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Total Number of Nurses Working Abroad

Requested from DFA by R. Talosig at 09:04 AM on Jan 31, 2023.
Purpose: Research and workforce planning
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2012 - 01/31/2023
Tracking no: #DFA-052006680916

Talosig 09:04 AM, Jan 31, 2023 

Hello! 

I would like to request a copy of the following:

1. Total number of Filipino Nurses working abroad from 2012 to 2023

2. Breakdown of Filipino Nurses working overseas per country from 2012 to 2023

The purpose of this information will be used in research and workforce planning. 

Thank you!

Regards,
Rafaelo


February 1, 2023

Dear Rafaelo,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 31, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for the total number of nurses working abroad.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) as they are the recognized authority in this matter, or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

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Respectfully,
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