Negros Occidental under state of calamity due to Mt. Kanlaon eruption

Negros Occidental Declares State of Calamity After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines -- Negros Occidental province was placed under a state of calamity Friday following the December 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon, as...
Disney Brings Holiday Cheer to Hong Kong's Children

Disney Brings Holiday Cheer to Hong Kong’s Children Through Toy Donation Campaign

In a heartwarming display of seasonal generosity, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has transformed the spirit of giving into tangible magic for local children, partnering...
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Hong Kong Promises Electric Bus Transition Without Raising Passenger Fares

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...
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Hong Kong To Subsidizes Thousands of Green Taxis and Buses

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...
Cancer Care Center Honors Sacrifices of Filipino Overseas Workers

Marcos Launches Cancer Care Center for Overseas Filipino Workers

SAN FERNANDO, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed Tuesday to combat cancer more aggressively, highlighting the disease's status as the second leading...
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Job Seekers Beware: Privacy Watchdog Warns of Fraudulent Recruitment Scheme

HONG KONG (AP) — In a stark warning to job seekers, Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has uncovered a potential minefield of personal data exploitation...
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Disney Sets Sail in Asia: Massive Cruise Ship Poised to Revolutionize Asian Tourism

SINGAPORE — Disney is charting a bold new course in Asian cruise tourism with the launch of Disney Adventure, a groundbreaking vessel set to...
Mount Kanlaon eruption

Volcanic Eruption Triggers Mass Evacuation of in Philippines, Tens of Thousands Displaced

MANILA — Mount Kanlaon's explosive eruption Monday has thrust nearly 87,000 residents into a critical evacuation scenario, with Philippine authorities scrambling to ensure public...
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DFA Officials Urge Citizen Caution in Syria After Rebel Toppled Assad Regime

MANILA — In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian rebels have seized control of Damascus, effectively ending President Bashar al-Assad's long-standing regime, prompting the...
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Paris Celebrates Notre Dame Cathedral’s Triumphant Return

PARIS — Five years after a devastating fire threatened to destroy one of the world's most iconic religious landmarks, Notre Dame Cathedral triumphantly reopened...