{"id":1068,"date":"2025-11-25T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balikgabayan.com\/?page_id=1068"},"modified":"2025-12-18T07:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:52:22","slug":"who-we-are-kid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/balikgabayan.com\/iteration1\/who-we-are-kid\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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BalikGabayan <\/b>is a project made to help kids of OFW parents stay close to their moms or dads, even when they\u2019re far away.
Through stories, fun activities, and colorful pictures, we help families share love, laughter, and learning together.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Why it\u2019s called \u201cBalikGabayan\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\u201cBalik<\/i>\u201d means return, and \u201cgabayan<\/i>\u201d means to guide.
BalikGabayan reminds you that your parent\u2019s love always returns to you, and they will always guide you, even from far away for now.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our Promise To You!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Help You Feel Understood<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To shed light on the emotional experiences of left-behind children of OFWs and how parental presence shapes their well-being.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Help You Stay Connected<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To create a space that strengthens the emotional and relational bond between OFW parents and their children.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Help Hearts Grow Closer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To nurture open conversation, emotional expression, and meaningful interaction within the family.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Meet The Team<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hi! We are a group of students who believe that stories can connect hearts.
We made BalikGabayan to help kids like you feel understood and loved wherever your parents may be.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Gian Ramos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lead, Web Developer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do I need to read with my parent right away? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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No worries! You can read anytime and show them later.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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You can record or write your answers and show them the next time you talk!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Do I need an internet connection to read the books? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes, an internet connection is needed to access and interact with the website.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Of course! Take your time. You can always come back when you\u2019re ready.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

About the Project BalikGabayan is a project made to help kids of OFW parents stay close to their moms or dads, even when they\u2019re far away. Through stories, fun activities, and colorful pictures, we help families share love, laughter, and learning together. Why it\u2019s called \u201cBalikGabayan\u201d \u201cBalik\u201d means return, and \u201cgabayan\u201d means to guide. BalikGabayan reminds you that your parent\u2019s love always returns to you, and they will always guide you, even from far away for now. Our Promise To You! Help You Feel Understood To shed light on the emotional experiences of left-behind children of OFWs and how parental presence shapes their well-being. Help You Stay Connected To create a space that strengthens the emotional and relational bond between OFW parents and their children. Help Hearts Grow Closer To nurture open conversation, emotional expression, and meaningful interaction within the family. Meet The Team Hi! We are a group of students who believe that stories can connect hearts. We made BalikGabayan to help kids like you feel understood and loved wherever your parents may be. AteGail Catalla Illustrator AteDivine Perez Motion Graphic Artist AteGian Ramos Illustrator AteCherene Reyes Lead, Web Developer AteJewel Sanchez Illustrator Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to read with my parent right away? No worries! You can read anytime and show them later. What if my parent is busy? You can record or write your answers and show them the next time you talk! Do I need an internet connection to read the books? Yes, an internet connection is needed to access and interact with the website. Can we stop reading and continue later? Of course! Take your time. You can always come back when you\u2019re ready. No worries! You can read anytime and show them later. You can record or write your answers and show them the next time you talk! Yes, an internet connection is needed to access and interact with the website. Of course! Take your time. 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