Two cargo forwarding companies based in Hong Kong are among companies blacklisted foreign forwarders and consolidators by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in its July 2016 advisory.
The list was compiled by the DTI based on complaints of undelivered and mishandled balikbayan...
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 a result...
What do you think will Hong Kong look like in Hong Kong had no Filipinos? What if, for some strange reason, there are no Filipinos in the SAR? This is just a big WHAT IF. And let's assume the...
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 Attache Nenita Garcia said this in a meeting on May 21 with associations of employment...
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are protected by law and the Standard Employment Contract -- no other paperwork -- is the only document recognized by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when it comes to...
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...
Before thinking of what to wear or where to go in Hong Kong, Filipinos planning to travel to the city should first secure proper documentation to avoid the risk of being turned away in Manila or Cebu's airports or...
