What is a Balik Manggagawa (Returning OFW)?
The term “balik manggagawa” refers to returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are re-entering the Philippines in order to complete or extend their employment contracts. “Balik” means return. “Manggagawa means” “worker” – so basically, “balik manggagawa” means a returning worker. The term is applicable to OFWs who have decided to come back home after completing their contract abroad, or they …