Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve found a great way to celebrate it. This October, Ocean Park Hong Kong finds itself transformed into a spook-tacular venue featuring six haunted houses and various attractions that amp up the park’s Halloween festivities. Here are some of the...
On a recent trip to Hong Kong, I spent a lot of time using their subway, and I was struck by how seamless the experience was. No matter the time of day, I could always board the next train. Even during rush hour, I never had to skip a ride because of overcrowding. As a result, no matter where I...
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill Friday mandating a minimum size, an exclusive bathroom and other standards in subdivided apartments — a common living arrangement in one of the world’s least affordable cities. About 220,000 people live in dwellings created by dividing...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 30, that a 53-year-old Filipino tourist died while on vacation in Hong Kong. In a statement, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong said that it has received the “sad news” about the death of the Filipino tourist and is...
Hong Kong is ramping up its incentive programs and investment facilitation schemes to further boost trade with the Philippines, committing to low trade barriers, in contrast with the protectionist policies of the United States (US). Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the agency responsible for...
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong confirmed the arrest of six Filipino domestic helpers for breaching conditions of stay and falsely running a dental clinic. The confirmation came on Wednesday, Aug. 20, days after the Aug. 17 arrest of the Filipino workers. “The said FDWs (Foreign...
A Filipino tourist died in a vehicular accident in Tsuen Wan West in Hong Kong, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed. "The Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong confirms that a 35-year-old Filipino tourist has died due to injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Tsuen...
Ever since its establishment in 1923, the Walt Disney Company—then known as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio—has created cinematic magic with its animated features. In 1955, fans were able to live out their fantasy with the opening of the first Disneyland in California. For many Filipinos,...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to immediately investigate and resolve the reported suicide incidents among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong. Sen. Raffy Tulfo urged the Department of...
Hong Kong social worker Jackie Chen, second left in bottom row, poses for a photo with her supporters outside the District Court building in Wan Chai, Hong Kong ahead of her verdict hearing Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kanis Leung) HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong social worker was...
La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB) Out of the members of the House "Young Guns" bloc, it's La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega who usually enjoys a good joke. But as far as former...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday, March 9, urged voters to be critical in choosing the right leaders, admitting that she herself was tricked into forming the UniTeam alliance in 2022. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks to overseas Filipino workers who attend the "Pasasalamat kay PRRD" event in...
