What is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)?

OFWs, or Overseas Filipino Workers, are Filipino citizens who are employed in foreign countries on a temporary basis, usually through employment contracts. They work in various industries such as healthcare, construction, domestic work, and the service sector to support their families back in the Philippines. OFWs play a significant role in the Philippine economy by sending remittances that help sustain their families and contribute to national development. The government provides support and protection to OFWs through agencies like the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).