A simulated crash that leads to a blaze and chemical leakage is tackled by people from various government agencies during the drill. Steven Yiu Previous NextChristine TangThe Hong Kong International Airport is ready for emergency accidents and crises, after it completed a safety drill for a chemical leakage with various government departments, Airport Authority executive director Steven Yiu Siu-chung said. After the 4 1/2-hour drill, Yiu said that safety is always the top priority at the airport. The drill took place on the new North Runway from 2.15am to 6.45am yesterday. The Air Traffic Control Tower immediately activated the crash alarm, while the authority activated the Airport Emergency Centre to facilitate coordination and communications among departments.

MANILA, Philippines — After suffering a “harrowing ordeal” of sex trafficking in Malaysia, a Filipino woman has been repatriated, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the BI, the woman was originally promised a housekeeping job in Malaysia, but was eventually forced to become a sex worker. The victim further recounted traveling through mountainous terrains to reach a hotel in Sibu, Malaysia, the bureau noted. According to the BI, the victim was then transferred to another hotel in Bintulu, Malaysia. READ: 3 Filipino trafficking victims repatriated from MyanmarThe BI chief expressed dismay, and emphasized the need for an increased awareness and a strong legal framework to combat sex trafficking effectively.

The PLDT High Speed Hitters try to keep the ball alive during their game against Galeries in the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Thursday, November 9, 2023. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIOMANILA, Philippines: PLDT swept Galeries, 29-27, 25-14, 25-18, to take its fifth straight win in the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Erika Santos fired 17 points and logged 13 excellent digs to lead the High Speed Hitters who improved to 5-1, second in the team standings. Royse Tubino logged 14 markers and five receptions to backstop Santos while Andrea Marzan poured 11 markers for the still winless Highrisers who fell to 0-6.

A traffic police officer had to be hospitalized after he collided with two of his colleagues in Fan Ling Thursday afternoon. The motorcycle in front had to stop, but the motorcycle behind it could not stop in time, and it collided with the motorcycle ahead. While the third bike attempted to turn to avoid the motorcycles, it instead lost control and fell to the ground. During the incident, the traffic officer who fell to the ground scraped his hand and leg and had to be assisted by his colleagues while he lay on the ground. The paramedics were alerted to the scene, and the injured officer was taken to North District Hospital for medical attention.

A worker was pronounced dead early Thursday morning in hospital after being crushed by a wall during demolition work in Kwai Chung. Around 9 am yesterday morning (Nov 8), workers were performing demolition work on a village house at Chung Kwai Chung Village, located near Fu Uk Road. A 62-year-old worker named Cheung was working alone and using a welding tool to cut the floor's reinforcement rebar on the upper floor. His lower body was trapped underneath the concrete wall, and he sustained injuries to his head. Other workers arrived at the scene after hearing the sound of the commotion discovering Cheung trapped and immediately contacted the police for assistance.

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the nation on Wednesday in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the devastation wrought by Super Typhoon "Yolanda" (international name: Haiyan) and urged Filipinos to "remember the unaccounted victims" of the disaster. In a video message, Vice President Sara Duterte said that while Typhoon Yolanda "left an indelible mark on our hearts, it also revealed the extraordinary resilience and strength of those who were affected." Disaster preparednessMeanwhile, Duterte said that the government should be proactive in mitigating the impact of future natural disasters like Yolanda. Like Marcos, Duterte also acknowledged the first responders, volunteers, and humanitarian organizations who provided aid, support, and solace to those in need. Tano planned to light candles in his street and "pray for the souls of the Typhoon Yolanda victims," he said.

Hamas’s armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, said its fighters had destroyed an Israeli tank in Gaza City. But U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he had urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause fighting for humanitarian reasons. Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israel would seek security responsibility for Gaza for an indefinite period after the war. ‘NO FOOD, NO WATER’An Israeli air strike on Wednesday hit Nusseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing two people, health officials said. A joint statement said Israel had the right to defend itself but civilians must be protected and international humanitarian law followed.

Lawmakers seek study on relocation of House to BGCMANILA, Philippines — Three congressmen, including the House senior deputy speaker, have filed a resolution seeking to explore the possibility of relocating the House of Representatives to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. House Resolution 1390 calls for the creation of an ad hoc committee that will study the feasibility of building new facilities for the lower chamber at BGC, moving it from its current location in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. The House lawmakers who filed the resolution are Senior Deputy Speaker Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales (Pampanga), Rep. Luis Raymund “LRay” Villafuerte Jr. (Camarines Sur, 2nd) Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez (Quezon City, 2nd District). “Proximity to other government agencies, multinational corporations, leading local businesses, and tech startups should also be taken into account for access to different sorts of Filipinos from every walk of life,” the House resolution read. RELATED: Pinoys question resolution to relocate House of Representatives in BGC— Cristina Chi

5 benefits of plant-based dietMANILA, Philippines — November 1 is not only All Saints’ Day, it is also World Vegan Day. It is a day when vegans all over the world come together to raise awareness about animal rights and to advocate the adoption of not just a vegan, mostly plant-based diet, but an overall vegan lifestyle. World Vegan Day is also the perfect time to take stock and be reminded of the key benefits of following a plant-based diet. One million people switching to a vegan diet for one month would spare 3.4 million animals from having to die so that people may have food on the table. RELATED: Good and bad of plant-based eating

Hong Kong ranked fourth in Asia in an English proficiency index, trailing Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Singapore's EPI score is 631 and tops the list in Asia, followed by the Philippines (578) and Malaysia (568). "I do not believe that AI can completely replace language learning, but educators can harness AI to enhance language learning methods," Tse said. The survey also noted the age group with the best English proficiency in the city is 31 to 40 years old. According to the data, China's English proficiency improved significantly from 2015 to 2020, reaching the "Moderate" band at one point.

India has framed new rules to expedite clearing of visas for Chinese nationals working in the sectors where the government has offered incentives to boost local manufacturing, a government source said on Wednesday. During a review of India's main industry incentive scheme also known as production linked scheme (PLI) company executives asked the government to expedite visa for Chinese professionals as it was slowing investments. "A new SOP (standard operating procedure) has been circulated for those working in the PLI sector. This will help streamline visa approvals and yes this is for Chinese nationals," one government official, who declined to be named, told reporters in New Delhi. India is trying to attract investments to its nearly $24 billion PLI, launched in 2020 that covers 14 sectors ranging from electronic products to drones.

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NEW DELHI — A toxic blanket of grey smog hangs over New Delhi’s monuments and high-rises. Authorities are struggling to rein in severe air pollution levels, an annual and chronic health crisis that disrupts the lives of over 20 million in the city every year. ADVERTISEMENTOn Tuesday, the air quality index veered close to the 400 mark for tiny particulate matter, a level considered hazardous and more than 10 times the global safety threshold, according to SAFAR, India’s main environmental monitoring agency. The severe air pollution crisis affects every resident in the city, but the millions who work outdoors are even more vulnerable. “If I had had employment back home, I wouldn’t have come to Delhi to work.”

DA: Enough food supply for holidays“This Christmas season, we are making sure that pork, chicken, rice and vegetable supplies are stable. The local production of pork and chicken is stable and additional imports will arrive by fourth quarter,” DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said in Filipino over radio dzBB. MANILA, Philippines — There will be no pork shortage as the holiday season approaches, the Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the public. “This Christmas season, we are making sure that pork, chicken, rice and vegetable supplies are stable. The local production of pork and chicken is stable and additional imports will arrive by fourth quarter,” DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said in Filipino over radio dzBB.

A video showing a column of white smoke rising above a tower crane on a construction site in Chai Wan has raised concerns whether the crane is at risk of collapse. A worker could also be heard shouting in the video voicing a concern that the crane might collapse. Poon said the footage was filmed on Monday (Nov 6) at the construction site of Water Supplies Department Headquarters with Hong Kong and Islands Regional Office and Correctional Services Department Headquarters Building in Chai Wan. It was learned that Aggressive Construction Company Limited is the site's contractor, and the company has been involved in several fatal industrial accidents recently. Regarding the incident, the Architectural Services Department said it had promptly demanded the principal contractor undertake a detailed inspection of the concerned crane and provide an investigation report.