

‘They treated me like an animal’: how Filipino domestic workers become trapped
Jan 15, 2024
Exploring the mistreatment of Filipino domestic workers, their vulnerability and the challenges they face. Discussing the significant contributions of Filipino domestic workers in London and their involvement in support networks and activist organizations. Highlighting the exploitation and vulnerability of Filipino workers abroad. Following the harrowing journey of Marakris, who was trafficked as a pregnancy surrogate in China and faces threats on social media. Shedding light on the challenges faced by Filipino workers abroad and the efforts to address these issues. Reflecting on the reality of being a Filipino domestic worker and the responsibilities that come with it.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Invisible Contributions: Filipino Domestic Workers in London
01:36 • 15min
The Export of Filipino Workers and the Blurred Line Between Hero and Slave
16:37 • 2min
Trapped as a Pregnancy Surrogate in China
18:28 • 2min
Marakris: A Story of Trafficking and Exploitation
20:29 • 27min
Reflections on the Reality of a Filipino Domestic Worker
47:13 • 2min