There's a massive shortage of nurses in the Philippines, caused by emigration, and partly the Philippine government's desire for remittances. It's also, of course, caused by American hospitals' desire for cheap labor in the nursing department. [Philippines health care paralyzed by nurses exodus By George Nishiyama, Reuters, Feb 28, 2006]

UPDATE: The story also refers to emigration caused by "political instability":see Steve Sailer, here, on what this may mean.