to modern-day slavery. According to English professor Odine De Guzman, non-government organizations propose to address the abuses of overseas Filipino workers, although Hong Kong has yet to ratify any treaties, an example being the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. Sundays According to the Guardian, migrant workers have been congregating on their one day off each week since the 1980s. Sundays are a lifeline for Filipino workers, giving them the ability to rest, run errands for themselves, and to recreationally enjoy activities such as picnics and dances. They are also able to use their free time to join protests. Groups commonly gather around Victoria Park, Central District, Wan Chai and Statue Square, transforming the streets into “Little Manila.” 2019–2020 The Hong Kong Protests According to anthropologist Nicole Constable, women migrant workers have protested in the past, protesting alongside the Hong Kong People’s Alliance on WTO. The 2019–20 Hong Kong Protests affected on the Filipino community. In 2019, many Filipino domestic workers voiced their opinions on the protest. Some expressed their sympathies towards the protestors, because many protestors grew up in households where these workers had taken care of them growing up. Many have supported the protest, disagreeing with the proposed extradition bill, and even joining peaceful marches throughout Hong Kong. Others however, have expressed their reluctance to support because of the work and visa status in Hong Kong, concerns about losing their occupation, the relocation of employers because of the impeded violence, and their overall safety. Despite the risk of danger, many workers have rejected the proposal of the Philippine government to temporarily ban sending workers to Hong Kong during the protests in fear of losing financial and employment opportunities. According to Global Voices, rest days are no longer fixed on Sundays and are cut short to avoid police confrontation due to the schedule of protestors and the possibility of disruption to public transport, affecting the workers’ ability to see others in the community. COVID-19 Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Filipino migrant workers’ lives in Hong Kong. Because of the government strict live-in restrictions, workers are limited to staying at home, unable to social distance with employers. According to the Diplomat, “this situation has fuelled tension and mistrust between employers due to security, finance and health, allowing for abuse and ill treatment of workers to occur more