Secretary for Labour...
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