Filipino helper killed in Hong Kong fire hailed as heroine as body flown home

The body of the Filipino domestic helper who died in Hong Kong’s deadly blaze last month has been repatriated to her home country, with a senior Philippine official hailing her as a heroine. Separately, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen pledged on Sunday to provide long-term support in stages for residents affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire through its dedicated fund, which has reached about HK$4 billion (US$514 million). According to Filipino Secretary for...