OFWs not covered by Hong Kong travel sanction

Deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Hong Kong will still continue despite the recent travel sanction issued by the former British colony against the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. Labor and Employment secretary Rosalinda Baldoz made the assurance in an interview after Hong Kong announced it will revoke the 14-day […] More here: OFWs not covered by Hong Kong travel sanction

Philippines regrets HK’s travel sanction over 2010 tragedy

The Philippine government expressed its regret over the decision of Hong Kong to suspend visa free access for diplomatic and official Philippine passport holders after Manila failed to issue a formal apology for a deadly hostage-taking in 2010. In a statement issued Thursday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokesperson Raul Hernandez said the sanction is […] More here: Philippines regrets HK’s travel sanction over 2010 tragedy

'Remarkable' growth for Philippine economy despite disasters

The Philippine economy was one of the fastest-growing in Asia last year after shrugging off devastating natural disasters and expanding at a "remarkable" pace in the final quarter, the government said on Thursday. The economy grew by 6.5 percent in the last three months of the year even as a super typhoon claimed thousands of lives and an earthquake struck popular tourist islands, Economic ... More here: 'Remarkable' growth for Philippine economy despite disasters

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The Philippine economy was one of the fastest-growing in Asia last year after shrugging off devastating natural disasters and expanding at a "remarkable" pace in the final quarter, the government said today. The economy grew by 6.5% in the last three months of the year even as a super typhoon claimed thousands of lives and an earthquake struck... More here: philippine-peso-manila-money-changer-reuters.jpg

'Remarkable' growth for Philippine economy despite disasters

The Philippine economy was one of the fastest-growing in Asia last year after shrugging off devastating natural disasters and expanding at a "remarkable" pace in the final quarter, the government ... More here: 'Remarkable' growth for Philippine economy despite disasters

Hong Kong's Philippines sanction gets Beijing backing-Eastday

BEIJING, Jan. 29 -- Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying on Wednesday said the central government backs Hong Kong's handling of the aftermath of a hostage tragedy in the Philippines three years ago. More here: Hong Kong's Philippines sanction gets Beijing backing-Eastday

Hong Kong Announces Sanctions Against Philippines in Hostage Row

Hong Kong will suspend visa free access for diplomatic and official Philippines passport holders after talks over an apology to victims of a 2010 hostage crisis in Manila broke down, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said. More here: Hong Kong Announces Sanctions Against Philippines in Hostage Row

HK declares sanction against the Philippines for hostage tragedy

The Hong Kong government on Wednesday declared a sanction against the Philippines since Manila failed to make a formal apology and meet all other demands by families of victims died in a hostage crisis three years ago. More here: HK declares sanction against the Philippines for hostage tragedy

Sta. Lucia expands condotel portfolio

Sta. Lucia Land will break ground oArterra Residences is one of Sta. Lucia’s growing condotel portfolio, a response to the government’s push to promote the Philippines as a top tourist and business destination. More here: Sta. Lucia expands condotel portfolio

Tigerair offers transfer service

CLARK FREEPORT -- Tigerair Philippines has started offering its transfer service to passengers from Clark, Manila, and Singapore who are bound to Boracay from Kalibo and vice-versa. Tigerair executives said this is aimed to provide their customers with seamless travel process so they don't have to be stressed as they travel. More here: Tigerair offers transfer service

Get visas, Hong Kong tells PH officials

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong will scrap visa-free access for all Philippine diplomatic and official passport holders after Manila failed to issue a formal apology for a deadly hostage-taking in 2010. More here: Get visas, Hong Kong tells PH officials

Hong Kong ends visa-free visits for PH gov’t officials

MANILA, Philippines - Hong Kong will impose sanctions against the Philippines beginning February 5 over the Manila bus hostage crisis in 2010 that left seven Hong Kong tourists dead. The sanctions, which also cancel visa-free arrangements for Philippine officials and diplomatic passports, were announced by Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying in a press conference Wednesday. Ordinary ... More here: Hong Kong ends visa-free visits for PH gov’t officials

HK cancels visa-free travel for Filipino diplomatic, official passport holders

Hong Kong has announced that it will suspend visa-free travel for Filipinos holding diplomatic and official passports starting February 5, amid political tensions over the Manila bus hostage crisis. More here: HK cancels visa-free travel for Filipino diplomatic, official passport holders

Hong Kong imposes sanctions on Philippines over 2010 hostage deaths

By Alice Woodhouse HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong will scrap visa-free access for all Philippine diplomatic and official passport holders after Manila failed to issue a formal apology for a deadly hostage-taking in 2010. The Hong Kong families of eight tourists who were killed in the Manila shooting have demanded an apology and compensation, punishment for officials who dealt with the crisis ... More here: Hong Kong imposes sanctions on Philippines over 2010 hostage deaths