Research Topic: Having a

hard time finding a job in

the Province and the reason
they decided to work in
Manila
A Research Paper
Submitted To: Mr. Rainiel Mata

Group Members/Leader:
Victorio, Gian Lawrenz L.
Puno, Rhei John F.
Obina, Kimberly E.
Lazarte, Jaymee Lynn L.
Calling Theresa Joy G.
INTRODUCTION

We selected this research topic to examine the challenges faced by people who are having trouble finding
a job in their native province and the factors that led them to the opportunity to work in Manila. It
examines potential causes of the province’s lack of employment prospects as well as difficulties faced by
people who have opted to go to the capital city. It looks at the potential economic advantages of working
in Manila as well as the quality of life for each individual. Finally, this study will shed light on the
advantages and disadvantages of choosing to work in Manila rather than the home province.

BODY

The intricate interactions between the family, child labor, and migration are examined in this study, as
well as the family’s role in the migration process and the financial advantages of labor migration for the
kid’s family. The study is based on interviews with 50 youngsters under 18, who move to Metro Manila,
The Philippines’ capital city, from provinces to work as paid domestic servants. The children saw their

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decisions to migrate and to work as their own, even though they were discussed with other family
members. The majority of respondents said that it was necessary for them to work and support their
families financially. The findings refute the perception of first-time young migrants as gullible, naive
people who are strangers to society. Family-based contacts in the recruiting process serve to lessen the
risk of migrating by leading migrants to seek out locations and professions where other members of their
kin or community have settled. The children highlighted four priorities when asked what they thought the
government and society should do to help them better pay and benefits, protection from abusive
employers, suitable education programs, and a shift in society’s low regard for domestic workers.

Abstract

Why do people from provinces move to Manila?

- Designing such would require a deeper understanding on why people migrate in the first place.
Unfortunately, empirical studies that look at Filipino’s motivations and intentions are rare. This
paper seeks to address this gap in the literature by examining migration intentions of individuals
from a high-emigration rural village in the Philippines. The results provide evidence of a culture
of migration among the villagers as shown by the high proportion (at 44% of a sample of 572) of
those having plans to leave for overseas work.The motivations for wanting to migrate are largely

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 economic in nature. Earning high income is also the most common basis for choosing the
destination. Nevertheless, the study shows that given more local job opportunities, a non-
negligible proportion would opt to stay and be with their loved-ones.

Higher salaries

- Metro Manila has the highest median salaries in the Philippines by a wide margin. This applies to
virtually every industry in the country, including surprising areas such as mining and agriculture,
as many large mining and agriculture companies have headquarters in the area.

Better Career Development

- In terms of career growth, Metro Manila is home for multinational companies which often offer
high-paying jobs. Careers in the metro are more abundant than in the provinces. Workshops,
training, and seminars are often done in the area as well. Top institutions are also located here, as

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 mentioned in the previous passages. These multinational companies do not just help its
employers, but also our economy, to mention.

High Cost of Living

- Since Metro Manila is the business center of Luzon, it is also known for its high cost of living. It
is relatively more expensive to live in the metro compared to provinces. Goods and services are
also more expensive.

Disadvantages of Working in Manila

- But despite these progressive numbers, we think the Philippines remains to be the wrong place to
find a job. Here are some of the causes:

Employers hire based on connection, not on skills.

- It's a great job, if not impossible, to land a position in many government agencies in the
Philippines for those who are not endorsed by well-known and influential figures in society.
People who are close to prominent business people, local and national government officials,
celebrities, and even members of the clergy are likely granted slots in summer jobs, OJT’s, and
permanent positions while the less attached are left to accept jobs that are less attractive, low-
paying and often offer no security of tenure.

Employers offer contractual jobs.

- Many jobs in the Philippines are contractual. From street sweepers to security guards to sales
ladies, job security is a constant concern for workers who may never attain a regular employment
status, no thanks to the lack of government measures to protect employees against unfair labor
practices. After a six-month contract ends, employees express a sigh of relief once told their job
contract had been extended.