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This was the heartwarming message of the son of a Filipina domestic worker who has spent the past 20 years in Hong Kong as...

Fighting Filipinas: 6 Reasons Why Public Brawls Not Uncommon Among Hong Kong Helpers

Public fights among Filipino domestic workers spending their days off in Hong Kong have been featured in the news recently. One might wonder what...

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Are you considering a career as a domestic helper? Whether you're seeking new opportunities or a change of scenery, it's essential to weigh your...

14 Domestic Helper Rights Every HK Worker Should Know

The Standard Employment Contract provides foreign domestic helper rights in Hong Kong. This is guaranteed with protection under the law. So before signing the...

A Sunday Life for Filipino Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong

There are plenty of benefits to working in the special administrative region of China. First, it is just a couple of hours away from...

18 Things Could Happen If There are No OFWs in Hong Kong

What do you think Hong Kong would look like in a hypothetical scenario where there are no Filipino workers? Imagine, for some reason, there...

Beware of ‘Friends’ Who Value You Because of Money

Life abroad can be hard. But overseas Filipino workers can experience additional misery when they meet 'fair-weather friends' who ruin their plans and even...

POLO Hong Kong Warns Agencies vs ‘Macau Exits’

Employment agencies in Hong Kong face suspension or cancellation of their licenses if they openly allow domestic helpers they deployed to "exit" to Macau. Labor...

Balikbayan Box 101: Everything OFWs in Hong Kong Need to Know

For many Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong, sending a balikbayan box is more than just shipping goods — it’s an act of love and sharing a piece of a family member's experience abroad. Whether it's your first time to pack a balikbayan box or you’ve just arrived in Hong Kong, sending that box filled with items from abroad is...

Supreme Court Rules Against OEC Requirement for SSS Contributions

All overseas Filipino workers must be covered by social security benefits under Republic Act No. 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018, according...

Inaul and New Opportunities for Returning OFWs

Inaul, a fabric from Maguindanao, has become one of the Philippines' emerging exports. Its production has increased to meet growing demand, partly thanks to...

Long Service Computation: How Much Can HK Domestic Helper Get?

Long service computation is a topic that interests primarily domestic workers who have served their employers for no less than five years. As of October...

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Balikbayan Box 101: Everything OFWs in Hong Kong Need to Know

For many Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong, sending a balikbayan box is more than just shipping goods — it’s an act of love and sharing a piece of a family member's experience abroad. Whether it's your first time to pack a balikbayan box or you’ve just arrived in Hong Kong, sending that box filled with items from abroad is...

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