The Philippine Consulate will be
closed on the following dates: March 24, Maundy Thursday; March 25, Good
Friday; March 27, Easter; March 28, Easter Monday; April 4, Ching Ming
Festival. For any emergencies during these days, please call the following
hotlines: 9155 4023 (Consular Assistance), 5529 1880 (Philippine Overseas Labor
Office), 6345 9324 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)
Free art lessons: The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong SAR will hold art workshop
sessions titled: "Ma-ART-Eh!" to be conducted by members of the
Pintura Circle. Intended for household service workers in Hong Kong, the
workshop sessions will be held at the PCG Conference Room on the following
Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm: * Mar 13: Porcelain Painting; * Mar 20: Jewelry-Making
and Design; *April 3: Oil Pastel. For information, call PCG Cultural Section,
2823 8537
CARD MRI OFW Foundation invites OFWs to join its Financial Literacy Seminar program. Kindly
choose one (1) date from the following schedule: February 28, March 13,
April 24, June 26, July 24,
Aug. 21 and Nov. 27. For reservation and inquiries please contact
95296392 / 54238196.
The Integrated Midwives Association (IMAP)
Hong Kong is conducting a signature campaign to petition the Philippine
Professional Regulation Commission to hold the midwifery licensure examination
in Hong Kong this year. Those who are qualified and are interested to take the
examination may wish to sign the petition, copies of which are available at the
following offices: Philippine
Consulate General (Information Desk) on the 14th floor, United Centre
Building, Admiralty, Hong Kong (Sunday to Thursday during office hours);Metrobank,
1st floor, United Centre Building, Admiralty, Hong Kong; The SUN, Rm 1002 Yue
Shing Commercial Bldg., 15 Queen Victoria St., Central, Hong Kong. Tel No. 2544
6536 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm). For more information, call
Brenda at 6776 2604
Junior Association of Migrants gives free zumba lessons every Sunday, 10-11am on Chater Road. Open
to the public
OEC online registration
Avoid the queue, apply for OEC online. The
Philippine Overseas Labor Office is providing free training and assistance in
registering with the Balik-Manggagawa Online from Sunday to Thursday. Venue:
POLO offices on the 11th floor, Admiralty Centre Tower 1, Admiralty. For
booking, call tel. No. 6165 2406.
Young Filipino performers needed
Teatro Filipino is inviting young Filipino
residents, aged 8-20 to join its roster of talents. Those who love to act,
sing, or play musical instruments are particularly welcome. Workshops will be
provided. For those interested to join, kindly email Tess at
teatrofilipino.sentrorizal@gmail.com
Caritas Hong Kong is offering the following activities for FDHs at Caritas Fortress
Hill Centre, G/F. , No.28A, Fortress Hill Road, Hong Kong.: Women's Day
Celebration (Inspiration games, gifts & refreshment). Mar 12
(Saturday), 2:30pm-4:30pm, Mar 13 (Sunday) 2:30pm-4:30pm, A fee of $10 will be
collected. Stretch Therapy DIY (by female Chinese registered
Practitioner). Mar 20 – Apr 17 (5 Sundays), 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. A fee of
$150 for 5 hours of lessons (students need to prepare yoga mats by itself). To
book your place, call 2147-5988.