Philippine President Fires National Police Chief Who Led High-Profile Arrests
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. abruptly fired his national police chief Tuesday, just months after appointing him, amid reported tensions over leadership changes within the force, officials said. Gen. Nicolas Torre, who led the controversial arrests of former President Rodrigo Duterte and televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, was removed from his post effective immediately, according to Executive Secretary Lucas...
New Philippine Law Aims to Slash Internet Costs, Boost Connectivity
MANILA — The newly enacted Konektadong Pinoy Act, designed to slash internet costs and expand access nationwide, was hailed by senators Monday as a transformative step toward bridging the digital divide for Filipino families, students, overseas workers, and small businesses. The law, officially titled the Open Access in Data Transmission Act, simplifies market entry for smaller telecom providers and mandates...
Hong Kong Lifts Typhoon Warnings as Kajiki Moves Away
HONG KONG — The Hong Kong Observatory canceled all Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals at 12:10 p.m. Sunday as Typhoon Kajiki drifted farther from the city, issuing a Strong Monsoon Signal in its place minutes later. The shift reflected a combination of Kajiki’s departure and a ridge of high pressure over southeastern China, the observatory said. Initial impacts include occasional strong...
DMW assures full legal and welfare support for 6 OFWs arrested in Hong Kong
MANILA — Six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been arrested in Hong Kong on allegations of unapproved employment and falsely posing as dentists, Philippine officials said Thursday, as the government vowed to provide full legal and welfare assistance. The Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong confirmed the arrests on Wednesday, stating the workers were detained by the Hong Kong...
Macau Launches MOP 485 Million Consumer Reward Program to Boost Off-Season Spending
MACAU — The Macau government, in collaboration with local chambers of commerce, has unveiled a MOP 485 million consumer reward program set to launch next month, aiming to stimulate local spending and support businesses amid the traditional tourism off-season, officials announced Tuesday. The “Macau Consumption Reward Scheme” will run for 13 weeks, from September 1 to November 30, building on...
Philippines Exempts OFWs From NAIA Fee Hikes Amid Airport Upgrades
MANILA — Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will be spared from upcoming hikes in passenger service charges (PSC) and other fees at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the airport operator said Wednesday, countering claims that the rate increases would burden the nation’s “modern-day heroes.” New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), which manages the country’s main gateway, announced that OFWs will retain their...
From Injury Recovery to Gold Triumph, Filipina Triathlete Kira Ellis Conquers Europe
RIGA, Latvia — In the crisp Baltic air of Riga, where the Daugava River meets the determination of young athletes from across Europe, 18-year-old Filipina triathlete Kira Ellis etched her name into the annals of Philippine sports history. On August 17, 2025, Ellis surged to victory in the Junior Women's Division of the 2025 European Triathlon Junior Cup, clinching...
Al-Nassr Edges Al-Ittihad in Thrilling Super Cup Semi-Final in Hong Kong
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr overcame a red card and a gritty comeback attempt to secure a 2-1 victory over Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Tuesday, advancing to the final despite playing more than half the match with 10 men before a raucous crowd of over 30,600 at Hong Kong Stadium.The win sets up Al-Nassr for a...
Six Foreign Domestic Helpers Arrested for Operating Unlicensed Dentistry Service in Sham Shui Po
Hong Kong immigration officials arrested six foreign domestic workers on Monday for allegedly operating an unlicensed dental clinic out of a cramped tenement unit in the working-class district of Sham Shui Po, highlighting risks in underground services catering to migrant communities.The women, aged 34 to 60, were nabbed during a raid where investigators found two posing as dentists and...
MW Eyes Digital Kiosks to Enhance OFW Caravan Services
The Philippine government is eyeing the installation of digital kiosks at future service caravans for overseas Filipino workers to boost efficiency, following a weekend event in Saudi Arabia that assisted nearly 1,000 migrants with thousands of transactions.Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the plan Sunday, saying the kiosks would complement in-person interactions and help handle...
