Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Chip Tsao’s essay had caused discontentment among many Filipino organisations. Some Filipino NGOs e.g. UNFIL-HK organised a march with over 2000 Filipinos participated, protesting against Tsao’s essay. [21] They considered Tsao’s essay as a ‘racist essay’. They also called for more attention to racism and discrimination in Hong Kong.
Tsao responded that he was merely being sarcastic and provocative, repeating themes which were often discussed in Chinese media, and accused his critics themselves of being racist and lacking the ability to "read between the lines". [12] On 27 March 2009, an article of Tsao's entitled "The War at Home" was published in the free HK Magazine. [13]
The mistreatment of Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong is commonly found through stereotypes and disciplinary regulation. According to anthropologist Nicole Constable, Hongkongers consider Filipino workers to be lazy, demanding, lacking commitment, and “only in it for the money.” [9] They are also labelled as “apathetic” about Hong Kong in addition to being poor and uneducated from ...
On 29 January, Filipino migrant groups held a prayer vigil in Central supporting the right of abode for foreign domestic helpers. [69] On 21 February, the first day of the Court of Appeal case, the Hong Kong Social Concern Group ( 香港社會關注組 ) organised protests calling on the government to seek an interpretation of the Basic Law ...
Sunday is a day off for the city’s domestic helpers—most of whom are Filipino. Dozens of them are crowded in the basement of this outlet to socialize with friends and post on social media.
Filipino hospital administrator Anna Galarrita and Filipino domestic helper Olga Reyes have been practising for months to be part of the 1,500-strong choir during the papal mass on Thursday when ...
On 27 March 2009, the magazine allowed the publication of an article from its columnist, writer Chip Tsao. His article War at Home alleges the Philippines to be a nation of servants and also claims China is the master. This triggered a massive outcry from the Filipino community in Hong Kong and outraged many across the Philippines.
Polanco and Baez have not returned to their schools, but remain on the city payroll – collecting a combined $245,850 in Fiscal Year 2023 and $311,303 in FY 2024, records show.