Wanchai, Hong Kong: A portion of Hong Kong’s trade and shipping is threatened by the possible drop of overseas Filipino workers’ (OFWs) balikbayan box shipments, because of the present dispute between Hong Kong and the Philippines.

The feud between the two countries stemmed from the Manila hostage-taking and the death of Hong Kong tourists, with the government of the former British colony demanding for national apology over the incident. But President Benigno Aquino 3rd refuses to issue an apology to Hong Kong, which has resulted in the nonvisa entry of Filipinos to their country.

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