Brave Neighbours Saves Filipino Domestic Helper from Raging Fire in Tuen Mun
HONG KONG - A terrifying fire broke out yesterday at Oi Tak House in Yau Oi Estate, Tuen Mun, leaving devastation in its wake. The incident took a distressing turn as a Filipino domestic helper, trapped inside the burning unit, desperately called for help but refused to leave in a state of panic. It was the quick thinking and...
Proposed Funding for Department of Migrant Workers to Support Overseas Filipino Workers
MANILA – The Philippines government has proposed a substantial PHP15.3-billion budget for the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in 2024, with the aim of promoting the welfare and interests of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), according to Secretary Amenah Pangandaman of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Pangandaman emphasized that the DMW would pursue...
Kumpanyang idinadawit sa Italy recruitment scam, kinasuhan ng NBI
MAYNILA – Nagsampa ng kasong kriminal ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) nitong Lunes laban sa isang firm na nangako umano ng trabaho sa Italy kapalit ng aabot sa PHP180,000 placement fees. Ito ay matapos magsampa ng reklamo ang 48 indibidwal mula sa Cavite at Batangas sa tulong ng NBI laban sa mga opisyal ng Alpha Assistenza SLR sa Department...
Fraudulent website related to Octopus Cards Limited
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Octopus Cards Limited relating to a fraudulent website. The relevant stored value facility (SVF) licensee has reported the case to the HKMA. The fraudulent website reported by the SVF licensee known at the time is as follows: hxxps://ocshkoctopuesxyz The HKMA wishes to...
14 Persons Arrested in Hong Kong Anti-Illegal Worker Raids
The Immigration Department (ImmD) conducted raids over four days from November 13th to 16th under the codenames "Twilight," "Champion," and "Windsand." ImmD task force officers and police raided a total of 74 locations including construction sites and restaurants. Nine suspected illegal workers were arrested, along with two employers and one abettor. The workers were between 27 and 60 years old,...
DMW Seeks Better Protections for Seasonal Filipino Workers in South Korea
MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) are working to establish a joint agreement governing the deployment of Filipino seasonal workers to farms in South Korea. The initiative comes in response to complaints from some 40 workers who said they faced labor issues like unsafe conditions and unpaid wages after being...
Powerful 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines
MANILA — A powerful undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck the southern Mindanao region of the Philippines on Friday, Nov. 17, officials reported. The quake, which initially registered as a 7.2 magnitude, occurred at 4:14 p.m. local time, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). While the earthquake has been downgraded to 6.8 magnitude, the...
Thousands celebrate Jesus is Lord JIL Hong Kong 30th Anniversary
Thousands attend Jesus is Lord (JIL) Hong Kong triumphant 30th-anniversary celebration. The event was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 5, 2015. Secretary Joel Villanueva of the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is the guest speaker for the event.
PCG DOJ forum on human trafficking
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong recently held another Forum on Human Trafficking last 27 July 2014 at the PCG Public Area. The guest speakers for the event were Prosecutor General Claro A. Arellano of the Philippine Department of Justice and City Chief Prosecutor Jorge G. Catalan.HKPinoyTV
Erwiana: A Story of an Abused Domestic Worker In Hong Kong
Erwiana Sulistyaningsih was practically tortured for eight months, involving beatings, scorching of skin and deprivation of sleep and adequate nourishment. She was also forced by her employer to work for 20 hours a day, unpaid for several months, and was threatened by her employer to keep silent about her ordeal before she was sent back to Indonesia. Sringatin, spokesperson...
