Philippine Coast Guard personnel retrieve the body of a crew member of MV Hong Hai 16 in the waters of Rizal, Occidental Mindoro on April 17, 2025. (Photo: PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Black Friday, April 18, that it has issued a demand letter to the ship owner of MV Hong Hai 16 to...
(Courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) retrieved on Wednesday, April 16, the cadaver of a second crew member of a sand carrier vessel that capsized off Rizal, Occidental Mindoro. MV Hong Hai 16 capsized at approximately 100 meters from the shoreline of Barangay Malawaan around 5:20 p.m....
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...
Vice President Sara Duterte is in Hong Kong to attend the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) campaign sortie there, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) confirmed on Sunday, March 9. (From left) Vice President Sara Duterte and former president Rodrigo Duterte at the...
As the Year of the Wooden Snake begins, elevate your travel plans with a collection of exclusive, luxurious experiences that fuse cultural traditions with world-class elegance. Whether you're indulging in fine dining, basking in stunning views, or escaping to a peaceful retreat, these exceptional...
When talking about cashless payments locally, it’s hard not to think of GCash. For two decades, GCash has been a dependable partner for many Filipinos in managing their financial health and wellness. This time, it aims to be your ultimate travel companion, no matter where your international...
ILOILO CITY – International flights at the Iloilo Airport have resumed after more than four years. Cebu Pacific resumed Iloilo-Hong Kong-Iloilo flights on Sunday, Oct. 27, every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. A WATER canon salute is rendered to a Cebu Pacific plane after the budget...
THE HONG KONG EYE A spectacular high point at Central Harbourfront, the venue of this year's Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival Following last year’s post-pandemic return with a bang, the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is showcasing over 350 booths, offering quality wine, as well as spirits and...
As the holiday season approaches, Filipinos are gearing up for travel adventures, with Singapore emerging as the top destination of choice. According to a recent survey by Visa, 38 percent of Filipino travelers have visited the city-state in the past year. “Its close proximity to the Philippines,...
Hong Kong continues to be one of Asia’s top destinations to unwind and spend the holiday season in. Although this raises the question for repeat travelers, what else is there to see in Asia’s World City? Here are a few places for those who wish to take the road less traveled by and find...
