UPDATE: Former Ombudsman Morales barred entry to Hong KongBy The Manila TimesFORMER Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales was barred from entering Hong Kong on Tuesday, prompting Malacanang to order the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to offer assistance. It was not clear why Hong Kong barred Morales, said Usudan who learned of the incident through the former official’s daughter. In Filipino, Morales said that she was denied entry to Hong Kong and was asked to board the 6 p.m. flight of Philippine Airlines (PAL). We will render assistance to every Filipino in need of assistance abroad regardless of their political persuasion,” he added. The complaint also accused Xi and other Chinese leaders of crimes against humanity by causing devastating environmental damage across nations.” RALPH VILLANUEVA

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2019 09:35 UTC