Coldplay Fans Outraged as Scalpers Resell Hong Kong Tickets for up to $3,000
HONG KONG - Coldplay fans in Hong Kong were left disappointed and outraged on Monday as tickets for the iconic British rock band's upcoming concerts quickly sold out, with scalpers reselling them at exorbitant prices. The first batch of tickets for Coldplay's three shows at the new Kai Tak Sports Park on April 9, 11, and 12, 2025 were snapped...
Five Hong Kong Universities Rank Among World’s Top 100 Institutions
HONG KONG - Five universities in Hong Kong have once again proven their standing as global academic powerhouses, securing spots among the top 100 institutions in the world. The latest Times Higher Education rankings saw the University of Hong Kong (HKU) hold steady at 35th place, while the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) made a remarkable nine-spot leap to...
Major Roads To Close On Sunday For Annual Hong Kong Cyclothon
Thousands of cyclists will descend upon the streets of Hong Kong this Sunday for the highly anticipated annual Hong Kong Cyclothon, causing major road closures throughout the day. The 50-kilometer race will see participants traverse some of the city's most iconic thoroughfares, including Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, the West Kowloon Highway, and the Tsing Ma Bridge. Various roads...
20 Filipina Surrogate Mothers Brought to Cambodia Rescued – DFA
MANILA - The Philippine government has confirmed the rescue of 20 Filipino women who were allegedly brought by a Philippine agency to become surrogate mothers in Cambodia, where the practice is banned. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday that 13 of the women are already in various stages of pregnancy and are currently being sheltered in a...
Two runaway OFW caregivers in South Korea arrested in Busan
MANILA - Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) deployed to South Korea under a government-to-government hiring program have been arrested after failing to return to their caregiver jobs following a holiday break. The incident has raised concerns about the pilot program, but officials remain confident the partnership with South Korea will continue to thrive. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo...
PhilHealth Supports Reduction of Mandatory Contributions
MANILA – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden on its members, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced its support on Monday for a reduction in the mandatory contribution rate. During a media forum in Quezon City, PhilHealth President and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. revealed that the current contribution rate of five percent could be slashed...
Filipino National Executed for Murder in Saudi Arabia Despite Diplomatic Pleas
A Filipino national was executed in Saudi Arabia on October 5 for the murder of a Saudi citizen, as confirmed by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday. The DFA's Undersecretary for Migration, Eduardo Jose de Vega, reported that while there was no official notification from the Saudi government regarding the execution, it was confirmed that the...
Hong Kong Film Shines Spotlight on City’s Iconic Kowloon Walled City
HONG KONG - A captivating new Hong Kong film has put the city's cinema on the international stage and sparked public fascination with its rich history, Chief Executive John Lee announced on Monday. "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In," an Oscar-nominated feature, has broken box office records to become the highest-grossing Hong Kong film in local theaters. The movie, which...
DFA Weighs Safety and Worker Desires in Lebanon Evacuation Plans Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
MANILA - The Philippine government is treading carefully as violence escalates between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, opting for a cautious approach to the potential repatriation of thousands of Filipino workers in the region. Despite the heightened hostilities, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is not raising the alert level in Lebanon just yet, though the Philippine embassy...
