Philippine and Italian labor migration policies and their effects on the experiences of overseas Filipino workers employed as domestic helpers in Italy
Date of Publication
2004
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
International Studies
Thesis Adviser
Stella P. Go
Defense Panel Member
Dennis S. Erasga
Abstract/Summary
The objective of this study was to describe the effects of the Philippine and Italian labor migration policies on the experiences of Filipino migrant workers in the pre-employment and employment stage. The study is qualitative in nature because it describes the experiences of the key respondents before and during employment in Italy. The problems at which we look are recruitment process, employment conditions, problems encountered and coping mechanisms used.
Respondents were women returning to the Philippines who have worked as domestic helpers in Italy. Interviews were conducted at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), while the respondents were waiting at the Balik-Manggagawa Center. The researchers also did document research for policies of Philippines and Italy regarding migration, and also considered past studies done on the field of migration.
The results were that the experiences of legal and irregular migrants differ because the Philippine labor migration policies are not complemented by the labor migration policies of Italy regarding domestic helpers. Their experience reflected the effects of the policies to their decision of choosing legal or the irregular channel to attain employment overseas. The researchers also found it easier to locate workers who were irregular migrants, rather than legal workers who entered Italy with a working visa. This indicates that the illegal channel seems to be an attractive option for aspiring overseas workers.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU12002
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
[159] leaves ; 28 cm. + ; 1 computer optical disc.
Keywords
Alien labor, Philippine; Filipinos--Employment--Foreign countries; Philippines--Emigration and immigration; Alien labor, Philippine--Italy
Recommended Citation
De Guzman, A. G., Imson, A. A., & Manalang, M. S. (2004). Philippine and Italian labor migration policies and their effects on the experiences of overseas Filipino workers employed as domestic helpers in Italy. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6274
