Hong Kong OFW dies to save boy
MANILA, Philippines - An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) died in Hong Kong after saving the life of her 6-year-old ward, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said.
Juanita Agustin Limbago and the boy under her care were knocked down by a tour bus in Hong Kong last June 10, according to an OWWA report.
"Without regard for her own safety, Juanita turned her back to the bus and used her arm to protect the boy. Both were pinned down but the boy got out of the unfortunate incident with only slight wounds," the agency said in a press statement.
Limbago's remains were brought home Friday. Her husband, Edwin, received her remains at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
She was working in Hong Kong for less than three months before she she was killed.
Her family will receive P220,000 in death and burial benefits from OWWA, according to the agency.
Juanita Agustin Limbago and the boy under her care were knocked down by a tour bus in Hong Kong last June 10, according to an OWWA report.
"Without regard for her own safety, Juanita turned her back to the bus and used her arm to protect the boy. Both were pinned down but the boy got out of the unfortunate incident with only slight wounds," the agency said in a press statement.
Limbago's remains were brought home Friday. Her husband, Edwin, received her remains at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
She was working in Hong Kong for less than three months before she she was killed.
Her family will receive P220,000 in death and burial benefits from OWWA, according to the agency.
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