The Importance Of Transnational Migration

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Migration in its broadest sense is the permanent movement of a person or persons into a new settlement—adapting to a new environment and ideologies. Transnational migration on the other hand is a settlement wherein an individual or individuals belong to more than one society simultaneously. Mere practice of a cultural belief in a host country doesn’t necessarily mean the abandonment of previous traditions from one’s homeland. Rather, a more liberal approach in embracing multicultural differences, practicing one’s old while adapting to new perspectives. Due to the pull and push factors which constantly produce immigrants globally, the importance of understanding transnational migration becomes vital. The ability to be able to accept such …show more content…

They should implement certain policies that they see fit to attract more immigrant workers. For instance, a certain nationality proves to increase their economy, a more lenient provision of dual-citizenship may be essential. Such policies help protect the interests of transnational immigrants. Transnational migration may be a pool in creating minority groups who practice religion, political interests and beliefs without the expense of being antithetical to existing ones. Receiving states should tolerate such practices in order to have a healthier environment for their immigrants. Granting that minimal rights are available compared to natural born citizens, then respect for multicultural differences is the least that receiving states should be able to provide. The obligation of sending states in transnational migration on the other hand should protect immigrants’ interests first. Considering that remittances play a very vital role in ones economy should be the basis to ensure their …show more content…

The BILL focuses on having a separate department whereas OFWs can address their concerns directly and ask for assistance when the need arises. Drafted under Republic Act 8042 known as the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act of 1995, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOFW) seeks for the approval of the president of the Republic. More and more aspiring immigrants have doubts whether employment abroad is still their best option as a result of which government agency is responsible for their welfare. Over the past years, a lot of concerns of immigrants have been left untouched or slowly been responded to because of the lack of resources to address such concerns. Villar took the initiative to eliminate such doubts to aspiring immigrants. Not only does it focus on deployments but also programs and benefits that will cater to the immigrants returning home. Government agencies such as the Office of Migrant Workers Affairs, Commission on Filipino Overseas and other sectors concerning offices for Filipino overseas will be redirected and be part of the functions of the Department of Labor and employment. As well as the existing laws attached to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and the Overseas Workers Welfare