Record 1.86 Million Flu Vaccines Administered in 2023-24, Health Department Reports
HONG KONG – The Department of Health announced today that over 1.86 million doses of the seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) were administered during the 2023-24 season, marking a record high and a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. In a statement addressing media reports on SIV usage, the department emphasized that all children and adolescents under 18...
Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, 29 domestic flights canceled
MANILA, Philippines – An intense eruption at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island on Monday evening has led state volcanologists to raise the alert level, signaling potential further activity. In a bulletin issued at 8 p.m. on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) detailed the events of the eruption that began at 6:51 p.m. and lasted for six...
Hong Kong Police Warn of Surge in Counterfeit Currencies
The Hong Kong Police have issued a stern warning to the public to remain vigilant against counterfeit banknotes, following a significant uptick in fake currency transactions from January to April this year. Over the four-month period, police confiscated 3,396 counterfeit notes of various denominations, valued at HK$2.55 million (US$326,130). This figure marks a substantial increase from the same period last...
Sky High Risks – The Link Between Climate Change and Increased Turbulence
The very real dangers of turbulence were starkly highlighted last week when a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence, resulting in damage, injuries, and even a fatality. Flight SQ321, a Boeing 777-300ER, was en route from London to Singapore on May 21 when it abruptly plunged 54 meters (178 feet) in just five seconds due to severe turbulence. The violent...
Global Tobacco Epidemic: 37 Million Children Ages 13-15 Use Tobacco, Experts Warn
A staggering 37 million children aged 13 to 15 worldwide are using tobacco products, according to a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) released in 2024. The alarming figure highlights the urgent need for governments and health authorities to take decisive action to curb the global tobacco epidemic. Researchers have long warned that most people who use tobacco start...
Singing Janitor Richard Goodall Gets ‘America’s Got Talent’ Golden Buzzer
Richard Goodall, a custodian at West Vigo Middle School, earned a Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum on the season premiere of "America's Got Talent," catapulting him directly to the live shows later this summer and making him the talk of the Hoosier State. "After the show aired, there has been so much support," Goodall told WTWO-TV. "I cannot answer all...
Hong Kong Observatory to Consider Downgrading Typhoon Signal as Maliksi Moves Away
The Hong Kong Observatory announced on Saturday that it is considering downgrading the current Strong Wind Signal No. 3 to either the Standby Signal No. 1 or the Strong Monsoon Signal between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., as Typhoon Maliksi skirts approximately 200 kilometers northwest of Hong Kong. The Strong Wind Signal No. 3, which has been in effect since...
Consul General Aguilar-Usudan Reads For Overseas Filipino Children In Book Launch Of Filipino-Chinese Illustrated Books
Hong Kong, 23 May 2024 – To cap off the month-long Philippine National Literature Month celebration for 2024, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong and Sentro Rizal Hong Kong, in partnership with “Room to Read,” hosted a Children’s Book Launching and Reading Activity last 28 April 2024 at the Consulate’s premises. The 12 books featured at the launch, published...
New Immigration Headquarters to Offer Expanded Services and Enhanced Convenience
The Immigration Department’s new headquarters is set to elevate public service delivery by integrating a range of additional services and modern facilities. Beyond the functions of the current Wan Chai Immigration Building, the new headquarters will feature a birth registry, a marriage registry, and a wedding hall adorned with a starlight effect curtain wall. This state-of-the-art facility will also introduce...
Tropical Storm Warning Raised in Hong Kong Ahead of Weekend Storm
HONG KONG - Hong Kong's weather authorities warned residents Friday to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds as a tropical depression edges towards the territory and mainland China's Guangdong province. The Hong Kong Observatory said it would raise the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. as the tropical depression moves north toward the coast...
