THE OVERSEAS FILIPINO
    

An Overseas Filipino is a person of Philippine origin who lives and works outside the Philippines. The term Global Filipino is now also being used to refer to a Philippine citizen who lives and work abroad. The performance of the Philippine economy over recent decades, combined with a widespread knowledge of English, a legacy of the Philippines' position as a former United States colony, have made Filipinos one of the most internationally mobile nationalities. Often overseas workers will support extended families back in the Philippines. As a result, many countries around the world have a substantial Filipino community

 

 

 

There are more than 10 million overseas Filipinos worldwide. About 11% of the total population of the Philippines. They are a force to reckon with:

Economically– in terms of remittances the Overseas Filipino sends as much as $10 billion back to the Philippines making it a major factor in halting the economic decline of the country.

Skills- with English as a second language added with skills learned in Philippine schools, Filipinos have been reputed to be one of the best workers in the world.

As part of God’s laborers in the Harvest field- where the Filipino goes so goes every aspect of his being including fellowship with fellow believers.Thus, evidence of churches birthed by Filipinos are found throughout the world including countries dominated by other religions.

For more information on the Global Filipino Church:

- Wikipedia on the Overseas Filipino

- Phil. Overseas Employment Administration report 2005 [PDF]