Over half of adult Filipinos open to working abroad: OCTA survey
A survey by OCTA Research revealed that 57% of adult Filipinos are open to living or working overseas, primarily driven by economic opportunities. The trend is particularly strong among younger and college-educated demographics, highlighting concerns about talent retention in the Philippines.
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