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Shanghai flights grounded as China prepares for typhoon Bebinca
The flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai have been cancelled from 5 pm on Sunday as well as those from Shanghai to the city due to the...
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- 3 days ago
- 6 min
Pope Francis visits Singapore, urges fair wages for foreign workers
Celebrates Mass, drawing 50,000, including Hong Kong cardinal. Photo: Reuters. Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in...
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- 7 days ago
- 3 min
Typhoon Yagi dies down after killing at least 21 in Vietnam
People clearing the falling trees blocking the road after Typhoon Yagi , in Vietnam . Photo:AFP/ Getty Images At least 21 people were...
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- Sep 9
- 3 min
Philippines arrests influential pastor accused of sex crimes
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, has been wanted on sex abuse and human trafficking charges....
AfriHKa
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Overseas Filipino Workers Invited to Mid-Autumn Festival Party
Food and prizes await Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) attending a special party hosted by True Credit to celebrate the Mid-Autumn...
AfriHKa
- Aug 19
- 6 min
Filipino domestic helper in South Korea says: 'We are caregivers, not maids'
Filipino workers participating in the pilot program for foreign domestic workers pose in Manila before departing for Korea . Photo via...
AfriHKa
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo becomes the first man to win the Olympics gold for his nation
Getty Images . Carlos Edriel Yulo won the first medal for the Philippines in Paris and it was gold, taking the top spot in the men’s...
AfriHKa
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Filipino Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Half-Brother Seeks 50% Reduction in Sentence
On July 30th, 2024, a Filipino man stood trial for multiple counts of sexual abuse against his 11-year-old half-brother. The accused,...
AfriHKa
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Philippine President Imposes Ban on Online Gambling Operators
On July 22, 2024, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos announced a complete ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...
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- Jul 18
- 2 min
Maid Charged for Stealing Credit Card and Using It for Shopping and Dining
A domestic helper accused of stealing her employer's credit card and then using it to dine out and buy jewelry was returned to jail...
AfriHKa
- Jul 15
- 4 min
15 people killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza school, Gaza civil defence says
Israel says it targeted Hamas military figures and operatives in separate strikes in Gaza over the weekend.(AP Photo: Jehad Alshrafi) 15...
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- Jul 11
- 3 min
China warns NATO against provoking confrontation over its relations with Russia
NATO marks its 75th anniversary. Photo: AP China on Thursday warned NATO against "provoking confrontation" over its ties with Russia,...
AfriHKa
- Jul 9
- 2 min
11-Year-Old Dead, Six Missing in Cebu Flash Flood
Cebu, Philippines (2024-07-09) - A tragic incident occurred on Monday in Cebu province, central Philippines, when a flash flood swept...
AfriHKa
- Jul 2
- 2 min
Trial Starts for Filipino Domestic Helper After Crash Kills One, Injures Seven
The trial of Reshielle Lagurin Magsino, a 44-year-old Filipina domestic helper, began on Tuesday at the Tsuen Wan Magistrates' Courts....
AfriHKa
- Jul 2
- 3 min
The Philippines Consulate Issues Warning About Nonconsensual Sex Video, Urges Victim to Seek Help
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) has expressed grave concern over a disturbing video circulating among Filipinos in Hong Kong. The video...
AfriHKa
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Uncertain Typhoon Trends Raise Concerns in the Philippines Region
Hong Kong, 2024-06-26 - As the weekend approaches, weather forecasters are anticipating potentially volatile tropical cyclone activity...
AfriHKa
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Filipina drowns in Deepwater Bay
Hong Kong, June 24, 2024 - Tragedy struck at Deepwater Bay last night as a Filipina drowned while swimming. According to the police, the...
AfriHKa
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Exploitative Loan Practices Persist Against Foreign Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong
June 23, 2024 - Hong Kong is witnessing a concerning trend of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) falling victim to predatory lending...
AfriHKa
- Jun 22
- 3 min
A 70-year-old Hong Kong woman was defrauded of HK$258 million in phone scam
A 70-year-old Hong Kong businesswoman has been conned out of HK$258 million (US$33 million) by scammers disguised as security personnel...
AfriHKa
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Leprosy Diagnosis of Filipino Domestic Helper in Hong Kong Distresses Employer
On June 20th, 2024, a concerning case emerged in Hong Kong, where a Filipino domestic helper was diagnosed with leprosy shortly after...
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