New PhilHealth Policy to Streamline Claims and Registration
MANILA, Philippines — The state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. announced Tuesday that it will begin accepting electronic civil registry certificates issued by the Philippine...
3 Filipino Seafarers Win 1 Million Pesos in National Business Contest
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipino seafarers were awarded a combined 1 million pesos in seed capital after pitching winning business plans designed to transition...
Mary Jane Veloso to Receive State Reintegration Aid After Presidential Pardon
The Philippine government announced plans to provide comprehensive reintegration assistance to Mary Jane Veloso following her release from prison under an absolute pardon granted...
The Million-Dollar Illusion: What America’s Got Talent Really Pays Its Winners
An investigative examination of the reality competition’s headline prize, its 40-year payment structure, and how it compares with rival talent shows.
The prize that sounds...
Hong Kong Extends Mid-Autumn Lantern Display as Crowds Swell and Dining Rebounds
Early visitors trickled into Victoria Park on Friday afternoon, hoping to catch a detailed glimpse of colorful lantern displays before the traditional evening rush...
From Phuket’s Night Market to America’s Got Talent champion: The Rise of Nene Royal
At Phuket’s Naka Weekend Market, Nene Royal learned how to win an audience one passerby at a time. Long before television cameras followed her,...
Philippine President Grants Full Pardon to Mary Jane Veloso
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted an absolute pardon to Mary Jane Veloso, completing a dramatic, 15-year legal ordeal that saw her narrowly escape...
Child Abuse in Hong Kong Surges to Record High, Advocacy Group Warns
Suspected child abuse cases in Hong Kong surged to a five-year peak in 2025, driven by an unprecedented spike in sexual offenses that for...
HK Police Urge Parents and Teachers to Help as Youth Arrests Rise 20%
Hong Kong police urged parents and teachers to help prevent youth crime after 1,580 people ages 10 to 20 were apprehended in the first...
Philippine Authorities Intercept 4 Russia-Bound Travelers in Suspected Human Trafficking Scheme
MANILA, Philippines — Immigration officers at Manila's main international airport intercepted four Filipinos suspected of being trafficking victims bound for work in Russia, including...
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