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The minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong raised by 2.5%
Hong Kong domestic helpers at Tamar Park and Garden, Hong Kong. File photo/AfriHKanews.com Hong Kong has added to the foreign domestic...

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Sep 27, 20242 min read
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Two Philippine Domestic Helpers Go Missing After Chuseok Holiday in South Korea
Two Philippine domestic workers have reportedly gone missing after failing to return to their jobs following the Chuseok holiday in South...

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Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Filipino Avoids Trial by Pleading Guilty to Inflicting Harm
On September 20, 2024, a Filipino man, J. Dagohoy, 37, pleaded guilty in Eastern Court to charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm....

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Sep 21, 20242 min read
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Shanghai flights grounded as China prepares for typhoon Bebinca
The flights from Hong Kong to Shanghai have been cancelled from 5 pm on Sunday as well as those from Shanghai to the city due to the...

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Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Pope Francis visits Singapore, urges fair wages for foreign workers
Celebrates Mass, drawing 50,000, including Hong Kong cardinal. Photo: Reuters. Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in...

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Sep 13, 20246 min read
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Typhoon Yagi dies down after killing at least 21 in Vietnam
People clearing the falling trees blocking the road after Typhoon Yagi , in Vietnam . Photo:AFP/ Getty Images At least 21 people were...

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Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Philippines arrests influential pastor accused of sex crimes
Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, has been wanted on sex abuse and human trafficking charges....

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Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Overseas Filipino Workers Invited to Mid-Autumn Festival Party
Food and prizes await Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) attending a special party hosted by True Credit to celebrate the Mid-Autumn...

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Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Filipino domestic helper in South Korea says: 'We are caregivers, not maids'
Filipino workers participating in the pilot program for foreign domestic workers pose in Manila before departing for Korea . Photo via...

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Aug 19, 20246 min read
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Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo becomes the first man to win the Olympics gold for his nation
Getty Images . Carlos Edriel Yulo won the first medal for the Philippines in Paris and it was gold, taking the top spot in the men’s...

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Aug 4, 20243 min read
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Filipino Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Half-Brother Seeks 50% Reduction in Sentence
On July 30th, 2024, a Filipino man stood trial for multiple counts of sexual abuse against his 11-year-old half-brother. The accused,...

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Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Philippine President Imposes Ban on Online Gambling Operators
On July 22, 2024, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos announced a complete ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...

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Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Maid Charged for Stealing Credit Card and Using It for Shopping and Dining
A domestic helper accused of stealing her employer's credit card and then using it to dine out and buy jewelry was returned to jail...

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Jul 18, 20242 min read
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15 people killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza school, Gaza civil defence says
Israel says it targeted Hamas military figures and operatives in separate strikes in Gaza over the weekend.(AP Photo: Jehad Alshrafi) 15...

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Jul 15, 20244 min read
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China warns NATO against provoking confrontation over its relations with Russia
NATO marks its 75th anniversary. Photo: AP China on Thursday warned NATO against "provoking confrontation" over its ties with Russia,...

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Jul 11, 20243 min read
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11-Year-Old Dead, Six Missing in Cebu Flash Flood
Cebu, Philippines (2024-07-09) - A tragic incident occurred on Monday in Cebu province, central Philippines, when a flash flood swept...

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Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Trial Starts for Filipino Domestic Helper After Crash Kills One, Injures Seven
The trial of Reshielle Lagurin Magsino, a 44-year-old Filipina domestic helper, began on Tuesday at the Tsuen Wan Magistrates' Courts....

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Jul 2, 20242 min read
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The Philippines Consulate Issues Warning About Nonconsensual Sex Video, Urges Victim to Seek Help
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) has expressed grave concern over a disturbing video circulating among Filipinos in Hong Kong. The video...

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Jul 2, 20243 min read
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Uncertain Typhoon Trends Raise Concerns in the Philippines Region
Hong Kong, 2024-06-26 - As the weekend approaches, weather forecasters are anticipating potentially volatile tropical cyclone activity...

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Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Filipina drowns in Deepwater Bay
Hong Kong, June 24, 2024 - Tragedy struck at Deepwater Bay last night as a Filipina drowned while swimming. According to the police, the...

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Jun 24, 20242 min read
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