Panagbenga Festival Drives Economic Surge in Baguio City, Generates Millions in Revenue
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The annual Panagbenga Festival is proving to be more than just a colorful celebration, emerging as a critical economic lifeline for this mountain city, festival organizers and tourism officials said Thursday. The Baguio Flower Festival Foundation reported generating PHP6 million in tax revenues for 2024, while simultaneously providing a significant economic boost to local businesses and...
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Hong Kong Welcomes 1.4 Million Visitors During Chinese New Year Golden Week
The bustling streets of Hong Kong came alive during the Chinese New Year Golden Week, as an impressive 1.4 million visitors flooded the city from January 28 to February 5. The interdepartmental working group overseeing festival arrangements reported that the influx was met with seamless reception processes across all points of entry. The Immigration Department's statistics revealed that approximately 1.2...
Cold Snap Grips Hong Kong as Temperatures Plunge to 12°C, Health Warnings Issued
Hong Kong residents bundled up Tuesday as temperatures plunged to a chilly 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit), the lowest of the season so far, prompting health warnings for vulnerable populations. An intense northeast monsoon sweeping across the Guangdong coast brought a sharp drop in temperatures Tuesday morning, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. Districts including Tai Po, Tuen Mun,...
Over 120 Fatalities as Hong Kong Battles Aggressive Flu Season, Elderly Most Vulnerable
Hong Kong is experiencing an intense start to its flu season, with health authorities reporting 122 deaths and a significant surge in severe cases during the first four weeks of the outbreak. Dr. Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, controller of the Centre for Health Protection, revealed Wednesday that this year's flu season is markedly more severe compared to the previous year, with...
15K Global Runners Converge for Hong Kong Marathon
The annual Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon is set to transform the city's streets into a vibrant international running corridor, with 74,000 athletes from 101 countries and regions preparing to compete this Sunday. Organizers are projecting a spectacular event that transcends mere athletic competition, promising a celebration of global athletic diversity and community spirit. Dennis Ng, executive director of the Hong...
Lone Mark Six Ticket Wins Record-Breaking HK$194 Million Jackpot During Chinese New Year
In a stunning stroke of luck, a single lottery ticket has claimed the largest jackpot in Hong Kong's Mark Six lottery history, winning an eye-popping HK$193,762,620 during the Chinese New Year Snowball draw. The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced Friday that the record-breaking ticket was purchased at an off-course betting branch, capturing the imagination of millions across the city. The...
US Tariffs to Keep Hong Kong Interest Rates High, Financial Secretary Warns
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan predicted sustained high interest rates Sunday, directly linking the economic impact to recent U.S. tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. In a candid radio interview, Chan suggested the additional trade barriers imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump would create a ripple effect beyond American borders, with particular implications for Hong Kong's financial landscape. "When U.S....
Hong Kong Considers Scaling Back Senior Transport Subsidies Amid Budget Pressures
Financial Secretary Paul Chan signaled potential cuts to Hong Kong's popular HK$2 elderly transportation fare on Sunday, suggesting the widely-used subsidy may no longer be financially sustainable in its current form. In a candid radio interview, Chan indicated broad public agreement that the low-cost transit program needs restructuring. The scheme, which allows residents over 60 to travel on public transportation...
Overseas Filipino Workers Retain Parental Rights, Supreme Court Rules
MANILA — In a landmark decision, the Philippine Supreme Court has affirmed that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) maintain full parental authority and potential custody rights, even while working abroad, a ruling that could significantly impact thousands of migrant workers. The case, decided Tuesday by the court's Second Division, centers on a mother working in France who sought to protect her...
