Filipino Migrants

Presentation of

Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas Chairperson, Commission on Filipinos Overseas

OECD Conference Centre, Paris

October 5, 2012

Mobilizing and Maximizing

the Diverse Skills of

Filipino Migrants

Created through Batas Pambansa79 on 16 June 1980

CFO Board of Commissioners is headed by a Chairperson

STOCK ESTIMATE OF FILIPINOS OVERSEAS AS OF DECEMBER 2010

Source: CFO

Overseas Filipino Workers 4.32M (45%)

Permanent Migrants 4.42M (47%)

Irregular Migrants 0.70M (8%)

Total: 9,452,984

PHILIPPINE EMPLOYMENT SCENARIO JULY 2011

Labor Force 39.93 M

Employed Persons 37.11 M

Unemployed Persons 2.87 M (7.1%)

National Statistics Office (NSO) website & Bureau of Labor & Employment Statistics (BLES)

In thousands except rates. Details may not add up to totals.

Source: Preliminary July 2011 Labor Force Survey (LFS)

Underemployed Persons 7.10 M (19.1%)

Youth Unemployment 1.43 M (17.9%)

EDUCATED WORKFORCE 2010

– Educated Unemployed

• 19.5 % college graduates or 557,000

(2 out of every 5)

• 32.5 % high school graduates or 930,000

(1 out of every 3)

– Educated Underemployed

• 7.7 % college graduates or 524,000

(1 out of 10)

• 24.7% high school graduates or 1.671 M

(1 out of 4) Source: LFS-NSO, 2010

Thousands of professional nurses are employed in BPO industry.

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT MISMATCH: CASE OF FILIPINO NURSES

The Professional Regulation Commission estimates

230,000 jobless and underemployed nurses in 2011.

TOP 10 HARD TO FILL PROFESSIONAL VACANCIES 2007- 2008

Source: BLES, BITS 2007 / 2008

Professional Vacancies

1. Accountants and auditors 1,668

2. Systems analysts and designers 1,152

3. Electrical engineers 1,059

4. Computer programmers 795

5. Computer engineers 772

6. Mechanical engineers 730

7. Chemical engineers 480

8. HRD professionals 471

9. Electronics and communications

engineers 428

10. Industrial engineers 409

TOP 10 HIGHER EDUCATION GRADUATES BY DISCIPLINE GROUP

2005-2010

DISCIPLINE GROUP 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-2010*

Medical and Allied

86,373 110,312 121,382

128,057

70,755

Business Administration and Related

94,819 95,646 93,720

106,746

102,399

Education and Teacher Training

66,362 70,711 62,720

56,777

69,895

Engineering and Technology

48,951 49,617 48,462

48,448

47,844

Information Technology

38,435 35,901 39,037

45,830

43,328

Social and Behavioral Sciences

12,176 11,937 11,614

12,506

13,112

Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries, Vet Med

13,040 12,528 11,181

9,842

12,647

Maritime

8,801 11,121 10,341

11,768

11,960

Humanities

4,436 4,345 4,429

4,678

4,705

Mass Communication and Documentation

4,506 4,439 4,665

5,454

4,906

377,899 406,557 407,551 430,106 381,551

Notes: 1.Data for graduates include graduates in pre-baccalaureate, baccalaureate, post baccalaureate, masters & doctorate programs. 2.Data for AY 2009/2010 graduates is projected data. Data as of November 30, 2010 Source of Data: Commission on Higher Education (CHED), www.ched.gov.ph

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PRIMARY SOURCES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OFWS

Source: 2010 OFW Deployment Report by POEA

TOP 10 HARD-TO-FILL JOBS IN 36 COUNTRIES (35,000 COMPANIES)

1. Skilled Trades

2. Sales Representatives

3. Technicians

4. Engineers

5. Accounting and Finance Staff

6. Production Operators

7. Secretaries, Administrative Assistants and

Office Support Staff

8. Management Executives

9. Drivers

10.Laborers

Source: Manpower Inc.

THE PRESIDENT’S DIRECTIVES

“From a government hat treats its people as an

export commodity and a means to earn foreign

exchange, disregarding the social cost to

Filipino families to a government that creates

jobs at home so that working abroad will be a

choice rather than a necessity and when its

citizens do choose to become Overseas Filipino

Workers, their welfare and protection will still be

the government’s priority”.

“Invest in our country’s top resource, our

human resource, to make us more

competitive and employable while promoting

industrial peace based on social justice.” Source: 22-Point Platform and Policy

Pronouncements on Labor and Employment

Source: 16-point Social Contract

with the Filipino People

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CURRICULUM REVIEW

Review of K to 12 Modeling Program

Objectives Modeling of Grades 11 and 12

Description This is a program agreed by the National Inter-

Agency Steering Committee for the K-12 (Grades 11

and 12) in both private and public schools

nationwide. The modeling approach will start school

year (2012-2013), with the identified schools offering

subjects of specialization relevant to the needs of

the industries in the locality.

Activities Formation of Regional TWGs for modeling;

Development of learning standards and implementing

guidelines for G11 -12; Come up with a

communication plan for the main constituents of the

K to 12 model sites; Field visits to modeling schools;

Curriculum enhancement; Partnership with key

stakeholders in the K to 12 modeling sites; K to 12

Modeling

Timelines Starting SY 2012 - 2013


Review of Higher Education and Training Curriculum

Objectives To hone the competencies and skills of the

Filipino higher education graduates

Description The review of the Higher Education and Training

Curriculum will be undertaken on account of

rapid technological changes, skills obsolescence

and globalization of skills and qualifications.

Activities Review, updating and modification of 88 policies,

standards and guidelines (PSGs) of curricular

programs in the fields of Engineering and

Technology, Architecture, Fine Arts and related

programs, Agriculture Education, Maritime

Education, Criminal Justice, Humanities,

Social Sciences, Health Profession, Information

Technology, and Science and Math

Timelines Starting 2012


Improve TESDA Training Management

Objectives Increasing Training Participation and Achieve

Effective Training Management

Description Service-delivery rationalization scheme for focused

targeting of clientele; Focused TVET Interventions

on identified priorities; Career guidance, advocacy,

coaching and counseling program; TVET Advocacy

and promotion program; Promotion of agri-fishery

related programs; TESDA – DA Training Program;

TVET Infrastructure build-up in areas of

trainers/assessors development, learning materials

devt, IT-linked programs, systems, processes;

Development of Training Regulations in higher level

technologies and qualifications; Periodic review of

training regulations and curricula; Assessment and

Certification Program

Timelines 2011-2016

PHILIPPINES QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK

Objectives Development of the Philippine Qualifications

Framework

Description The PQF is a framework on which standards and

qualifications are determined and agreed upon by

education and training institutions and their

stakeholders. It brings together into a unified

national system, all recognized qualifications in

the Philippines.

Activities Development and consolidation of PQF

Timelines 2011-2012

CAREER GUIDANCE ADVOCACY

Objectives Intensify career guidance on a national scale by

developing advocacy plan and organizing

innovative avenues to share labor market

information

Description The Career Guidance Advocacy Plan will pave the

way to making national and regional labor market

information (LMI) trends (e.g. Hot Jobs, In-

demand and Hard-to-fill occupations) and

publications (e.g. Occupational Briefs, Career

Industry Guides, Labor Market Intelligence

Reports) more accessible to the public.

Activities Career Guidance and Advocacy Plan; National

Career Congress; Career Guidance Week

Timelines 2012

SKILLS REGISTRY SYSTEM & EXPAND LINKS OF DOLE DATA WAREHOUSE

Objectives Promote the utilization of Phil-Jobnet by enjoining all newly

graduates to register to the Skills Registry System (SRS) and

to integrate government data hubs to facilitate verification of

applicant information on skills certification and

accreditation, licensure, and local and overseas employment

data.

Description The SRS is a major sub-system of the Phil-Jobnet that

houses a “live” registry of skills at the Philippine

Employment Service Offices (PESOs) to facilitate referral

and placement of jobseekers. The DOLE Data Warehouse is

another major sub-system of the enhanced Phil-Jobnet,

capable of performing online verification of applicant

information on skills certification and accreditation,

licensure, and local and overseas employment data

Activities Foster strong linkages with and among participating

LGUs/PESOs; Development and dissemination of enhanced

Phil-Jobnet IEC materials as a marketing tool; Link HR

databases from other government agencies to the DOLE

Data Warehouse

Timelines 2012

MANAGING MIGRATION OF HEALTH WORKERS

Human Resources for

Health Network - a multi-

sectoral organization

chaired by the Department

of Health, with the aim of

addressing and responding

to health human resources

issues and problems.

DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT

Be more than a balikbayan!

Ang kakayahan at ang

kaalaman, ibalik sa bayan!


Objectives of D2D ? To harness the experience/expertise of

Filipinos overseas in contributing to our country’s

socio-economic, cultural development

To provide mechanisms for effective and

efficient engagements in public-private

development initiatives

To develop synergy among various

stakeholders in the implementation of D2D


D2D

Balik- Turo

Business

Advisory

Circle

Global Legal

Assistance

Diaspora

Investment

Tourism

Initiatives Diaspora

Philanthropy

LINKAPIL

Arts &

Culture

Exchange

Return &

Reintegrate

Medical Mission

Coordination

Alay-Dunong

Sa Bayan

10 Areas of

Engagement

for Overseas

Filipinos in

Country’s

Development


CFO has been assisting medical

doctors overseas in conducting

medical missions, especially in

far-flung and underserved areas

in the Philippines


The CFO is setting up BALINK BAYAN a one-stop portal of

information and inter-action for the diaspora engagements

for Overseas Filipinos


Balik-Turo

Programs of

PNAA and AFTA

BALIK TRABAHO SA PINAS & REINTEGRATION PROGRAM OF DOLE

Balik Trabaho sa

Pinas - a multi-

sectoral brain gain

program to improve

the skills and

provide

entrepreneurship

opportunities for

returning OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration

is implementing a 2- Billion peso

Reintegration Program in partnership with

DBP and the LBP, to support enterprise

development among OFWs and their families

The National Reintegration Center for

OFWs was established, to provide

responsive, productive and sustainable

reintegration services to OFWs who are

returning to the Philippines

BALIK SCIENTIST PROGRAM

DOST’s Balik Scientist Program

allows foreign-based Filipino science

and technology experts to return to the

Philippines, and share their expertise

BRAIN GAIN NETWORK

A network of talented professionals and organizations

focused on increasing the competitiveness of the

Philippine economy.

PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

PhilDev focuses on building an

ecosystem of science and

technology-based entrepreneurs

and innovators of overseas

Filipinos and Filipinos in the

Philippines towards the country’s

social and economic development.

REMITTANCES

Source: World Bank, 2011

The Philippines ranks

fourth globally in

terms of remittances

($23 billion).

These remittances

constitute 10.7% of the

country’s GDP, the

highest of any country

in Southeast Asia.

OFs RED-PROJECT

Support policies that transform overseas remittances for

development, savings and investments, and build a viable

collective remittance fund

Address the goal of

harnessing the potential

of overseas remittances

for poverty reduction and

consequently, local

economic development

REMITTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

The ReDC is both an advisory and policy

recommending body and a venue for regular dialogues

and feedback on issues regarding remittances

GAPS & CHALLENGES

• Need for a more responsive educational curriculum that

will meet the employment and industry needs, and global

demand and standards.

• Lack of advocacy and appreciation of Labor Market

Information in career planning and development of

students.

• Lack of incentives to maximize knowledge and

experiences of OFs (professionals, workers and trainees)

in key industries i.e. electronics, IT/BPO etc.

• Lack of awareness on Return and Reintegration

mechanisms and programs for overseas Filipinos.

GAPS & CHALLENGES

• Lack of coherence and institutionalized coordination on

M&D policies and programs between and among

government agencies.

• Need for timely, comprehensive and harmonized

databank on migration and development. Implementation

of EU‐funded project on Philippine Migration Data

Management will respond to this challenge.

• Host countries should take an active part in contributing

to the skills development of our migrants.

COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS

Citigold Center, 1345 Quirino Avenue corner Pres.

Osmeña Highway, Paco, Manila 1007

Manila 1007, Philippines

Tel. nos. (632)552-4700 local 401; (632)561-8291

Fax no. (632)561-8332

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

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