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Introduction
Labor Migration has long shaped the nature of societies and changed the global culture of
Many people from underdeveloped countries leave their homes and families to migrate
and seek better work in other countries. South-East Asia in particular, has attracted migrants
because of its fast-growing population and wide-spread poverty among its citizens. As a result,
more and more people seek better opportunities abroad and the trend seems to continuously grow
every year.
Currently, there are about 8 million Filipino workers living overseas. As one of the top
migrant-sending countries, ranking third behind China and India, overseas employment has been
a key feature of Philippine political economy for the past forty years (Franco, 2015). The country
has deployed 2.2 million Filipinos in 2013, according to the Philippine Overseas Employment
Administration (POEA).
With the Current globalization of the Labor Industry in the Country, and the upcoming
ASEAN Integration and GATS Integration, the Asia Development Bank- International Labor
Organization (ADB-ILO) projected that the labor migration of Filipinos is expected to increase
Some countries have established large and effective agencies to facilitate the temporary
out-migration of their nationals for employment. Philippines has been establishing institutions,
policies, and programs to reach to its emigrants in more than 200 countries and territories
worldwide. Government entities under Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have been
established, namely: the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), and the
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). The Philippine government has been
building a huge bureaucracy catering to the different stages of migration cycle - from pre-
other fees, taking various tests and consume a considerable amount of effort and time. They go
through a very tedious process just to be able to secure all the work requirements. Ironically, there
are some who fall victim to abusive employers and end up coming back home in even worse
Philippines ranks third among the worlds top labor exporters in terms of amount of
remittances received (World Bank Data). Workers' remittances are a significant part of
international capital flows, especially with regard to labor-exporting countries such as the
Philippines. Money transfers from Filipinos working all over the world account to as much as 8.5
percent of the countrys GDP. Cash remittance from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) is an
important source of income for many Filipino families and thus a key driver of private
consumption in the country. Beyond all these, lies the truth that Filipinos face a lot of challenges
as they seek a better opportunity abroad. Overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are called heroes of
the new era, "Bagong Bayani" in Filipino, for a reason. This label ends up normalizing the risks
of migrating for work abroad and downplays the role of the state in labor export promotion; it de-
emphasizes how the government seeks to maximize remittances but fails to protect its migrants
abroad. Overseas workers lack facilities and government help to alleviate their lives and improve
their lot.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) spend months or even years away from their loved
ones, and, on average, are given a month-long vacation, per year. The time given are spent with
their families and processing or renewal of documents and other paper works they need in order
scattered around Metro Manila. In effect, the process of securing the government related
documents is very time consuming and costly for the overseas applicants. Likewise, it reduces the
efficiency of the actual processing of the required work documents as - in most cases - the
documents are physically moved from building to building, either for review, authentication, or
Although the current administration has started developing one-stop-shops for OFWs,
current processing centers have insufficient facilities and lack of space due to the buildings not
really built for its purpose. As of 2017, there are 15 service centers nationwide where they can
As the countrys number one contributor to the economy with the remittances, overseas
workers lack facilities regarding ways to improve their situation. The country has become so
successful as a labor exporter that it has failed to develop and strengthen development processes
of its stakeholders. Knowing how much they contribute to the Philippine economy; proper
assistance and recommendation provisions for the OFWs and their dependents are seen to be
insufficient. Seminars and talks would help enhance the quality of life and help come together to
discuss ways to finally make more concrete actions to improve their lives like providing free
educational and medical assistance to the members of their family, establishing a bank of their
protection.
In essence, a proposal to construct a building that will house all the government offices
and institutions required to serve the needs of all overseas applicants, Overseas Filipino Workers
(OFW) and their families. This will also increase the efficiency in processing all the required
work and travel documents for the new and returning OFWs. Thus, a mixed-use overseas
employment center is proposed, an initial step for the betterment of the lives of our Overseas
Filipino Workers.
This thesis aims to answer the following problems in finding a solution to the development
What specific concerns in terms of the current procedure of processing centers can be
What considerations should be focused on to enhance the well-being and quality of life of
What can this project offer to the country and the problems it will resolve?
landmark?
What modern technologies can be applied without complicating the process for the
Goal
Given the lack of facilities governing overseas workers and their dependents, the provision of
a one-stop-service center for OFWs aims to design a faster way of processing documents that is
all relevant to OFWs, creating a systematic and hassle-free experience for the users.
Project Objectives:
1. To shorten time and effort spent on processing documents of OFWs and their families by
2. To change the status of the processing centers in the country that can serve as a model for
3. To showcase the OFW culture and understand the ecological, physical and social needs
of the stakeholders
The Philippines ranks third among the worlds top labor exporters with 8 million Filipino
workers living overseas. Now, with the Current globalization of the Labor Industry in the
Country, and the upcoming ASEAN Integration and GATS Integration, the labor migration of
center for OFWs is a feasible and relevant project, and its significance is discussed in the
following:
1.4.1. Service
The development of the One-Stop-Service Center will be the answer to the lack of proper
processing center in the country by producing a more systematic procedure, redefining the
architectural design and plan of it. This will expedite the processing of documents allowing a
1.4.2. Assistance
The Overseas Center protects and promotes the interest of member-Overseas Filipino
Workers. It develops responsive programs and services for the social protection of its members.
The project intends training programs for OFWs and dependents to provide job-related
training in upgrading the knowledge, skills and develop expertise among Filipino. It will be in the
1.4.4. Leisure
Duty Free and Pasalubong shops will be added catering the families of OFWs. This is one
1.4.5. Technology
To ease the overall movements of the people inside the building, walk-conveyors, escalators and
Basically, a touch of different Filipino culture will be showcased in every floor of the building to
highlight the beauty of the many places where the OFWs come from.