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PHL-NSO-SOF-2008-V2.0
Survey on Overseas Filipinos 2008
Philippines, 2008
Reference ID
PHL-NSO-SOF-2008-v2.0
Producer(s)
National Statistics Office
Collection(s)
Survey on Overseas Filipinos
Household-based Surveys
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Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe the survey process and the key results for this study.
Questionnaires
Survey on Overseas Filipinos October 2008
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Authors
National Statistics Office (NSO)
Country
Philippines
Contributors
National Statistics Office
Description
These two questionnaires are being used during the survey. SOF Form 2 is a household control form and it should be properly filled up since this is the basis for determining households with members who are overseas. SOF Form 1 is a two-page questionnaire designed to gather data on the number and socio-economic characteristics of overseas Filipinos and their remittances.
Table of contents
1. SOF Form 1 - Main Questionnaire2. SOF Form 2 - Control Form
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SOF_2008_Questionnaires.pdf
Reports
2008 Survey on Overseas Filipinos Press Release
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Authors
National Statistics Office (NSO)
Country
Philippines
Contributors
National Statistics Office
Description
The SOF Press Release is limited to selected indicators such as number of OFWs by age, sex, place of work, major occupation, and total cash remittances received by mode of remittance. This is posted in the NSO website.
Table of contents
1. Analysis of Results2. Textual Tables
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SOF_2008_Press_Release.pdf
2008 Survey on Overseas Filipinos Special Release
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Authors
National Statistics Office (NSO)
Country
Philippines
Contributors
National Statistics Office
Description
The SOF Special Release contained more detailed analysis including graphs and selected statistical tables. The Special Release is posted in the NSO website.
Table of contents
The following statistical tables included in the special release:TABLE 1 Number and Percentage Distribution of Overseas Filipino Workers by Sex and Region: 2007 and 2008TABLE 2 Number and Percentage Distribution of Overseas Filipino Workers by Type and Region: 2007 and 2008TABLE 3 Number and Percentage Distribution of Overseas Filipino Workers by Age Group and Sex: 2007 and 2008TABLE 4 Number and Percentage Distribution of Overseas Filipino Workers by Place of Work and Sex: 2007 and 2008TABLE 5 Number and Percent Distribution of Overseas Filipino Workers by Major Occupation Group and Sex: 2007 and 2008TABLE 6 Total and Average Remittance In Cash and In Kind of Male and Female Overseas Filipino Workers: 2007 and 2008TABLE 7 Total and Average Cash Remittance of Overseas Filipino Workers by Mode of Remittance: 2007 and 2008TABLE 8 Total and Average Cash Remittance of Male and Female Overseas Filipino Workers by Place of Work: 2007 and 2008TABLE 9 Total and Average Cash Remittance of Male and Female Overseas Filipino Workers by Major Occupation Group: 2007 and 2008
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SOF_2008_Special_Release_tables.pdf
Technical documents
2008 Survey on Overseas Filipinos Enumerator's Manual
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Authors
National Statistics Office
Country
Philippines
Contributors
National Statistics Office
Description
Enumerator's (EN) manual was used as guide. This EN manual contains detailed instructions for filling-up the questionnaires and provides definitions on the terms used. Various examples in filling up the questionnaire and strategies to get accurate response during interviews are also included in the manual to guide the enumerators during their fieldwork. It is necessary that during the trainings, the concepts are thoroughly discussed, and issues raised have to be noted and answered.
Table of contents
1. Introduction includes objectives and auuthotrity of the survey, scope and coverage and sampling design2. How to Accomplish the SOF Questionnaires3. Checking/Submitting the Completed Questionnaires
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SOF_2008_EN_Manual.pdf