{"id":36,"date":"2025-11-16T11:22:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T11:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balikgabayan.com\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2025-12-18T07:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T07:51:34","slug":"who-we-are-parent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/balikgabayan.com\/iteration1\/who-we-are-parent\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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BalikGabayan <\/b>was created to bridge emotional distance between OFW parents and their children through storytelling and interactive engagement. Rooted in research and empathy, it provides tools that support open communication, emotional expression, and family connection even from afar.<\/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 BalikGabayan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The name BalikGabayan <\/b>comes from the Filipino words \u2018balikbayan<\/i>\u2019 (returning home), \u2018balik<\/i>\u2019 (return), and \u2018gabayan<\/i>\u2019 (to guide), symbolizing the return of emotional presence and meaningful guidance to children, no matter the distance.<\/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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Our Findings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our research shows that the quality of parent\u2013child relationships before and during parental absence is the strongest determinant of how children cope with and interpret the OFW experience. Consistent communication bridges emotional security and understanding which reduces negative assumptions, distance, or resentment, while its limited presence can influence a child's self-identity, friendships, and openness to others.<\/h2>\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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Our Goals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Bring Awareness<\/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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Bridge the Distance<\/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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Bind Our Hearts<\/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\u2019re a group of students who believe in the power of stories to keep families close. BalikGabayan is our way of
creating small but meaningful moments of connection for you and your child, simple, gentle, and made with heart.<\/i><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Gail Catalla<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Divine Perez<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gian Ramos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Cherene Reyes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Jewel Sanchez<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How can I use the storybooks with my child? <\/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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You can read them together during video calls or separately, then talk about your answers.<\/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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Yes. All stories are created for children aged 7\u201310 and are written with emotional sensitivity in mind. They were also reviewed by experts before publishing to ensure suitability and clarity for both children and parents.<\/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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Absolutely! We encourage all families to spread this resource to others who may also benefit from the project.<\/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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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<\/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 was created to bridge emotional distance between OFW parents and their children through storytelling and interactive engagement. Rooted in research and empathy, it provides tools that support open communication, emotional expression, and family connection even from afar. Why BalikGabayan? The name BalikGabayan comes from the Filipino words \u2018balikbayan\u2019 (returning home), \u2018balik\u2019 (return), and \u2018gabayan\u2019 (to guide), symbolizing the return of emotional presence and meaningful guidance to children, no matter the distance. Our Findings Our research shows that the quality of parent\u2013child relationships before and during parental absence is the strongest determinant of how children cope with and interpret the OFW experience. Consistent communication bridges emotional security and understanding which reduces negative assumptions, distance, or resentment, while its limited presence can influence a child’s self-identity, friendships, and openness to others. Our Goals Bring Awareness To shed light on the emotional experiences of left-behind children of OFWs and how parental presence shapes their well-being. Bridge the Distance To create a space that strengthens the emotional and relational bond between OFW parents and their children. Bind Our Hearts To nurture open conversation, emotional expression, and meaningful interaction within the family. Meet The Team Hi! We\u2019re a group of students who believe in the power of stories to keep families close. BalikGabayan is our way of creating small but meaningful moments of connection for you and your child, simple, gentle, and made with heart. Gail Catalla Illustrator Divine Perez Motion Graphic Artist Gian Ramos Illustrator Cherene Reyes Lead, Web Developer Jewel Sanchez Illustrator Frequently Asked Questions How can I use the storybooks with my child? You can read them together during video calls or separately, then talk about your answers. Are the stories age-appropriate? Yes. All stories are created for children aged 7\u201310 and are written with emotional sensitivity in mind. They were also reviewed by experts before publishing to ensure suitability and clarity for both children and parents. Can I share the materials with other parents? Absolutely! We encourage all families to spread this resource to others who may also benefit from the project. Do I need an internet connection to access the storybooks? Yes, an internet connection is needed to access and interact with the website. You can read them together during video calls or separately, then talk about your answers. Yes. All stories are created for children aged 7\u201310 and are written with emotional sensitivity in mind. They were also reviewed by experts before publishing to ensure suitability and clarity for both children and parents. Absolutely! We encourage all families to spread this resource to others who may also benefit from the project. 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