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Philippine Home At Sunset With An Empty Chair And Journal, Illustrating A Reflection On Home After Years Abroad

Ma, Is the Philippines Still Home After Years Abroad?

October 17, 2026October 3, 2026 by Jessie

Years abroad can change the meaning of home. In this first Dear Ma essay, a Filipino living overseas reflects on the Philippines, the distance between countries, and the people who make a place feel like home.

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