Filipino Worker Shows Improvement After Hong Kong Blaze
An overseas Filipino worker who suffered serious injuries during a major fire in Hong Kong is now showing positive signs of recovery, according to the Department of Migrant Workers. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, November 26, 2025, when flames engulfed Wang Fuk Court, a residential area in Tai Po.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac provided encouraging news about the injured worker's condition during a television interview. The OFW had been admitted to the intensive care unit due to carbon monoxide inhalation but has since stabilized and is progressing toward full recovery.
Search Continues for Missing Filipino National
While one worker recovers, concerns remain for another Filipino national. Secretary Cacdac confirmed that one overseas Filipino worker is still unaccounted for following the deadly blaze. "That is the report. But we don't know for sure about her exact whereabouts. So the search continues," Cacdac stated, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to locate the missing individual.
The Department of Migrant Workers has maintained close communication with both affected families. "We are in touch with their families here in the Philippines," Cacdac assured, highlighting the government's support system for families during this difficult time.
Consulate Confirms Safety Status of Filipino Community
The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong has provided a comprehensive update on the Filipino community affected by what authorities describe as one of Hong Kong's deadliest fires in decades. According to their assessment, 58 Filipino nationals have been confirmed safe, while one remains injured and another missing.
The Wednesday blaze in Tai Po has drawn significant attention to the safety conditions facing overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong. The DMW continues to monitor the situation closely as recovery efforts proceed and the search for the missing worker continues.
