At least 11 million Filipinos, or 10 percent of the population, reside abroad – including more than 5 million emigrants, 4.2 million temporary migrants and at least 1.1 million unauthorized migrants. Hailed for decades as Heroes of the Republic, Filipino migrants abroad play a crucial role in their country’s development.
A high fertility rate, coupled with a discouraging job market at home, spurs Filipino workers to seek opportunities abroad.
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