Unboxing the Balikbayan Box

By: Unboxing the Balikbayan Box and Podcast Network Asia
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  • Summary

  • The stories of love, sacrifice, and untold experiences may be found hidden within each Balikbayan Box. This podcast, which is based on the book of the same title, features the stories and inspirations of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), former OFWs, and their families in Singapore.Listen in as they share their tales to inspire, encourage, and provide hope in these challenging times. Follow us on Instagram and like our Facebook page @unboxingtbb for more updates.Visit https://www.elfordcreativepublishing.com/unboxing to order your copy of the anthology.

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  • Epilogue

    Epilogue
    Dec 22 2021

    In this podcast episode, Eleanor Oberio, founder of Elford Creative Publishing, and one of the editors of the book on which this podcast is based, provides an overview of the various experiences of migrant workers living in Singapore .

    She also shares her own journey as a part of an OFW family who used to live in Singapore, encouraging listeners to commit their lives to something bigger, rekindle their passion for pursuing their dreams, and strengthen their faith in the Lord. To grab a copy of the anthology, "Unboxing the Balikbayan Box", please visit https:www.elfordcreativepublishing.com/unboxing.


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    13 mins
  • Together Again by Marisel Araw

    Together Again by Marisel Araw
    Dec 22 2021
    OFWs work in different environments that require various physical demands and often puts them in stressful situations. In this episode, Marisel Araw, a single mother, discusses how she manages to work as a nurse in Singapore, while dealing with homesickness and loneliness.

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    8 mins
  • Singlish by Camille Rodriguez

    Singlish by Camille Rodriguez
    Dec 15 2021
    Camille Rodriguez explains how Singlish, a language that she initially found alienating, eventually became a coping strategy for her and served as a reminder of Singapore, which she considers to be her second home.

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    7 mins

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