14/04/2026
DID YOU KNOW? | Filipino overseas workers are called modern-day heroes (Bagong Bayani) because of their significant economic contributions and personal sacrifices. They are credited with supporting their families and bolstering the Philippine economy through remittances that fund education, healthcare, and livelihoods, while enduring hardships and isolation in foreign countries.
The term was popularized by former President Corazon Aquino in 1988 to recognize their bravery in working abroad, enduring hardship, and their commitment to nation-building.