Capsule Living in Dubai: OFWs and the Price of Proximity
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At the end of the day, an OFW closes a small door in the heart of Dubai. Inside, there is little room to move, but enough space to rest, plan and dream.
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A ‘Bagong Bayani’ goes home for good
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A beloved 12-year-domestic worker in Hong Kong finally hangs up her apron.
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What it took for a citizen of Hong Kong to recognize the contributions of two OFW nannies to her life.
Read MoreRethinking Womanhood
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Historian, author, professor Mina Roces documents the evolution of Filipino women and the impact of overseas employment on families.
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Know Your Diaspora: United Arab Emirates
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Filipino OFWs comprise one of the largest groups of foreign workers that dominate the UAE economy’s private sector.
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[Sponsored Post] Statistics on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
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From 1972-2011, the number of deployed OFWs grew from 36k to 2.2m, with 80% working in Asia. Learn More
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