Great article. I lived in Hong Kong for some years and saw at close quarters the shameful treatment of domestic workers from the Philippines and Indonesia. And HK is in some respects better than the Gulf as there are legal protections and entitlements (often flouted though). Yet the resilience and cheerfulness of the workers is also noticeable in their gatherings on their one day off a week. They also have strong organisations which try to fight for their rights.
Loved this write up, timely as I’m literally on my way to Earl’s Court on the district line! The link between the plight of Filipino domestic workers and food was brilliant.
This is wonderful. I lived near Earls Court for a time and saw lots of Filipina domestic workers out and about. And I’ve received care from brilliant Filipino nurses in local hospitals too.
I’m happy to know that the curious hodgepodge of stores and eateries around there are such an important lifeline to the community. It is now my mission to try some Filipino desserts.
Great article. I lived in Hong Kong for some years and saw at close quarters the shameful treatment of domestic workers from the Philippines and Indonesia. And HK is in some respects better than the Gulf as there are legal protections and entitlements (often flouted though). Yet the resilience and cheerfulness of the workers is also noticeable in their gatherings on their one day off a week. They also have strong organisations which try to fight for their rights.
Loved this write up, timely as I’m literally on my way to Earl’s Court on the district line! The link between the plight of Filipino domestic workers and food was brilliant.
This is wonderful. I lived near Earls Court for a time and saw lots of Filipina domestic workers out and about. And I’ve received care from brilliant Filipino nurses in local hospitals too.
I’m happy to know that the curious hodgepodge of stores and eateries around there are such an important lifeline to the community. It is now my mission to try some Filipino desserts.