In the Philippines, which takes pride in its close-knit families, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) need no introduction as modern-day heroes. Their loved ones know they choose to forego the comfort and familiarity of home to spend long hours at laborious jobs and give them a better life. OFWs are also considered icons in their country.
For the longest time, it has become the norm for average Filipino families to settle for whatever is available, to manage with less, or to reduce their expectations. This is especially true when it comes to choosing the homes they live in. They are willing to forego aesthetics for an idyllic location or waive access
You don’t simply live in a house and call it a home or reside in a neighborhood and consider it a sanctuary. To be happy and at peace, you need to feel safe and secure, and have a sense of belonging to a place where residents have each other’s back and care for each other’s