Migration (2013) Starring Mi Amigas

I interviewed two of my friends, Faith Arevalo and Joy Loyola, through Facebook chat. How did I know that they had an experience on local migration? I don’t have an idea as well. I just scanned my online friends and saw their name. I asked “Faith, saan kayo nakatira dati? Eh, ngayon?” I asked her straight just to find my luck. And luckily, she had an experience on this matter. And she knew that what I was doing was for my demography subject. On the other hand, Joy is a longtime friend of mine, and I know that she moved from Paranaque to Cavite.

Faith Andes Arevalo

PLACE	YEAR	REASON
Paranaque	1993-2000	Doon nag tatrabaho ang kanyang tatay
Bicol	2000 - present	Doon talaga nakatira ang kanyang mga magulang

The reason for her family’s stay in Paranaque City was his father’s job. His dad works in Manila and so they stayed there to be with him. Then, she went to Bicol, her parents’ home, and studied there until her high school years. So basically, their family’s reason for migration is somewhat work-related. And after they had a stable living, her parents decided to go back to Bicol.

Joy Loyola

PLACE	YEAR	REASON
Paranaque	1993-2009
Cavite	May 2009 - present	Nakabili ng bahay sa DLSU siya magka college

I interviewed Joy Loyola, too, a friend from elementary. Since birth, she lived in Paranaque as well. But, her family bought a house in Dasmarinas, Cavite. Right after their house was renovated, they moved. She was third year high school that time. She continued her high school in Cavite. Another thing, they already planned that she will study at DLSU, Cavite. In this case, the reason for their migration is school-related.