Tragedy Strikes Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon as Runner Succumbs After Finish
In a poignant turn of events, a 30-year-old participant of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, drawing a staggering 74,000 contenders, met an untimely demise yesterday. The mainland's half-marathon runner, Zhang Zhichong, collapsed at Tin Hau MTR station around 1:15 pm, approximately two hours post the race's conclusion. Despite immediate transport to Ruttonjee Hospital, Zhang was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter....
Mother Arrested for Assaulting Children Over Noise Dispute
In a shocking turn of events, a 46-year-old mother residing in Fanling was arrested on Friday night after allegedly assaulting her four children over what appears to be a dispute related to noise levels. The incident, which took place in the family's flat in May Lun Building on Luen On Street, has left the community reeling. The Hong Kong Police...
Senator tells DMW, DFA Ensure pay for displaced NZ OFWs avert repeat of Saudi incident
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure that the displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in New Zealand will get their back pay and benefits on time. "Having no job in a foreign country is a nightmare for our kababayan OFWs. For them, it's no work,...
13 persons arrested during crackdown on illegal workers
HONG KONG — In a concerted effort to combat illegal employment and ensure immigration compliance, the Immigration Department (ImmD) of Hong Kong carried out a series of operations over four consecutive days, from January 15 to January 18. Codenamed "Twilight," these territory-wide anti-illegal worker operations were conducted in collaboration with the Hong Kong Police Force, under the codenames "Champion"...
FIS, grupo na bukas tumulong sa may higit na pangangailangan
Mula nang itatag ang Filipino Image Society (FIS) ng taong 1997 sa HK sa pamumuno ni Sol Ramel, patuloy itong nagbibigay ng tulong sa mga grupo na may higit na pangangailangan tulad ng 'Persons with disabilities' (PWDs). Kamaka-ilan, noong 7 January 2024, sa Paoay, Ilocos Norte, nagbigay ng mga ilang pangunahing pangangailangan ang lider ng FIS, tulad ng pagkain at...
Philippines Continues Leading on Gender Equality Despite Challenges Ahead
MANILA — As the Philippines maintains its reputation as a leader in Asia on gender equality, persistent challenges remain in fully realizing equal rights, protection and opportunities for all, according to government data and advocates. The latest Global Gender Gap Index from the World Economic Forum this week showed the Philippines leading rankings in the region for the second straight...
Hong Kong’s Rise in Livability Rankings Signals Post-Pandemic Recovery
Hong Kong, once hailed as a bustling metropolis and a hub for expatriates, has seen a significant improvement in its livability ranking, according to a recent survey by human resources consultancy ECA International. The city's ranking among the world's most livable cities for expatriates jumped to 77th out of 500 cities worldwide last year, a notable increase from its...
39-anyos na OFW, natagpuang patay sa flat ng umano ay boyfriend niya
Ayon sa ulat ng tagapag-salita ng Pulis ng Hong Kong, nakatanggap sila ng tawag noong 14 January, bandang alas 3:30 ng hapon na may babaeng walang malay sa loob ng flat sa Woosong Street, Yau Ma Tei. Ang ulat ng Pulis ay mula sa tawag ng 61-anyos na babaeng lokal. Agad na dumating ang ambulansiya upang tugunan ang tawag . Nang dumating...
Palawan, 4th most trending destination
Palawan has made it to the top four of the Tripadvisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice Award Best of the Best. The island province ranked just behind Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea and Halong Bay, Vietnam. The travel platform characterized Palawan as “a slice of heaven, a sliver of an island that teems with exotic wildlife, quaint fishing villages, and UNESCO World Heritage...
Mag-ingat sa paggamit ng Lipstick, ito ang panawagan ng Hong Kong Consumer Council base sa kanilang pag-aaral
Sa pagsusuri ng 30 brands ng lipstics,lip tints at liquid lipsticks, kasama ang mga kilalang brands tulad ng Chanel, Gucci, Givenchy, Dior, and Giorgio Armani, ay napag-alaman na may ilang sangkop na di nakakabuti sa kalusugan ng tao, tulad ng “mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH)”. Sa matagalang gamit ng lipstics na may MOSH, ito umano ay may di mabuting epekto...
