Five Dead in Indonesia Unrest as Parties Agree to Cut Lawmakers’ Allowances
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian political parties have agreed to slash lawmakers' benefits in an effort to quell widespread protests that have turned deadly, killing at least five people and sparking the nation's worst violence in decades, President Prabowo Subianto announced Sunday. The move comes amid escalating unrest over what demonstrators decry as lavish pay and housing allowances for parliamentarians. Protests...
Hong Kong Eyes 5 Million Visitors in August, Shattering Post-Pandemic Records
Hong Kong's tourism industry is on track for a banner August, with visitor numbers potentially topping 5 million and shattering post-pandemic records, a key lawmaker said Monday, signaling a robust rebound amid major events and shifting travel patterns.Perry Yiu Pak-leung, a tourism sector representative in the city's legislature, shared the optimistic forecast in a television interview, citing preliminary data...
DFA Warns Filipino Citizens in Jakarta Amidst Deadly Nationwide Protest in Indonesia
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government urged its citizens in Indonesia's capital to stay indoors and steer clear of crowds Saturday amid escalating violent protests that have gripped the archipelago nation, leaving at least three dead and sparking widespread unrest over economic grievances.The Department of Foreign Affairs issued the advisory for Filipinos in Jakarta, emphasizing caution and vigilance to...
A Filipino tourist died on Friday after boarding Hong Kong Disneyland’s “World of Frozen” Ride
A family's magical day at Hong Kong Disneyland turned tragic Friday when a 10-year heart disease patient suddenly collapsed and died during a light rail ride at the park's "World of Frozen" attraction. Park officials confirmed the man, who had a documented history of high blood pressure and was on long-term medication, fell unconscious while aboard the ride. His wife...
Landmark Study Shows That Eating Meat May Provide Protection Against Cancer
Consuming animal-based proteins does not increase the risk of death and may even provide a modest shield against cancer mortality, according to a new study that challenges common dietary concerns.The research, published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, drew on data from nearly 16,000 U.S. adults aged 19 and older collected through the National Health and Nutrition...
Panay Overseas Workers Association (POWA) 10th Year Anniversary
Pinagdiwang ng Panay Overseas Workers Association (POWA) ang 10th Year Anniversary noong Linggo, (24 August 2025) na ginanap sa DMW-OWWA Global Center.Sa nasabing okasyon, sinagawa ang Induction ng mga bagong opisyal ng grupo. Dagdag sa kasiyahan din ang pagpili ng Bongga Ka Nay Season 2 ng taong ito, kung saan ang 12 contestants ay napakita ng kanilang galing sa...
Trailblazing Alexandra Eala playing for more than herself at the US Open
The Grandstand was going absolutely bonkers, a chorus of cheers cutting through the New York cacophony. And right in the middle of the madness was Alexandra Eala, the great hope of her nation, lying flat on her back with her hands covering her face as the roar of the crowd hit peak decibel. The first player from the Philippines to...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Announce Engagement in Joint Instagram Post
Singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement Tuesday in a joint Instagram post, sharing photos of the proposal and writing, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The post included images of the couple in a garden filled with pink and white flowers, with one showing Kelce kneeling before Swift...
