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OFW in Hong Kong dies after head hits the bathroom floor

An overseas Filipino worker died after she lost consciousness and hit her head while inside a plaza’s restroom in Hong Kong during her day off, reported GMA News.

Estrella Dofredo has been working as an OFW for 20 years.

The OFW who hails from of Ilocos sur was immediately brought to the hospital but eventually died after four days.

Based on the information gathered by her family, the OFW had suffered from internal bleeding in her head following the accident.

She had a brain aneurysm too.

The family seeks the government’s help for the repatriation of her remains.

“Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11400 o yung tinatawag nating Bayanihan To Heal As One Act, valid pa yung kaniyang OWWA membership. As to the social benefits, may makukuha ang kaniyang pamilya depende kung ano ang ikinamatay niya,” OWWA told GMA News.

OWWA, however, said that due to the pandemic, it may take at least a month before they can bring home Dofredo’s remains.

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