Young professionals in Makati City are humorously redefining OFW as “overworked” or “on-site” Filipino workers, parodying the high costs and urban convenience of Metro Manila’s premier financial district.
In the Philippines, OFW generally refers to overseas Filipino workers who move abroad in search of better opportunities and pay.
But recently, the initialism has been given a new meaning by some Makati residents who post social media reels chronicling their expatriate-style lifestyle, complete...
Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ Makati
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September 3, 2026
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