There are some many reasons why Filipino migrate to other countries permanently or temporarily. But most of these reasons include economic problems in the Philippines. There are many Filipino workers migrate permanently because of the better opportunity in other countries compare here in the Philippines. and numerous Filipinas that marry a foreigner and start families in countries where their husband are based.
At the end of 2013, there were 4.9 million Filipinos living around the globe as permanent resident outside the Philippines.
The Following are top 10 countries where migrated Filipinos and their families have established their new homelands.
1. United States: 3,135,293 permanent Filipino residents (64.4% of global total)
Here are some good reasons why Filipino migrate to the US;
- The US is a global leader in medical innovation in terms of health aspect.
- In education, 13 or 15 American colleges and universities are ranked among the top 20 in the world
- US economy is good and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.50 percent as of March 2015.
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2. Canada: 626,668 (12.9%)
Posible reasons why Filipino migrate to Canada;
- Canada immigration is considered one of the best in the world as it is loaded with better opportunities for employment as well as personal growth. It is indeed a country for those in search of a better quality of life and money.
- Canadian are considered to be the politest and happy people in the world.
- The country has no restriction to place a job service as it permits the residents to live and work anywhere in Canada. This country gives the right to religion, culture, language choice and the freedom of communication.
3. Australia: 334,096 (6.9%)
Common reason why Filipino loves to migrate in Australia;
- Australia is a good place to find a new job through a strong economy and low unemployment rate that is around 5%.
- Australia has one of the most efficient healthcare systems in the world. Medicare provides basic health cover for all Australians and there is a private healthcare system as well.
- Australia has one of the lowest air pollution levels in the world and has a large variety of beautiful natural ecosystems. We have golden sandy beaches with clean water, tropical rainforests, arid deserts and snowy mountains. There are over 500 national parks in Australia and 14 world heritage areas.
Reason why Filipino want to live in Japan;
- High income - the average salary men & teacher are able to earn up to 250,000 Japanese Yen per month and if you are working in the IT ( Information & Technology ) sector you might be able to earn twice or triple the amount mention just now.
- Japan have a good national insurance scheme which is governed by the government that considers everyone including foreigner (must be employed) benefit from an insurance coverage.
- Japan have the lowest crime rate per capital so it’s pretty safe to compare to the Philippines.
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5. United Kingdom: 161,710 (3.3%)
Great reasons why Filipino move to the UK;
- Once you become a legal resident of the UK, you’ll have access to the National Health Service and free health care, a program not many other countries can claim. Britain is also a world leader when it comes to medicine and research, and boasts some of the best hospitals you can find.
- The concept of higher education practically originated in the UK, and they still have some of the best schools in the world such as Cambridge and Oxford.
- The people of the UK are known for their kindness, welcoming nature, and sense of humor.
6. Italy: 89,742 (1.8%)
Common reason why Filipino love to migrate in Italy
- Italian are considered to be healthiest people on earth.
- With four of the world's ten oldest universities and many of them rated amongst the best in Europe.
- Education is pretty much free from Grade 1 to the end of high school and university fees are a tiny fraction of what they are in the UK or USA.
7. Singapore: 44,102 (0.9%)
Common reason why Filipino migrate in Singapore;
- There's plenty of jobs. It's easy to find a new job if you intend to so. Hence abuses and unfair practices by employers are minimized.
- Very few other cities can boast the safety that Singapore offers. Add to that the variety of attractive and sunrise industries in Singapore and it's really hard to beat. Safety also assuages parents' worries about relocating their family and children there.
- Welcoming of people who have the economic skills or labor to contribute to the country. Perfect for both people who are just looking for normal stable jobs.
8. Germany: 36,020 (0.7%)
Common reason why Filipino migrate in Germany;
- Germany upholds workers right. They work fewer weekly hours compare to US and UK employees. Employment protection also ranks higher. And if you are laid off, it’s not all bad news: workers in Germany are entitled to redundancy pay of a month’s wages for every year they’ve worked at the company.
- You can be the apprentice - Germany has one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in Europe.
- Sunday really is the Sabbath - Whether you like it or not, Sundays in Germany are a time to rest – or carry on drinking. It’s up to you. But you can't do shopping because stores are closed anywhere.
9. Spain: 32,226 (0.7%)
Common reason why Filipino migrate in Spain;
- Spain has been recommended by the World Health Organisation where healthcare is concerned. The treatment in Spain is quick and of the highest quality. A number of hospitals have been recognized as better than those in the UK.
- Spain has a relatively low crime rate and a very low cost of living compared to many other countries around the world. There are loads of things to see and do in a secure, established and safe environment.
- It is more than possible for you to own your own property in this fabulous place. It will cost you about 30-40% less to run the property compared to the prices in the UK.
10. New Zealand: 29,008 (0.6%)
Common reason why Filipino migrate in New Zealand
- Considered to be the very top best countries in the world to live in.
- All new Zealanders are migrants or descendent of migrants, so newcomers are always welcome.
- Despite New Zealand’s ever-growing economy and motivated workforce, the country is still in need of skilled workers in various fields. The door is therefore open for workers from overseas to bring their skills to New Zealand and enjoy its unrivaled quality of life.
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