Just as foreign domestic helpers (FDH) have the right to accommodation, food, and wages, they are also entitled to rest days, holidays, and leave, in accordance with the Employment Ordinance (EO) of Hong Kong. These …
A 52-year-old domestic helper is in police custody in Hong Kong on suspicion of murder following the death of a 93-year-old woman she had been caring for full time at a public housing flat in …
As they carry out their daily duties and responsibilities, foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) are entitled to certain rights. These rights are upheld and protected by two labor laws of Hong Kong: the Employment Ordinance (EO), …
For OFWs, being an active member of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is a must. Their membership entitles them to many benefits like welfare, medical, and repatriation assistance, while their families can avail of …
PHILIPPINES — A proposed law backed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) could give overseas Filipino workers access to reintegration support as early as six months before they return home. Filed in the Senate …
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong will have the chance to learn more about the benefits of their OWWA E-Card at the OWWA E-Card Merchants Festival 2026. The one-day event takes place on Sunday, …
Hong Kong has a rapidly ageing population, with experts predicting that one in every three people would be 60 years old and above by 2046. Seeing the need for greater elderly care in the future, …
MANILA — The Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill No. 2423, the proposed Bagong Balikbayang Manggagawa Act, on third reading. The House of Representatives had already passed its own version. The bill aims to create …
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who come home in distress can get immediate support at the airport. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said arriving workers may approach its Airport Arrival Assistance Desk at NAIA Terminals …