Philippine immigrant maid wins landmark Hong Kong case

Hong Kong's High Court has ruled that a domestic helper from the Philippines should be allowed to apply for permanent residency in the city. The case was brought by Evangeline Banao Vallejos, who has worked to for the same Hong Kong employer for more than 25 years. The ruling could lead to more than 100,000 other foreign maids winning rights to residency.

Banyar Kong Janoi takes a look at why the case is so import to the lives of thousands of people.

Work field

• Women Migrant Workers

Related countries

• Hong Kong
• Philippines