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Hong Kong records 34 mln visits in 2023 as tourism rebounds

HONG KONG, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong received approximately 34 million visits in 2023, with nearly 4 million arrivals in December, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said Saturday. Through 2023, the Chinese mainland remains the largest source of visitors to Hong Kong, with ideal numbers during the May Day holiday, summer vacation and the Golden Week in October. The Southeast Asian market has shown the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Hong Kong records 34 mln visits in 2023 as tourism rebounds

HONG KONG, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong received approximately 34 million visits in 2023, with nearly 4 million arrivals in December, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said Saturday. Through 2023, the Chinese mainland remains the largest source of visitors to Hong Kong, with ideal numbers during the May Day holiday, summer vacation and the Golden Week in October. The Southeast Asian market has shown the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Students actively campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children

With the Philippines ranking as the number one hotspot of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM), students in Davao are speaking up and actively campaigning for digital protection and internet safety. “My only hope for digital technology in the future is for it to be […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students

Duterte orders no penalty for school teacher who berated students.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Tañon College students prepare for work immersion at city hall

Tañon College students prepare for work immersion at city hall.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Sarah Lahbati is all set for her full-time showbiz comeback

It’s going to be a big, busy summer for Sarah Lahbati, who is set to topbill Viva Entertainment and TV5’s latest collaboration project, “Lumuhod Ka Sa Lupa.” It’s the 1986 Rudy Fernandez classic movie that will be adapted to a TV series......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video

DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Scholarship for agriculture students pushed

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Recognizing the vital role of the agriculture sector in food sustainability and local farmer empowerment, a Cebu City councilor proposed an ordinance to provide scholarship grants to students who would pursue agriculture-related programs in college. The proposed legislation, titled “An Ordinance Granting Educational Scholarship Assistance to Qualified Cebu City Residents Pursuing Agriculture-Related.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

UP students protest increasing commercialization of campus spaces

Students of the University of the Philippines - Diliman in Quezon City are opposing the “commercialization” of spaces on campus, which they believe runs counter to the university’s orientation as an institution of learning for the needy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to prevent displacement of learners. DepEd made the pronouncement after earlier announcing that there would be no more Grade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Beyond the Beach: Exploring Offbeat Summer Destinations

Who doesn’t love a beach day, right? But if you’re not really feeling the whole sandy-sunscreen thing, no worries! There are some awesome spots you can hit up instead. Here are two cool ideas for your summer getaway: Chill in the Mountains If you’re craving cooler temps and fresh air, head for the hills! Mountain […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat

CEBU CITY, Philippines — All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5 until further notice as the summer heat became risky for teachers and students to go out. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday issued a memorandum, directing local governments under the province’s jurisdiction to cancel all classes until further notice. READ MORE:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Extreme heat closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide

Hena Khan, a ninth-grade student in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital city.'There is no real education in schools in this punishing heat,' she said. 'Teachers can't teach, students can't concentrate. Rather, our lives are at risk.'Khan is one of more than 40 million students who have been.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Killings of female students alarm DepEd

The Department of Education has called on authorities to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice in connection with the recent brutal killings of female students in Cebu and Batangas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Background of Chinese students being checked

Police are conducting background checks on Chinese students in Cagayan province amid rumors they could be spies or are part of sleeper cells for the Chinese military......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Senate to invite BI on influx of Chinese students

Sen. Francis Escudero will invite the Bureau of Immigration in the upcoming investigation to shed light on the enrollment of Chinese students in schools in Cagayan province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

BI urged to shed light on influx of Chinese students in PH

BI urged to shed light on influx of Chinese students in PH.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

‘Unjust’ remarks vs Chinese students hit

“Unjust” and negative statements made by politicians regarding the presence of Chinese students in Cagayan contradict the Philippines’ efforts to attract Chinese tourists and investors, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Ang See slams ‘Sinophobia, racism’ over Chinese students

Civic leader Teresita Ang See has branded as “dangerous and unfortunate”what she described as the Sinophobia and racism that emerged amid reports on the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Agency officials invited to Senate hearing on Chinese students

Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), Department of National Defense (DND) and local government units will be invited to the Senate hearing on the influx of Chinese students in Cagayan, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024