Hong Kong Migrant Workers Demand Fair Wages and Better Conditions in 2025 Dialogue
Migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong pressed for fair wages and improved working conditions during a heated dialogue with the city's Labour Department on Aug. 3, 2025, while others protested their exclusion from the talks, highlighting ongoing tensions over labor rights for the city's 300,000-strong migrant workforce. The Asian Migrants Coordinating Body (AMCB-IMA HKM), alongside representatives from various migrant organizations...
Hong Kong Leader Vows Support for Ethnic Minorities, Promotes Economic Growth
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu emphasized that ethnic minorities are an integral part of Hong Kong's community as he pledged support for their integration into society during a public consultation session for the upcoming Policy Address. Lee underscored that "ethnic minorities are part of the family" of Hong Kong and expressed his aspiration for their successful integration for collective development....
Nearly 70 Earthquakes Rattle Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, Following Major 8.8 Magnitude Quake
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY — A series of nearly 70 earthquakes has shaken Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka region in the past 24 hours, with 10 of them strong enough to be felt in the regional capital, scientists reported Tuesday, following last week's powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake. The Kamchatka office of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences announced on Telegram that...
Torrential Rains Battered Hong Kong, Disrupting Transport and Closing Schools
A powerful rainstorm hit Hong Kong on Saturday, prompting the closure of railway station entrances, suspension of ferry services, and cancellation of afternoon school classes as authorities scrambled to manage widespread flooding risks. The Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm warning, the highest alert level, at 9:50 a.m., signaling severe weather with potential for significant disruption. By 11:45 a.m.,...
OFW Hospital Delivers Free Care Amid Surging Demand
MANILA, Philippines — The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga, continues to provide free, specialized healthcare to Filipino migrant workers and their families, even as patient numbers soar and services expand, officials said Thursday. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the hospital’s zero-billing policy during a media briefing. “Not...
Negrense Reaffirms Fight Against Human Trafficking on World Day 2025
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Advocates and leaders in Negros Occidental united to combat human trafficking during the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025, marked by a series of events culminating in a powerful show of solidarity on Wednesday. The province kicked off its observance with a panel discussion and a pledge-signing ceremony on Tuesday at Ayala Malls Capitol Central...
Tsunami Waves Reach Hong Kong After Massive Kamchatka Earthquake
A severe earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, on July 30, 2025, generating tsunami waves that reached Hong Kong, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. The event, one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history, prompted widespread tsunami alerts across the Pacific, though its impact on Hong Kong remained minimal. Earthquake Details The earthquake...
Arsenal and Tottenham Set to Clash in Historic North London Derby in Hong Kong
HONG KONG — Football fever is sweeping Hong Kong as the city gears up to host the first-ever overseas North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Sports Park. This pre-season friendly, part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025, marks a historic moment for football in Asia, bringing...
Over 400 Scholarship Slots Open for OFW Dependents in Cordillera Region
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Cordillera region have a significant opportunity to pursue higher education with over 400 scholarship slots available this year, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) announced. Dina Ponciano, OWWA-Cordillera's officer-in-charge regional director, said Friday that 440 slots remain open under various programs until July 31, offering financial support to...
Podcast – Pagpapahusay ng Regulasyon sa Pautang sa Hong Kong
Ang layunin ng pampublikong konsultasyon, na inilabas ng Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB), ay humingi ng mga pananaw sa mga panukalang naglalayong pagandahin ang regulasyon ng mga lisensyadong nagpapautang ng pera. Ang pangunahing pokus ay tugunan ang isyu ng labis na paghiram at tiyakin na ang mga nagpapautang ng pera ay nagbibigay ng mga pautang nang mas...
