Tag: Philippine Consulate General

Consulate warns Filipinos vs traveling to protest areas in Hong Kong

(Eagle News)–The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has advised Filipinos against traveling to specific areas in the special administrative region due to expected public protests there this month. According to the consulate, based on reports it received, the following areas should be avoided: August 14 – Sham Shui Po August 15 – Wan Chai Taxation Office August 17 – Chater Garden, Central to Central Government Offices, Admiralty; Hung Hom Pier to Sung Wong Toi […]

“Don’t bring stunning devices to HK” OFWs warned

MANILA, August 11 (PIA) – The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong warned all Filipino travelers entering Hong Kong as visitor, worker, or as resident to refrain from bringing stunning devices and other restricted items in their hand-carried or checked-in luggage. In an advisory, the Philippine Consulate said that stun guns and other devices such as tear gas, bullets, extendible batons, flick knives and knuckle dusters are considered as “arms” and are restricted under the […]