Migration has a big impact on the Philippines in various ways. Because of better job opportunities and
pay, Filipinos chose to work abroad instead. It can be helpful to the economy because Filipinos who work
abroad send money back to their families, which raises household incomes and builds up the country's
economy. But when skilled workers like nurses and engineers leave, it creates a "brain drain," which
weakens the sectors that need expertise. Also, being reliant on remittances might discourage the
government from investing in local job creation, which risks economic stability.
Politically, migration can improve the Philippines' diplomatic ties with other countries because it leads to
policies to protect OFWs. To protect the rights of OFWs, the government created agencies like POEA. On
the other hand, relying too much on remittances could make lawmakers forget to deal with problems
like unemployment or low wages since migration is an easy way for people to escape these problems.
On a psychosocial level, migration can empower the families by providing financial stability. This also
introduces OFWs to different cultures, which makes them more resilient and able to adapt. But, being
away from their family for a long time can strain their relationships, making people feel lonely and
making it harder to be a parent. The OFW children may have anxiety, and Filipinos abroad may feel
homesick. They may also be discriminated against. This can have a big effect on their mental health.
Social pressure to migrate to make money can also lead to unrealistic expectations that make local
opportunities less valuable.
The first SDG I chose is SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Globalization has had a
significant effect on progress toward SDG 8 because it has created jobs through global supply
chains$and multinational corporations (MNCs). For example, foreign manufacturing
investments$have helped countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh grow their economies and
create jobs in electronics and textiles. Digital globalization also makes it possible to work from
home. This$gives workers in developing countries access to global markets. But globalization
also leads to$exploitation, like when factories that make fast fashion pay their workers little or
put them in dangerous situations to work in mines. Local jobs have also been lost to automation
and outsourcing, especially in fields that can't compete with cheaper foreign labor. Even though
globalization helps the economy grow, its benefits are not$shared equally. Rich countries and
corporations often gain more from it.
The third SDG I chose is SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Globalization can help lower
inequality by linking marginalized$regions$to global markets and resources. Money sent back to
developing countries by foreign workers, like Filipino OFWs, helps low-income families and
international aid programs fight poverty. Trade agreements like the African Continental Free
Trade Area aim to help smaller countries grow. But, globalization often makes inequalities
worse. Rich countries and companies control most of the world's trade, allowing poorer countries
to rely on low-value goods like raw materials from Sub-Saharan Africa. When MNCs avoid
paying taxes, they take money away from public services in developing countries, which makes
inequality worse. Cultural globalization can also hurt local traditions and make indigenous
