According to a recent survey, there were around 2.2 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who worked abroad in 2012. You can imagine how those numbers may have changed and grown over the past few years.
It is a grim reminder of the sacrifices that countless ordinary Filipinos who need to work abroad endure just to survive and support their families.
Clearly, OFWs carry the hope in their hearts and minds that someday, all of their hard work and suffering will pay off in the not so distant future.
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However, the reality is only two out of five OFWs are able to set aside their well-deserved income as their savings, according to a study conducted by the NSO in 2013. That is why it is essential for them to work even harder so they will be able to send money to the Philippines.
There are many reasons why OFWs decide to leave their family and loved ones behind. They want to buy a house, a car, be able to travel to different locations, enjoy the latest electronic gadgets, support their children’s education, and save money to have their own business in the future.
But the harsh reality for 60% of OFWs is they are still struggling to make ends meet no matter how hard they work or how long they stay overseas. This distressing predicament may be due to a number of reasons.
It is quite possible that they are still paying off their debts. It is no secret that OFWs sell their meager belongings or borrow money so that they can have sufficient budget for placement fees, passport processing, among others.
I humbly suggest to our noble OFWs to curb their expenses because some of them might be spending their hard-earned money on vices like excessive drinking, gambling or maybe buying luxurious items which are not really necessary.
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