The Feminization of International Migration Among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs): Trends, Outcomes and Challenges

Peter Glenn Biason SOLAIR UP Diliman
Frances Mae Dionela SOLAIR UP Diliman
Suzette Gonzaga SOLAIR UP Diliman

Abstract

The paper examines the different dimensions of the feminization of international migration as a recent trend in the Philippines. It identifies the factors determining female migration over the years; the types of migration; and recent trends. Finally, the paper highlights how overseas work impacts on the personal and family life of migrant workers as well on the economy in general.

Author Biographies

Peter Glenn Biason, SOLAIR UP Diliman

Currently graduate students in the Master of Industrial Relations program at the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Frances Mae Dionela, SOLAIR UP Diliman

Currently graduate students in the Master of Industrial Relations program at the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Suzette Gonzaga, SOLAIR UP Diliman

Currently graduate students in the Master of Industrial Relations program at the School of Labor and Industrial Relations, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Published

2021-02-28

How to Cite

BIASON, Peter Glenn; DIONELA, Frances Mae; GONZAGA, Suzette. The Feminization of International Migration Among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs): Trends, Outcomes and Challenges. Philippine Journal of Labor and Industrial Relations, [S.l.], v. 32, n. 1&2, feb. 2021. ISSN 0115-6373. Available at: <https://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/pjlir/article/view/7464>. Date accessed: 08 sep. 2025.

Citation Formats

Issue

Vol 32 No 1&2 (2012): Philippine Journal of Labor and Industrial Relations

Section

Articles