From the first few moments of arriving in the Philippines and stepping out into the dense humid heat of the monsoon, I realised that this experience would see me meet many different and unknown challenges. In many ways these challenges would not be entirely dissimilar to those I had faced in the past, applying myselfContinueContinue reading “Stories Struggles and Sacrifice”
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CMA holds Diplomacy Training Program in Davao City
The Center for Migrant Advocacy Philippines (CMA) conducted its Diplomacy Training Program: Capacity Building on Migrant Rights, Advocacy and Case Management for Community-Based Migrant Organizations last October 2-5, 2018 at the Brokenshire Bahay ng Alumni, Davao City. The training was conducted in partnership with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Region XI and supported byContinueContinue reading “CMA holds Diplomacy Training Program in Davao City”
Enact the Magna Carta for Seafarers Now!
Filipino seafarers dominate the global maritime industry. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and International Maritime Organization (IMO), there is an estimated 380,000 Filipino seafarers out of 1.5 million in the world as of 2016[1] . In 2014 alone, seafarers’ remittances amount up to US$ 1 Billion and continue to significantly contribute to theContinueContinue reading “Enact the Magna Carta for Seafarers Now!”
OFW: Sino Nga Ba Sila?
Ang kanilang napakalaking ambag sa bayan ay hindi lamang mababakas sa mga numero at estatistikong pang-ekonomiya. Ang kanilang mga karanasan na habambuhay nang nakasulat sa mga pahina ng ating kasaysayan at panitikan, pati na rin ang ating mga batas na naglalayong pangalagaan ang kanilang karapatan ay patunay lamang na malalim nang nakabaon sa ating pambansangContinueContinue reading “OFW: Sino Nga Ba Sila?”
Center for Migrant Advocacy 