A Filipina helper, Ms Monique, had a birthday in August that was made special by her employers. They surprised her with gifts and a cake, despite it not being a day off for her. Ms Monique, who runs the TikTok account @helpers.diary, documented her birthday in a video. The video starts with her daily tasks, such as household chores and cooking, but takes a heartwarming turn when she receives a drawing from one of her charges.

Further details about Ms Monique's birthday celebration are available from the source. Her video received attention on TikTok, where she expressed gratitude towards her employers.

The helper's experience is an example of decent treatment by employers, which is reportedly common in many households.