The Standard Employment Contract provides foreign domestic helper rights in Hong Kong. This is guaranteed with protection under the law. So before signing the...
Hong Kong is one of the most popular destinations for Filipino domestic workers. With its close proximity to the Philippines, relatively higher wages for...
Overseas Filipino workers are a cornerstone of Hong Kong's multicultural workforce, with Filipinos comprising the largest group among foreign workers in the city.
Their contributions span economic, social, and cultural domains, making them indispensable to both Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Demographic profile
As of early 2024, there are over 201,000 Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong, accounting for about 55.6% of...
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...
Each year, many Filipinos make the difficult decision to leave their homes and families in search of better income abroad.
Among the most common destinations...
All overseas Filipino workers must be covered by social security benefits under Republic Act No. 11199, or the Social Security Act of 2018, according...
As new OFWs, meeting friends can help us navigate the new world of working abroad. They can provide guidance and answer questions. However, OFW scams can include new friends trying to steal your money, destroy relationships or even cause your employment termination. So before you put your trust in these friends, be aware of possible outcomes.
Scams that target Filipino...
It is a well-established fact that Filipinos working abroad send money to families in the Philippines. In fact, in March 2016, they sent home a record-high $2.7 billion.
However, in many cases, sending money to Filipinos has been...
Overseas Filipino workers are a cornerstone of Hong Kong's multicultural workforce, with Filipinos comprising the largest group among foreign workers in the city.
Their contributions...
Each year, many Filipinos make the difficult decision to leave their homes and families in search of better income abroad.
Among the most common destinations...
A 47-year-old Filipina woman has been remanded in custody after appearing in Fanling Court on Wednesday (April 30), facing three counts of money laundering...
A 44-year-old Filipina domestic worker was discovered deceased in her employer's flat in Discovery Bay, having apparently hanged herself with a lengthy piece of...