DMW Vows Full Support for Family of Filipino Caregiver Killed in Iran Missile Attack
The Philippine government is mourning the death of Leah Mosquera, a Filipino caregiver who succumbed to injuries sustained during an Iranian missile attack in Israel on June 15, 2025. Two other overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were also injured in the attack but were released after treatment. Mosquera, who worked in Rehovot, was critically injured when a missile struck her residence...
United Filipinos in Hong Kong Ipinagdiwang ang Ika-40 Anibersaryo ng Adbokasiya
HONG KONG — Mahigit 400 katao ang nagtipon sa Eaton Hotel noong Hulyo 13, 2025, upang ipagdiwang ang ika-40 anibersaryo ng United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-MIGRANTE-HK), isang makasaysayang okasyon na nagbigay-pugay sa apat na dekada ng pakikibaka para sa karapatan ng mga migranteng manggagawa. Ang pagdiriwang ay puno ng makukulay na kulturang pagtatanghal at makapangyarihang mga talumpati na...
Filipina caregiver hurt in Iran missile attack on Israel dies
MANILA, Philippines — A Filipina caregiver, Leah Mosquera, died from severe injuries sustained during a missile attack in Rehovot, Israel, on June 15, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Sunday. Mosquera’s death was reported by her sister, also an overseas Filipino worker in Israel, the DFA said in a statement. "The Department conveys its deepest condolences to Ms....
Ronaldo, Benzema to Clash as Hong Kong Hosts Historic Saudi Super Cup
Hong Kong will make sports history next month, becoming the first city in East Asia to host the prestigious Saudi Super Cup, a tournament set to feature a dazzling array of global football stars, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. The announcement has ignited a wave of excitement across the city, with tickets for the high-profile event going on...
First-Ever Birkin Bag Sells for Jaw-Dropping $10 Million, Shattering Auction Records
A piece of fashion history shattered auction records Thursday when the first-ever Hermes Birkin bag, originally designed for actress Jane Birkin, sold for a staggering 8.58 million euros (approximately $10 million) at Sotheby's in Paris. The prototype handbag, which sparked a fierce telephone bidding war, far surpassed the previous handbag auction record of $513,000 set in 2021. A private Japanese...
Tropical Storm Triggers Widespread School Closures in Hong Kong
Education authorities in Hong Kong announced widespread school closures Friday as severe weather continues to batter the city, with tropical storm Danas triggering heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The Education Bureau suspended classes at all day schools, including kindergartens, primary, secondary, and special schools, citing student safety amid persistent extreme weather conditions. The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded its rainstorm warning from...
Saudi Super Cup to Kick Off in Hong Kong, Bringing Football Stardom Including Cristiano Ronaldo To Asia
The Saudi Pro League is set to make history this summer, bringing its top-tier football spectacle to Hong Kong in an unprecedented move that promises to electrify fans and boost international sports tourism. From August 19 to 23, the Hong Kong Stadium will host the Saudi Super Cup, marking the first time the tournament ventures beyond Saudi Arabia's borders and...
Tropical Cyclone Remnants Trigger Red Rain and Amber Storm Warning
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an urgent Red Rain and Amber Storm Warning Thursday morning, signaling potentially dangerous precipitation less than seven hours after previous storm signals were lowered. The meteorological agency reported heavy rainfall exceeding 30 millimeters per hour across the territory, stemming from the remnants of tropical cyclone Danas sweeping through eastern Guangdong. Wednesday night's weather system escalated rapidly,...
Waste Charging Scheme Delayed, Seeks Public Input
Hong Kong's environment chief has signaled a cautious approach to implementing a municipal solid waste charging scheme, emphasizing the need for further public consultation before making a final decision. In a candid interview with local media, Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan confirmed that no definitive timeline exists for the long-discussed waste charging initiative, which was originally scheduled to...
Philippines Bans Filipino Seafarers from Red Sea Vessels Amid Houthi Attacks
The Philippine government has barred Filipino seafarers from boarding ships traversing the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, citing heightened risks from escalating Houthi rebel attacks in the region, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Tuesday. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac issued the directive during a virtual press briefing, specifically prohibiting Filipino seafarers from boarding the MV Magic...
