Massive Fire Engulfs Hong Kong Construction Site, Over 150 Workers Evacuated
Tin Shui Wai - A raging fire broke out at a construction site in the Hung Shui Kiu area of Hong Kong's Tin Shui Wai district on Tuesday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of over 150 workers as firefighters battled the intense blaze. The alarm was first raised around 1:20 pm local time when thick plumes of black smoke began billowing...
Powerful 6.7 Quake Jolts Southern Philippines
MANILA - A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Tuesday evening, prompting school evacuations and causing people to rush outdoors for safety, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The 6.7 magnitude quake hit about 368 kilometers (229 miles) southeast of Balut Island in the province of Davao Occidental at a depth of 10 kilometers...
Hong Kong Rugby Team Beats Rival Japan in Melrose Claymores Competition
HONG KONG — In a thrilling display of athleticism and determination, Hong Kong's men's rugby sevens team secured a resounding victory over regional rivals Japan to claim the inaugural Melrose Claymores title at the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. However, the women's team faced disappointment as they were defeated by a formidable Chinese side in their final bout. After suffering...
Hong Kong Rugby Sevens Semifinals Set with New Zealand Facing Australia
HONG KONG — The semifinals are set for both the men's and women's competitions at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens after an exciting day of quarterfinal action on Saturday. In the men's tournament, defending champions New Zealand booked a semifinal clash with Australia after battling through the knockout rounds. The All Blacks Sevens defeated the United States 12-7 in their...
Filipino Victims of Myanmar’s Cyber Hell Recount Scam Hub Nightmare
MANILA — Six Filipinos lured into Myanmar's shadowy world of online scam operations returned home this week, recounting horrific tales of abuse and captivity at the hands of criminal syndicates running illicit enterprises from the crisis-ridden nation. The four men and two women, repatriated on April 4, had originally traveled to Myanmar as tourists in 2023 after being promised high-paying...
Malacañang Declares April 10 as National Holiday in Celebration of Eid’l Fitr
Manila, Philippines In a move to foster religious and cultural inclusivity, President Marcos has declared Wednesday, April 10, as a regular holiday nationwide to commemorate Eid'l Fitr, also known as the Feast of Ramadhan. This auspicious occasion marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 514 on...
Workers rush to stabilize and shore up damaged buildings in Taiwan after devastating earthquake
Hualien, Taiwan - A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the mountainous county of Hualien on Wednesday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The temblor, which struck just offshore, set off massive landslides and caused several buildings to tilt at precarious angles. Emergency workers, braving aftershocks and treacherous conditions, are tirelessly engaged in rescue and recovery efforts. In...
WhatsApp Restores Service Following Global Outage
In a brief disruption that caused ripples of concern across the globe, WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, experienced a temporary service outage lasting approximately 20 minutes on Wednesday. Users from various corners of the world took to social media to express their frustration as they encountered difficulties in sending messages or making phone calls through the app for nearly...
Comelec Urges Filipinos Abroad to Register as Voters for 2025 Midterm Polls
MANILA – With 182 days remaining until the 2025 midterm polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is fervently working towards its goal of enlisting two million new voters. In a recent announcement, the Comelec once again called upon Filipinos residing or working abroad to actively participate in the ongoing voter registration, which is set to conclude on September 30. Filipinos...
