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Eala Makes History with First Grand Slam Win for Filipino Women at French Open

PARIS — Alexandra Eala etched her name in tennis history on Wednesday, becoming the first Filipino woman to secure a Grand Slam match victory...
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Global Military Spending Hits $2.7 Trillion in 2024, Driven by Conflicts and Geopolitical Tensions

STOCKHOLM — Global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, accounting for 2.5% of the world’s GDP, as nations grappled with armed conflicts, geopolitical...
Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac

Department of Migrant Workers to Pursue Charges Over OWWA Land Deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing to file criminal and administrative charges against officials of the Overseas Workers Welfare...
Hong Kong Braces for Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Starting Wednesday

Hong Kong Braces for Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Starting Wednesday

Residents of Hong Kong are preparing for a week of wet and stormy weather as the Hong Kong Observatory forecasts heavy showers and squally...
Hong Kong’s First Chinese Medicine Hospital to Offer Integrated, Patient-Centered Care

Hong Kong’s First Chinese Medicine Hospital to Offer Integrated, Patient-Centered Care

Hong Kong’s first dedicated Chinese medicine hospital, set to open in Tseung Kwan O this December, will deliver a groundbreaking “one-stop service” model, combining...
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Hong Kong MTR Disruption Strands Thousands, Exposes Aging Infrastructure Concerns

A major breakdown on Hong Kong’s MTR Tseung Kwan O Line stranded thousands of commuters during Thursday evening’s rush hour, halting services for nearly...
Philippine Government Extends Aid to Ailing Overseas Filipino Workers

Philippine Government Extends Aid to Ailing Overseas Filipino Workers and Widow in U.S.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has provided financial assistance to two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hospitalized in the United States and to the...
DMW and DOST Join Forces to Technology Training for Returning OFWs

Philippines Launches Tech-Driven Reintegration Program for Returning OFWs

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to launch an innovative...
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac

Cacdac to Submit Courtesy Resignation Following Marcos’s Cabinet Review Order

DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced Thursday he will submit a courtesy resignation, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive for all Cabinet members...
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Uncertainty Looms as Tropical Cyclone Speculation Grows for Hong Kong

As conflicting weather models emerge, speculation mounts about the possible approach of a tropical cyclone next week. However, meteorological experts are urging caution, emphasizing...