Publications

Rappler

HIV-shaming in the Philippines

When you hear that someone is positive for HIV, do you think that person probably deserved it? Do you think that person is dirty? That’s HIV shaming—making someone feel ashamed of living with HIV.

Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Skills Go Digital

A volunteer organization in the UAE is teaching Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) basic computer skills to help them transition to higher paying jobs abroad or back home in the Philippines.

Philippines: The Plight of #OFWomen

OFW or Overseas Filipino Worker used to refer only to male labor migrants. With more and more women leaving the country to work abroad, OFW now also means Overseas Filipino Women.

Philippines: A History of Migration

A look at the Philippines' migrant history goes back to the 16th century when Filipino men working in the Spanish galleons jumped ship — literally — and settled in foreign lands.

Where in the World Are the Filipinos?

The Philippines is among the top guest migrant suppliers to over 100 countries around the world. Click on the interactive map and see where in the world are the Filipinos?