DMW says the scammers often assume the identities of licensed recruiters The Department of Migrant Workers has warned the public to be wary of fake overseas employment offers made on social media platforms and websites, and to always verify if the agency they are dealing with is licensed to recruit for jobs abroad. The DMW’s warning is contained in Advisory No 26, series of 2024, signed by Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and published on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The advisory said those who advertise fake job offers often misuse the names, addresses and logos of legitimate recruitment agencies ..read more

 A'Tins or SB19 fans pack cinema lobby in Tai Koo Fans of the Philippines’ highly popular boy band, SB19, were out in force today, Wednesday, to watch ‘PAGTATAG!' a documentary which chronicles their idols’ ups and downs during their highly successful world concert tour in 2023, and the temporary uncertainty that followed when they were stopped from using the name that made them famous. Most of those in the sold-out screening were Filipino domestic workers who have been worshipping from afar the five-man band made up of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin - but there were local fa ..read more

  All cinemas will offer half-price tickets on Oct 1 (from Movie Movie website) Half-price cinema tickets are just some of the benefits that people in Hong Kong may enjoy on Oct. 1, as the city joins the celebration of National Day, or the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The day will also be marked with free rides on trams and cross-harbour ferries, while train passengers will get a 25% discount for trips on most MTR lines. Children can ride buses for free on most routes. According to the MTR, the discounts will apply to trips to the border at ..read more

  Verdict was handed down in Shatin Court A domestic helper who insisted in a trial at Shatin Court that she was not working as a waitress in a Shau Kei Wan restaurant when she was arrested for ilegal work last Feb. 24 , was jailed for three months today for breaching her condition of stay. Jenny Guzman, 44 years old, failed to convince Deputy Magistrate Li Cheuk-wai that she was simply doing a “kind gesture” while waiting for her boyfriend to finish his work as a cook in the restaurant.  As a domestic helper, she is forbidden by her condition of stay set when she was given ..read more

  Details of the 'Amazing Walk for Bethune House' are in this poster Another big migrant workers group has responded to the call for help for cash-strapped Bethune House Migrant Women's Refuge. Social Justice for Migrant Workers headed by Marites Palma is holding a charity walk at The Peak on Oct 1, starting at 10am. The charity fund raiser dubbed Amazing Walk for Bethune House” will be held around The Peak Trail, and will start and end on Lugard Road.  The SUN Hong Kong is supporting the charity fund-drive. Participants  are asked to give at least $30 each fo ..read more

One of those arrested in a near-record haul in the anti-illegal work campaign A four-day operation against illegal work conducted by the  Immigration Department from Sept 9 to 12 resulted in the arrest of 30 people. According to a press statement by Immigration, those arrested included  22 suspected illegal workers, five employers and three overstayers. In initial raids on 34 target locations including premises under renovation and restaurants, six  suspected illegal workers comprising five men and one woman aged 23 to 44, were arrested. Among them, two men were holders ..read more

  Free unlimited rides on trams can be availed of by anyone tomorrow All tram rides will be free tomorrow, Sept. 17, the eve of Mid-Autumn Festival. Anyone can just hop on the trams that travel along the east to the west of  Hong Kong island, and take unlimited trips. The free rides, which are hosted jointly with Huatain International, also marks the 120th anniversary of Hong Kong’s tram service. Meanwhile, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department again reminded people to keep public places clean, not burn wax or put lit candles on the ground, grass pitches or beaches ..read more

  The 6 ovestayers were found working as cleaners in a food factory (FILE) Six former Indonesian domestic helpers who had overstayed their visas were all sentenced to 15 months in jail at Shatin court on Thursday, Sept. 12, after being found to have worked illegally at a food manufacturing plant in Tsuen Wan. The six, aged between 33 to 46, were arrested during an anti-illegal work operation of the Immigration Department two days earlier. A statement issued by Immigration said they were found to have worked as cleaners at different floors of the food plant. PINDUTIN PARA SA ..read more

  Shatin Court A Filipino avoided getting imprisoned on Friday, Sept. 13, despite pleading guity at Shatin Court to overstaying his visa by more than seven months. Zhygme Roquero, 37, was sentenced to 14 days in jail, but suspended for 12 months, for having stayed after the two week grace period that followed the expiration of his domestic helper contract on Oct. 17 2023. Magistrate David Chum told Roquero that he would not need to be jailed if he does not commit any offense in the next 12 months. However, if he does, he will serve the sentence along with the punishnent for the n ..read more

  'Hello, Love, Goodbye' became the Philippines' all-time box office hit in 2019 A movie that chronicles the life and struggles of Filipinos working in Hong Kong was shown on Friday, September 13 at Emperor Cinemas in Central, as the Philippines’ main entry in the Asean Film Festival 2024. “Hello, Love, Goodbye” which earned a total of US$17.4 million and shattered all Philippine box office records when it was first shown in 2019, stars two of the country’s most popular stars, Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. Consul General Germinia Aguilar-Usudan who was among about 100 peo ..read more