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Monday, August 06, 2018

OFWs in Hong Kong, Here’s How to Avoid Heatstroke Amid Sweltering Summer Heat



The months of July and August are the hottest months of the year in the subtropical Hong Kong; with temperature reaching as high as 33  C (91.4  F) at its peak.

While this temperature might appear normal in other parts of the world, especially those with more temperate or oceanic climates, the city’s high humidity levels compound the heat stress a person feels which contribute largely to the cause of heatstroke.

The months of July and August are the hottest months of the year in the subtropical Hong Kong; with temperature reaching as high as 33 C (91.4 F) at its peak. While this temperature might appear normal in other parts of the world, especially those with more temperate or oceanic climates, the city’s high humidity levels compounded the heat stress a person feels which contributed largely to the cause of heatstroke. To illustrate, according to Observatory’s Hong Kong Heat Index, a 33 C temperature combined with 85% humidity would make a person feel as if the weather is 50 C. Last month, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, 37-year-old Bernadett Manalo Natividad, reportedly died after suffering from heat stroke. Her employer found her unconscious in her room and was immediately rushed to the hospital on July 21. Natividad was unable to recover and never regained consciousness. She died two days later. On August 2, the Philippine consulate received another report of an OFW who died after suffering heart attack. She, too, was found lifeless on the floor and is believed to have died days earlier. It was not confirmed yet what triggered the second victim’s heart attack, but heat stroke is being eyed as the main culprit. With the string of OFW deaths in Hong Kong this summer of 2018, believed to be related to extremely hot temperature, here’s how to avoid being a victim of heat stroke. Heatstroke occurred whenever the human body failed to effectively cool down its temperature as a natural response like sweating and increased breathing rate especially when it gets hotter around us. It is a serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion include giddiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath and mental confusion. But once the body temperature hits 41 C or higher, the victim could experience convulsions, and eventually lose consciousness. A first aid must be applied to bring down the victim’s temperature, otherwise he or she could be in great danger that may result to death. While anybody could be a victim of heatstroke, those who are at risk the most are the obese, the elderly, the sick and the children. Heres’ how to prevent heatstroke, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. - First, always pay attention the daily weather warning especially during summer - Wear light-coloured, loose and air permeable clothing to reduce heat absorption and promote heat loss from sweating. - Bring and drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration. - Avoid drinks containing caffeine (e.g. coffee and tea) or alcohol, because these substances will speed up water loss from the body through the urinary system. - Do not engage in prolonged activities such as hiking and trekking under extremely hot weather, as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on one’s physique. - Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon, if possible. - Choose an indoor venue with good ventilation by opening all windows and using fan or air-conditioning. Avoid doing vigorous exercise in a hot or stuffy environment. - Re-schedule your work to cooler times of the day. If you must work in a hot environment, introduce shading in the work area where practicable, then start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Take breaks every now and then in a cool area to recharge yourself. - Do not stay inside a parked vehicle. - Stop in the course of activity immediately and seek medical advice if feeling unwell.


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To illustrate, according to Observatory’s Hong Kong Heat Index, a 33 C temperature combined with 85% humidity would make a person feel as if the weather is 50  C.
The months of July and August are the hottest months of the year in the subtropical Hong Kong; with temperature reaching as high as 33 C (91.4 F) at its peak. While this temperature might appear normal in other parts of the world, especially those with more temperate or oceanic climates, the city’s high humidity levels compounded the heat stress a person feels which contributed largely to the cause of heatstroke. To illustrate, according to Observatory’s Hong Kong Heat Index, a 33 C temperature combined with 85% humidity would make a person feel as if the weather is 50 C. Last month, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, 37-year-old Bernadett Manalo Natividad, reportedly died after suffering from heat stroke. Her employer found her unconscious in her room and was immediately rushed to the hospital on July 21. Natividad was unable to recover and never regained consciousness. She died two days later. On August 2, the Philippine consulate received another report of an OFW who died after suffering heart attack. She, too, was found lifeless on the floor and is believed to have died days earlier. It was not confirmed yet what triggered the second victim’s heart attack, but heat stroke is being eyed as the main culprit. With the string of OFW deaths in Hong Kong this summer of 2018, believed to be related to extremely hot temperature, here’s how to avoid being a victim of heat stroke. Heatstroke occurred whenever the human body failed to effectively cool down its temperature as a natural response like sweating and increased breathing rate especially when it gets hotter around us. It is a serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion include giddiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath and mental confusion. But once the body temperature hits 41 C or higher, the victim could experience convulsions, and eventually lose consciousness. A first aid must be applied to bring down the victim’s temperature, otherwise he or she could be in great danger that may result to death. While anybody could be a victim of heatstroke, those who are at risk the most are the obese, the elderly, the sick and the children. Heres’ how to prevent heatstroke, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. - First, always pay attention the daily weather warning especially during summer - Wear light-coloured, loose and air permeable clothing to reduce heat absorption and promote heat loss from sweating. - Bring and drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration. - Avoid drinks containing caffeine (e.g. coffee and tea) or alcohol, because these substances will speed up water loss from the body through the urinary system. - Do not engage in prolonged activities such as hiking and trekking under extremely hot weather, as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on one’s physique. - Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon, if possible. - Choose an indoor venue with good ventilation by opening all windows and using fan or air-conditioning. Avoid doing vigorous exercise in a hot or stuffy environment. - Re-schedule your work to cooler times of the day. If you must work in a hot environment, introduce shading in the work area where practicable, then start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Take breaks every now and then in a cool area to recharge yourself. - Do not stay inside a parked vehicle. - Stop in the course of activity immediately and seek medical advice if feeling unwell.

Last month, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, 37-year-old Bernadett Manalo Natividad, reportedly died after suffering from heat stroke. Her employer found her unconscious in her room and was immediately rushed to the hospital on July 21.

Natividad was unable to recover and never regained consciousness. She died two days later.

On August 2, the Philippine consulate received another report of an OFW who died after suffering heart attack. She, too, was found lifeless on the floor and is believed to have died days earlier.


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It was not confirmed yet what triggered the second victim’s heart attack, but heat stroke is being eyed as the main culprit.

With the string of OFW deaths in Hong Kong this summer of 2018, believed to be related to extremely hot temperature, here’s how to avoid being a victim of heat stroke.

Heatstroke occur whenever the human body fail to effectively cool down its temperature as a natural response like sweating and increased breathing rate especially when it gets hotter around us.

The months of July and August are the hottest months of the year in the subtropical Hong Kong; with temperature reaching as high as 33 C (91.4 F) at its peak. While this temperature might appear normal in other parts of the world, especially those with more temperate or oceanic climates, the city’s high humidity levels compounded the heat stress a person feels which contributed largely to the cause of heatstroke. To illustrate, according to Observatory’s Hong Kong Heat Index, a 33 C temperature combined with 85% humidity would make a person feel as if the weather is 50 C. Last month, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, 37-year-old Bernadett Manalo Natividad, reportedly died after suffering from heat stroke. Her employer found her unconscious in her room and was immediately rushed to the hospital on July 21. Natividad was unable to recover and never regained consciousness. She died two days later. On August 2, the Philippine consulate received another report of an OFW who died after suffering heart attack. She, too, was found lifeless on the floor and is believed to have died days earlier. It was not confirmed yet what triggered the second victim’s heart attack, but heat stroke is being eyed as the main culprit. With the string of OFW deaths in Hong Kong this summer of 2018, believed to be related to extremely hot temperature, here’s how to avoid being a victim of heat stroke. Heatstroke occurred whenever the human body failed to effectively cool down its temperature as a natural response like sweating and increased breathing rate especially when it gets hotter around us. It is a serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion include giddiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath and mental confusion. But once the body temperature hits 41 C or higher, the victim could experience convulsions, and eventually lose consciousness. A first aid must be applied to bring down the victim’s temperature, otherwise he or she could be in great danger that may result to death. While anybody could be a victim of heatstroke, those who are at risk the most are the obese, the elderly, the sick and the children. Heres’ how to prevent heatstroke, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. - First, always pay attention the daily weather warning especially during summer - Wear light-coloured, loose and air permeable clothing to reduce heat absorption and promote heat loss from sweating. - Bring and drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration. - Avoid drinks containing caffeine (e.g. coffee and tea) or alcohol, because these substances will speed up water loss from the body through the urinary system. - Do not engage in prolonged activities such as hiking and trekking under extremely hot weather, as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on one’s physique. - Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon, if possible. - Choose an indoor venue with good ventilation by opening all windows and using fan or air-conditioning. Avoid doing vigorous exercise in a hot or stuffy environment. - Re-schedule your work to cooler times of the day. If you must work in a hot environment, introduce shading in the work area where practicable, then start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Take breaks every now and then in a cool area to recharge yourself. - Do not stay inside a parked vehicle. - Stop in the course of activity immediately and seek medical advice if feeling unwell.



It is a serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion include giddiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath and mental confusion. 

But once the body temperature hits 41 C or higher, the victim could experience convulsions, and eventually lose consciousness.

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First aid must be applied to bring down the victim’s temperature; otherwise he or she could be in great danger that may result to death.

While anybody could be a victim of heatstroke, those who are at risk the most are the obese, the elderly, the sick and the children.
The months of July and August are the hottest months of the year in the subtropical Hong Kong; with temperature reaching as high as 33 C (91.4 F) at its peak. While this temperature might appear normal in other parts of the world, especially those with more temperate or oceanic climates, the city’s high humidity levels compounded the heat stress a person feels which contributed largely to the cause of heatstroke. To illustrate, according to Observatory’s Hong Kong Heat Index, a 33 C temperature combined with 85% humidity would make a person feel as if the weather is 50 C. Last month, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, 37-year-old Bernadett Manalo Natividad, reportedly died after suffering from heat stroke. Her employer found her unconscious in her room and was immediately rushed to the hospital on July 21. Natividad was unable to recover and never regained consciousness. She died two days later. On August 2, the Philippine consulate received another report of an OFW who died after suffering heart attack. She, too, was found lifeless on the floor and is believed to have died days earlier. It was not confirmed yet what triggered the second victim’s heart attack, but heat stroke is being eyed as the main culprit. With the string of OFW deaths in Hong Kong this summer of 2018, believed to be related to extremely hot temperature, here’s how to avoid being a victim of heat stroke. Heatstroke occurred whenever the human body failed to effectively cool down its temperature as a natural response like sweating and increased breathing rate especially when it gets hotter around us. It is a serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion include giddiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath and mental confusion. But once the body temperature hits 41 C or higher, the victim could experience convulsions, and eventually lose consciousness. A first aid must be applied to bring down the victim’s temperature, otherwise he or she could be in great danger that may result to death. While anybody could be a victim of heatstroke, those who are at risk the most are the obese, the elderly, the sick and the children. Heres’ how to prevent heatstroke, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. - First, always pay attention the daily weather warning especially during summer - Wear light-coloured, loose and air permeable clothing to reduce heat absorption and promote heat loss from sweating. - Bring and drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration. - Avoid drinks containing caffeine (e.g. coffee and tea) or alcohol, because these substances will speed up water loss from the body through the urinary system. - Do not engage in prolonged activities such as hiking and trekking under extremely hot weather, as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on one’s physique. - Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon, if possible. - Choose an indoor venue with good ventilation by opening all windows and using fan or air-conditioning. Avoid doing vigorous exercise in a hot or stuffy environment. - Re-schedule your work to cooler times of the day. If you must work in a hot environment, introduce shading in the work area where practicable, then start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Take breaks every now and then in a cool area to recharge yourself. - Do not stay inside a parked vehicle. - Stop in the course of activity immediately and seek medical advice if feeling unwell.


Heres’ how to prevent heatstroke, according to the Hong Kong Observatory:
  •  First, always pay attention the daily weather warning especially during summer
  • Wear light-colored, loose and air permeable clothing to reduce heat absorption and promote heat loss from sweating.
  • Bring and drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration.
  • Avoid drinks containing caffeine (e.g. coffee and tea) or alcohol, because these substances will speed up water loss from the body through the urinary system.
  • Do not engage in prolonged activities such as hiking and trekking under extremely hot weather, as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on one’s physique.
  • Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon, if possible.
    The months of July and August are the hottest months of the year in the subtropical Hong Kong; with temperature reaching as high as 33 C (91.4 F) at its peak. While this temperature might appear normal in other parts of the world, especially those with more temperate or oceanic climates, the city’s high humidity levels compounded the heat stress a person feels which contributed largely to the cause of heatstroke. To illustrate, according to Observatory’s Hong Kong Heat Index, a 33 C temperature combined with 85% humidity would make a person feel as if the weather is 50 C. Last month, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Hong Kong, 37-year-old Bernadett Manalo Natividad, reportedly died after suffering from heat stroke. Her employer found her unconscious in her room and was immediately rushed to the hospital on July 21. Natividad was unable to recover and never regained consciousness. She died two days later. On August 2, the Philippine consulate received another report of an OFW who died after suffering heart attack. She, too, was found lifeless on the floor and is believed to have died days earlier. It was not confirmed yet what triggered the second victim’s heart attack, but heat stroke is being eyed as the main culprit. With the string of OFW deaths in Hong Kong this summer of 2018, believed to be related to extremely hot temperature, here’s how to avoid being a victim of heat stroke. Heatstroke occurred whenever the human body failed to effectively cool down its temperature as a natural response like sweating and increased breathing rate especially when it gets hotter around us. It is a serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion include giddiness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath and mental confusion. But once the body temperature hits 41 C or higher, the victim could experience convulsions, and eventually lose consciousness. A first aid must be applied to bring down the victim’s temperature, otherwise he or she could be in great danger that may result to death. While anybody could be a victim of heatstroke, those who are at risk the most are the obese, the elderly, the sick and the children. Heres’ how to prevent heatstroke, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. - First, always pay attention the daily weather warning especially during summer - Wear light-coloured, loose and air permeable clothing to reduce heat absorption and promote heat loss from sweating. - Bring and drink plenty of fluid to prevent dehydration. - Avoid drinks containing caffeine (e.g. coffee and tea) or alcohol, because these substances will speed up water loss from the body through the urinary system. - Do not engage in prolonged activities such as hiking and trekking under extremely hot weather, as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on one’s physique. - Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon, if possible. - Choose an indoor venue with good ventilation by opening all windows and using fan or air-conditioning. Avoid doing vigorous exercise in a hot or stuffy environment. - Re-schedule your work to cooler times of the day. If you must work in a hot environment, introduce shading in the work area where practicable, then start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Take breaks every now and then in a cool area to recharge yourself. - Do not stay inside a parked vehicle. - Stop in the course of activity immediately and seek medical advice if feeling unwell.
  • Choose an indoor venue with good ventilation by opening all windows and using fan or air-conditioning. Avoid doing vigorous exercise in a hot or stuffy environment.
  • Re-schedule your work to cooler times of the day. If you must work in a hot environment, introduce shading in the work area where practicable, then start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Take breaks every now and then in a cool area to recharge yourself.
  • Do not stay inside a parked vehicle.
  • Stop in the course of activity immediately and seek medical advice if feeling unwell.

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Tuesday, December 06, 2016

OFWs IN HONG KONG URGE TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR OEC EXEMPTION


Many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are excited to go home this December to celebrate Christmas with the families. But here is a simple reminders to all vacationing OFWs this December from Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Hong Kong. Labor Attache Jalilo de la Torre advised vacationing OFWs not to forget to register online to get exemption from overseas employment certificate (OEC).This is because, there are already two airports in the Philippines that are no longer accepting the temporary exemption slips that he ordered to be issued to fast-track the process for the thousands of OFWs set to go home over Christmas.




Many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are excited to go home this December to celebrate Christmas with the families.

But here is a simple reminders to all vacationing OFWs this December from Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Hong Kong.

Labor Attache Jalilo de la Torre advised vacationing OFWs not to forget to register online to get exemption from overseas employment certificate (OEC).

(The temporary exemption slip is no longer
honored at 2 Philippine airports)


This is because, there are already two airports in the Philippines that are no longer accepting the temporary exemption slips that he ordered to be issued to fast-track the process for the thousands of OFWs set to go home over Christmas.

(OEC sample)





De la Torre added that he already anticipates that the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) itself will stop allowing those with the temporary slips to go through airports unhindered.

“Natatakot kami baka idi-disable na ng POEA, kasi kapag nagbigay kami, baka hindi io-honor doon, mabuti i-BM Online na lang lahat,” De la Torre said.

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As of now, Clark International Airport in Pampanga and Mactan International Airport in Cebu have begun refusing to honor the temporary slip.

This is why de la Torre asked the POEA to intervene in the issue.

“Bakit sa ibang lugar sa Pilipinas puwede tapos sa Cebu hindi puwede?” 


But without any official word from POEA, he decided not to take the risk of seeing OFWS getting stranded back in the Philippines because they don’t have the officially recognized pass.

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Last week, the POLO-Hong Kong already started the processing of OEC exemption only for applicants with online appointments.

POLO said first-time online registrants will have to pay the $20 OEC processing fee in order to get their registration validated.

For now, temporary slips are only issued in special cases, like for OFWs who had to go home urgently for three days only without any opportunity to go online there, or for old people.




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