Economic Heroes

The first thing that pops through my mind when I hear the word “OFW” is sacrifice. Millions of families in the Philippines most likely have a family member overseas, not for the sake of having a luxurious life but rather for the living of the family. Most of the time, working overseas is a must. It’s just a Filipino is usually unfortunate to have descent and constant jobs in their homeland to sustain the needs of their family.

Considering Filipino’s culture and tradition, it is indeed hard to be away from your loved ones. Although it is against somebody’s will to be detached from their family, they need to do it for their family to survive this poverty – filled country.

Not only do OFW’s sacrifice their lives lacking love from his family, they have this big responsibility to not only represent his homeland in a foreign country but also have enough money to send to your family, to earn for your personal expenses and if possible, earn money to visit back home. It is indeed difficult to live overseas because it has new everything. They’ll meet new people with different traditions as them, it may be tough but they must handle the pain.

However, OFW plays a big role in economic boosts in our country. They are sometimes termed as “Economic Heroes,” them sending money or remittances to their family contributes so much to the country’s economic progress and growth.

Overseas Filipino Workers cannot be thwarted. The best thing to do for them, in return to what they progress they have done to our country, is to show much needed appreciation to their hard work. They must be respected and idolized. They may be just typical persons but their sacrifices defined who they are, they might have not have a college degree but they are heroes of their families and their country.