According to survey, Canada is the most preferred destination for OFWs

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Canada is the most preferred destination for Filipino who want to live and work abroad according to a Social Weather Stations survey. Credit: Pexels / Vincent Albos

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There are 7% Filipinos who are currently looking for work abroad according to the latest national survey of Philippines’ Social Weather Stations.

Key Points
  • According to SWS Survey, 7% Filipino household have an OFW.
  • 17% or nearly 2 out of 10 adult Filipinos aspire to live abroad.
  • Canada is cited as primary country of Filipinos who want to live and work abroad.
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