A viral video shows women sitting and sleeping in large cardboard boxes in Hong Kong. The cardboard boxes provide a modicum of shelter for domestic workers who have nowhere else to go.

Thousands of women from the Philippines and Indonesia are forced out of the luxury apartments they clean on their day off. They are effectively homeless for the day, seeking privacy from the eyes of a city that depends on them.

The situation highlights the wealth gap in Hong Kong, one of the world’s richest cities. Influencer Rapha referred to this issue as ‘The Invisible Labor Crisis’ of Hong Kong.

Rapha stated, “Hong Kong runs on labor it refuses to house.” Every Sunday, thousands of women are pushed into public spaces where they build makeshift ‘rooms’ out of cardboard boxes.

They congregate on bridges and in underpasses just to find a shred of privacy. This crisis underscores the treatment of domestic helpers as temporary fixtures rather than valued members of society.

As observers continue to highlight these issues, no official response has emerged regarding potential changes to housing policies. The plight of these workers remains a pressing concern for human rights advocates worldwide.

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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Indonesia at approximately 7:48 AM local time today, causing significant alarm and damage. The quake resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, with reports of structural damage in several areas.

The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Molucca Sea, about 580 kilometers from the Philippine coast, at a depth of 35 kilometers. Tsunami waves reached up to 75 centimeters in North Minahasa, prompting a brief tsunami alert that was lifted within hours.

Initial assessments indicated light to severe damage in parts of Ternate and Bitung, with the strongest tremors felt for 10 to 20 seconds. The quake caused the collapse of at least one building in Manado, where a 70-year-old woman tragically lost her life.

George Leo Mercy Randang, a local resident, reported, “The quake was felt strongly and around Manado… one person died and one person had a leg injury.” Eyewitness Marten Mandagi described the moment, saying, “We had just woken up and suddenly the earthquake hit… we all ran out of the house.”

Following the initial quake, at least 11 aftershocks were recorded, with the strongest measuring 5.5 in magnitude. Indonesia’s national disaster agency urged vigilance, stating, “Although relatively small, this situation still requires vigilance due to the potential for aftershocks.”

Indonesia lies along the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, a geologically active zone where tectonic plates meet, making it prone to such seismic events. The country has experienced numerous earthquakes in the past, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by its residents.

As authorities continue to assess the damage and provide aid, details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of injuries and structural impacts. The situation is developing, and further updates are expected as information becomes available.

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