FAQ: Pagpapahusay ng Regulasyon sa Pagpapautang sa Hong Kong
1. Bakit iminumungkahi ng gobyerno ng Hong Kong na pahusayin ang regulasyon ng mga lisensyadong nagpapahiram ng pera? Iminumungkahi ng gobyerno ng Hong Kong na pahusayin ang regulasyon ng mga lisensyadong nagpapahiram ng pera pangunahin upang matugunan ang isyu ng labis na paghiram, lalo na sa mga kumikita ng mababa. Ipinapakita ng datos na ang mga nangungutang na may buwanang...
Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong’s Consultation on Enhanced Money Lender Regulation
1. Why is the Hong Kong government proposing to enhance the regulation of licensed money lenders? The Hong Kong government is proposing to enhance the regulation of licensed money lenders primarily to address the issue of excessive borrowing, particularly among low-income earners. Data indicates that borrowers with monthly incomes of HK$10,000 or less account for a significant portion of unsecured...
Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Icon and Black Sabbath Frontman, Dies at 76
BIRMINGHAM, England - Ozzy Osbourne, the gravel-voiced singer whose wail powered Black Sabbath’s pioneering heavy metal sound and whose solo career redefined rock stardom, died Tuesday at age 76, his family announced. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” the family said...
Hong Kong Museums Punch Above Weight, Culture Chief Says After Paris Trip
Hong Kong's museums are world-class storytellers that overcome spatial limitations through innovative curation and technology, according to the city's top cultural official. Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui returned from a recent French tour with ambitious plans to elevate Hong Kong's cultural landscape, highlighting the city's ability to host compelling international exhibitions despite modest collections. "Our curators excel...
Mayon Volcano Lahar Threat Issued as Twin Storms Dante and Emong Bring Heavy Rains
LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued an urgent lahar advisory for Mayon Volcano on Thursday, warning of potential volcanic sediment flows as Tropical Storm Dante, Severe Tropical Storm Emong, and the southwest monsoon, known locally as "habagat," threaten to unleash heavy rainfall across the Bicol Region. The advisory highlights the risk of lahars—destructive flows...
Trump Touts Lower Trade Tariff Agreement with the Philippines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced new trade agreements with Japan and the Philippines on Tuesday, heralding what he called a “very exciting time” for the United States as it strengthens economic ties with two key Pacific allies. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump disclosed a new trade arrangement with the Philippines following a White House meeting...
Quezon City, Cavite, and Calumpit in State of Calamity Due to Widespread Flooding
MANILA, Philippines — Widespread flooding triggered by relentless monsoon rains has led to declarations of a state of calamity in Quezon City in Metro Manila, the municipality of Calumpit in Bulacan, and the entire province of Cavite, officials announced Tuesday, as local governments mobilize emergency funds to address the crisis. In Quezon City, the city council passed resolution PR23CC-054, declaring...
Cyber Attack Hits Hongkong Post, Potentially Exposing Customer Data
A cyber attack targeting Hongkong Post’s EC-Ship service may have exposed sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses of senders and recipients, the postal service announced late Monday. The breach involved “robotic access” to the address books of EC-Ship account holders, Hongkong Post said in a statement. The full scope of the incident, including...
2 more potential typhoons will enter the PAR in next 24 hours
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is on high alert as the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, continues to drench large parts of the country, while two low pressure areas (LPAs) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) threaten to develop into tropical depressions within the next 24 hours, the state weather bureau reported Tuesday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
Filipino Workers Forcibly Removed from Cruise Ship in Virginia and Immediately Deported
NORFOLK, Va. — At least 18 Filipino cruise ship workers were forcibly removed in handcuffs from a Carnival cruise ship at the Port of Norfolk, deported to the Philippines, and banned from re-entering the United States for a decade, sparking outrage and demands for accountability from Filipino American community leaders. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conducted the operation...
