MANILA, Philippines — As anti-government protests paralyze public transit and businesses in Hong Kong, the Department of Labor and Employment cautioned Filipino workers in the financial hub to stay away from areas of protests.
Following reports of protests in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III appealed to OFWs to be careful and remain vigilant.
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"Muli naming
pinaaalalahanan
ang
lahat
ng OFW
sa Hong Kong na
maging
maingat at
manatili
lamang
sa
loob
ng
kanilang
tirahan at
trabaho at
lumayo
sa
mga
lugar kung
saan
naganap
ang kilos-
protesta," Bello said in a statement.
(We again remind all OFWs in Hong Kong to be careful and stay inside their homes and workplaces and to stay away from areas where the protests
are held.)
The DOLE also reminded Filipino workers in Hong Kong to avoid wearing black or white while in public places to avoid being suspected as one
of the protesters.
In August,
a Filipino worker was arrested
He was wearing
black shirt when he
was arrested but he was not a part of the movement for democratic reforms.
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has released a schedule of upcoming protests in the financial hub:
October 16: Resumption of Legislative Council
October 20: The
Riverpark Tai Wai to Shatin
October 21: Yuen Long MTR Station
October 26: Tamar Park Admiralty
October 31: Prince Edward MTR Station
— Patricia Lourdes Viray