In a recent impact assessment by IOM Philippines on returnee Overseas Filipino Workers OFWs (May 2021) which covered over 8000 returnees, it was revealed that over 19% reported early termination of their contract and 59% did not receive their statutory dues or compensation pay. The respondents worked primarily in the GCC region with returnees from KSA and UAE comprising over 50% of the target group. 67% of respondents lost their jobs due to COVID-19 or were coerced by their employer to leave via early termination of contract. 17% of respondents failed to receive their statutory dues prior to return. Female migrants were found to be disproportionately affected by job losses and lack of savings or financial back-up. Female OFWs had a greater likelihood (66%) of not receiving separation or compensation pay. Nearly 20% of females stated that they bore the costs of the return journey compared to 13% of males. The industries that respondents belonged to included domestic worker, technicians, service & sales, elementary occupations, tradespersons, agriculture, hospitality and transportation, among others. Over 70% required cash assistance to meet basic needs after their return and nearly half of the respondents mentioned the desire to re-migrate. 11