Hong Kong moves to welcome canines at hundreds of restaurants starting this summer
Hong Kong is preparing to roll back a three-decade-old ban on canines in dining establishments, announcing plans to allow dogs into designated restaurants as early as this summer. The policy shift, detailed by government officials Tuesday, marks a significant change for the city’s culinary landscape. Under the proposed pilot program, between 500 and 1,000 restaurants—representing roughly 5% of the city’s...
Australia to Open 2027 Rugby World Cup Against Debutant Hong Kong
PERTH, Australia — Two-time champion Australia will kick off the 2027 Rugby World Cup against tournament debutants Hong Kong, China, as organizers on Monday unveiled a match schedule for the first-ever 24-team edition of the sport’s premier event. The opening match is set for Oct. 1 in Perth, where the Wallabies will be heavy favorites against a Hong Kong side...
Security chief promises “convenient” seatbelt laws after legal setback
Hong Kong’s security chief on Sunday defended the government’s decision to overhaul seatbelt regulations on public buses, promising that updated legislation will address practical concerns and make compliance easier for the traveling public. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung’s comments followed a Friday announcement that the government would temporarily withdraw existing legal provisions regarding the seatbelt mandate. Officials cited technical...
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Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Migrant Workers at Global Labor Conference in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Philippines reiterated its strong support for the rights and welfare of migrant workers during the 3rd Global Labor Market Conference held Monday in Saudi Arabia, underscoring the country’s dedication to protecting its overseas workforce. Labor Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac represented the Philippines at the event, which gathered officials from over 120 countries to discuss...
Filipino Workers in Japan hit new high as foreign labor demand grows
TOKYO — The number of Filipino workers in Japan surged to a new record in 2025, as the country increasingly relies on foreign labor to address workforce shortages caused by its aging population and declining birthrate, government data revealed Friday. As of October 2025, there were 260,869 Filipino nationals employed in Japan, marking a 6.2% increase from the previous year....
How does Spain’s migrant amnesty affect Filipinos
Spain announced a broad amnesty program this week that will grant legal residency and work permits to nearly 500,000 undocumented immigrants, including thousands of Filipinos who have been living and working in the country without proper documentation. The initiative, approved by royal decree, represents one of Europe's largest legalization efforts in recent history and has been described by Filipino...
Philippines, Indonesia Agree to Enhance Cooperation on Migrant Worker Protection
The Department of Migrant Workers and Indonesian officials agreed to boost cooperation on migrant worker protection, the DMW announced Wednesday. Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge led discussions with Indonesian counterparts to strengthen bilateral collaboration on issues affecting overseas workers from both countries. The agreement comes as both the Philippines and Indonesia rank among the world's largest sources of migrant workers, with millions...
Commission Warns Filipino Teachers on J-1 Visa Must Return to Philippines After Program
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas reminded Thursday that Filipino teachers holding J-1 exchange visitor visas must return to the Philippines upon completing their program, following reports of illegal recruiters falsely depicting the visa as a pathway to permanent U.S. residency. The warning came after a meeting between CFO officials and representatives from Chicago Public Schools regarding Filipino teachers, the...
OWWA Steps Up Distribution of Digital ID Cards for Overseas Workers
The Philippine government is accelerating the rollout of an enhanced electronic ID card for millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), aiming to provide the card to all 2.6 million active members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). In a media briefing Wednesday, OWWA Deputy Administrator Ryan Vincent Uy said the agency issued more than 300,000 e-cards in 2025, compared...
