OFW Journals (OFW Stories on the News) and Some OFW Employment, Career & Business Tips

Name or Nickname: Mr. R

Do you want us to publish your name: No

Do you want us to publish your email: No

Country of Residence: Philippines

Any Website: none

Profession: Physical Therapist

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: Actually no, because I feel like a stranger there.

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Somehow beneficial because as they say, "malaki ang kita."

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: Anyhow yes, by bringing foreign currencies here to equate with our currency and anyhow help our economy.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: First loneliness, chaos in a country (e.g. Nigeria, Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan), and stuff like that.

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: Of course, manpower is depleting and experts trained here are gone with the airplane.

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: For them, why not serve your fellowmen first, and the policy about working here for a certain period before going abroad anyhow can help.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: I think it's to prioritize the safety of our OFW's abroad by the laws regarding this context, and to make sure they are implemented especially human rights
protection and sorts like that.

What is best about being a Filipino: Unique. Authentic. Having the potential to excel whatever challenges may bring. Lalo na globally...Any Message for Us: WISH KO LANG makontrol ang brain drain one at a time.