1. OFWs don’t have a ton of money you think they have.
A huge chunk of their hard-earned money goes straight to their families in the Philippines, which is the reason why they went to work abroad in the first place.
2. They make unbelievable sacrifices to buy all the pasalubong you ask for.
Doesn’t matter if they don’t have decent shoes, just as long as they can buy you that Adidas or Nike you’ve been asking them to buy for so long.
3. Not everyone live the Good Life abroad, you know.
Their staple for dinner can be instant noodles, eggs, or bread.
4. And they miss Filipino food. A LOT.
One of the first things they look for upon arrival at home? Filipino stores and restaurants.
5. That balikbayan box you’ve been waiting for? Yeah, they shed blood, sweat, and tears to fill that up.
It takes OFWs months to fill an entire balikbayan box because sending out a half-full one would be such a waste of money and effort. Be patient.
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