Manila to Amsterdam: Filipina Administrative Assistants Investing in Real Estate (2000s)
The flickering neon lights of Amsterdam reflected in the canals painted a picturesque scene, but for Maria, they were a constant reminder of the miles separating her from her family in Manila. It was the early 2000s, and Maria, like many other Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), had sought opportunities abroad, landing a job as an administrative assistant in a bustling Dutch company. Her story, however, was far from unique. It echoed the experiences of thousands of Filipinos who left their homeland in sear
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