MANILA — The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers has stepped up monitoring and assistance for thousands of overseas Filipino workers confronting a convergence of security, health, and labor threats across multiple continents, a senior official told lawmakers Monday.
DMW Secretary...
HONG KONG — K-pop supergroup BTS will perform three concerts at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium in March 2027 as part of their global comeback tour, promoters announced Friday, with ticket sales beginning next month.
The seven-member group — comprising...
CHEUNG CHAU, Hong Kong — Thousands of revellers descended on Hong Kong's Cheung Chau island Sunday for the annual Bun Festival, cheering on elaborately costumed child performers and lining up for traditional "peace buns" in one of the city's...
PARIS — The biggest names in tennis say their protest at the French Open is about more than their own paychecks. It is also about lower-ranked players, injury returners and rising young stars who can draw crowds but still...
Cinderella didn't plan on eating just one meal a day. But that's where she found herself — counting dirhams in her Dubai apartment, calculating whether she could afford both food and rent, knowing the answer was rarely yes.
For nearly...
MANILA — Nearly 10,000 Filipino nationals have been brought home from the Middle East since tensions escalated in the region, the Philippine government said Thursday, as repatriation and relief efforts continue under a presidential directive for comprehensive support.
The Department...
Hong Kong health authorities said Thursday they are intensifying efforts to combat mosquitoes after breeding rates surged to "extensive" levels across multiple districts, with the Tai Wai neighborhood recording the highest infestation rate in the latest government survey.
The Food...
HONG KONG — The MTR Corporation will enhance train services on the East Rail Line and High Speed Rail (HSR) ahead of the Buddha's Birthday long weekend, the transit operator announced, as authorities brace for a surge in passenger...
From Bayanihan to Jugaad — the diverse wisdom of Asia
Asia is home to nearly 60% of the world's population, spanning thousands of cultures, languages, and traditions. Yet one thing unites them all: the need to solve problems. What's fascinating...
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers in Northern Mindanao announced Monday it will make available more than 3,400 job opportunities for returning overseas Filipino workers as part of a newly launched national reintegration initiative backed...
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