Abstract:
The Overseas Filipino Workers have been an important part of the
Filipino society for several decades now. Although, Philippine
outmigration is not a recent phenomenon, the situation became
pervasive during the last 20 years. Within this period, they have
managed to support the weakening economic situation of our
country. Thus, their value in our society is clearly recognized and
appreciated. OFWs are not only esteemed by their families but also
by the whole Filipino people. Their title “Bagong Bayani ng
Pilipinas” is definitely most appropriate. However, the fact
remains that despite being valuable assets of the nation, Filipino
migrant workers are still suffering from various kinds of abuses
inside and outside the country. Their rights are continually being
unrecognized and violated. In addition, the State is not capable of
securing protection for the OFWs alone. The non-governmental
organizations in migration, as the alternative provider of
assistance to the OFWs, and the primary advocates of their
welfare, play an important role in the migration phenomenon.
NGO sector now becomes a very important element of the
Philippine migrant institution and this contribution must be
recognized. It is in this light that this study commenced.
