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Filipino workers sent $14.1 billion home from Jan-May 2026 as remittances defy global slowdown, America still leads

The News

From January to May 2026, Filipino workers sent $14.1 billion in remittances back home. This amount defied expectations of a global economic slowdown, with America continuing to be the top source of these funds. The data suggests strong resilience in remittance flows despite broader economic challenges.

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Why it matters

Remittances total $14.1 billion in Jan-May 2026, a significant inflow.

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Remittances total $14.1 billion in Jan-May 2026, a significant inflow.
The flow defies a global economic slowdown, indicating strength.

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anchoring: Filipino workers sent $14.1 billion home from Jan-May 2026,remittances defy global slowdown,America still leads

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