14 Female Domestic Helpers And 6 Men Arrested in Major Money Laundering Crackdown

Hong Kong Police Arrest 6 Men and 14 Foreign Domestic Helpers in Major Money...

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HONG KONG - Hong Kong police have arrested 20 people in a crackdown on a syndicate that lured domestic helpers with as little as...
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2,000 people buried under landslides in Papua New Guinea

Landslides in Papua New Guinea Bury Estimated 2,000 People in Remote Village

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PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — In a devastating natural disaster, Papua New Guinea officials estimate that around 2,000 individuals were buried after landslides...
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FADWU Statement on the Revised Code of Practice

Hong Kong Reforms Fall Short in Protecting Migrant Domestic Workers’ Rights

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HONG KONG - The Hong Kong government's recent revisions to the Code of Practice for Employment Agencies (CoP) have been met with disappointment by...
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Typhoon Aghon Makes Landfall, Bringing Signal No. 2 Gale-Force Winds and Storm Surge Risks

Typhoon Aghon Makes Landfall, Bringing Signal No. 2 Gale-Force Winds and Storm Surge Risks

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MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon has intensified, packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts of up to...
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Hong Kong's Pay-As-You-Throw Scheme Put on Hold

Hong Kong authorities ‘set to shelve’ controversial waste-charging scheme

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The Hong Kong government has put the brakes on its pay-as-you-throw waste charging scheme, which was set to launch on August. The scheme, which aimed...
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Visual Narrative Exhibition Final - 2

A Canvas of Diversity: Filipino Artists Shine in New Major Exhibition in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong, a city renowned for its vibrant cultural tapestry, has long been a haven for Filipinos seeking to hone their craft and make...
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Ilang Grupo ng mga OFWs Nagsagawa ng Clean up Drive sa Coastal Area ng...

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Sa initiatiba ng Grand Hong Kong Eagles Club, sa pamumuno ng Chartered President ni Alann Cayosa Mas, at Grand Hong Kong Lady Eagles Club...
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DMW Urges Pirate-Prone Areas Be Declared War-Like Zones

DMW Urges Pirate-Prone Areas Be Declared War-Like Zones

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The Philippine government is pushing for areas plagued by piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to be declared war-like zones, a...
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In a significant move to uphold sports integrity and tackle illegal gambling, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) hosted a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Wednesday, May 22. The delegation, led by Executive Director Ghada Fathi Waly, engaged in discussions with HKJC officials about the pervasive nature of illegal gambling in Hong Kong and broader efforts across the region. During the meeting, HKJC representatives provided an in-depth briefing to Waly and her delegation, outlining the extensive scale of illegal gambling operations within the city. They also highlighted the Club's active role in supporting the Asian Racing Federation’s Council, which spearheads initiatives to combat illegal gambling across Asia. The UNODC delegation's visit included a tour of the renowned Happy Valley Racecourse, offering Waly a firsthand look at the Club's operations and its measures to maintain the integrity of horse racing. Waly commended the HKJC for its robust procedures aimed at safeguarding sports from corruption. "The Hong Kong Jockey Club has implemented significant measures to protect the integrity of sports," she remarked. "The UNODC is committed to collaborating with the Club to ensure that sports remain a bastion of fairness and integrity." Andrew Harding, the Club's Executive Director of Racing, expressed optimism about the strengthened partnership. "We are greatly encouraged by the support from the UNODC," Harding stated. "The visit not only fortifies the ties between our organizations but also underscores our mutual dedication to eradicating corruption and illegal gambling." The collaboration between HKJC and UNODC marks a pivotal step in the global fight against illegal gambling, reinforcing the commitment to maintaining the integrity of sports in Hong Kong and beyond.

HKJC and UNODC Join Forces to Combat Illegal Gambling in Hong Kong

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In a significant move to uphold sports integrity and tackle illegal gambling, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) hosted a delegation from the United...
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Chelsea Manalo Miss Universe PH v2

Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan is the new Miss Universe 2024

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Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2024 at the coronation night held on 22 May at SM Mall of Asia...
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