MALACAÑANG is getting to the bottom of the case of a Filipina domestic helper who was found dead in Hong Kong.

Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Philippine authorities in Hong Kong are coordinating with investigators in finding the cause of death of Rowena Gomez.

”Gumagalaw ang ating embahada [sa kasong] iyan at nakikipag-usap sila sa..., I think they’re trying to get in touch with family and cooperating with authorities,” Valte said.

But Valte would not give more details on the case, including the schedule of return of the victim’s remains.

Earlier reports said the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is following up on the case of Gomez, who was found floating in Hong Kong bay.

Rowena had been working for five years in the former Crown colony, it was learned.

Reports further claimed  Rowena allegedly called and texted her relatives in the Philippines last January, and seemed scared, indicating she was in danger under her current employer.

Meanwhile, Valte reiterated the government’s appeal to prospective overseas Filipino workers to register with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and with authorities abroad.

She said this would help protect OFWs from illegal recruitment agencies, and would help the embassy locate them in case of an emergency.

”Kung sakali nagkaroon ng insidente mas mabilis sila maabot ng embahada. Malaking bagay (dahil) una legal ang pagpunta sa ibang bansa at pangalawa mas madaling maabutan kayo ng tulong... pag alam ng embahada nasaan kayo. Sana daanan natin ang prosesong ito dahil ito ay sa inyong proteksyon,” she said.