Yasmin Ortiga

Dr. Yasmin Ortiga, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Singapore Management University, discusses her book on the pandemic's impact on migration in the Philippines. She highlights how travel restrictions caused unexpected immobility for many potential migrants, revealing the contrasting experiences of nurses and cruise workers. Yasmin explores the evolving narratives of Filipino migrant workers, focusing on their emotional struggles during repatriation and the disconnect between state policies and lived realities, shedding light on identity and community support amid crises.