Doraemon to Light Up Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour Once Again
Following the highly successful debut of the Doraemon drone show in May, organizers have announced that the spectacular event will return to Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour this Saturday, July 20. Similar to the previous performance, the second Doraemon drone show will last approximately 15 minutes. However, this year's edition promises even more thrilling content, with 1,000 drones set to...
Comelec execs unfazed by quit calls over bribery claims
MANILA – Top officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said they will not resign or take a leave over allegations of local and foreign bank accounts supposedly owned by an official. In a press conference at the Comelec main office in Intramuros, Manila on Wednesday, chairperson George Erwin Garcia said giving in to these calls would only validate the...
OWWA urges OFWs’ dependents to apply for scholarship programs
MANILA — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is encouraging children and dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to start gathering their documents as the application period for its scholarship programs is set to open soon. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the OWWA announced that the application window for the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) and the OFW...
Cyanide Poisoning Suspected in Deaths of Six Foreigners at Bangkok Luxury Hotel
BANGKOK - Six foreign nationals found dead in a luxury Bangkok hotel are believed to have died after ingesting cyanide from teacups, according to forensic experts who conducted autopsies on the deceased. The bodies of six individuals of Vietnamese origin, including two with American citizenship, were discovered Tuesday afternoon in a suite at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok's...
Two men convicted and jailed for money laundering about $18 million
In a major crackdown on cross-border financial crimes, Hong Kong authorities have convicted two men for their roles in a large-scale money laundering operation that moved over HK$18 million (US$2.3 million) in undeclared cash into the city. The two non-local individuals were sentenced to 28 and 30 months in prison respectively by the District Court on Monday. Their convictions stem...
Hong Kong’s Talent Import Schemes Attract Over 130,000, But Concerns Linger About Expectations
Hong Kong's efforts to attract top global talent have paid off, with the Labour and Welfare Bureau announcing that over 130,000 individuals have arrived in the city through various talent import schemes. However, some lawmakers have voiced concerns that Hong Kong may not be meeting the expectations of these highly skilled workers. According to the bureau, the talent schemes have...
Cyber Attack Disrupts Department of Migrant Workers’ Online Services
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines was forced to shut down its online systems early Tuesday following a ransomware attack, potentially affecting thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The cyberattack prompted the agency to take swift action, implementing pre-emptive measures to safeguard OFW data and information. As a result, several critical online services, including...
Hong Kong Miss Universe Pageant Lifts Age Limit, Offers HK$1 Million Prize
After a 23-year hiatus, the prestigious Miss Universe Hong Kong pageant is making a triumphant comeback, with some major changes that are sure to captivate audiences. The 73rd edition of the pageant will no longer be limited to women aged 18 to 28. Instead, the organizers have opened the doors to confident and accomplished women of all ages over 18,...
Consumer Council Finds Toxic Chemicals in Most Hair Styling Products
In a troubling discovery, the Consumer Council has revealed that the majority of popular hair waxes and clays on the market contain toxic materials that could negatively impact reproductive health. The Council's recent investigation tested 50 hair styling products, with over 90% of the samples found to contain harmful substances. Most alarming were three hair waxes and one hair clay...
