There were 2.4 million registered migrants who departed the Philippines over a 12-year period from 2007 to 2018. The 10 major countries accounted for 96.2% of Filipino emigrants registered in 2018, the last year for which official statistics are available at time of article publication. The term “emigrants” means persons who leave their own nation to settle permanently in … [Read more...]
Top 10 Countries Where Filipinos Migrate Permanently
Much of the information available on the internet paints a confusing picture of where Filipinos reside outside the Philippines. One major reason is because some pundits lump together geographic statistics for permanent and temporary residents. Even though the underlying statistics are well researched, this methodology distorts the final tally of where Filipino expatriates … [Read more...]
Philippines Life Expectancy Compared to Overseas Lifespans
According to the World Health Organization’s Statistics published in 2018, the average person residing in the Philippines has a lifespan of 69.3 years. That metric is almost three years shorter than the global average of age 72. More dramatic is the shorter lifespan for Filipino men which is 66.2 years compared to the worldwide average of 69.2 years. Women residing in the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Sources for Imported Milk in the Philippines
Home-country Filipinos imported US$345.1 million worth of milk and cream in 2015, over twice the $167.3 million that the Philippines earned for its milk and cream exports to other countries over the same period. Demand for imported milk in the Philippines slipped in value by almost a third (down -30.5%) from $496.7 million in 2011, which was significantly outpaced by the … [Read more...]
Filipinos Around the World: A Perspective
The Philippines is an archipelago of an estimated 7,107 islands located in Southeast Asia. You will see here scenic views of white sandy beaches, colourful marine life, beautiful coastlines, hidden falls and plenty of untouched natural beauty. It’s a paradise with cool summer breeze weather all year round. It has three main island divisions: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. … [Read more...]