Frenzy in Hong Kong as Inter Miami’s All-Star Lineup Touches Down
Hong Kong - Inter Miami CF, the Major League Soccer team, has landed in Hong Kong for an exhibition match against a local team, set to take place this Sunday at Hong Kong Stadium. The arrival of Inter Miami's all-star lineup, which includes football legends Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, has generated a frenzy among fans in the city. As...
Lawmakers Slam Social Media Giants for Failing to Protect Children
Leaders of major social media companies faced a grilling before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday as lawmakers sought answers on how the platforms are protecting children from harmful online content. The CEOs of Meta (formerly Facebook), TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat were summoned to Congress to address concerns about the negative impact of their platforms on...
Hong Kong Gears Up for Lionel Messi’s Arrival, Extensive Traffic Control Plan Unveiled
Hong Kong is buzzing with excitement as football legend Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team gear up for a highly anticipated pre-season friendly against a local squad. In preparation for the event, Hong Kong authorities have unveiled an extensive traffic control plan to ensure the smooth flow of both vehicles and fans. With massive crowds expected to flock to...
Cyber Identity Theft Cases Surge in the Philippines, Prompting Police Warning
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) issued a stern reminder to the public on Thursday, urging caution when sharing personal information online and clicking on website links. The warning follows a notable 12.2 percent increase in cyber identity theft cases last year, according to Major General Sydney Hernia, director of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG). In a statement, Hernia...
Asawa ng OFW na nahold sa airport, humihingi ng tulong
“Hingi po sana ako ng tulong pasa aking asawa na isang OFW sa Hong Kong na hinarang sa Immigration at kinuha ng HK Pulis”, ito ang mensahe ng asawa ng OFW na pina-abot sa HKPinoyTVNews. “Sana po ay matulungan nyo ako”, dagdag ng mister na itago natin sa pangalang Rolan, 33 anyos. Ang asawa ni Rolan, si MRF (initials ng...
Plastic Ban Creates Dilemma for Restaurants and Customers
With the ban on single-use plastic fast approaching, the catering sector is actively seeking alternatives to plastic utensils for takeaway customers. However, the replacement materials have received negative feedback from customers, according to Ray Chui Man-wai, Chairman of the Institute of Dining Professionals. Chui expressed concerns about the density of alternative materials, stating that they are not as reliable as...
Personal Information at Risk in QR Code Food Ordering
Ada Chung Lai-ling, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, has advised individuals to exercise caution when ordering food using QR codes and restaurant mobile applications. She emphasized the importance of reading and understanding personal information collection statements before providing sensitive data such as phone numbers and email addresses, as some restaurant chains require this information prior to accepting food...
Israel mourns fallen Philippine-born soldier
JERUSALEM – The story of Philippine-born Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Cydrick Garin captured the hearts of Israelis as they learned about his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a decorated soldier. Garin, 23, was among the 21 soldiers killed on Jan. 22 when a blast ripped through a Gaza compound being prepared for demolition. The explosion happened when a Palestinian...
Senator Bong Go Supports Government’s Healthcare Investment Drive
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go lauded the government’s pursuit for more investments in healthcare as mentioned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which include the creation of 179 Regional Specialty Centers and the renovation of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) Annex building in Quezon City by 2028. Go is the principal sponsor and is one of the authors of the...
Nine-Month-Old Baby in Critical Condition Exposes Gaps in Hong Kong’s Child Care System
A nine-month-old baby girl, allegedly subjected to abuse by a 33-year-old nanny employed under the administration's child care project, remains in critical condition as of yesterday at Tuen Mun Hospital. The nanny, identified as Chung, was apprehended on Saturday and is currently in police custody. According to the Social Welfare Department, Chung had undergone training provided by the charity organization...
