OFW Namatay nang Malunod sa Dagat
34-anyos na babaeng Filipino ang nai-ulat sa Pulis ng lifeguard na nalunod noong Linggo, 23 June, sa Deep Water Bay Beach, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. Ang Pinay ay sinagip ng mga lifeguards sa may layo na 20-metro mula sa dalampasigan ng nasabing dagat. Walang malay ang Pinay nang ito ay dalhin sa Ruttonjee Hospital at sa hospital ito ay kinunpirma na wala...
Heat Wave Sparks Health Warning: Experts Urge Caution During Outdoor Activities
As temperatures soar, health officials in Hong Kong are cautioning the public to take necessary precautions against the dangers of heat stroke and sunburn. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) has issued a stark warning, particularly for those engaging in outdoor activities during the current heatwave. "The public should carry and drink plenty of water...
Hong Kong Rebuffs U.S. Trafficking Report, Defends Anti-Trafficking Efforts
The Hong Kong government on Sunday strongly rejected claims made in the U.S. State Department's 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, calling the assessment "utterly unfair" and "not substantiated by facts." In a forceful statement, a government spokesman said trafficking in persons (TIP) "is never a prevalent problem in Hong Kong" and denied that the city is being used as a...
Filipino Crew Safe After Houthi Rebel Attack on Cargo Ship in Red Sea
MANILA - In a concerning incident, 27 Filipino crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned and operated cargo carrier M/V Transworld Navigator were targeted by Houthi rebels while navigating the Red Sea on Sunday. According to Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, the ship was hit three times by uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) used by the Houthi rebels, but...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and PH Consulate Visits The Anti-Deception Coordinating Centre at the Hong Kong Police Headquarters
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, accompanied by Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan and Vice Consul George Mariano A. Soriano, attended the briefing session and facility tour at the Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) Headquarters.The Philippine delegation was received by Ms. Theodora Lee Wai-see, Acting Senior Superintendent of the Commercial Crime Bureau and the head...
Apple Eyes Partnerships with Meta and Others to Bolster AI Offerings, WSJ reports
In a strategic move to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with Meta Platforms and other AI companies to integrate their technologies into its newly announced AI system for iPhones, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Sunday. The Cupertino-based tech giant, which recently unveiled its AI strategy, is exploring partnerships that could potentially...
Home Affairs Department opens temporary heat shelters
The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (June 23). The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a...
Pinay na-diagnosed ng “Leprosy”, HK Department of Health
Kasalukuyang iniimbistigahan ang isang 30-anyos na babaeng Filipino sa sakit na “Leprosy” ayon sa Centre for the Health Protection (CHP) ng Department of Health (DH) ng Hong Kong. Ayon sa unang inbestigasyon, ang Pinay ay pumunta sa hospital ng Tseung Kwan O para ipatingin ang ang ilang rashes o pantal sa kanyang balat sa braso noong 23 May. Siya ay...
Hong Kong’s Heatwave Claims Three Hikers in Rapid Succession
As temperatures soared across Hong Kong on Saturday, three hikers were rushed to hospitals within a 30-minute span due to heat-related illnesses, authorities reported. The incidents occurred as the Hong Kong Observatory issued a Very Hot Weather Warning, with temperatures climbing to around 34 degrees Celsius (93.2°F) in most parts of the city. The first case was reported at 1:05 p.m....
