Filipinas beat Hong Kong in Asian Games opener

Jonas Terrado 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines scored two goals late to survive upset-minded Hong Kong, 3-1, on Friday and give new coach Mark Torcaso a winning start to his tenure in the women’s football competitions of the Hangzhou Asian Games…

Coco Lee, Hong Kong-born singer, dies at 48 after suicide attempt

07/06/2023

Hong Kong-born American singer Coco Lee died at 48 on Wednesday following a suicide attempt that left her in a coma, Lee’s two sisters, Carol and Nancy Lee, said in a statement posted on Instagram and Facebook. Lee died in Queen Mary Hospital…

Cebu’s Little Hong Kong: Train operation eyed in Lapu-Lapu City

Doris C. Bongcac 05/14/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Wanting to pursue his dream of making Lapu-Lapu City into a “Little Hong Kong,” Mayor Junard Chan said that a study was now underway to determine the feasibility of operating a monorail or…

DNA tests confirm skull in soup pot, legs in fridge belong to Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi; other body parts still missing

03/07/2023

Human remains that were discovered at a Tai Po village house have been identified as belonging to Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi. DNA tests confirmed that the skull discovered in the large soup pot, and two legs…

Hello Hong Kong: Asia’s World City is now open!

Isabella Angan 02/27/2023

The Hong Kong Trade and Economic Office celebrated the start of the Year of the Rabbit with the big news that Hong Kong has reopened its doors after three years of COVID-19 restrictions. Along with their co-organizers,…

Police find severed head of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi in soup pot; suspect’s lover arrested

The Strait Times/Asia News Network 02/27/2023

HONG KONG — Police have found the missing head of Hong Kong socialite and influencer Abby Choi in one of two big pots containing soup and human remains, days after her grisly murder was discovered. Meanwhile, another…

BOC seizes P23.8-M worth of smuggled refined sugar from Hong Kong

Daphne Galvez 01/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized over P23.8 million worth of smuggled refined sugar from Hong Kong at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) amid the agency’s crackdown against the smuggling of agricultural…

Gold luck! BOC stunned to find gold jewels worth P80M on plane toilet

Jean Mangaluz 11/19/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Call it a case of “gold luck.” On Thursday night, during a routine check, agents from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) were stumped to find a hoard of gold jewelry worth an estimated P80…

Hong Kong to ease tour group restrictions

China Daily/Asia News Network 11/09/2022

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Monday said it will launch specific arrangements for inbound tour group travelers this month that would allow them to visit tourist sites and dine in restaurants.…

Passenger of Manila-HK PAL flight tests positive for monkeypox

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 09/08/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A passenger of a Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Hong Kong on Sept. 5 tested positive for monkeypox, the air-carrier’s spokesperson, Ciello Villaluna, said in a statement issued on Wednesday night. The passenger…

No Hong Kong travel ban yet amid COVID-19 Omicron variant threat — NTF

Daniza Fernandez 11/28/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 on Sunday clarified that inbound Hong Kong flights are still allowed since it is not yet included in the travel ban list amid the threat of the COVID-19…

Philippine Malditas book ticket to AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India with win over Hong Kong in Uzbekistan

Glendale G. Rosal 09/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Malditas or the Philippine Women’s National Football Team will make their second appearance in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup after dominating Group F in the qualifiers.  The Malditas…

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