Employers from around the world turn to Filipinos over other Asian migrant workers to fulfill their staffing needs for a variety of reasons. Below are just some of the many things why Employers from all over the world prefer Filipinos:

1. Highly rated skills, reliability and productivity. A Filipino has diverse skills and talents that make him a jack-of-all-trades. He has an aptitude for learning and discovering new knowledge and skills.

2. Highly educated and literate. Filipinos are commonly tri-lingual and English is understood and spoken throughout the country’s 7,107 islands. This is a large part of the reason why many American multinationals locate backroom operations in the country. Having a literacy rate of 94% makes a Filipino the most preferred employee by overseas employers. As a former colony of both the USA and Spain, the Philippine educational system is decidedly Western and is patterned after that of the American system.

3. Values Orientation. The Filipino citizenry is deeply tied with their families. Primarily a Christian nation, moral and ethical values have been inculcated to the Filipinos since childhood. Their motivation at work is his family - working hard to secure a bright future. Family values taught them to respect authority, manifest loyalty, and showcase teamwork. As much as they are dedicated to family, they are also dedicated to their work. Having diligence and discipline, they are willing to work long hours and are one of the most patient and innovative people in the world.

4. Culturally adaptable. Filipinos easily adapt to other cultures because of their determination to fit in. They are a generally friendly and happy people to be with, having a positive outlook not only at work but in life. The culture and working conditions in the Philippines has inculcated in them high tolerance for demands and pressure. Thus, Filipinos are used to giving their very best given heavy working shifts, in remote places or high-stress situations.

5. Flexibility and Cheerfulness. The Filipinos are a resilient workforce wherever you put them. The above factors (1-4) are the reasons why we are flexible and cheerful. We have God. We have family. We have values, skills and talents. Add to these, – education. Put in any situation, Filipinos will find a way to be happy, and thus, will find a way to succeed