24. But the Younger Generation suffers from high unemployment rates and low wages. Thats why many of them seek work overseas. Currently one in ten filipipino citizens works in a foreign country. One nation became especially popular among filipinos a year ago. Japan, which is grappling with an acute labor shortage due to the declining birthrate. E. In april 2019, japan introduced a new resident status called the specified skilled worker. It strengthens the acceptance of workers in Industries Like nursing care, fisheries, construction and food service. In the first year of the program, up to 47,000 workers were expected to come. Filipinos hold high hopes for the new system. But the results havent been encouraging. In the years since the system was introduced not a single worker has obtained a single worker visa. This episode follows young filipinos seeking a better life in japan in the years since the introduction of the skilled special worker system. We visited the filipino capital of m
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