The document explores the migration of Filipino healthcare workers and its economic and social impacts on the Philippines. Key findings indicate that this migration leads to a 'brain drain,' exacerbating issues like staff shortages in healthcare facilities and weakening the overall healthcare system. The ongoing study aims to understand the reasons behind this migration and develop solutions to retain healthcare workers while improving the economy.

1. Theoretical Framework: We're using ideas from theories about why people move from one place to another,
especially when it comes to people in healthcare leaving their home country. These theories help us understand why
Filipino healthcare workers leave the Philippines and how it affects the country they leave behind.
Key Findings from Related Literature:
1. Health Worker Migration Dynamics: Many Filipino healthcare workers go to other countries for better job
opportunities. This affects both the Philippines and the countries they go to.
2. Economic, Social, and Health System Consequences: When healthcare workers leave, it makes it harder for
hospitals and clinics in the Philippines to provide good care. This can make existing problems in the
healthcare system worse.
3. Impact on Healthcare System: Nurses and other healthcare workers are really important for hospitals and
clinics. But they face a lot of problems like stress and not getting paid enough. This makes them want to
leave, which hurts the healthcare system in the Philippines.
4. Individual and Systemic Challenges: Even though going abroad can give healthcare workers more money, it
creates problems for the Philippines. It's like a "brain drain" because the country loses skilled workers. This
makes it hard for local hospitals to find enough staff.
Conceptual Framework and Relevance to Study: We're looking at how healthcare workers leaving the Philippines
affects the country's economy. We want to understand why they leave, how it hurts the economy, and what can be
done about it. For example, the story of Blaise Enosario shows why many Filipino healthcare workers want to work
abroad. By understanding these reasons, we can try to find solutions to keep healthcare workers in the Philippines
and make the healthcare system and economy stronger.

2. Explanation:
The flowchart starts with Filipino healthcare workers migrating abroad for better opportunities. This migration
has both economic, social, and health system consequences for the Philippines. The lack of healthcare workers
in the Philippines leads to a shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare system. This shortage makes it harder
for hospitals and clinics to provide good care. Additionally, healthcare workers often face stress and low pay,
which can make them want to leave the Philippines for better opportunities abroad. This creates a brain drain,
as the Philippines loses skilled workers. Local hospitals then struggle to find enough staff to provide care.
The Effects of Migrating Filipino Health
Workers on Weakening Philippine Economy
Migrate Abroad
(Better Opportunities)
Economic, Social, & Health System Consequences
Hospitals Struggle
(Low Quality Care)
Individual & Systemic Challenges
(Brain Drain)
Impact on Healthcare System
(Shortage)
Study: Impact on Economy
Find Solutions
(Improve Healthcare & Economy)

3. A study is being conducted to understand the impact of healthcare worker migration on the Philippines'
economy. The study is looking to answer questions about why healthcare workers leave the Philippines, how
it hurts the economy, and what solutions can be implemented to address the issue. The goal is to find ways to
improve the healthcare system and the economy in the Philippines.