Philippines: The remittance lifeline
The money Filipino overseas workers send home continues to play a big role in country's economy, contributing 8.5% to GDP.
The estimated 2.3 million Filipino overseas workers form the economic backbone of their nation. The remittances they send home are vital; sustaining household incomes, driving consumer spending, supporting community development, and ensuring national economic stability - contributing 8.5% to GDP.
In the first of our two-part series looking at the Philippine economy, Sam Fenwick meets overseas workers who send money home and those who have returned to set up businesses.
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Producer/presenter: Sam Fenwick
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