Vicky’s memorial service was held last night, 21 April, at the Discovery Bay International School. Led by Father Henry Cabral of the local Catholic church and Sister Aida of the Catholic Centre in Central, the service reflected on Vicky’s life and the many difficulties faced by Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong.
Vicky’s sister Irene spoke briefly in Tagalog, offering her thanks to those in attendance and again asking anyone with any information to come forward. Her grief was obvious and she soon broke down crying for the first time since she arrived in Hong Kong.
Here’s a brief video clip from the beginning of the service, as people were still coming in. The crowd eventually spilled out the hall doors.
The South China Morning Post reported on the service this morning, and included Father Henry’s comments on the degrading and dehumanising way domestic helpers are often treated. After the service, migrant group representatives again mentioned plans for a rally to express indignation about the handling of this specific case. They will assemble in Admiralty on Sunday 27 April, with a meeting point in Discovery Bay as well. We’ll post more details on this later in the week.
Everyone wants to see justice done. Perhaps even more importantly we want to see justice being done as the investigation into Vicky’s death proceeds. Plain clothes police were again making inquiries in Seabee Lane last night, which indicates that further action is being taken.
Details on the next Discovery Bay community meeting will be posted here when they’re finalised tomorrow, 23 April.
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