Rhodora Alcaraz
Rhodora Alcaraz is a Filipino domestic worker who gained international attention for her courageous act of shielding a three-month-old baby from flames and toxic smoke during a devastating apartment fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court. Having just arrived in Hong Kong to work days before the incident, Alcaraz was found by firefighters clutching the infant in a smoke-filled apartment after hours of protecting the child. Despite suffering severe injuries, including lung damage, her bravery has been widely praised, sparking calls for better treatment of domestic workers in the region.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 96,375 | $340,000 | 337$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,559 | $2,700,000 | 1,295$ |
| Totals | 2 | 165,224,594 | 128,934 | $3,040,000 | 1,632$ |
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United Kingdom:
Rhodora Alcaraz, 28, was trapped in another flat looking after her employer's three-month-old baby and elderly mother and was hailed a hero for staying by their side.
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Vietnam:
Rhodora Alcaraz was injured while shielding a 3-month-old baby during a fire in Hong Kong.
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