96% of Filipinos enter New Year with hope
Manila, Philippines - Ninety-six percent of adult Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope rather than fear, a nationwide Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted December 8-11, 2023 found. The said figure is above the 95% in 2022 and the highest since the pre-pandemic 96% registered in 2019. Meanwhile, 3% will enter New Year with fear, down by two points...
Press Release: Hong Kong residents aged 60 or above must use JoyYou Card to enjoy $2 Scheme
The Government announced today (December 28) that, from August 25, 2024, all Hong Kong residents aged 60 or above must use a JoyYou Card to enjoy the Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities ($2 Scheme). Existing Anonymous Elder Octopus and ordinary Personalised Octopus will cease to be applicable for the $2...
BI arrests airport employee for escorting 2 Filipino ‘trafficking victims’
Manila, Philippines - The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said they have arrested an airport employee at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 who was caught escorting two Filipino human trafficking victims attempting to depart for Dubai, UAE transiting through Thailand on December 22. The passengers, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said, initially posed as friends from General Santos City on...
43-anyos na OFW na nawalan ng malay tinakbo sa hospital
Nakatanggap ng tawag ang Hong Kong Pulis kahapon , 26 December, bandang 7:30 ng gabi, mula sa security guard ng building sa No. 6, Greig Road, Quarry Bay, na ni-report na ang 43-anyos na babaeng Filipino ay nawalan ng malay. Napag alaman na ang babaeng Filipino ay namamasukan sa HK bilang domestic worker. Agad na dumating ang Pulis at ambulance...
Christmas Rush: Philippines Welcomes Massive Influx of Nearly 60,000 passengers
Close to 60,000 passengers made their way to the Philippines during the week leading up to Christmas, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The recorded arrivals reached a staggering 51,390 on the opening day of December at international airports across the country. As the week progressed, the numbers swelled even further, peaking at 59,541 on December 22 and...
Big-time oil price hike set December 26
Manila, Philippines - Oil companies have announced on Christmas day of a big-time hike in fuel prices starting December 26 morning. A report from the Philippine News Agency quoted Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell as saying in separate statements they will increase gasoline prices by PHP1.60 per liter and PHP1.70 per liter on diesel. The report added that...
73% of Filipinos expect a ‘happy’ Christmas – SWS
Manila, Philippines - Seventy-three percent of adult Filipinos are expecting this year's Christmas to be "happy" while six percent anticipate it to be "sad," a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from December 8 to 11, 2023 revealed. On the other hand, 21 percent of Filipinos expect this Christmas to be "neither happy nor sad." SWS said it its report...
Experience the Magic: Hong Kong WinterFest Lights Up the Holiday Season
Hong Kong WinterFest, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), is set to rock the Christmas holiday with a wave of exciting events. The four-day extravaganza promises a diverse range of live performances at Christmas Town, along with a spectacular pyrotechnic display at the Winter Harbourfront. Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and make this...
Inspiring Resilience: President Marcos Meets OFWs Who Triumphed Over Terror
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines had an emotional meeting on Friday with two heroic overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who survived the harrowing attack launched by the Hamas group on Israel in October. The meeting served as a moment of solace and recognition for the bravery and resilience displayed by Jimmy Pacheco and Camille Jesalva during their...
Hotline 1348 para sa mga distressed OFWs inilunsad
Maynila - Tiniyak ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa mga overseas Filipino worker (OFWs) nitong Miyerkules ang pagpapatuloy ng mga programa at proyekto ng gobyerno na magpapaangat sa kalidad ng kanilang buhay habang tinitiyak ang komportableng buhay para sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. Sa kanyang mensahe sa OFW Family Day sa Pasay City, sinabi ni Pangulong Marcos na...
