SMU City Perspectives with Associate Professor Yasmin Ortiga

The Philippines has long embraced its identity as a ‘nation of emigration’ — a country that not only sends workers abroad but has built entire institutions to sustain this global flow. In this episode, SMU Associate Professor of Sociology Yasmin Ortiga unpacks how migration has been woven into the fabric of Philippine society shaping education, employability, and even family aspirations. As Singapore continues to depend on migrant healthcare workers, Ortiga challenges us to consider: what if source countries like the Philippines decide to keep their workers home? [About the SMU CP Podcast Series] SMU City Perspectives brings together researchers from Singapore Management University (SMU) for insightful conversations exploring the pivotal trends in digital transformation, growth in Asia, and sustainable living. Get inspired and discover solutions that will help you drive more impact in your work and shape the future of cities.

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SMU City Perspectives with Associate Professor Yasmin Ortiga is an episode from Podcasts@SMU by Singapore Management University.

This episode is 00:26:52 long.

This episode was published on Dec 1, 2025.

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