The Daily Tribune
DMW welcomes HK wage hike for domestic workers
Hong Kong's minimum monthly wage for foreign domestic helpers will increase by 2.2 percent, from HK$4,990 to HK$5,100, effective for contracts signed on or after October 1.
This adjustment benefits over 190,000 Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong.
The food allowance for domestic helpers not provided with meals remains unchanged at HK$1,236.
Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac welcomed the wage increase and reiterated the Philippine government's commitment to advocating for better compensation and opportunities for overseas Filipino workers.
Cacdac emphasized the importance of fair compensation for domestic workers to support their families' well-being and education.
In September, the Department of Migrant Workers also launched a voluntary incentive-based scheme to raise the minimum wage for OFWs from USD 400 to USD 500.
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