According to the Department of Tourism, Hong Kong tourists start returning to the country, with the lifting of the travel restriction because of the apology given by former president and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.
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Hong Kong and Philippines Agreement: ‘The Beginning Of A New Journey’
Malacañang said on Thursday, that while the Philippines has settled with the government of Hong Kong after Luneta Hostage tragedy on 2010, still the concerns of the victims and their families are being brought up. Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said in a televised press in Malacañang that the agreement between the Philippines and Hong Kong to resolve the incident and their strained relations is “The beginning of a new journey.”
Hong Kong accepts Philippine apology
The Hong Kong Chief Executive said that the apology of the Philippines regarding the Quirino Grandstand hostage crisis last 2010 is a start of a new chapter of relationship between Hong Kong and Philippines. After accepting the apology, Hong Kong lifted the travel ban against the Philippines.
Hong Kong dims as it embraces Earth Hour
For the sixth consecutive year, Hong Kong’s famous skyline dims as the city celebrates Earth Hour.
600 Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong Hold “Dance Rally” against violence
Six hundred Filipino and Indonesian domestic helpers in Hong Kong participated in a dance rally as part of a global campaign called “1 Billion Rising For Justice.” The campaign aims to end violence against women. This was in response to a United Nations statistics that stated that 1 out of 3 women in the world, or equivalent to 1 billion people faced violence. According to a 2013 global review of available data cited by […]
Malacañang says it won’t retaliate vs Hong Kong on visa sanctions
MANILA, Feb. 6 (PNA) — Achieving understanding and closure, and not retaliation, will be the guiding principle of the Philippine government in dealing with the sanctions imposed recently by Hong Kong, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. said suggestions to retaliate for Hong Kong’s revocation of visa-free privileges for holders of official Philippine passports may be counter-productive. “In situations where there is a difference of opinion, what will […]
