I send money back home to the Philippines for many reasons—property, business, and to help my family. I used to think 1 peso difference in the exchange rate didn’t matter… boy, was I wrong.

The experience of an OFW is often filled with hardship, discrimination, and even racism in their host countries. While their sacrifices are acknowledged, the systemic issues that force them into these situations are rarely discussed. This blog will dive into the hidden challenges faced by OFWs—the discrimination they endure, the trauma of long-term separation, and the poor working conditions that are often ignored.