Heavy Rain Expected to Hit Hong Kong, Residents Warned to Seek Shelter
Hong Kong, China - The Hong Kong Observatory has issued a thunderstorm warning for the fifth consecutive day, as heavy rain is expected to deluge the city in the afternoon. The Observatory warned that a thunderstorm west of the Pearl River Estuary is moving east and is expected to affect the city with strong winds and heavy showers in...
Google Marks Earth Day with Powerful Climate Crisis Visuals
In a striking display of the devastating impact of climate change, Google is marking Earth Day with a poignant doodle featuring time-lapse satellite footage of melting glaciers, deforestation, coral bleaching, and retreating snow cover. The search engine giant has partnered with Google Earth Timelapse and The Ocean Agency to create four GIFs that will be displayed on its homepage throughout...
Hong Kong Takes a Stand Against Single-Use Plastics on Earth Day
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's battle against single-use plastics has taken a significant leap forward as a ban on these environmentally harmful products came into effect on Monday, coinciding with Earth Day. The ban encompasses a wide array of disposable plastic tableware and other plastic items, with stringent measures put in place to combat the pervasive issue of plastic...
Philippine Pavilion at Venice Biennale Celebrates Sacred Mount Banahaw
MANILA – The Philippine Pavilion's exhibition at the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia opened Friday, immersing visitors in the mystical allure and cultural significance of Mount Banahaw through captivating artworks. Themed "Waiting just behind the curtain of this age," the pavilion explores how the protected natural wonder and sacred site in Luzon has shaped the Filipino...
Three Overseas Filipino Workers Perish in UAE Floods
Philippines - The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers is mourning the loss of three overseas Filipino workers who died tragically during the recent heavy flooding that inundated parts of the United Arab Emirates. According to DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo J. Cacdac, two Filipino women suffocated inside their vehicle after becoming trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters. A Filipino man also lost...
DFA Assures Contingency Plans for Overseas Filipino Workers Amid Middle East Security Concerns
MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the face of potential emergencies and crisis situations arising from the volatile security landscape in the Middle East. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega provided this assurance during a hearing held by the House of Representatives Committee...
Drought-Stricken Antique Declares State of Calamity as El Niño Wreaks Havoc
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique - The province of Antique in the Philippines has declared a state of calamity as a severe drought brought on by the El Niño phenomenon continues to devastate the region. The provincial board unanimously approved Resolution 351-2024 on Thursday, authorizing Governor Rhodora Cadiao to tap into the province's 10 million peso quick response fund to...
Hong Kong Grapples with “Fake Refugee” Claims, Ramps Up Deportations and Enforcement
HONG KONG - Hong Kong continues to face a significant influx of non-refoulement claims, often dubbed "fake refugee" cases, straining resources and prompting the government to take increasingly stringent measures. Since the implementation of a unified screening mechanism in 2014, over 25,000 claims have been processed, with the majority originating from Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. The financial burden has been...
Philippines Ramps Up United Front Against Airport Human Trafficking
MANILA, Philippines — Authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport are ramping up efforts to combat illegal recruitment and human trafficking through enhanced inter-agency coordination. In a meeting held Tuesday at the Department of Migrant Workers headquarters in Mandaluyong City, representatives from over a dozen government agencies gathered to develop new strategies for addressing the evolving tactics used by traffickers...
