22 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations
HONG KONG — In a series of targeted operations, the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) has made significant strides in combatting illegal workers in the city. The operations, codenamed "Contribute," "Lightshadow," and "Twilight," spanned four consecutive days from February 26 to February 29, resulting in the arrest of 15 suspected illegal workers, four suspected employers, one suspected aider and...
Hong Kong Launches Ambitious Politeness Initiative for Tourism
Hong Kong's Tourism Board is gearing up to launch a unique initiative aimed at cultivating a culture of politeness and hospitality in the city. In an announcement made by Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, it was revealed that a "politeness campaign" would be rolled out to enhance the experience of tourists visiting the Special Administrative...
Award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose died of heart attack
Jaclyn Jose, veteran actress and beloved figure in Philippine cinema, passed away on Saturday, March 2, at the age of 60. Her daughter, Andi Eigenmann, confirmed the news and shared a heartfelt statement on behalf of their family. The actress, known for her remarkable talent and contributions to the industry, suffered a heart attack, according to the family's announcement. In...
PHL ConGen hinarap ang grupo ng mga OFWs at tinanggap ang sulat para kay PBBM
Sa bihirang pagkakataon ay bumaba ang Philippine Consul General dito sa Hong Kong upang tanggapin ang hinandang sulat ng mga OFWs ng kanilang mga kahilingan kay Presidente Bong Bong Marcos (PBBM). Si ConGen Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan ay mismong pumunta sa pinagdadausan ng programa sa ibaba ng building ng konsulado at humarap sa ilang lider mula sa iba't ibang organisasyon upang...
OFW na nasa ICU dinalaw ng ilang grupo ng mga OFWs
Ilang grupo ng mga overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) ang dumalaw kahapon (3 March) sa isang kababayang Pinoy na nasa ICU sa Kwong Wah Hospital. Ang ilang opisyal ng Social Justice for Migrant Workers (SJMW) ay kabilang sa mga nakibahagi na mabisita ang may sakit. Ilang miyembro din ng El Shadai ang bumisita, kamag-anak at mga kababayan mula sa kanilang probinsiya...
Temperatures Set to Rise as Hong Kong Braces for Change in Weather Patterns
HONG KONG — Hold on to your hats, Hong Kong residents, as the city gears up for a slight temperature surge in the next couple of days. The Hong Kong Observatory has reported that a change in weather patterns will bring a gradual increase in temperatures, offering a glimmer of hope for those longing for milder conditions. According to the...
Surot sa NAIA posible na imported
Kinumpirma ng pamunuan ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) na ang reklamo ng ilang mga pasahero na may surot sa mga upuan ng airport kaya agad din nagsagawa ng pagdi-disinfect dito. Pero ayon sa NAIA Terminal 3 Pest Control Services Operations Supervisor Mike Buño na posible ang surot ay hindi galing sa Pilipinas. Ayon sa nilabas na interview ng GMA7 kay...
Bumaba ng 80% ang bilang ng na-reject na visa application ng FDWs sa taong 2023 kumpara sa taong 2021
Sa meeting noong Miyerkules (28 February) ng Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo), pinaliwanag ng Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, ang dami ng visa application ng foreign domestic workers (FDWs) na hindi tinanggap o ito ay na-reject. Ang Gobyerno ng Hong Kong ay nababahala sa umano na ilang pang-aabuso sa “early termination” ng kontrata ng FDWs upang magpalit...
Hong Kong to Review HK$2 Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme Amid Rising Costs
HONG KONG — Amidst ballooning costs, Hong Kong's HK$2 public transport fare subsidy for the elderly and people with disabilities, along with the broader public transport fare subsidy scheme, will undergo review, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. The review's goal is to ensure the schemes' financial sustainability while maintaining their provision, with completion expected within 2023. The two schemes...
HKD238 bayad sa Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) simula sa 11 March 2024
Naglabas ang Philippine Consulate General (PCG) sa Hong Kong ng Advisory ukol sa bagong bayad para sa pagproseso ng “Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)” mula sa Hong Kong Police Force-Identification Bureau (HKPF-IB). HK$238 na ang bayad o singil para makakuha ng CNCC mula sa HKPF-IB simula 11 March, pagbibigay kaalaman ng PCG sa publiko, ayon sa kanilang post sa...
