Landslides in Papua New Guinea Bury Estimated 2,000 People in Remote Village
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — In a devastating natural disaster, Papua New Guinea officials estimate that around 2,000 individuals were buried after landslides struck a remote village last Friday. According to a letter sent to the United Nations, the country’s disaster agency reported the grim estimate, ABC News revealed on Monday. The landslides have caused severe destruction in Yambali...
Hong Kong Reforms Fall Short in Protecting Migrant Domestic Workers’ Rights
HONG KONG - The Hong Kong government's recent revisions to the Code of Practice for Employment Agencies (CoP) have been met with disappointment by labor advocates, who say the changes do little to address the rampant exploitation and abuse of the city's migrant domestic workers. The CoP was first introduced in 2017 to regulate the practices of private employment agencies...
Typhoon Aghon Makes Landfall, Bringing Signal No. 2 Gale-Force Winds and Storm Surge Risks
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon has intensified, packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts of up to 170 kph, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to hoist Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) No. 2 in several areas in Luzon. The storm, which was last tracked over the coastal waters...
Hong Kong authorities ‘set to shelve’ controversial waste-charging scheme
The Hong Kong government has put the brakes on its pay-as-you-throw waste charging scheme, which was set to launch on August. The scheme, which aimed to reduce waste and promote recycling, will not proceed as planned, and the government has yet to set a new implementation date. The decision comes as the Environment and Ecology Bureau prepares to submit a...
A Canvas of Diversity: Filipino Artists Shine in New Major Exhibition in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a city renowned for its vibrant cultural tapestry, has long been a haven for Filipinos seeking to hone their craft and make a name for themselves. From the revolutionary figures of the 19th century, such as Dr. Jose Rizal, Emilio Aguinaldo, and Gregorio del Pilar, who sought refuge in Hong Kong to establish the newly independent Philippine...
Ilang Grupo ng mga OFWs Nagsagawa ng Clean up Drive sa Coastal Area ng Shek O
Sa initiatiba ng Grand Hong Kong Eagles Club, sa pamumuno ng Chartered President ni Alann Cayosa Mas, at Grand Hong Kong Lady Eagles Club sa pamumuno ng kanilang President na si Maria Rosario Velarde, ilang grupo ng mga OFWs sa Hong Kong ang nagsagawa ng paglilinis ng Coastal Area, Lover's Bridge at Tai Tau Chau Trail sa Shek O,...
DMW Urges Pirate-Prone Areas Be Declared War-Like Zones
The Philippine government is pushing for areas plagued by piracy in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to be declared war-like zones, a move aimed at protecting seafarers and commerce. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac made the recommendation to the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), a joint body of international transport workers and employers. The declaration...
HKJC and UNODC Join Forces to Combat Illegal Gambling in Hong Kong
In a significant move to uphold sports integrity and tackle illegal gambling, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) hosted a delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Wednesday, May 22. The delegation, led by Executive Director Ghada Fathi Waly, engaged in discussions with HKJC officials about the pervasive nature of illegal gambling in Hong...
Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan is the new Miss Universe 2024
Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2024 at the coronation night held on 22 May at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. She was crowned by outgoing Miss Universe Michelle Dee of Makati. Manalo will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant to be held in Mexico. The event was hosted by Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel, Emmy...
70% of HK Restaurants Switch to Sustainable Tableware
In a heartening display of environmental responsibility, a staggering 70% of Hong Kong's restaurants have made the switch to alternative cutlery and utensils, just one month into the single-use plastics ban. According to the Environment and Ecology Bureau, a staggering 4,900 out of 7,000 restaurants visited have already ditched single-use plastics, opting for eco-friendly alternatives instead. This remarkable progress is...
