OFW

WHAT DOES ‘OFW’ MEANS?

OFW stands for Overseas Filipino workers. They are Filipinos who decided to work abroad for a goal of a better future for their own and their families.

WHY DO PEOPLE DECIDE TO WORK ABROAD?

Financial Needs

Experience

Soul Searching

Being an OFW entails many sacrifices. First, you have to leave your family. Second, you have to adjust to the new culture you are in. Third, you have to sacrifice your own dreams and career because most of the time, when you work abroad the work you are in is not inclined with your educational attainment.

LETS WATCH A VIDEO CLIP!

QUESTIONS:

1. Do you consider OFWs as heroes?2. In the video clip whose story struck

you the most?3. How do OFWs contribute to the

Philippines’ economy?