MANILA — Seventeen Filipino seafarers who were recently freed from Houthi rebels will receive extensive financial and welfare assistance upon their return to the Philippines, government officials announced Thursday.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) pledged a comprehensive support package...
A Filipino domestic helper's termination following her breast cancer diagnosis has exposed deep flaws in Hong Kong's labor protection system, sparking calls for urgent reform.
Noelyn Patricio Arzaga, 39, says her female employer pressured her to forgo the recommended chemotherapy...
As the Lunar New Year approaches, Hong Kong is poised to welcome approximately 1.45 million mainland visitors, a promising 15 percent increase from last year and nearing 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Travel Industry Council of...
The Hong Kong Housing Department (HD) is taking unprecedented steps to combat public housing resource abuse, recovering over 7,000 rental units in a sweeping effort to ensure fair allocation of scarce housing resources.
In a landmark report released Tuesday, the...
In a bold bid to stimulate local consumption during a challenging economic period, Hong Kong's leading e-payment service Octopus is deploying a hefty HK$68.8 million (US$8.8 million) campaign to encourage festive spending and keep consumers local.
The company's most ambitious...
Hong Kong's Immigration Department has launched a targeted operation against illegal mainland workers, arresting eight individuals who were providing unauthorized cross-boundary services through social media platforms.
The week-long operation, conducted from January 13 to 20, targeted mainland visitors advertising tour...
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HONG KONG — Another Hong Kong resident has been rescued from a suspected illegal labor operation in Southeast Asia, authorities revealed Monday, highlighting ongoing concerns about cross-border human trafficking schemes.
The Security Bureau announced that the Immigration Department's Assistance to...
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States, delivering a forceful inaugural address that emphasized his "America First" philosophy and outlined an ambitious agenda focused on economic nationalism and strategic isolationism.
Standing...
MANILA, Philippines — In a powerful affirmation of artistic achievement, the Philippine Senate on Monday formally recognized Sofronio Vasquez III for his groundbreaking victory on "The Voice USA," highlighting the international potential of Filipino musical talent.
Senate Resolution No. 238,...


















