Big news for Filipino domestic workers: the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has announced a major boost in protection measures and a minimum wage increase to USD 500 per month — a …
A few years back, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong warned Filipinas to be careful of sweet-talking foreigners, as they could become victim of “love scams” or other similar crimes. Recently, the PCG …
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), through its attached agency, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), recently launched the first OFW Global Center, a space dedicated to the comfort and relaxation of overseas Filipino workers …
Overseas Filipino voters (over 83000 of them) in Hong Kong now have the opportunity to cast their votes online through the OVCS – Online Voting and Counting System, a modern and convenient alternative to traditional …
Philhealth, the country’s health insurance agency, plans to increase its contribution in accordance with the Universal Healthcare Law in June. The firm stated it will increase the contribution rate for members earning up to P80,000 …
Filipinos in Hong Kong who have registered to vote for the 2025 Philippine National Elections can check if they’re certified to vote by visiting the website of the Philippine Consulate in HK. There’s over 83,167 …
In response to the COVID-19 surge in the country, the government has decided to extend the restrictions on public gatherings and the use of masks. It also plans to increase the fines for non-compliance up …
Fears of a city-wide lockdown prompted residents to rush to supermarkets on Monday. Online rumors had been circulating that ParkNShop, one of the city’s two main grocery chains, would close its stores from March 7. …
Starting next Monday, passengers from China, Taiwan, and other regions will be separated from the general public when they land at Hong Kong’s international airport, as part of the country’s COVID-19 control measures. There will …