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POPULATION AND DIASPORA There are more than 8.7 million overseas Filipinos worldwide, about 10% of the total population of the Philippines . However, the number may be higher due to a large rate of illegal Filipino migrants who overstayed or carry a lapsed visa. The population could be projected to be at 11 million. Each year, the Philippines sends out more than a million of its nationals to work abroad. They are typically employed as doctors, accountants, housekeepers, nurses, engineers and domestic helpers. The Filipino Diaspora is the third largest in terms of population. The Chinese is the largest, with about 35 million followed by the India n diaspora at 22 million. Filipinos on Holiday While many Filipinos prefer overseas employment, others also travel outside the Philippines for business and pleasure. These travellers are mostly business owners and entrepreneurs, famous actors, politicians, as well as people who are in the high and middle classes of society. Filipinos on holiday also go abroad for the intent of visiting their loved-ones who are engaged in overseas employment. COUNTRIES WITH LARGE FILIPINO POPULATIONS
ISSUES Many overseas Filipinos face many obstacles when they arrive in their country of destination. Usually, they are deprived of a wide range of employment rights since domestic work does not fall within the scope of protection laws. Some of them are withheld their pay, while others have their documents confiscated or hidden by their employers. Furthermore, many of these domestic workers are abused, assaulted, or sexually harassed by their employers. However, low-skilled workers are not deprived by their government. Philippine embassies and consulates have established a strong and stern connection with its nationals in their respective host countries. Many OFW's are urged to report any misconduct or abuse by employers to the said Philippine agencies rather than the local authorities. This is a much better and preferred way by many since the contengencies offered through this are more promising and protective. It is also to avoid any types of prejudice and racial discrimination. Ironically, some Filipinos of professional work and/or field are also facing this type of issue. OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS An Overseas Filipino Worker (often abbreviated '''OFW''') is a term for a , China , Mexico , and France . The amount represents 13.5% of the country's GDP , the largest in proportion to the domestic economy among the five countries. {Link without Title} However, the exodus of workers from the country includes an increasing number of skilled workers taking on unskilled work overseas, resulting in serious Brain Drain , particularly in the health and education sectors. Also, the exodus can result in Underemployment , especially in cases where doctors undergo retraining to become nurses. According to the World Bank, the Philippines received an amount of $12 billion worth of remittances, ranking fourth globally. tied with France . Remittances to the Philippines by Overseas Filipinos are pivotal, especially in helping the local economy and currency, as well sustaining the lives of their loved-ones back home. REFERENCE General statistics from Philippine government STOCK ESTIMATE OF OVERSEAS FILIPINOS ( MS Excel format), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), 2004, on overseas Filipinos (work and/or live overseas):
2004 SURVEY ON OVERSEAS FILIPINOS , Philippine National Statistics Office, on OFWs:
STATISTICAL DATA ON OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS (OFWs) ( MS Excel format), Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, 2005, on OFWs:
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