Filipino man loses HK$17,500 to online job scam

The offer claimed that he could earn commissions as an online salesman ...
Gov’t to allot P3B for rehab, modernization of 8 PH airports

Manila, Philippines - At least eight airports nationwide will receive funding under the 2023 national budget to undergo rehabilitation and improvement, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday.
The DBM said the appropriation of funds was in line with the implementation of at least eight airport ...
Things to Do During Chinese New Year 2023

Hong Kong will play hosts to an array of festivities from fascinating rabbit installations, harbour ride offers to celebratory events. 1. Follow the Lucky Rabbits! Boost your luck and fortune for the Year of the Rabbit! Go to your favorite harbor side spots to check out interactive installations and festive decorations. ...
HK gov urges public: observe road safety during Lunar New Year holidays

The Transport Department (TD) today (January 19) reminded motorists and cyclists to observe road safety during the Lunar New Year holidays. "Motorists must not drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, or participate in illegal road racing, so as to avoid contravening the law. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs will significantly impair...
‘Chinese mafia’ forcing Pinoys into crypto scam still active – Hontiveros

Manila, Philippines – Senator Risa Hontiveros disclosed on Wednesday revealed that the Chinese mafia that forced Filipinos to become cryptocurrency scammers in Myanmar still exist. This was months after it was first exposed in her privilege speech in the Senate that led to an investigation. A report from the Philippine News Agency quoted th...
Cheaper airfares expected as CAB lowers fuel surcharge in February

Manila, Philippines - Expect lower airfares in February.
This after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) further lowered the fuel surcharge from Level 7 to Level 6 for the month of February.
From Dec. 10, 2022 to Jan, 9, 2023, the price of jet fuel averaged PHP38.92 per liter, ...
DFA urged: Hire high-caliber lawyers to handle OFW-relates cases

Manila, Philippines - Senator Raffy Tulfo urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to strengthen its free legal services for distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) by hiring high-caliber lawyers.
During the Senate hearing of the Committee on Migrant Workers regarding several bills seeking to strengthen fi...
Plane stalls in NAIA runway; 7 passengers, 2 crew safe

Manila, Philippines - All the seven passengers and two crew members of a chartered flight that stalled on the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday were reported safe, the Manila International Airport Authority said.
No other flights were affected when a King Air plane stalle...
OFW woman sentenced to 15 months in jail for illegally working for a day

The Shatin Magistrate Court has convicted a Filipino woman of breach of condition of stay and taking employment while remaining in Hong Kong in breach of the limit of stay. The case was heard today, 17 January. During the hearing, a Filipino interpreter read the charges and the summary case of the Filipino woman named in the court with an ini...
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Manila, Philippines - The Bureau of Customs - Ninoy Aquino International Airport have authorities confiscated illegally imported agricultural products found inside the luggage of 10 flight attendants from Dubai and Riyadh on January 10. The BOC conducted physical examinations of their baggage, following an X-Ray screening, which revealed various...