Hong Kong Police warned Filipinos that gambling in public places is an offense and that they will not hesitate to arrest offenders. A GMA News Online's article titled pinoy abroad reported this. The police also advice the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong about the enforcement. The Consulate in turn reminded Filipinos accordingly on its facebook account on May 4. It added that gambling, including playing card games, at walkways, streets and parks are against the law.
This urge to gamble is beyond my comprehension. Could it be so bad that they will disregard the law and do in openly in public places? The first comment left on the news claims that "its pinoy culture". A comment on the Consulate's facebook had a mix of English and Filipino. I could only make out that it uses relieve from the stress of work on their off days to justify their actions. It is interesting that most comments on the facebook were by women.
Women gambling again, eh. This subject must be of great interest to you. I was wondering if these Filipinos ladies are maids. Hong Kong takes a lot of Filipino ladies for maids as in domestic helper.
ReplyDeleteNow I can't help but think of Filipino maids as having strong urge to gamble. They are probably on the phone prior to their off days making plans with their buddies on where to gather for a hand.
I know that from watching Hong Kong serials too but I can't make that assumption.
DeleteI wonder how many shirts were burnt while ironing because the maids were on the phone.
ReplyDeleteThat is frightening, especially if they had to attend to children.
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