13/08/2025
BEHIND EVERY REMITTANCE SENT HOME
Every balikbayan box filled with pasalubong, and every video call made during odd hours-there's an untold story of strength and A STORY OF AN OFW.
They chose to leave-not because it was easy, but because love demanded sacrifice.
They boarded that plane with a heavy heart, knowing they'd miss birthdays, graduations, and simple dinners at home.
They traded laughter at the family table for lonely nights in a foreign land.
But still, they went.
Because dreams are expensive.
Because survival requires courage.
Because providing a better life sometimes means enduring life apart from the ones you love.
And so they work.
Tirelessly.
Often silently.
They endure homesickness that doesn't fade.
They smile through exhaustion, push through long shifts, and hold back tears when the loneliness gets too loud.
They miss milestones while helping others achieve theirs.
It's in every "I'm okay" they send back home, even when they're not. It's in their unwavering faith that one day, all the sacrifices will be worth it.
To every OFW out there-Your strength is unmatched. You are not just working abroad.
You are carrying dreams-yours and your family's-with dignity, grit, and a heart full of love.
Wag natin kalimutan kumustahin sila paminsan-minsan. Yong totoong kumusta, hindi yong pag may kailangan lang.
