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OFWs in HK Told: Be ‘careful’ with Your Xmas Packages
Overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong should be “vigilant” on sending packages to their relatives for Christmas, the Philippine Consulate General there said. In an advisory posted on its… Read more
Pinoy Hairdressers, Makeup Artists Win in Macau Competition
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Filipino competitors garnered awards in various categories in the recently-concluded 15th Asia-Pacific Hair and Makeup Cosmetologists… Read more
Filipino Artists Showcase Their Work in Guam
A wide array of artwork by the Guam Filipino Artists was set on display Friday at the Nissan Infiniti Art Gallery, and the exhibit will continue until Nov. 18. Entitled… Read more
HK Permanent Residence Denied to Filipino Helper, Son
A Filipino domestic helper and her Hong Kong-born son did not take the “concrete steps” necessary to establish the SAR as their permanent home, and are ineligible to claim right… Read more
Japan Reneges on JPEPA Commitment
The local automotive industry has asked the government to remind Japan of its commitment to bring in fresh investments into the Philippines under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement. “One of… Read more
Filipinos in Australia To Help Build Classrooms in PHL
Members of the Filipino community in Australia have pledged to support the Department of Education’s (DepEd) TEN Moves (The Entire Nation Moves) program, which seeks to raise funds to build… Read more
Pinoys Seeking Help from Thai Floods Now at 170
The number of Filipinos seeking assistance due to the floods in Thailand is continuing to rise, the Philippine embassy there said Friday night. In an update on its website, the… Read more
Retired Pinoy Seaman Refused Entry in Hong Kong
A retired Filipino seaman got the shock of his life when he was denied entry to Hong Kong, after being told that coming here to attend the funeral of a… Read more
Musician From QC Falls to His Death in Malaysia
A 44-year-old Filipino musician was found dead on the car park of a residential area in the vicinity of 1Borneo along Sulaman road, here, Thursday – the second such incident… Read more
Hong Kong Court Issues Mixed Rulings on Helper Permanent Residence Applications
The High Court has ruled that a Filipino who worked for one employer continuously for 20 years may apply for right of abode but his wife, a former helper, is… Read more
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