Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cheung Chau Island A religious procession in Cheung Chau Island for the Our Lady of Fatima is annually celebrated by the local Hong Kong community with the participation of thousands of Catholic overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who hold their own Santa Cruzan parade dressed in traditional gown.
Buong-pusong nagpapasalamat ang HKPinoy TV sa lahat ng nanay na nagpaunlak na magbigay ng kanilang damdamin at kwento para sa Mother’s Day. Sa ilang pangungusap, sinalarawan ng mga nanay ang kanilang kalagayan, damdamin at pangarap para sa kanilang mga anak. Namutawi sa kanilang bibig ang salitang “lungko”t at “saya” – mga salitang magkataliwas sa kahulugan [...]
A 32-year-old Filipino who used to work as a taxi driver was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for trafficking more than 25 kilos of illegal drugs. Lolito Balila was convicted of trafficking in dangerous drugs at the Court of First Instance last May 7. He was arrested in August last year for carrying 25.18 kilos [...]
Panawagan ni Rosa Belleza Baldovino na humihingi ng tulong upang hanapin ang nawawala nyang kapatid na isa ring OFW dito sa Hong Kong na si CARMEN BELLEZA, 50 anyos, cancer survivor at kasalukuyang may sakit na goiter. Umalis si Carmen noong Lunes, bandang ala-una ng tanghali para mag-day off at mula noon hindi na bumalik [...]
Ang pagsasaka ay isang mahalagang kabuhayan na maaaring paghahandaan ng isang overseas Filipino worker (OFW) para sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Pilipinas. Ang pagsasaka ang natatanging sagot sa pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan para sa produksiyon ng pananim tulad ng bigas, gulay at iba pa. Ang sustansiya ng gulay at ilang pang halaman ay mahalaga sa kalusugan [...]
Buong-pusong nagpapasalamat ang HKPinoy TV sa lahat ng nanay na nagpaunlak na magbigay ng kanilang damdamin at kwento para sa Mother’s Day. Sa ilang pangungusap, sinalarawan ng mga nanay ang kanilang kalagayan, damdamin at pangarap para sa kanilang mga anak. Namutawi sa kanilang bibig ang salitang “lungko”t at “saya” – mga salitang magkataliwas sa kahulugan [...]
Ang pagsasaka ay isang mahalagang kabuhayan na maaaring paghahandaan ng isang overseas Filipino worker (OFW) para sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Pilipinas. Ang pagsasaka ang natatanging sagot sa pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan para sa produksiyon ng pananim tulad ng bigas, gulay at iba pa. Ang sustansiya ng gulay at ilang pang halaman ay mahalaga sa kalusugan [...]
Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cheung Chau Island A religious procession in Cheung Chau Island for the Our Lady of Fatima is annually celebrated by the local Hong Kong community with the participation of thousands of Catholic overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who hold their own Santa Cruzan parade dressed in traditional gown.
Two Filipina actresses were adjudged as winners in the 6th Asian Film Awards last March 19. Eugene Domingo won the People’s Choice Award. She was nominated as Best Actress for Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (The Woman in the Septic Tank). Shamaine Buencamino was named as the Best Supporting Actress for Nino. Eugene drew laughter [...]
The Philippines Volcanoes stepped up in the Asian rugby ladder as it beat Sri Lanka, 28-18 in Manila, April 21. This victory puts the Philippine Rugby Team into the ranks of the top five teams in Asian rugby. The Volcanoes dominated the game early on, overpowering Sri Lanka in a 23-nil lead in the first [...]
The all-Filipina baseball team Philippine Sluggers toppled Chinese team Thunderstorm, with a final score of 9-5 last March 18. Under the scorching heat of the sun at Sai Tso Wan Baseball pitch in Lam Tin, the Sluggers avenged its defeat to rival team Hato last March 4. The Sluggers is scheduled to play against last [...]
Right now, it’s still spring here in HK, but already it’s beginning to feel like summer. Heat stress is one of the things we should watch out for in this weather. Normally our bodies can regulate our core temperature by sweating. In HK however, the high humidity prevents sweat from evaporating, so we don’t cool [...]
One of the problems we face as we grow older is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease where bones are more likely to break. A silent disease, people don’t know they have osteoporosis until their bones have become so weak that they break easily during a fall. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is more common [...]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) roars “It’s more fun in the Philippines ” in a bid to lure more tourists to visit the country. David Leung, DOT director for Hong Kong and Macau, explained that the Philippines has a lot to offer. After all, “ The country cooks up sumptuous dishes. It is home to [...]
As Boracay continues to gain glittery recognition as one of the best beach destination in Asia, Philippine Airlines (PAL) opened direct flights from Hong Kong to Kalibo. Starting April 27, PAL will fly two times weekly to Kalibo, every Tuesdays and Fridays. Using a bi-class aircraft, the new direct flight leaves Hong Kong at 13:20 [...]
Ang pagsasaka ay isang mahalagang kabuhayan na maaaring paghahandaan ng isang overseas Filipino worker (OFW) para sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Pilipinas. Ang pagsasaka ang natatanging sagot sa pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan para sa produksiyon ng pananim tulad ng bigas, gulay at iba pa. Ang sustansiya ng gulay at ilang pang halaman ay mahalaga sa kalusugan [...]
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) join May 1 2012 Labour Day Protest March in Hong Kong. They march from Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to the new Central Government Office in Central.
“I have not been myself. I am scared here. I hope that this will be put in order. I hope that I will not die.” Thus said Carlito Prajes-Cantalejo who was charged with one count of “behaving in a disorderly manner on board an aircraft”. Last May 2, the 52-year-old Filipino told the Tsuen Wan [...]
Hong Kong authorities have turned over 31 extinct turtles to Philippine authorities to facilitate their return to their natural habitat in Palawan. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) confirmed that 18 Philippine Pond Turtles (Siebenrockiella leytensis) and 13 Southeast Asian Box Turtles (Cuora amboinensis) were handed over to Philippine authorities last April 27. These turtles [...]
2012 Philippine Independence Day meeting
Filipino organizations meeting on Sunday 1 April 2012 at the Philippine Consulate premises. The meeting discussed the Filipino community’s participation to the 114th Philippine Independence Day and the proposed registration of the Philippine Independence Day Organizing Committee (PIDOC) to the Hong Kong Police Society.
David’s Salon sets foot in Hong Kong
With a rock band playing in the background, the first David’s Salon officially opened in Hong Kong, March 31. The salon franchise was the brainchild of couple Alicia and John King who generously hosted the guests during the salon’s grand opening. David Charlton who founded and owned David’s Salon and his staff, and Miss Universe [...]
Hong Kong rugby fans cheered the Philipine Volcanoes
Loud cheers overwhelm Philippine Volcanoes in Hong Kong Sevens The 12-man Philippine Volcanoes were all smiles as they expressed gratitude to the overwhelming applause they earned in the three-day Hong Kong Sevens, March 23 to 25. Team Captain Jake Letts saied that it was their first time to receive such great support not just from [...]
Taxi driver gets 21-year imprisonment for drugs
A 32-year-old Filipino who used to work as a taxi driver was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for trafficking more than 25 kilos of illegal drugs. Lolito Balila was convicted of trafficking in dangerous drugs at the Court of First Instance last May 7. He was arrested in August last year for carrying 25.18 kilos [...]
Missing person – Carmen Belleza
Panawagan ni Rosa Belleza Baldovino na humihingi ng tulong upang hanapin ang nawawala nyang kapatid na isa ring OFW dito sa Hong Kong na si CARMEN BELLEZA, 50 anyos, cancer survivor at kasalukuyang may sakit na goiter. Umalis si Carmen noong Lunes, bandang ala-una ng tanghali para mag-day off at mula noon hindi na bumalik [...]