September 1, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — A 53-year-old Filipino tourist died after losing consciousness while on a ride at Hong Kong Disneyland, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed.
“The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has received the sad news about the death of a 53-year-old Filipino tourist,” the DFA said in a statement over the weekend.
“The Consulate General, through its Assistance-to-Nationals Section, confirmed the incident with the Lantau Police Headquarters, and contacted the next of kin of the deceased to convey our heartfelt condolences and to assist them with the process of repatriating the deceased’s remains,” it said.
The tourist lost consciousness on the Frozen Ever After boat ride on Friday morning and died before noon.
“The Consulate General continues to coordinate with the local authorities and institutions concerned, while respecting the family’s privacy during this difficult time,” the DFA said.
