DMW Intensifies Monitoring of OFWs Facing Drone Attacks, Disease Risks Abroad
MANILA — The Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers has stepped up monitoring and assistance for thousands of overseas Filipino workers confronting a convergence of security, health, and labor threats across multiple continents, a senior official told lawmakers Monday. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, testifying before the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers chaired by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, said seven Filipino seafarers...
BTS To Bring ‘Arirang’ World Tour To Hong Kong For Three-Night Stand In March 2027
HONG KONG — K-pop supergroup BTS will perform three concerts at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium in March 2027 as part of their global comeback tour, promoters announced Friday, with ticket sales beginning next month. The seven-member group — comprising RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook — will take the stage on March 4, 6, and 7, 2027,...
Cheung Chau Bun Festival draws crowds with colorful parade, rising bun prices
CHEUNG CHAU, Hong Kong — Thousands of revellers descended on Hong Kong's Cheung Chau island Sunday for the annual Bun Festival, cheering on elaborately costumed child performers and lining up for traditional "peace buns" in one of the city's most beloved cultural celebrations. Child performers dominated the afternoon parade, drawing applause from spectators as they portrayed characters drawn from ancient...
Top Tennis Players Protest at French Open Over Revenue Split, Focusing on Rising and Lower-Ranked Stars
PARIS — The biggest names in tennis say their protest at the French Open is about more than their own paychecks. It is also about lower-ranked players, injury returners and rising young stars who can draw crowds but still struggle to make the sport’s economics work. World number eight Taylor Fritz said Friday that players’ concerns about Grand Slam prize...
Far From Home, Far From Certain: The Toll of War on Filipino Workers in the Middle East
Cinderella didn't plan on eating just one meal a day. But that's where she found herself — counting dirhams in her Dubai apartment, calculating whether she could afford both food and rent, knowing the answer was rarely yes. For nearly three years, she had worked as a household helper for a Syrian family in Dubai. Then the US-Iran conflict erupted,...
Nearly 10,000 Filipinos Repatriated from Middle East Amid Regional Tensions
MANILA — Nearly 10,000 Filipino nationals have been brought home from the Middle East since tensions escalated in the region, the Philippine government said Thursday, as repatriation and relief efforts continue under a presidential directive for comprehensive support. The Department of Migrant Workers said 9,854 Filipinos had been repatriated as of May 20, including 7,748 overseas Filipino workers, 1,745 of...
Hong Kong Steps Up Mosquito Control as Breeding Rates Reach ‘Extensive’ Levels
Hong Kong health authorities said Thursday they are intensifying efforts to combat mosquitoes after breeding rates surged to "extensive" levels across multiple districts, with the Tai Wai neighborhood recording the highest infestation rate in the latest government survey. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced expanded enforcement operations after releasing results showing six of 19 monitored areas had Gravidtrap Index...
MTR to Boost Train Services for Buddha’s Birthday Long Weekend
HONG KONG — The MTR Corporation will enhance train services on the East Rail Line and High Speed Rail (HSR) ahead of the Buddha's Birthday long weekend, the transit operator announced, as authorities brace for a surge in passenger traffic beginning Friday. The service enhancements, spanning four days, are designed to ease congestion and facilitate travel for commuters and cross-border...
How Different Asian Countries Solve Problems: A Cultural Deep Dive
From Bayanihan to Jugaad — the diverse wisdom of Asia Asia is home to nearly 60% of the world's population, spanning thousands of cultures, languages, and traditions. Yet one thing unites them all: the need to solve problems. What's fascinating is how each country approaches challenges — shaped by centuries of history, philosophy, and lived experience. Let's take a journey...
DMW Offers 3,400+ Jobs to Returning OFWs in Northern Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers in Northern Mindanao announced Monday it will make available more than 3,400 job opportunities for returning overseas Filipino workers as part of a newly launched national reintegration initiative backed by the private sector. The agency said the positions would be presented during the launch of the "Bayanihan para sa Balikbayang...
