Chapter One Problem and Settings

Chapter One
Problem and Settings
Background of The Study

The Philippines is a country known for it’s lust and
beautiful nature teaming with wildlife and a high
number of migrant citizens working abroad. With the
rapid growth of the population and the insufficiency of
our economy and government to provide jobs, it is no
surprise that many Filipinos resorted in search of jobs
abroad. As a result, the migrating individuals are left
with no choice but to leave their children in the care of
their relatives. Children with parental involvement are
seen and perceive with many positive effects, this does
not only a high academic achievement but includes an
increase in an individual’s self-esteem, motivation, self-
efficacy, which may lead to one’s success regardless of
background. On the other hand, children of OFW
parents are preconceived to a life of rebellious act and
hard headedness. Hence, failure in academic and life
success.
The Prejudice towards Filipino that works abroad
comprehend a life of opportunity, financial freedom and
a better life for their beloved family here and abroad.
For decades an uncountable number of Filipinos have
left the country in search of permanent settlement or
brief work overseas, due to low minimum wage and
salary of companies which includes professional works
such as engineering, nursing, and teachers. With such a
case many who prefer to work domestically are left with
no choice but to leave their professional jobs including
their child in the country. In the hope of better-paying
job
Overseas to uplift their standard of living in the
Philippines that is why it is not a
Surprise why they chose to work abroad rather than in
the Philippines.
During the term of president Aquino a more vigorous
marketing strategy for Filipino Overseas employment
was pursued. Working abroad was made more
accessible Marketing missions were sent abroad to look
for more employers of Filipino workers every year.
Filipino labor. The target then was to deploy half a
million Filipino workers every year. However a more
aggressive move for overseas jobs has been adopted
under president Arroyo’s administration targeting one
million overseas jobs year In the year 2006 a total
1,062,567 Filipino have been deployed hitting the target
of 1 million This figure is expected to continue
increasing despite the economic recession being
experienced globally.
Working overseas has positive and negative effects on

the individual themselves and their children. Many
Filipino parents tend to work abroad to sustain the
needs of their children, especially in terms of their
education In the last 30 years there has been a rapid
increase of Filipino parent leaving the country to seek
better opportunities. According to a report from the
Philippines Statistics Authority. Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFW’s)are estimated at around 2.3 million
during the period of April to September 2017 it is said
the most immigrants to Canada came from Asia. The top
four of its country is the Philippines. While in 2018,
more than 10 million documented Filipino migrants or
about 10 percent of the popular are working and living
abroad (Philstar Global)
At present Grade 12 students of Legazpi City
National High School is dealing with a life that their
parents are an OFW. With these the researcher will
conduct a research to know the life of having a parent
in other countries.
Scope and Delimitation
This Qualitative study will determine the profile of
the grade 11 students in terms of Age, gender, and
status. It utilize by Grade 11 students. The study also
covered the reason why these experience and situation
in addition. Descriptive statistics will be used to deal
with the gathered data from the respondents utilizing
the structure questionnaire. The questionnaire includes
the profile of the Grade 11 students, the experience of a
student having an OFW parents utilized and the reason
why this topic were chosen by Grade 11 students of
Legazpi City National High School. Descriptive students
research design of research was followed by this study.
Significance of the study
The significance of this study aimed to provide
information with regard to the life experience of a
student having an OF0W parents utilized by Grade 11
student of Legazpi City National High School. That was
used as the basis to gather ideas that is needed by the
researchers. Furthermore, this study can benefit the
following.
Students: The researcher engage the student to get
information and more knowledge as to what factor
affecting the student having OFW parents in Grade 11
students of Legazpi National High School.
Researcher: This study add information which some
researcher may need in preparation of their researcher.
The result of the study may also serve as bridge to the
future studies which other may dwell.
Future Researchers: This study can serve as a reference
material and guide to the future researchers who will
perform the same study. In order for them to have prior
knowledge and related students.
Statement of the Problem
1.How is the time management of the respondent?
*School
*Home
2.What is the profile of respondent?
*Age
*Gender
*Status
3.How does the respondent deal with his problem of
being away from his parents?
Topic: Life experience of a student having an OFW
parent.

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