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The realities of nursing in the Philippines

Alyn Andamo, Secretary General, Filipino Nurses United

Source: L Cabaero

There are around 500,000 Filipino nurses in the Philippines but not everyone is able to practice the profession. Working conditions have been very tough and many are forced to work long hours with, if any, minimal compensation.


Alyn Andamo,  Secretary General for Filipino Nurses United was recently visited Australia to talk about the working conditions in the Philippines and efforts to improve standards in the workplace.


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