A FILIPINA domestic helper from Nueva Viscaya will be honored by the House of Representatives for returning the $350,000 dollars (about P2.1 million) that she accidentally found in an alley in Hong Kong.

Nueva Viscaya Representative Carlos Padilla has filed House Resolution 1212 honoring 38-year-old Mildred Perez of Aliaga, Bangbang, Nueva Vizcaya who was forced to turn into scavenging in the former British territory after losing her job which earned her HK$38 (P228) a day at the most.

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“Ang kagaya ni Gng. Mildred Perez ay dapat lang na parangalan dahil kahit maliit na bagay, ipinakilala nito ang ang kabutihan ng mga Filipina na tiyak na lalong mamahalin ng ibang lahi,” Padilla said.

Reports from Hong Kong said Perez, along with a certain David, found the amount consisting of cash and checks after renewing her visa at the immigration department on April 29.

The packet, which was in a trash bin at the corner of Pottinger Street and Des Voeux Road, contained $176,000 in cash (in denomination of $1,000) and four checks: US$13,000; US$5,000; US$3,250; and HK$10,920.

The two then called the Hong Kong Information Centre to get the number of the company indicated in the documents and left a recorded message.

Padilla said Perez was jobless after filing a complaint against her former employer – a pastor – who allegedly tried to rape her.

This forced her to collect and sell recyclable materials to support her needs, including her visa extension.

Padilla said he is working with local officials of the province to recognize Perez’s heroic deed and give financial assistance to her family, especially to her children who were forced to drop out of school. (WV/Sunnex)