Job Seekers Beware: Privacy Watchdog Warns of Fraudulent Recruitment Scheme
HONG KONG (AP) — In a stark warning to job seekers, Hong Kong's privacy watchdog has uncovered a potential minefield of personal data exploitation in online recruitment platforms, revealing how fraudsters may be harvesting sensitive information under the guise of job opportunities. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has exposed a troubling trend of "blind ads"...
Disney Sets Sail in Asia: Massive Cruise Ship Poised to Revolutionize Asian Tourism
SINGAPORE — Disney is charting a bold new course in Asian cruise tourism with the launch of Disney Adventure, a groundbreaking vessel set to become the first Disney cruise ship permanently based in the region. The 208,000-gross-ton ship, capable of accommodating 6,700 passengers, will make its maiden voyage from Singapore on December 15, 2025, marking a significant expansion of Disney's...
Volcanic Eruption Triggers Mass Evacuation of in Philippines, Tens of Thousands Displaced
MANILA — Mount Kanlaon's explosive eruption Monday has thrust nearly 87,000 residents into a critical evacuation scenario, with Philippine authorities scrambling to ensure public safety amid escalating volcanic activity. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has activated the Inter-agency Coordinating Cell, signaling the government's urgent response to the unfolding natural disaster. The eruption's impact is most severely concentrated in La Castellana,...
DFA Officials Urge Citizen Caution in Syria After Rebel Toppled Assad Regime
MANILA — In a dramatic turn of events, Syrian rebels have seized control of Damascus, effectively ending President Bashar al-Assad's long-standing regime, prompting the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue urgent advisories for its citizens in the war-torn country. The DFA announced Sunday that approximately 703 Filipinos currently residing in Syria should exercise heightened vigilance and maintain direct...
Paris Celebrates Notre Dame Cathedral’s Triumphant Return
PARIS — Five years after a devastating fire threatened to destroy one of the world's most iconic religious landmarks, Notre Dame Cathedral triumphantly reopened Sunday, hosting its first mass and symbolizing resilience and national pride. Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich led the historic service, with French President Emmanuel Macron and 250 clergy members in attendance, marking a profound moment of restoration...
Rebels Topple Assad Regime, Ending Decades of Brutal Dictatorial Rule in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — In a stunning turn of events, Islamist-led rebels have seized control of Damascus, bringing an abrupt end to the Assad family's five-decade grip on power and dramatically reshaping Syria's political landscape. Jubilant residents flooded the streets at sunrise, celebrating what they described as the fall of a "tyrannical regime." Rebel fighters, members of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham...
Trafficked Filipino workers in Syria struggle for justice and reparations
"The Philippines' 'Heroes' Trafficked to War-Torn Syria" Read more … Cayamba was one of 54 women who, between 2019 and 2021, sought help and shelter at the Philippine embassy in Damascus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. After more than a decade in Syria, the pursuit of justice for what happened to her has consumed every single day of the life she...
Pokémon Go City Safari Transforms Hong Kong into Global Gaming Destination
Hundreds of international Pokémon Go enthusiasts have descended upon Hong Kong this weekend, turning the vibrant metropolis into a live-action gaming arena during the city's first-ever "Pokémon Go City Safari" event. Organized by Niantic, the game's developer, the two-day event transforms Hong Kong's diverse urban landscape into an immersive augmented reality playground, inviting players to explore landmarks while capturing virtual...
Pandas An An and Ke Ke retains original name, crowds flock to TST for 2,500 panda sculptures exhibition
Two giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong have officially been introduced to the public, keeping their original names An An and Ke Ke after a naming competition that drew over 22,600 suggestions, local officials announced Saturday. The five-year-old pandas were celebrated at a greeting ceremony in Ocean Park, where Chief Executive John Lee emphasized their potential as cultural and tourism...
Hong Kong Leadership Shakes Up Top Officials in Surprise Midterm Reshuffle
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unexpectedly ousted two senior government officials on Wednesday, replacing the secretaries for Culture, Sports and Tourism and Transport and Logistics in a move he described as critical to his future governance strategy. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung and Lam Sai-hung, both 60-something career bureaucrats, were abruptly removed from their positions after just two-and-a-half years — the shortest...
