Peril, Pandemic, and Crisis: Asian American Studies - Alexis Desany - Carter Lawton - David Wiley

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The Filipino Labor Machine

BOARD MEETING ON FILIPINO LABOR TOPIC ​ : The Philippines as a source of international labor DATE ​ : 2001- Current AGENDA ​ : Business Plan, Stakeholders, Revenue, Liabilities & Externalities, Historical Context & Future Competition. BUSINESS PLAN ​ : After referring to herself as the “CEO of a global Philippine enterprise of 8 million Filipinos who live and work abroad and generate billions of dollars a year in revenue”, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a previous president of the Philippines, positioned herself as a vital player in the negotiations over Filipino labor across the world. For decades, Filipino citizens have moved abroad for work, both temporarily and permanently; these workers often send money back to their families in letters known as remittances. By shaping public policy and employee contracts, the Philippines and other countries can position themselves to maximize profit and economic growth through remittances and the mobilization of workers who are encouraged to return home after a completed contract. The following business plan will outline the relevant stakeholders, revenue streams,