The words Hong Kong means fragrant
harbor. Hong Kong is one of the best places to go in Asia. To some of the
Filipinos, Hong Kong is more than that, it is a country where bigger
opportunities can be found.
Hong Kong Bios: Location: Eastern Asia, bordering the South
China Sea and China Total land area: 1,092 sq km Area: Comparative -six times the size of
Washington, DC Climate: Tropical monsoon; cool and humid in
winter, hot and rainy from
spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall. Political status: Special Administrative Region
(People's Republic of China) with one legislative house (Legislative
Council [60]).
The Hongkong Government
Became Special
Administrative Region (SAR) of China on 1 July 1997;
Not under by China
"one country, two systems "formula;
Enjoy a high degree
of autonomy.
Head of state and government: Chief Executive
The Economy
Impressive growth transformed into an International, commercial
communication and transport center. Major linkages between East and West
in the area of Business.
National currency : Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
1USD = 0.1282 HKD
1HKD = 7.04PHP
(as of July 20, 2004)
Transportation System
Ferry boats, Trains, Buses, and Taxi Cabs are widely accessible for intra
and inter island
Travel Note: Right hand drive is observed. Be
cautious and alert at all times.
National holidays in Hong Kong
The first day of
January
1 February Lunar New
Year's Day
31 January The
second day of the Lunar New Year
3 February The third
day of the Lunar New Year
5 April Ching Ming
Festival
18 April Good Friday
19 April The day
following Good Friday
21 April Easter
Monday
1 May Labour Day
8 May The Buddha's
Birthday
4 June Tuen Ng
Festival
1 July Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
12 September The day
following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
1 October National
Day
4 October Chung
Yeung Festival
25 December
Christmas Day
26 December The
first weekday after Christmas Day
*** In Hong Kong, Saturday is not officially a day off. However, many
companies give their employees the whole day or half a day off.
***As the second day of the Lunar New Year falls on a Sunday, the day
preceding the Lunar New Year's Day (Chinese New Year) is an additional
general holiday
Working in
HongKong
***No
available
job
vacancies for professionals and skilled workers except for those who may
qualify to apply under the Admission of Talents Scheme by the HK
Immigration
Department.
APPLYING FOR A JOB IN HONG KONG
DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE
Resume/Bio-data
School Credentials -
Transcript of
Records High School and/or -College Diploma authenticated by DECS or CHED
Trade Test/ Care
Giving Training Certificate
Employment
Certificate/s
Birth Certificate -
Authenticated by the
National Statistics Office
Passport
NBI Clearance
12 passport size
pictures
Marriage Contract
(if applicable)
How To Be Recruited
a.) Hiring through Philippine Licensed Recruitment
Agencies.
Procedure for Agency Hire 1 Verify with POEA license and job order of the
agency (Hotline: 722-1144/55) 2 Apply and Submit credentials to the agency
3 (if selected) Undergo Medical Examination in
a DOH accredited clinic- 3days 4 (while waiting for visa) Attend PDOS with an
accredited Provider -1 day 5 Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
b.) Name Hiring (Worker who sought employment on
his/her own.)
Procedure for Name Hire
1. Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing
Center
Requirements:
Verified
Employment
Contract
Visa
Passport
2 Passport Size
Pictures
Payment for Fees
2. Undergo Medical Examination with a DOH
accredited clinic (3 days) 3. Attend PDOS at POEA(1 day) 4. Pay Necessary Fees at the POEA/OWWA Cashier 5. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
TOP 10 AGENCIES
DEPLOYING TO HONG KONG IN 2003
All-Pro Staffing &
Consulting Services
Active Works Inc.
Std Overseas
Manpower Services
Angelex Allied
Agency
James International
Placement Services
Ascend International
Services
Concorde
International Company
Hongkong Fil
International Company
Findstaff Placement
Services
Love Manpower
Resources International
TOP 10 HK
PRINCIPALS/EMPLOYERS
HIRING OFWs IN 2003
Emry’s Service Staff
Employment
Agency
Ka Woo Consultants
Limited
Cable Employment
Service Centre
Aura Employment
Agency
Top Maids Employment
Agency
Overseas Employment
Centre Limited
T & H
Employment
Centre
Top Make Enterprise
Yatka Employment &
Travel Services
Hk-Philippines
Employment Agency
Terms and Conditions Of Employment
Minimum guaranteed
wage is HKD 3,270 per month (Php 23,011.32)
A rest day
equivalent to 24 hours once a week except on
official holidays.
During official
holidays, HHWs are entitled to a rest day with pay.
Entitled to
paid leave of 7 days after working for a year.
An employer must
grant a holiday to an employee for each of the additional statutory
holidays in accordance with Section 39 of the Employment Ordinance.
Entitled to a
vacation in her country of origin as specified
in her contract.
Entitled to2
sick leave days per month on the first year, and 4 days per month
thereafter. Accumulated paid leave days cannot go beyond 120 days.
The sick leave
allowance is equivalent to two-thirds of wages.
In case an employee
gets sick or sustains injury, the employer must provide her/him with free
medical attention.
Reminders
These are some tips and helpful advisories to OFWs in Hong Kong. OFWs
bound for and already in Hong Kong are warned to constantly keep in mind
the following reminders
Do not deal with
loan sharks
Do not use your
passport as collateral for loan
Taking double
jobs
is not allowed
Your passport is
your personal property. It is illegal for your
employer to keep it.
Prior to leaving the
Philippines, open a bank account for remittance purpose.
Respect Chinese
traditions, customs, practices and strictly observe their laws and
regulations.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Contract Violations
Non-payment of
claims
Maltreatment and
abuses
Poor working
condition
Medical Cases
(Hospital Assistance)
Rape & Sexual
Molestation
Overstaying
Excessive Placement
Fees
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT CENTERS
In case you experienced one of the following problems stated above, there
are institutions in Hong Kong ready to help OFWs.
LABATT BERNARDINO B. JULVE
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE
Room 602, 6th Floor United Center
95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong Tel. No. (852) 2866-4882/2866-7081/2823-8545 Fax
No. (852) 8613521
The Labor Office, Department of Labor
12/f Harbor, 38 Pier Road
Central Hong Kong
Filipino Workers Resource
Center Cheung Sha Wan
Hong Kong
(2546 2441
