The Standard Employment Contract (SEC) of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) includes their rights and obligations, along with their daily duties and responsibilities. In addition, it contains guidelines regarding their end of contract or termination, and …
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 …
At present, there are around 380,000 foreign domestic helpers (FDH) in Hong Kong, majority of which come from the Philippines, Indonesia, and other countries. As of October 2026, their minimum monthly wage is HK$ 5,220, …
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 …
Outside the Philippines, the Filipino community in Hong Kong is among the biggest in the world, with thousands upon thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) working here in various jobs and professions. And when it …
In the past, there were several government agencies handling the concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs): the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) of the Department of Labor and Employment …
If you are a private sector worker, professional, or an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), then you are likely a member of the the Social Security System (SSS), the social insurance program of the Philippine government. …
Are you a newly-hired overseas Filipino worker (OFW) bound for Hong Kong? Or perhaps you are already based in HK, about to renew your contract or change jobs? Either way, it’s important to have your …