VP Sara Duterte resigns as DepEd Chief
MANILA – The Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte stepped down as education secretary, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil, Duterte went to Malacañang at 2:21 p.m. Wednesday to tender her resignation as Member of the Cabinet, Secretary of the Department of Education and Vice Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local...
Hong Kong Tightens Food Imports from Japan over Fukushima Water Discharge
In response to Japan's plan to release treated but still radioactive water from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, Hong Kong has implemented a precautionary ban on certain seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced the Food Safety Order on Friday, citing concerns over potential contamination of aquatic products. The...
Hong Kong to Invalidate Old Smart Identity Cards in 2025
The Hong Kong government announced today that it will invalidate old smart identity cards issued before November 26, 2018, in two phases starting next year. The old ID cards will become invalid in two phases: holders born in 1970 or after will see their cards become invalid on May 12, 2025, while those born in 1969 or before will see...
Tragic Death of 8-Year-Old Girl Highlights Influenza A Risks in Hong Kong
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced on Tuesday that they are investigating a tragic case of pediatric influenza A infection, marking the fifth such case this year. The victim, an 8-year-old girl previously in good health, had been experiencing fever and vomiting since June 16. She was initially seen by a general practitioner on...
Hong Kong Health Department Investigate Probable Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Case
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is currently investigating a probable locally acquired case of dengue fever, urging the public to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control, and personal protective measures both locally and during travel. The patient, a 54-year-old woman with underlying health conditions, developed fever and retro-orbital pain on June 6. She...
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Hong Kong Records Significant Tourism Growth in 2024, Welcoming 18 Million Visitors
Hong Kong has experienced a significant resurgence in tourism, recording over 18 million visits in the first five months of 2024, marking a 77 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on Monday. The tourism board's statement highlighted a robust growth trend, with the city welcoming approximately 3.4 million visitors in March...
Remains of Three Overseas Filipino Workers Who Perished in Kuwait Fire Return Home
MANILA – The remains of three overseas Filipino workers who tragically died in a fire that engulfed their apartment building in al-Mangaf, Kuwait on June 12, were repatriated to the Philippines on Monday. The grieving relatives of the deceased were joined by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Arnell Ignacio and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac...
First High-Speed Sleeper Train from Shanghai to Hong Kong Arrives to Positive Reception
The inaugural high-speed rail sleeper train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday morning, marking a new era in travel between the bustling metropolises. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, greeted passengers at the station, distributing souvenirs to commemorate the historic journey. Yeung highlighted the positive feedback from passengers, who praised the convenience and...
20 Arrested as Hong Kong Police Target Loansharking and Debt Collection Syndicate
In a decisive blow against illegal financial operations, the Sau Mau Ping District Police has concluded a sweeping anti-loansharking and debt collection operation, codenamed "FORBIDARMS," resulting in the arrest of twenty individuals. The operation, which ran from June 7 to 15, targeted a sophisticated syndicate engaged in predatory lending and violent debt collection practices across Hong Kong. The arrests encompassed...
