Chinese New Year Night Parade to Celebrate Year of the Horse with Global Flair
Hong Kong’s annual Chinese New Year night parade is set to light up the city on February 17, ushering in the Year of the Horse with a dazzling array of floats and international performances, organizers announced Tuesday. The event, hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will kick off at 8 p.m. at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza. The...
Search Persists for Missing Crew as Survivors of MV Devon Bay Reach Manila
Fifteen Filipino seafarers rescued from a cargo ship that capsized in the South China Sea arrived safely in Manila on Monday, while search operations continued for four missing crew members, officials said. Two sailors were confirmed dead in the incident involving the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier MV Devon Bay, according to the Department of Migrant Workers. The vessel, carrying 21 Filipino crew...
Hong Kong Rolls Out Mandatory Seatbelts on Public Buses Amid Mixed Compliance
Hong Kong commuters are adapting to a new mandatory seatbelt rule for buses and commercial vehicles that took effect this week. On the second day, buses posted front notices reminding passengers to buckle up where seatbelts are available. Most complied, though many buses lack belts in priority seats or near doors. Some riders said they need time to adjust. Commuter Hong...
Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network to 16 New Mainland Destinations
Hong Kong’s high-speed rail network expanded its reach into mainland China on Monday, adding 16 new direct destinations in a move officials say will bolster regional connectivity and revitalize the city’s tourism sector. The expansion, announced by the MTR Corporation, extends the network’s footprint into eastern China, the Chaoshan region of Guangdong, and the Fujian province cities of Xiamen and...
Bureau of Customs to Deliver Thousands of Abandoned ‘Balikbayan’ Boxes to Families in 60 Days
Thousands of abandoned "balikbayan" boxes containing personal items and food sent by overseas Filipino workers will finally be delivered to their families within the next two months, customs officials announced Friday. Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said the agency aims to complete the door-to-door delivery of the packages, some of which have been languishing at the Manila International Container...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Domestic Workers After Infant Found With Brain Injuries
Two domestic workers have been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after a 4-month-old boy was found with severe brain injuries and his 16-month-old brother was discovered with bruises at their home in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong police said Wednesday. The infant remains in critical condition in intensive care following brain surgery, while his older brother is in stable condition....
Hong Kong Authorities Arrest 19 in Week-Long Anti-Illegal Worker Operations
Hong Kong immigration authorities arrested 19 people, including 13 suspected illegal workers, during a week-long crackdown on illegal employment that concluded Wednesday, officials said. The Immigration Department conducted multiple operations between Jan. 16 and Jan. 22, targeting restaurants, residential units under renovation and grocery stores across the territory. The raids were carried out in coordination with the Hong Kong Police...
Filipino Domestic Worker in Viral Abuse Video Safe in Hong Kong Shelter
Philippine officials said Tuesday that a Filipino domestic worker allegedly abused by her employer in Hong Kong, in a case that sparked outrage after a video went viral, is now safe and under government protection. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said in a statement late Monday that the worker, identified by the pseudonym “Bernadette” to protect her privacy, is...
DMW Shut Down Manila Firm in Alleged Overseas Job Scam
MANILA — Philippine authorities shut down a Manila-based company accused of illegal recruitment after it lured job seekers with promises of low-cost training for overseas hotel positions, only to demand hundreds of thousands of pesos in additional fees, the Department of Migrant Workers said Monday. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the closure of Buenas Hotel Services in Malate,...
