Updated 20 January 2026 For many Filipino domestic helpers, preparing to work overseas is a significant transition — one that involves courage, planning, and hope for better opportunities for their families. To leave the country and work overseas, Filipino domestic…
Updated 20 January 2026 Support for employers and domestic helpers Philippines Philippine Consulate Hong Kong Address: 14th Floor, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday) Tel: 2823 8500 / 2823 8501 / 2823…
Updated 26 January 2026 When you hire a helper, you have an extra person in your house. She is not exactly your family member who you can share more intimate moments with, but she is in the house 24 hours…
14% of domestic workers in Hong Kong have not been given any surgical masks or hand sanitiser from their employers and were being left vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic, an online survey conducted by the Asian Migrant Coordinating Body in…
Updated 02 February 2026 Employers who want to hire domestic helpers with proven track records can rely on recommendations from previous employers. A recommendation can let you know that a maid’s work was appreciated and can tell you a lot…
Since there are domestic workers in a lot of countries, be it foreign or local, there are some international conventions regarding domestic workers specifically, and migrant workers in general. Although they might not concern us in Hong Kong, because China might not…
Updated 20 January 2026 Hiring a domestic worker in Hong Kong comes with clear legal requirements set by the Immigration Department. Whether you’re an employer hiring for the first time or a domestic helper applying for a visa, understanding the…
Hundred of Filipino domestic workers have been denied flying from and to Hong Kong since the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Philippine government has issued the temporary two-way ban since 4 February 2020. It is said that visitors arriving from China,…
HelperChoice has carried out a survey with 921 domestic workers currently deployed in Hong Kong where they shared how the current virus and travel ban from the Philippines are affecting their daily lives and work. There are currently 400,000 domestic…
Updated 26 January 2026 The arrival of a baby is a blessing for every parent. But it can also be a source of anxiety, especially if you need to return to work. Living in a busy city like Hong Kong,…