Did you know why Overseas Filipino Workes aka OFWs are our country's modern day heroes? Well, first off, they endure being away from the family, for the family. They battle with homesickness, loneliness and the fact that some of OFWs work are hard or on poor working conditions - it really is a big sacrifice. One of the constantly good reason why our dear fellow Filipinos working abroad are heroes was that millions of OFWs provide a very strong current of remittance inflows. That being said, remittances from OFWs secured the basic needs not only of their own families financial status but also the country's economy status, providing liquidity, keeping the Philippines afloat amid global financial crises. Fact: OFWs are 2nd largest source of Philippines' foreign reserves. *a big round of applause, please! Joy Philippines sent over a Balikbayan Box to yours truly. A special package that can help create meaningful bonding moments in the kitchen with our very own Bali...