DOLE Advisory for Pinoys in Hong Kong
Oct 10, 2019 • 1 min Read
Ang Pinoy is sharing the 09 October 2019 Press Release of the Department of Labor and Employment for the information of our Kababayans in Hong Kong
October 9, 2019
The labor department is reiterating the reminder to all Filipino workers in Hongkong to stay cautious and vigilant in the face of escalating protests and public disruptions in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III received fresh reports of series of protest actions resulting to disruptions in public transport and business activities in various parts of the region prompting him to appeal anew to OFWs for their safety and security.
The Philippine labor office continues to monitor developments in the area.
“We are again urging all our OFWs in Hong Kong to exercise caution by staying indoors and keeping away from the locations where protest activities are taking place,” the labor Secretary said.
In the latest advisory issued by the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, among the reported areas where protests are to be held are:
- 10 October: Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station
- 12 October: New Town Plaza Shatin
- 13 October: Victoria Park and Edinburgh Place
- 14 October: Edinburgh Place and Chater Garden
- 16 October: Resumption of Legislative Council
- 20 October: The Riverpark Tai Wai to Shatin
- 21 October: Yuen Long MTR Station
- 26 October: Tamar Park Admiralty
- 31 October: Prince Edward MTR Station
The Labor Chief also discouraged Filipinos working in Hong Kong from wearing black or white colored upper garments while on the streets to avoid being mistaken as protesters and prevent untoward incidents.
