Ex-Rookie Officer Set to Come Back as HK ConGen
As the ongoing overseas election period slowly winds down, we are expecting to welcome new and (probably some old) names who will take a seat in the Senate as well as in the House of …
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HK-based NGO to Offer Training for Returning Overstayed Mothers
The issue regarding residency and right of abode is one of the most hotly debated topics in the country for a long time now. This is especially important for foreign nationals who wish to work …
Hong Kong Resident Jailed for Employing Illegal Workers
Those who aspire to work in Hong Kong should understand that there are certain requirements that must be met based on immigration standards, and that it’s not enough to get an employer who can provide …
Employer Criticized for Wanting Cleaning Fee from Domestic Worker
Foreign workers in Hong Kong, especially domestic workers, which comprise 5% of the country’s population, are subject to labour laws and conditions specified in their employment contracts. Failure to comply with the terms specified in …
Worker Denies Fabricating Harassment Claims Against Employer
In cases where foreign workers are faced in situations caused by injustice or abuse, we know that there will always be government agencies and organizations willing to lend a helping hand, especially to foreign domestic …
POLO Recommends First-Time Hong Kong-bound Filipinos to Get Measles Vaccination
With the growing concern over measles infections on the island, the Philippine Consulate General in the country has been keen on monitoring cases regarding this, particularly among the Filipino community residing on the island, as …
Police Issue Advisory Over Growing WhatsApp Scams in HK
Anywhere in the world, there’s a rise in the incidences of online scams involving identity theft, fraud, and blackmailing, among others. ALSO READ: Gov’t Reports Increase in Deception Cases in HK It is for this …
Gov’t Urges Residents Born 1968/69 to Apply for New Smart ID Cards
As the government has announced that it will be rolling out new smart ID cards for Hong Kong residents as early as last year, officials are now reminding everyone, including foreign domestic workers, to avail …
High Court Bars Stay of Filipino Moms in HK
As overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) continue to leave the country to seek better opportunities abroad, this sometimes end up with them having their own family in their host nation. ALSO READ: Asian Domestic Workers in …