Filipino Migrants. Mobilizing and Maximizing. the Diverse Skills of

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1 Mobilizing and Maximizing the Diverse Skills of Filipino Migrants Presentation of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas Chairperson, Commission on Filipinos Overseas OECD Conference Centre, Paris October 5, 2012

2 Created through Batas Pambansa79 on 16 June 1980 CFO Board of Commissioners is headed by a Chairperson

3 STOCK ESTIMATE OF FILIPINOS OVERSEAS AS OF DECEMBER 2010 Total: 9,452,984 Permanent Migrants 4.42M (47%) Overseas Filipino Workers 4.32M (45%) Irregular Migrants 0.70M (8%) Source: CFO

4 PHILIPPINE EMPLOYMENT SCENARIO JULY 2011 Labor Force M Employed Persons M Underemployed Persons 7.10 M (19.1%) Unemployed Persons 2.87 M (7.1%) Youth Unemployment 1.43 M (17.9%) In thousands except rates. Details may not add up to totals. Source: Preliminary July 2011 Labor Force Survey (LFS) National Statistics Office (NSO) website & Bureau of Labor & Employment Statistics (BLES)

5 EDUCATED WORKFORCE 2010 Educated Unemployed 19.5 % college graduates or 557,000 (2 out of every 5) 32.5 % high school graduates or 930,000 (1 out of every 3) Educated Underemployed 7.7 % college graduates or 524,000 (1 out of 10) 24.7% high school graduates or M (1 out of 4) Source: LFS-NSO, 2010

6 EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT MISMATCH: CASE OF FILIPINO NURSES The Professional Regulation Commission estimates 230,000 jobless and underemployed nurses in housands of professional nurses are employed in BPO industry

7 OP 10 HARD TO FILL PROFESSIONAL VACANCIES Professional Vacancies 1. Accountants and auditors 1, Systems analysts and designers 1, Electrical engineers 1, Computer programmers Computer engineers Mechanical engineers Chemical engineers HRD professionals Electronics and communications engineers Industrial engineers 409 Source: BLES, BITS 2007 / 2008

8 TOP 10 HIGHER EDUCATION GRADUATES BY DISCIPLINE GROUP DISCIPLINE GROUP * Medical and Allied 86, , , ,057 70,755 Business Administration and Related 94,819 95,646 93, , ,399 Education and Teacher Training 66,362 70,711 62,720 56,777 69,895 Engineering and Technology 48,951 49,617 48,462 48,448 47,844 Information Technology 38,435 35,901 39,037 45,830 43,328 Social and Behavioral Sciences 12,176 11,937 11,614 12,506 13,112 Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries, Vet Med 13,040 12,528 11,181 9,842 12,647 Maritime 8,801 11,121 10,341 11,768 11,960 Humanities 4,436 4,345 4,429 4,678 4,705 Mass Communication and Documentation 4,506 4,439 4,665 5,454 4,906 Notes: 1.Data for graduates include graduates in pre-baccalaureate, baccalaureate, post baccalaureate, masters & doctorate programs. 2.Data for AY 2009/2010 graduates is projected data. Data as of November 30, 2010 Source of Data: Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 377, , , , ,551

9 PRIMARY SOURCES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OFWS Source: 2010 OFW Deployment Report by POEA

10 OP 10 HARD-TO-FILL JOBS IN 36 COUNTRIES (35,000 COMPANIES) 1. Skilled Trades 2. Sales Representatives 3. Technicians 4. Engineers 5. Accounting and Finance Staff 6. Production Operators 7. Secretaries, Administrative Assistants and Office Support Staff 8. Management Executives 9. Drivers 10.Laborers Source: Manpower Inc.

11 THE PRESIDENT S DIRECTIVES Invest in our country s top resource, our human resource, to make us more competitive and employable while promoting industrial peace based on social justice. Source: 22-Point Platform and Polic Pronouncements on Labor and Employme From a government hat treats its people as an export commodity and a means to earn foreign exchange, disregarding the social cost to Filipino families to a government that creates jobs at home so that working abroad will be a choice rather than a necessity and when its citizens do choose to become Overseas Filipino Workers, their welfare and protection will still be the government s priority. Source: 16-point Social Contrac with the Filipino People

12 EDUCATION AND TRAINING CURRICULUM REVIEW Review of K to 12 Modeling Program Objectives Modeling of Grades 11 and 12 Description This is a program agreed by the National Inter- Agency Steering Committee for the K-12 (Grades 11 and 12) in both private and public schools nationwide. The modeling approach will start school year ( ), with the identified schools offering subjects of specialization relevant to the needs of the industries in the locality. Activities Formation of Regional TWGs for modeling; Development of learning standards and implementing guidelines for G11-12; Come up with a communication plan for the main constituents of the K to 12 model sites; Field visits to modeling schools; Curriculum enhancement; Partnership with key stakeholders in the K to 12 modeling sites; K to 12 Modeling Timelines Starting SY

13 EDUCATION AND TRAINING CURRICULUM REVIEW Review of Higher Education and Training Curriculum Objectives Description Activities To hone the competencies and skills of the Filipino higher education graduates The review of the Higher Education and Training Curriculum will be undertaken on account of rapid technological changes, skills obsolescence and globalization of skills and qualifications. Review, updating and modification of 88 policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) of curricular programs in the fields of Engineering and Technology, Architecture, Fine Arts and related programs, Agriculture Education, Maritime Education, Criminal Justice, Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Profession, Information Technology, and Science and Math Timelines Starting 2012

14 EDUCATION AND TRAINING CURRICULUM REVIEW Improve TESDA Training Management Objectives Increasing Training Participation and Achieve Effective Training Management Description Timelines Service-delivery rationalization scheme for focused targeting of clientele; Focused TVET Interventions on identified priorities; Career guidance, advocacy, coaching and counseling program; TVET Advocacy and promotion program; Promotion of agri-fishery related programs; TESDA DA Training Program; TVET Infrastructure build-up in areas of trainers/assessors development, learning materials devt, IT-linked programs, systems, processes; Development of Training Regulations in higher level technologies and qualifications; Periodic review of training regulations and curricula; Assessment and Certification Program

15 PHILIPPINES QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK Objectives Description Activities Development of the Philippine Qualifications Framework The PQF is a framework on which standards and qualifications are determined and agreed upon by education and training institutions and their stakeholders. It brings together into a unified national system, all recognized qualifications in the Philippines. Development and consolidation of PQF Timelines

16 CAREER GUIDANCE ADVOCACY Objectives Description Activities Timelines 2012 Intensify career guidance on a national scale by developing advocacy plan and organizing innovative avenues to share labor market information The Career Guidance Advocacy Plan will pave the way to making national and regional labor market information (LMI) trends (e.g. Hot Jobs, Indemand and Hard-to-fill occupations) and publications (e.g. Occupational Briefs, Career Industry Guides, Labor Market Intelligence Reports) more accessible to the public. Career Guidance and Advocacy Plan; National Career Congress; Career Guidance Week

17 SKILLS REGISTRY SYSTEM & EXPAND LINKS OF DOLE DATA WAREHOUSE Objectives Description Activities Timelines 2012 Promote the utilization of Phil-Jobnet by enjoining all newly graduates to register to the Skills Registry System (SRS) and to integrate government data hubs to facilitate verification of applicant information on skills certification and accreditation, licensure, and local and overseas employment data. The SRS is a major sub-system of the Phil-Jobnet that houses a live registry of skills at the Philippine Employment Service Offices (PESOs) to facilitate referral and placement of jobseekers. The DOLE Data Warehouse is another major sub-system of the enhanced Phil-Jobnet, capable of performing online verification of applicant information on skills certification and accreditation, licensure, and local and overseas employment data Foster strong linkages with and among participating LGUs/PESOs; Development and dissemination of enhanced Phil-Jobnet IEC materials as a marketing tool; Link HR databases from other government agencies to the DOLE Data Warehouse

18 MANAGING MIGRATION OF HEALTH WORKERS Human Resources for Health Network - a multisectoral organization chaired by the Department of Health, with the aim of addressing and responding to health human resources issues and problems.

19 DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT Be more than a balikbayan! Ang kakayahan at ang kaalaman, ibalik sa bayan!

20 DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT Objectives of D2D? To harness the experience/expertise of Filipinos overseas in contributing to our country s socio-economic, cultural development To provide mechanisms for effective and efficient engagements in public-private development initiatives To develop synergy among various stakeholders in the implementation of D2D

21 DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT 10 Areas of Engagement for Overseas Filipinos in Country s Development Diaspora Investment Global Legal Assistance Business Advisory Circle Balik- Turo D2D Return & Reintegrate Arts & Culture Exchange Tourism Initiatives Diaspora Alay-Dunong Medical Mission Philanthropy Sa Bayan Coordination LINKAPIL

22 DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT CFO has been assisting medical doctors overseas in conducting medical missions, especially in far-flung and underserved areas in the Philippines

23 DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT The CFO is setting up BALINK BAYAN a one-stop portal of information and inter-action for the diaspora engagements for Overseas Filipinos

24 DIASPORA TO DEVELOPMENT Balik-Turo Programs of PNAA and AFTA

25 BALIK TRABAHO SA PINAS & REINTEGRATION PROGRAM OF DOLE Balik Trabaho sa Pinas - a multisectoral brain gain program to improve the skills and provide entrepreneurship opportunities for returning OFWs The National Reintegration Center for OFWs was established, to provide responsive, productive and sustainable reintegration services to OFWs who are returning to the Philippines The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration is implementing a 2- Billion peso Reintegration Program in partnership with DBP and the LBP, to support enterprise development among OFWs and their families

26 BALIK SCIENTIST PROGRAM DOST s Balik Scientist Program allows foreign-based Filipino science and technology experts to return to the Philippines, and share their expertise

27 BRAIN GAIN NETWORK A network of talented professionals and organizations focused on increasing the competitiveness of the Philippine economy.

28 PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PhilDev focuses on building an ecosystem of science and technology-based entrepreneurs and innovators of overseas Filipinos and Filipinos in the Philippines towards the country s social and economic development.

29 REMITTANCES The Philippines ranks fourth globally in terms of remittances ($23 billion). These remittances constitute 10.7% of the country s GDP, the highest of any country in Southeast Asia. Source: World Bank, 2011

30 OFs RED-PROJECT Address the goal of harnessing the potential of overseas remittances for poverty reduction and consequently, local economic development Support policies that transform overseas remittances for development, savings and investments, and build a viable collective remittance fund

31 REMITTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL The ReDC is both an advisory and policy recommending body and a venue for regular dialogues and feedback on issues regarding remittances

32 GAPS & CHALLENGES Need for a more responsive educational curriculum that will meet the employment and industry needs, and global demand and standards. Lack of advocacy and appreciation of Labor Market Information in career planning and development of students. Lack of incentives to maximize knowledge and experiences of OFs (professionals, workers and trainees) in key industries i.e. electronics, IT/BPO etc. Lack of awareness on Return and Reintegration mechanisms and programs for overseas Filipinos.

33 GAPS & CHALLENGES Lack of coherence and institutionalized coordination on M&D policies and programs between and among government agencies. Need for timely, comprehensive and harmonized databank on migration and development. Implementation of EU funded project on Philippine Migration Data Management will respond to this challenge. Host countries should take an active part in contributing to the skills development of our migrants.

34 COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS Citigold Center, 1345 Quirino Avenue corner Pres. Osmeña Highway, Paco, Manila 1007 Manila 1007, Philippines Tel. nos. (632) local 401; (632) Fax no. (632) Website: