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An OFW’s Adjustment to the Fast-Paced Hong Kong Lifestyle

Moving to a new country is never easy, but nothing quite prepared me for the pace and pressure of life in Hong Kong. As a...

Cost-Effective Balikbayan Box Packing Guide for HK OFWs

Sending a balikbayan box from Hong Kong isn’t just about stuffing it full — it’s about filling it smart. Akin to the tight living...

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An OFW’s Adjustment to the Fast-Paced Hong Kong Lifestyle

Moving to a new country is never easy, but nothing quite prepared me for the pace and pressure of life in Hong Kong. As a...

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An OFW’s Adjustment to the Fast-Paced Hong Kong Lifestyle

Moving to a new country is never easy, but nothing quite prepared me for the pace and pressure of life in Hong Kong. As a...

A Day in the Life of a Domestic Helper in Hong Kong

For many Filipinos, working abroad as a domestic helper is both a sacrifice and a lifeline. In Hong Kong, tens of thousands of Filipino...

Cost-Effective Balikbayan Box Packing Guide for HK OFWs

Sending a balikbayan box from Hong Kong isn’t just about stuffing it full — it’s about filling it smart. Akin to the tight living...

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An OFW’s Adjustment to the Fast-Paced Hong Kong Lifestyle

Moving to a new country is never easy, but nothing quite prepared me for the pace and pressure of life in Hong Kong. As a...

A Day in the Life of a Domestic Helper in Hong Kong

For many Filipinos, working abroad as a domestic helper is both a sacrifice and a lifeline. In Hong Kong, tens of thousands of Filipino...

Cost-Effective Balikbayan Box Packing Guide for HK OFWs

Sending a balikbayan box from Hong Kong isn’t just about stuffing it full — it’s about filling it smart. Akin to the tight living...

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...

Filipina in Hong Kong Takes Own Life Amid Debt Struggles

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...

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...

7 Advantages of Working As Domestic Helper in Hong Kong vs Other Countries

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...

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...

5 Challenges Filipino Domestic Workers Face Amid Hong Kong Chaos

Hong Kong is one of the most popular destinations for Filipino domestic workers. With its close proximity to the Philippines, relatively higher wages for...

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...

How to Go to POLO Hong Kong

The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Hong Kong is located at 29/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, HK POLO Hotline: 55291880 POLO Email Address: polo.hongkong@yahoo.com Previously POLO-OWWA office...

When OFWs Stay Longer Abroad Past Their Retirement Age

Even as the retirement age of 60 promises well-deserved rest and benefits offered by the government so they can go home, there are Filipinos...