The Philippine government has dispatched emergency assistance totaling over PHP29 million to families impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, national disaster management officials reported Monday.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) revealed that Central Visayas...
MANILA, Philippines - Authorities have issued a mandatory evacuation order for families living within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone around Mount Kanlaon in Negros Island, as the active volcano shows signs of increased activity that could lead to a...
Hong Kong, December 15, 2024 — In a troubling trend, the Federation of Asian Domestic Workers' Unions (FADWU) has reported a disturbing rise in cases of underpayment among South Asian migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Hong Kong. Over the...
In a sharp escalation of the U.S. government’s efforts to curtail TikTok’s presence in the United States, two senior lawmakers on Friday called on Apple and Google to remove the popular video-sharing app from their app stores by January...
Sofronio Vasquez, a 31-year-old Filipino pop-R&B singer now based in Utica, N.Y., was crowned winner of NBC's "The Voice" on Thursday night, marking a triumphant conclusion to the singing competition's 26th season.
Under the guidance of first-time coach Michael Bublé,...
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines -- Negros Occidental province was placed under a state of calamity Friday following the December 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon, as thousands of residents remain displaced in evacuation centers.
The Provincial Board's declaration came after the Philippine...
In a heartwarming display of seasonal generosity, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has transformed the spirit of giving into tangible magic for local children, partnering with over 20 non-governmental organizations to deliver joy this holiday season.
The resort's "Give A Toy,...
Environment chief promises a seamless transition to electric buses and taxis without burdening commuters financially, the city's latest strategy in combating climate change.
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan revealed Wednesday that government subsidies will fully cover the substantial...
In a bold move to combat urban pollution, Hong Kong's Environment and Ecology Secretary Tse Chin-wan unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to electrify the city's public transportation fleet, targeting bus and taxi operators with substantial purchase subsidies.
The government will...
SAN FERNANDO, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed Tuesday to combat cancer more aggressively, highlighting the disease's status as the second leading cause of death in the Philippines while breaking ground on a new specialized cancer care...
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