Many Filipinas continue to build families abroad, as data from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) shows an annual average of around 70,000 migrant unions.
Despite fluctuations in recent years, the volume has largely remained steady and is expected to return to its usual levels.
Most Common Foreign Spouses
CFO records indicate that Americans consistently rank as the top foreign partners of Filipinos. They are followed by Japanese nationals, with Australians, Canadians, and South Koreans completing the top five nationalities that Filipinos most often marry.
Where Most Migrants Come From
The National Capital Region leads with the highest number of Filipino marriage migrants, accounting for more than a fifth of the total. Cebu and Cavite follow as major areas of origin, contributing thousands of individuals who move abroad to join their partners.
Age And Educational Background
Filipino marriage migrants typically marry at around age 33. Most have completed either college or high school, and more than half are recorded as non-working at the time of migration, based on data from the past decade.
Migration Through Partnership
Marriage migrants are Filipinos who relocate overseas through foreign citizenship or visa pathways granted after marrying foreign nationals. These unions continue to shape migration trends, reflecting long-standing patterns in global partnerships involving Filipinos.
