The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has confirmed that a female overseas Filipino worker (OFW) died in the Tai Po fire incident. The consulate made the confirmation in a statement on Saturday, Nov. 29. "With great sadness, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong confirms the passing...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that 63 Filipinos were safe from the Tai Po, Hong Kong fire incident, while one was injured and one remains missing. “The Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong is presently continuing its on-the-ground operations to locate and assist...
At least 22 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong are being monitored by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) after a massive fire displaced them and turned their personal belongings to ashes, a ranking government official disclosed on Friday, Nov. 28. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that there were 23 Filipino domestic workers affected by the Level 5 fire that engulfed a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong, while one remains missing. In a statement on Thursday night, Nov. 27, the agency also said that there have been no...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it is still verifying reports that some Filipinos have been trapped in the massive fire at a residential complex in Hong Kong. In a statement on Thursday morning, Nov. 27, the agency shared that it has received “unverified” reports that there...
HONG KONG — State-run Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp. (HKSTP) is targeting Filipino financial technology (fintech) startups with an offer of its regulatory sandbox and the potential for a capital injection of up to $2 million, or about ₱117.8 million. During the Hong Kong FinTech...
The two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were reported missing in Hong Kong since October 4 after a “wild hike” have been found safe and are now under the care of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Friday, Oct. 17. DMW Secretary Hans Leo...
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...
