Filipino Diaspora is of course a different experience compared to, say, Chinese, Indian, or Jewish diaspora. Just because its contextually and culturally different, that doesn't mean it's not a "real" diaspora. One can say that the definition of the "diaspora" has evolved. read more
The Filipino diaspora is expressed in English: “OFW” - “Overseas Filipino Workers” whose homeland remittance from their diaspora is about US$30billion a year. OFWs go home after their work contract expires. read more
In 2013, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) estimated that approximately 10.2 million people of Filipino descent lived or worked abroad. It is one of the largest diaspora populations, spanning over 100 countries. read more