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Overseas Filipinos face distress over missing and damaged balikbayan boxes

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Overseas Filipino workers are experiencing distress due to missing or damaged "balikbayan" boxes intended for their families in the Philippines. These boxes, typically filled with gifts and essentials for holidays like Christmas, are a significant source of comfort and connection for families separated by overseas employment. One individual, Fátima Ramos, shared a particularly heartbreaking experience of receiving a soaked and crushed box containing ruined clothing and melted food items, highlighting the emotional and material loss faced by many. AI

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Overseas Filipinos face distress over missing and damaged balikbayan boxes

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Overseas Filipinos feel heartache over missing parcels for loved ones, demand answers

    At this time of year, Fatima Ramos would normally be preparing her balikbayan boxes. Overseas Filipinos typically fill these boxes with gifts, clothes, food and household items to send to their loved ones back home in the Philippines for Christmas. Ramos has previously sent the t…

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