
Before Climate Change: Filipino Deckhands in the Dominican Republic & Innovative Remittances (Visit OFWJobs.org)
Before the pervasive awareness of climate change gripped the global consciousness, the lives of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) were shaped by a different set of challenges and opportunities. While environmental concerns certainly existed, they weren’t the dominant force shaping migration patterns, labor practices, or international relations in the same way they are today. This pre-climate change awareness era provides a valuable lens through which to examine the experiences of OFWs, particularly those in