Filipino son of Hong Kong domestic worker touches hearts with tribute to her 20 years of hard labour
Hans Alcanzare speaks of dark days when his mother was working in city but praises her for financing her seven siblings’ education and professional life
Hans Alcanzare, an urban planner, shared an emotional tribute to his mother Terisita as he went to collect her from Hong Kong International Airport on the day of her retirement on June 10.
The pair plan to stop in seven countries including Singapore, Vietnam and Taiwan before returning home to the Philippines.
Once back at home, the Alcanzare family has pledged their mother will never need to work again. Alcanzare and his six siblings said they had set aside money in a bank account to provide their mother with a monthly allowance.
Alcanzare’s emotional Facebook post about his mother’s retirement has attracted more than 125,000 reactions, with internet users praising his tale.
In the post, he describes his motive for giving his mother a surprise holiday as a thank you for enabling him and six siblings to gain professional qualifications.
