Domestic Helper and Two Others Arrested for Scalping Tennis Court Bookings at Victoria Park
A coordinated crackdown by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), the Immigration Department, and the Police Force has resulted in the arrest of three individuals, including a foreign domestic helper, suspected of scalping tennis court bookings at Victoria Park. The arrests were made on July 13 in the Wan Chai district as part of a targeted operation focusing on...
Interpol Issues Red Notice for Two Hong Kong Men in Major Crypto Fraud Cases
HONG KONG — Interpol has issued a red notice for two Hong Kong residents, Wong and Mok, who are implicated in a series of high-profile fraud and theft cases. Wong, 30, faces one count of fraud and two counts of theft, while Mok, 26, is wanted for two charges of money laundering. A red notice is a global request to...
Taiwan Braces for Gaemi, Strongest Typhoon in Eight Years
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan hunkered down yesterday as a strengthening Typhoon Gaemi approached, prompting the shutdown of financial markets, the cancellation of flights, and the military to be placed on standby amid torrential rain. Gaemi, anticipated to be the strongest storm to hit Taiwan in eight years, was set to make landfall last night, according to weather authorities. Gusts of...
NCR under state of calamity due to massive floods, heavy rains
MANILA – The National Capital Region (NCR) was placed under a state of calamity on Wednesday due to the continuous heavy rains and massive flooding caused by the Typhoon Carina-enhanced southwest monsoon. The Metro Manila Council (MMC) – consisting of the 17 mayors in the NCR and led by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos and...
Marikina River reaches 3rd alarm, forced evacuation underway
MANILA – The water level at the Marikina River reached third alarm Wednesday morning due to the heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.” In an update, the Marikina City Rescue 161 said the water level reached 20.2 meters at 10:30 a.m., which means the "forced evacuation" of residents living near low-lying areas. The first...
Over 25K QC residents now in various evacuation sites
MANILA – Over 25,000 individuals in Quezon City are now staying in various evacuation centers amid massive rainfall and flooding caused by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. “Bilang pag-iingat sa bagyong #CarinaPH, mayroong itinalagang evacuation sites sa mga piling lugar na bahain o may banta ng landslide para sa ligtas at mabilis na evacuation ng humigit-kumulang 8,580 na pamilya...
Hong Kong Seeks Dentists as New Registration Law Takes Effect
Hong Kong — The Hong Kong government is ramping up efforts to bolster its healthcare workforce by hiring both local and nonlocally trained dentists, with salaries ranging from HK$71,010 to HK$93,255 per month. Applications are open now until September 23. This initiative follows the recent passage of the Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 by the Legislative Council earlier this month....
MTR to Suspend Kwun Tong Line Services on July 28 for Crucial Maintenance
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s sole railway operator, MTR Corporation, announced that train services on the Kwun Tong Line will be suspended this Sunday, July 28, as essential asset renewal works are carried out in the tunnels. The suspension will affect travel between Prince Edward and Ho Man Tin for the entire day. During the maintenance, trains will continue to...
PBBM to OFWs We feel your sacrifice
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their contributions to the country’s economy during his third and longest State of the Nation Address (SONA). Marcos said OFWs contributed PHP30 billion to the country’s economy in 2023. “Sadyang napakalaking tulong nito sa ating bumabangon na ekonomiya (That is a huge help to the country’s economy),” he...
