The government social security systems must become more portable in order for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to access them in their time of need abroad, according to local researchers.
THE government social security systems must become more portable in order for Overseas Filipino Workers to access them in their time of need abroad, according to local researchers.
“The government needs to establish greater portability mechanisms for PhilHealth, SSS, Pag-IBIG, and OWWA. Increasing ease in paying contributions [e.g., through digitization] and minimizing paperwork could boost and sustain interest in membership,” the authors said. Greater effort must also be exerted in periodically updating government’s social media accounts to educate OFWs and counter fake news regarding their health and health benefits.
“The Philippines should actively pursue bilateral agreements with destination countries. Policymakers, academics, nongovernment organizations, and migrant workers should collaborate to build more inclusive health and social security systems post-pandemic and beyond,” the authors said. The study found also that OFWs encounter barriers in host countries. In Japan, there are preferential treatment in terms of ethnicity, gender, and visa or migrant status. Many OFWs employed in low-skill jobs also experience discrimination.
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