Philippine Labor Migration Policy
Slowing remittance growth from Filipino workers cause for concern
Slowing growth of remittances sent by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to their home country have alerted economists that there might be a sustained weakness...
Philippines launches survey on overseas workers
The Philippines has launched a survey on the number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), a major contributor of the country's foreign exchange, a state...
Infographic: A glimpse at Overseas Filipino Workers
The Philippines is increasingly dependent on its workers not only finding employment abroad, but also propping up the domestic economy. Philippines workers abroad –...
The Philippines’ “New Economy”
The Philippines used to be referred to as a basket case in Asia. Now it is more apparent that the Philippines is a market...
Philippines recognises the value of exporting labour
With remittances to the Philippines by overseas workers reaching $7.7 billion during the first four months of 2013, local officials have begun to stand...
Filipinos’ remittances to keep positive trend
Remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OWF) remained strong during the first quarter of 2013. The Philippines Central Bank forecasts a solid 5 per cent annual increase in remittances volume for the full year.
Philippines pressured to reintegrate OFWs
Singapore closing its borders for all but highly specialised expats and the ongoing euro crisis prompting many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) to return home...
Filipino workers’ wages rise in the Gulf
Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) will get a monthly minimum wage of $400 in Dubai following a similar deal with Saudi Arabia, Arabian Business reported...
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