OFW: the new face and we are proud now

@pehpot (4762)
Philippines
October 14, 2008 1:50am CST
There were times when people say OFW it means domestic helper or simply DH, but then there comes a time when they revolutionize the term OFW and give a better and highly respected meaning to it. Then people are ashamed to speak of their family who lives and work abroad but I find that people speak of the word OFW proudly. When they say OFW it means Overseas Filipino Workers, workers on the field of medicine like nurses, doctors, workers on the field of engineering like computer engineering. workers on the field of accounting, etc, we still have domestic helpers and they are also included as OFW but really now we are more proud of it. [b]Have you noticed the same? Or do you have any relatives who works abroad? are you proud of them?[/b]
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9 responses
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
Hi pehpot. I like this topic. It is so positive. But can our doctors be OFW's too? Anyway, my brother worked as a musician for an international agency. He travelled Asia and played with a band at Hard Rock Cafe's. I have about 10 or more relatives on both mother and father side working as nurses, priests (2), engineers, and domestic helpers. About 5 aunts of mine got married to foreigners and eventually became citizens in the countries they respectively worked in. My uncle works here as a nurse and I am proud of Filipinos here because the locals seem to really admire them - their work ethics, values, friendliness and intelligence. We have a local quarterly magazine for OFW's published by a nurse and is now getting popular in neighboring countries. It is called Heroes and i have a regular column there. I am proud of the OFW's.
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
yup, if I am right, I think any Filipino working abroad is considered as OFW, regardless of their occupation, but of course it does not include those who are already a citizen of the country they are in. Your family is wide spread all over the globe. and yes in most of the countries Filipinos are admired because we are hard working. [i] How was the site I gave you?[/i]
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
I think you're right that my family's "all over the globe." I never really gave a thought about that until now. Let me see...one in London, two in Libya, three in Germany, two in the US, one in Rome, two in China, one in Turkey...OMG! YOu really are right. And i am proud to say that both family sides of my parents are known to be very hard working and honest people. I think most OFW's are too. i haven't checked that site yet. i will now and then probably PM you afterwards.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
14 Oct 08
i have no relatives who work abroad. don't have many relatives left to tell u the truth,
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
I am really happy that you fins time answering my discussions. It is always nice to hear from you!
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
14 Oct 08
thank you, you to. have happy day.
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
My husband is an ofw... and my father just recently retired from being one... and i still have a lot of relative who are now ofw's... and i was also one for two years... i think there is nothing wrong with the being called and OFW... most Filipinos even consider this as the ultimate dream... because being one is a step for them to become successful...
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
nowadays OFW is a proud word
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
14 Oct 08
Hi pehpot, You should be very proud of the term OFW, there are many here in Canada and I know several of them. Those that I know are excellent workers and very nice people. My son is married to a Filipino as is a nephew, and I know many of their friends. Many of those that I know have been working at the same place for years and their employers never want them to leave. Blessings my friend.
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
oh some of my aunts and uncles are in Canada..
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
Yes I have a lot of relatives and also friends who work abroad and I am very proud of them. They are sacrificing a lot just to give their families here a good living. They are the modern day heroes because they are the number one dollar earners of our country. They are in demand to foreign Employers because of their exceptional skill and English proficiency. So OFW's really deserve such high regard whatever is the category for as long as it is a noble job. All Filipinos should be proud of our fellow Filipinos working abroad...the Overseas Filipino Workers. Cheers to them!
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
yes they are our modern day heroes. and I salute them for their sacrifices
@warrior_777 (1392)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
My father used to be an OFW when he is in his younger years. He support and provide us all the necessary and comforts we have in life. I'm very very proud of him. He spent almost 40 years being an OFW in different countries and I know it is very hard for him to left us and work abroad but he decided to work abroad to give us a decent and comforting life. I'm really proud of OFW's.. I salute them.. Mabuhay!!!
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
Mabuhay!
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
14 Oct 08
Yeah, we do have alot of OFW in singapore ^_^ I must say that, they are actually very nice and friendly, with no airs, meaning they are not proud or arrogant.. Instead, they are humble and willing to learn, work hard.. I guess, that's their attitude because they have family to care for back in their countries ^_^ I really admire them alot for their willingness to learn and their courage ^_^ I'm proud of them too though i'm not a filippino.. hehe
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
oh that was so nice casper
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• Philippines
14 Oct 08
my father is an OFW and i'm really proud of him. i don't see why i shouldn't be. they are considered as modern-day heroes. my father is an electrical engineer and he works in libya.=D
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
well I am sure he is as proud of you as you are to him
@anne12d (676)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
My boyfriend is an OFW and I'm proud of him. Soon I'll be an OFW too... LOLs!!! They are considered heroes because they manage to part with their love ones and work abroad alone and working with natives of that country. Living with other nation's people and culture. Working hard to have money for their family. And some are just wasting their love one'e earning to non sense things and events they don't need. As we are facing economic crisis, they say that the money that an OFW transferred here in our country helps a lot. And it really helps their family to live on daily basis. I salute the OFWs!!! High Five!!!
@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
High Five! OFW rocks!