When there’s injustice involved, such as suffering from abuse or sustaining injuries at work, domestic helpers need to understand where they stand in the law and where to look for help or assistance in such …
With over 370,000 foreign domestic helpers (majority or 200,000 of which come from the Philippines) out of the 7 million residents in Hong Kong, it’s not surprising to find different kinds of news about this …
With the government’s smart (Hong Kong ID) card replacement initiative now in full swing, residents including domestic helpers are encouraged to begin setting an appointment schedule to avail the mandatory card replacement application offered by …
Travelling overseas, whether if only transiting through a country, can hold a person liable for any restricted item(s) found in his/her luggage as per international laws. This is especially important for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) …
In Hong Kong, the government has set up laws to protect both employer and employee through a process which will require either party to submit legal documentation should they wish to end a contract or …
With the growing concern over the safety, health and welfare of overseas Filipino communities, especially in Hong Kong, Labour Attaché Jalilo dela Torre has been in talks with the Hong Kong government to secure its …
With several new policies lined up to protect the interests and welfare of Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is cautious in setting its programs in full throttle especially …
As most of us know already, Hong Kong is considered an administrative region of China. This means that most of the decisions when it comes to governance, policy-setting, budget planning and resource allocation are influenced …
Traveling to Hong Kong entails one to go through the Immigration Department for inspection and to regulate cases of human trafficking in the country. The Immigration Department also oversees the activity of travellers in the …