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Elderly Overseas Filipino Workers to Benefit from Expanded Centenarian Act

Manila - Thousands of elderly Filipinos working abroad are poised to gain from a new law set to take full effect in 2025. The...
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Sea Level Threat: Countries Must Work Together on Climate Change

The head of the world's ocean law tribunal says countries need to team up to fight climate change and protect the seas. Speaking in Manila,...
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Crypto Mogul Eats $6.2 Million Banana Artwork at Hong Kong Press Conference

HONG KONG - Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun fulfilled a promise on Friday, eating a banana duct-taped to a wall after spending $6.2 million to...
Hong Kong Airport Three-Runway System

Hong Kong Airport’s New Three-Runway System Poised to Lower Airfares

November 29, 2024 - Hongkongers can look forward to lower airfares as the city's major airport inaugurates a new three-runway system that will significantly...
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Hong Kong Welcomes Muslim Tourists with Expanded Halal Offerings

In a strategic move to attract more Muslim travelers, Hong Kong has unveiled a significant expansion of its halal-certified facilities, including over 130 local...
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Hong Kong Plans Loan Caps to Curb Domestic Helper Debt Woes

The Hong Kong government is considering implementing a cap on unsecured personal loans in a bid to address the growing issue of foreign domestic...
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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Rattles Central Luzon, Felt as Far as Ilocos and Pampanga

MANILA, Philippines - A moderate earthquake struck central Luzon on Thursday morning, shaking buildings and rattling windows across a wide swath of the region. The...
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Hong Kong Police Bust Major Loan Shark Ring Targeting Domestic Workers

Police have dismantled a sophisticated illegal lending operation that preyed on foreign domestic workers, arresting 46 people in a two-day crackdown dubbed Operation "Dark...
Hong Kong Pandas Prepare for Public Debut

Hong Kong Pandas Prepare for Public Debut on December 8

The public will soon get its first glimpse of Hong Kong's newest residents - a pair of giant pandas gifted by the Central Government. The...
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Senator Go Tells PhilHealth to Deliver on Expanded Health Care Commitments

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to fulfill its commitments under the Universal Health Care Act...