LABOR EXPORT AND LABOR MOBILITY: IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION

AMONG OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS IN SINGAPORE

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This research paper “LABOR EXPORT AND LABOR MOBILITY: IMPACT OF

GLOBALIZATION AMONG OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS IN

SINGAPORE” prepared and submitted by Name, Name, Name, Julius in partial

fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The researchers wish to express their genuine gratitude to the following persons

who gave priceless assistance during the completion of this research:

*Name, Department Chairperson, for her concern and consideration for the

improvement of the study;

*Name, Chairman of the Panel of Examiners, for his/her continuous motivations

and encouragement in the completion of this study;

*Name, adviser, for the concern, valuable patience and untiring guidance for the

improvement of this study;

*Name, panel members, for their commendable suggestions for the improvement

of this humble piece of work;

To the Overseas Filipino Workers , for their cooperation in the collection of data;

To their Teachers, classmates and friends, for the moral support;

To their families and relatives, for the moral and financial support;

To all whom they failed to mention in one way or another had contributed in the

completion and success of the study; and

Above all, to our Almighty Father, for His blessings that led the researchers to

the path of success, including the completion of this research work.

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DEDICATION

This piece of work is humbly and wholeheartedly dedicated to our Almighty God, for
giving such courage to beat all the odds. He is always there to give strength and
encouragement to face and overcome to the difficulties in life.

To our beloved families who gave us lesson in spiritual things: to the hundreds of men
and women who are in the community in pursuit of a healthy living: and to the
hardworking overseas workers community in particular who are the true heroes of the
nation.

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ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the labor export and labor mobility:

impact of globalization among OFW in Singapore. This research attempts to provide

data for future reference by concerned agencies and individuals. The variables considered

in the study were Respondent’s Profile, ways and processes of going to Singapore,

observed reasons of working I overseas primarily in Singapore and impacts of labor

export and labor mobility among OFW in Singapore

The study considered the 25 informants/OFW who are currently working in

Singapore.

With the use of descriptive method, it was found out A greater number of the

respondents are aged 31-40 years old, female, married, finished secondary education and

are non-professionals. The OFW in Singapore were able to get jobs through Company

affairs and job agency. The observed reasons of working in overseas or Singapore are to

improve social life and to provide for family’s future. The OFW in Singapore were able

to send children in Private schools and were not able to spend much of their earnings to

symbols of status and modernity.

The researcher suggested that while OFW are working in overseas

primarily in Singapore is to provide for family and improve their social status, it also

calls for them to deal accounts with finance institutions and remittance services. Know

the importance of it, its benefits and how do remittances contribute to development.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

List of Tables

Chapter

I THE PROBLEM

Background of the Study……………………………………………………....1

Significance of the Study……………………………………………………....6

Scope and Delimitation……………………………………………………....6

Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework…………………….……………..…………………..….7

Statement of the Problem……………………………..……………………..11

II DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design……………….………………………..…………..……….13

Population…………………………………………………………..…………..13

Data Gathering Instrument………………….…………………………………13

Data Gathering Procedure……………………………………………..……15

Statistical Treatment of Data…………………………….………………….15

III PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Profile of
The Respondents……………………………………………………………16

Process and Ways

Of Getting Job in
Singapore……….……………………………………………………………19
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Observed Reasons of
Working in Overseas
Primarily in Singapore……….………………………………………………20

Impacts of Labor export

And Labor Mobility
Among OFW in Singapore……….……….…………………………………21

IV SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary……………………………………………………………..…………23

Findings……………..…………………………………………………………..24

Conclusions……………………………………………..………………………25

Recommendations……………………………………………………………..26

References…………………………………………………………………………..27

Appendices……………………………………………………………………………..31
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Processes and Ways of

Getting a Job/Work in
Overseas Primarily in
Singapore………………………………..20

2 Observed Reasons of
Working in Overseas
Primarily in Singapore…………… …..20

3 Impact of Labor Export

And Labor Mobility among
OFW in Singapore………………………..20
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 The Research Paradigm………………………..11

2.a Age Bracket of

the Respondents………………………………..16

2.b Sex Bracket of

the Respondents………………………………..17

2.c Civil Status Bracket of

the Respondents………………………………..18

2.d Educational Attainment

Bracket of
the Respondents………………………………..18

2.a Mode of Occupation

Bracket of
the Respondents………………………………..19