ORGANIZATIONAL challenges, fragmented programs, and lack of data continue to hamper the reintegration services of the government, making it the “weakest link” in the country’s migration governance, according to a new study from Friedrich Naumann Foundation. The 22-page paper, entitled Post-Pandemic Reintegration Efforts for Overseas Filipino Workers written by Alvin P. Ang, Marie T. Magante,
CASH remittances sent from Filipinos abroad exceeded expectations as inflows from the country’s modern-day heroes grew 2.7 percent in August, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The BSP said cash remittances sent through banks reached $2.8 billion, higher than the $2.72 billion in the same month the previous year. In the
CASH remittances sent by overseas Filipinos could surpass $33.5 billion next year, which could be the highest in at least six years, fueled by improved economic conditions abroad. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said at a Senate Committee on Finance hearing that they expect cash…
REMITTANCES sent by overseas Filipinos may have grown due to the need of their families to cope with high inflation and be merry during the Christmas holidays in December, according to local experts. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) full-year 2022 cash remittances coursed through banks amounted to $32.54 billion,…