Because of a Christmas greeting, this Overseas Filipina Worker (OFW) went hysterical.
Truth be told, Christmas abroad is so much different to the Christmas in the Philippines, especially if you are working at a Muslim-dominated country. You are required to work even on holidays like Christmas because of their different religious beliefs.
Nonetheless, OFWs tend to feel that different kind of longing towards their family in the Philippines. The only thing that aids this longing is a heartfelt greeting from their families. But it seems like not every OFW gets to have that special greeting despite the all the sacrifices they did for their family.
A certain Elena Capricho Penales posted a video of herself on her Facebook account poring all emotions and sadness as her family failed to greet her on Christmas day.
According to her, she failed to receive a simple greeting even from her husband and other family members. Elena also pointed out that though her friends greeted her on Facebook and asked for ‘pamasko’, it is alright as long as they remembered her on this special day.
Elena is got drink and full of emotions but the video reflects the real life of each OFW working tirelessly abroad. The fact that they are away from their family is already enough for you to care for them especially in this holiday season when families are supposed to be together.
Just simple greetings will do. Greet your loved ones abroad a Merry, Merry Christmas.
Posted by Elena Capricho Penales on Monday, December 24, 2018
Posted by Elena Capricho Penales on Monday, December 24, 2018
