Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
PH set to open Helsinki embassy this year
The Philippines is set to open an embassy in Helsinki, Finland later this year, aiming to enhance trade and relations between the two nations, a Finnish diplomat who recently visited the Philippines said. During his two-day visit on April 11 and April 12, Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s Undersecretary of State for International Trade, discussed areas of.....»»
President Marcos congratulates new Indonesian president
President Marcos called presumptive Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto late Thursday to congratulate him and relay his commitment to further enhance Manila’s relations with Jakarta......»»
Project S.O.S. seen to enhance services for seniors in Mandaue
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City is implementing a One-Stop-Shop project to further enhance its services for senior citizens. Called “Project S.O.S” or “Solving Mandaue City’s Ageing Problem Tomorrow, Today,” this will focus on making sustainable services more accessible to the city’s elderly residents. “Targeted na atoang mga programa because we want to give more.....»»
Police urges public to enhance home security after bike theft
Police urges public to enhance home security after bike theft.....»»
Sarah Lahbati nagsalita na tungkol sa ka-date sa HK: I am single!
IPINAGDIINAN ng aktres at celebrity mom na si Sarah Lahbati na single na single siya ngayon matapos silang maghiwalay ng asawang si Richard Gutierrez. Aware si Sarah sa viral photo niya kasama ang isang lalaking foreigner na kuha nang magbakasyon siya kamakailan sa Hong Kong. Marami ang nagpalagay na ang naturang non-showbiz guy sa litrato.....»»
Sarah Lahbati spotted na may kasamang afam sa HK, may bagong lovelife?
MAY bagong chismax ang showbiz insider na si Ogie Diaz patungkol sa aktres na si Sarah Lahbati. Ayon kay Ogie, spotted na may kasamang lalaki si Sarah sa isang restaurant sa Hong Kong. Ang mga litrato na nakuha ng talent manager-vlogger ay ipinadala raw sa kanya ng isang fan at tagasubaybay ng kanyang “Showbiz Update”.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 31
JAKARTA -- The authorities of Indonesia's Batam Island officially started on Sunday the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen to boost trade between the two countries. The direct shipping service was initiated by Persero Batam and the Batam Concession Agency in collaboration with SITC International Holdings, a Hong Kong-based shipping logistics company. (Indonesia-Chi.....»»
Airports and trains
Over breakfast some years back, in one of those times I had the opportunity to sit down with tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA, together with a small group of fellow journalists, he talked about the importance of having an airport express similar to Hong Kong’s much-touted MTR which connects the airport to the rest of the city. .....»»
GCash sets sights on further international expansion
With GCash Overseas, Filipinos in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Qatar, Kuwait, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia can now download and use the GCash app, whether they have Philippine SIMs or local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live......»»
Elijah Woods on first-ever Asia tour, ‘loving’ Filipino fans
Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Elijah Woods (stylized as elijah woods) is bringing to Asia his ilu 24/7, 365 tour. The series of shows will commence on May 13 in Singapore and travel through Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo and Taipei......»»
Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law after years of protests
The government announced today a new policy aimed at promoting the usage of renewable energy in businesses and households across the country. The policy includes.....»»
Janella mirampa sa Asian Film Awards kauban si Thai actor Win Metawin
Mi-rampa ang Kapamilya actress nga si Janella Salvador sa red carpet sa 2024 Asian Film Awards (AFA) nga didto ipahigayon sa Hong Kong kauban ang Thai actor nga si Win Metawin. Ang maong panagtigum ang nahimo nga host sa world premier sa ilang bag-o nga pelikula ni Win nga “Under Parallel Skies.” Kini ubos sa.....»»
China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails
Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»
Janella rumampa sa Asian Film Awards kasama si Thai actor Win Metawin
PAK na pak na rumampa sa red carpet ng 2024 Asian Film Awards (AFA) ang Kapamilya actress na si Janella Salvador na ginanap sa Hong Kong. Dumalo ang aktres sa event bilang ito ang magsisilbing host para sa world premiere ng pagtatambalang movie nila ng Thai actor na si Win Metawin – ang “Under Parallel.....»»
China slams foreign criticism of Hong Kong’s upcoming Article 23 national security law
The law, known as Article 23, will target crimes including treason, theft of state secrets, espionage, sabotage, sedition, and 'external interference,' including from foreign governments.....»»
Introducing the new Gilas
After demolishing Hong Kong by 30 and Chinese-Taipei by 53 in the FIBA Asia Cup first qualifying window, Gilas proved it has the potential to go far in international play with the right system, right players and right coach......»»
Jamie Malonzo out sick after Hong Kong trip, says Tim Cone
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone says Jamie Malonzo fell ill as he misses their 53-point home rout of Chinese Taipei in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»
Vilma Santos looks back on iconic scenes in ‘Anak’
In the ending of the film “Anak” released 24 years ago, Vilma Santos, playing an overseas Filipino worker mom, could be seen weaving through a sea of fellow OFWs in the bustling streets of Hong Kong while reading news from home on a handwritten letter — a scene that would become an iconic moment in Philippine cinema......»»
Cone says Brownlee lifeblood of Gilas
Rust and all, Justin Brownlee already made things happen for Gilas Pilipinas in its 94-64 victory over Hong Kong on the road the other night......»»
‘Long ways to go’: Cone still sees room for improvement after Gilas rout
Coach Tim Cone sees both the good and the bad in Gilas Pilipinas' 30-point demolition of Hong Kong at the start of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.....»»