CARLA BIANCA RAVANES-HIGHAM

In the Philippines, it is quite normal to have that friend whose parent is working in some other parts of the world. They were the ones with the latest gadgets, imported chocolates, and grandparents who attended school functions. Such is the norm in the country, in 2016 alone it is reported that there is about 2.2 million Filipinos working abroad. For most of us who were fortunate enough to have both parents living and working in the country, the number is nothing more than that—a number.

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