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Trafficked Filipino workers in Syria struggle for justice and reparations

"The Philippines' 'Heroes' Trafficked to War-Torn Syria" Read more … Cayamba was one of 54 women who, between 2019 and 2021, sought help and shelter...
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Pokémon Go City Safari Transforms Hong Kong into Global Gaming Destination

Hundreds of international Pokémon Go enthusiasts have descended upon Hong Kong this weekend, turning the vibrant metropolis into a live-action gaming arena during the...
John Lee says Hong Kong is home to the largest number of giant pandas outside the mainland, with a total of six

Pandas An An and Ke Ke retains original name, crowds flock to TST for...

Two giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong have officially been introduced to the public, keeping their original names An An and Ke Ke after...
Hong Kong Leadership Shakes Up Top Officials

Hong Kong Leadership Shakes Up Top Officials in Surprise Midterm Reshuffle

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unexpectedly ousted two senior government officials on Wednesday, replacing the secretaries for Culture, Sports and Tourism and Transport and...
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Government Unveils Major Dental Care Subsidy Program for Teens and Low-Income Residents

HONG KONG — The Hong Kong government announced Friday a sweeping plan to improve dental healthcare access, targeting teenagers and low-income residents through two...
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Firefighters Battle No. 3 Alarm Blaze at Aberdeen Shipyard

Firefighters are actively combating a significant fire at a shipyard in Aberdeen, which escalated to a No. 3 alarm on Friday afternoon. Emergency services received...
The Water Supplies Department holds the Water Save Carnival

Hong Kong Launches Water Save Carnival to Combat Urban Water Consumption Challenges

The Water Supplies Department (WSD) inaugurated its Water Save Carnival today, launching a ten-day campaign to raise public awareness about water conservation and sustainable...
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Philippines Tightens Overseas Worker Protections with Stringent Agency Whitelisting

MANILA - The Philippines has unveiled a robust new mechanism to shield its overseas workers from potential exploitation, introducing a comprehensive whitelisting policy that...
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New DMW Logo Reflects Hope And Sacrifice Of Filipino Migrant Workers, Officials Say

MANILA — The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) unveiled a new logo Tuesday that symbolizes the resilience and spirit of overseas Filipino workers,...
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Ayala Foundation Unveils World-class Contemporary Arts Center at Circuit Makati

Makati, Philippines — Ayala Foundation is set to transform Manila's cultural landscape with a cutting-edge contemporary arts center at Circuit Makati, promising to be...