After being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2019, Baby Jane Allas, an OFW in Hong Kong, was dismissed from her job. She believed it was an unlawful dismissal and challenged the decision. Unfortunately, she passed …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), along with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and other agencies, continues to help OFWs and families affected by the global crisis. These efforts are part of the “Saving …
The Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) is an official document which certifies that a person has no criminal record. Issued by the Hong Kong Police Force, it is typically required for visa and immigration …
Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong who are interested in becoming live-in caregivers may soon receive the necessary training without having to return to the Philippines. This is in relation to the city’s upcoming pilot …
By 2046, experts predict that one in every three people in Hong Kong will be 60 years old and above. To address the city’s rapidly ageing population, the government is set on launching a pilot …
The Government announced a 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong, raising the amount from HK$ 5,100 to HK$ 5,220 per month. The decision was made after …
Filipinos living and working in Hong Kong can apply for overseas voter registration for the 2028 Philippine national elections. The registration period started on December 1, 2025, and will continue until September 30, 2027. Qualified …
A proposed law could give retired overseas Filipino workers at least Php 5,000 a month in pension benefits. Senate Bill No. 252, known as the OFW Pension Act of 2025, seeks to create a dedicated …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are asking Congress to approve an additional Php 4 billion for their 2027 budget. The request, raised during a Senate Committee on …