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

Name or Nickname: Vic Pagkatipunan

Do you want us to publish your name: Yes

Email: vicente.pagkatipunan@kbr.com

Do you want us to publish your email: Yes

Country of Residence: Qatar

Profession: Security Officer

Do you want to settle permanently in abroad and Why: Definitely NO!

Is Working or Living in Foreign Country Beneficial to you and Why: Yes. It's a big help for my family, economically.

Do you think our countrys economy is getting better because of OFWs and Why: NO. Because of corruption. From the President down to the Baranggay Kagawad.

What could be the undesirable effects when working abroad to you and to your family left back home: Longing for the absence of each other.

Are You Worried About the Brain Drain that our country is facing at this time and Why: Yes. Almost majority of Filipino professionals are outside the country due to the absence of a better paying job in the Philippines.

Can You give some tips or advise to others who may wish to work abroad too Specially on places that you have worked for: Don't be fooled by the government that we OFWs are the unsung heroes. That's baloney. Just think of the welfare of your family, and that's it.

If you will be given a post to serve OFWs what could be your plans to protect or serve the Filipino Workers Worldwide: To design a plan that no Filipino will no longer work outside of the Philippines and instead earn the dollars they are earning abroad in our own country.

What is best about being a Filipino: Filipinos are different from everybody else. May it be in good traits or bad traits.

Any Message for Us: This is a nice venue for us OFWs. If I could help and be a part of your group, I'm willing to be one.