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In Migrant Returns Eric J. Pido examines the complicated relationship among the Philippine economy, Manila’s urban development, and balikbayans-Filipino migrants visiting or returning to their homeland-to reconceptualize migration as a process of connectivity. Focusing on the experiences of balikbayans returning to Manila from California, Pido shows how Philippine economic and labor policies have created an economy reliant upon property speculation, financial remittances, and the affective labor of Filipinos living abroad. As the initial generation of post-1965 Filipino migrants begin to age, they are encouraged to retire in their homeland through various state-sponsored incentives. Yet, once they arrive, balikbayans often find themselves in the paradoxical position of being neither foreign nor local. They must reconcile their memories of their Filipino upbringing with American conceptions of security, sociality, modernity, and class as their homecoming comes into collision with the Philippines’ deep economic and social inequality. Tracing the complexity of balikbayan migration, Pido shows that rather than being a unidirectional event marking the end of a journey, migration is a multidirectional and continuous process that results in ambivalence, anxiety, relief, and difficulty.
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In Migrant Returns Eric J. Pido examines the complicated relationship among the Philippine economy, Manila’s urban development, and balikbayans-Filipino migrants visiting or returning to their homeland-to reconceptualize migration as a process of connectivity. Focusing on the experiences of balikbayans returning to Manila from California, Pido shows how Philippine economic and labor policies have created an economy reliant upon property speculation, financial remittances, and the affective labor of Filipinos living abroad. As the initial generation of post-1965 Filipino migrants begin to age, they are encouraged to retire in their homeland through various state-sponsored incentives. Yet, once they arrive, balikbayans often find themselves in the paradoxical position of being neither foreign nor local. They must reconcile their memories of their Filipino upbringing with American conceptions of security, sociality, modernity, and class as their homecoming comes into collision with the Philippines’ deep economic and social inequality. Tracing the complexity of balikbayan migration, Pido shows that rather than being a unidirectional event marking the end of a journey, migration is a multidirectional and continuous process that results in ambivalence, anxiety, relief, and difficulty.
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An essential introduction to the history, culture, and everyday lives of Filipino Americans, highlighting their evolving identity and vital contributions to the American mosaic.Beginning with the complex history of the Philippines—colonization, revolution, US rule, and independence, this book traces the migration of Filipinos to the United States and the formation of diverse Filipino American communities across the country. It explains how waves of immigration, changes in US immigration law, and shifting political and economic conditions shaped where Filipino Americans settled and how they built their lives.Moving from history into contemporary experience, the book explores key aspects of daily life for Filipino Americans, including food and culinary traditions, religion and spirituality, and major holidays and celebrations. Chapters on economics and education examine work patterns, professional achievement, and barriers to opportunity, while discussions of gender roles and family life show how older cultural expectations intersect with younger generations’ American upbringing. Analysis of media and popular culture highlights how Filipino Americans are portrayed in film, television, music, and social media, and how community members use these platforms to tell their own stories. Profiles of notable Filipino Americans from politics, the arts, sports, business, and activism offer concrete examples of leadership and influence, illustrating how this community shapes and enriches the broader American mosaic.This clear, structured overview provides students, educators, and general readers with an accessible guide to understanding Filipino American history and contemporary life.