Eala Makes History with First Grand Slam Win for Filipino Women at French Open
PARIS — Alexandra Eala etched her name in tennis history on Wednesday, becoming the first Filipino woman to secure a Grand Slam match victory with a commanding performance in the French Open women’s doubles. Partnering with Mexico’s Renata Zarazua, the 20-year-old defeated Britain’s Emily Appleton and Spain’s Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the second round. The triumph came...
Global Military Spending Hits $2.7 Trillion in 2024, Driven by Conflicts and Geopolitical Tensions
STOCKHOLM — Global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024, accounting for 2.5% of the world’s GDP, as nations grappled with armed conflicts, geopolitical rivalries, and strategic competition, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The data, released Monday, highlights stark disparities in defense priorities, with countries embroiled in conflicts spending significantly more relative...
Department of Migrant Workers to Pursue Charges Over OWWA Land Deal
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing to file criminal and administrative charges against officials of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) implicated in a questionable 1.4 billion peso ($27 million) land acquisition deal, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced Monday. The deal, intended to fund a “halfway house” for repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs),...
Hong Kong Braces for Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Starting Wednesday
Residents of Hong Kong are preparing for a week of wet and stormy weather as the Hong Kong Observatory forecasts heavy showers and squally thunderstorms starting Wednesday, May 28, and continuing through at least Tuesday, June 3. The Observatory reported Sunday that a trough of low pressure is expected to move southwards, gradually approaching the coast of southern China. By...
Hong Kong’s First Chinese Medicine Hospital to Offer Integrated, Patient-Centered Care
Hong Kong’s first dedicated Chinese medicine hospital, set to open in Tseung Kwan O this December, will deliver a groundbreaking “one-stop service” model, combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western medical practices, an official announced Sunday. Cheung Wai-lun, project director of the Chinese Medicine Hospital Project Office, outlined the hospital’s vision on a radio program, emphasizing a patient-centered approach. “In principle,...
Hong Kong MTR Disruption Strands Thousands, Exposes Aging Infrastructure Concerns
A major breakdown on Hong Kong’s MTR Tseung Kwan O Line stranded thousands of commuters during Thursday evening’s rush hour, halting services for nearly five hours due to a short-circuit in an overhead cable, the MTR Corporation said. The failure, which also disrupted signaling equipment, has sparked renewed calls for infrastructure upgrades and better communication with passengers. The suspension began...
Philippine Government Extends Aid to Ailing Overseas Filipino Workers and Widow in U.S.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has provided financial assistance to two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) hospitalized in the United States and to the widow of another OFW who recently passed away, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Thursday. The support, facilitated through the Migrant Workers Office in Washington, D.C. (MWO-WDC) and funded by the DMW’s AKSYON Fund, aims...
Philippines Launches Tech-Driven Reintegration Program for Returning OFWs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to launch an innovative program aimed at empowering returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through science and technology-driven business development, officials announced Wednesday. The initiative, developed in partnership with Entrepinoy Volunteers Inc. (EVFI), a non-profit dedicated to fostering globally competitive Filipino...
Cacdac to Submit Courtesy Resignation Following Marcos’s Cabinet Review Order
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced Thursday he will submit a courtesy resignation, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive for all Cabinet members to step down and "recalibrate" the administration. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Cacdac affirmed his compliance with the presidential order, emphasizing his commitment to serving "under the trust and confidence" of the...
Uncertainty Looms as Tropical Cyclone Speculation Grows for Hong Kong
As conflicting weather models emerge, speculation mounts about the possible approach of a tropical cyclone next week. However, meteorological experts are urging caution, emphasizing that predictions beyond five days remain fraught with uncertainty. . Diverging Forecasts Initial projections from the U.S. Global Forecast System (GFS) on May 19 raised alarms, suggesting a significant tropical system could form in the South China Sea,...
