The Immigration Department (ImmD) has conducted a sweeping operation, codenamed "Swordfish," targeting illegal foreign domestic helpers across the territory. The initiative, which spanned eight consecutive days from April 7 to April 14, resulted in the arrest of 43 individuals,...
In a historic first, the Philippines has launched online voting for its overseas citizens, potentially transforming electoral participation for millions of Filipinos working abroad.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reports that approximately 55,000 registered overseas voters have already enrolled in...
Singapore has maintained its position as Asia's leading English-speaking nation, according to the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index, though the region faces a troubling decline in language skills.
The annual report, released this week by global language training company EF,...
Hong Kong officials issued urgent warnings Sunday about deteriorating air quality, urging vulnerable residents to minimize outdoor exposure as pollution levels approach critical thresholds.
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) reported that suspended particulate concentrations have surged since Saturday night, driven...
MANILA — A single lottery ticket purchased in Tuguegarao City has transformed an anonymous resident's life after hitting the PHP57.5 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot, Philippine lottery officials announced Saturday.
The winning ticket, bearing the numbers 22-24-28-05-07-25, was bought in Barangay...
MANILA — The Philippines braced for scorching temperatures Saturday as the national weather bureau issued a stark warning about potentially life-threatening heat conditions across 19 regions.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported heat index levels soaring...
China has effectively frozen shipments of seven critical rare earth minerals, sources revealed Thursday, potentially triggering significant global supply chain disruptions in high-tech and defense industries.
Shipments ceased on April 4 after Beijing imposed strict export controls, a move widely...
Authorities in Hong Kong are ramping up efforts to combat increasingly sophisticated financial fraud, announcing aggressive new measures to disrupt scam networks and prevent money laundering.
Official data revealed Thursday that scam cases surged 12 percent in 2024, reaching nearly...
Hong Kong is bracing for a surge of mainland Chinese visitors during the upcoming Labor Day holiday, even as the city grapples with a complex tourism recovery that shows both promising growth and economic challenges.
Secretary for Culture, Sports and...
MANILA — The Philippines has unveiled a dedicated immigration wing at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to streamline processing for overseas Filipino workers, a pivotal move aimed at honoring the nation's migrant laborers.
Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado announced...
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