Remittances sent home by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have been
instrumental in the Philippines' economic growth. In 2009, when
everybody thought that OFWs would be the first ones to suffer because of
the global economic crisis, the Philippines still received more
remittances valued at $17.35 billion.
Remittances have been resilient despite crises, thanks to the
unwavering commitment of Filipino workers to their families in the
Philippines. But we must not forget - there are social costs to this
economic gain.
If there are more high-quality local jobs, Filipinos will see working
abroad as an option, and not the only way out of poverty.
Learn more in this infographic by Rappler artists Matt Hebrona and Bardo
Wu. Data from official government offices culled by Cai Ordinario.
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