Great Connections Podcast

As the 2022 Philippine Elections inch closer day by day, the need to educate, empower, and exercise the responsibility to vote for righteous candidates, is vital for the future of the country. Let’s have a talk with the longest serving Spokesperson of the Commission on Election and also Director of the Commission’s Education and Information Department, Mr. James Jimenez, as he tackles the current situation of overseas voting, the importance of voter education, and how OFWs can actively participate in the upcoming presidential election.

Being a seafarer comes with a lot of perks. You get to see the world, relatively higher pay, and the industry is also on the rise despite the pandemic (Hattendorf, 2009). However, being a mariner also comes with its fair share of challenges. So together with seafarer and vlogger Chief Makoi who has more than 41 Million views on YouTube, let’s find out exactly what life in the big blue sea is like.

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No matter the many ways we’ve seen the story spun, it’s inevitable: the screens reflect how people initially perceive OFWs in real life scenes. Let’s
talk to Director Baby Ruth Villarama (director of Sunday Beauty Queen which depicts OFWs in Hong Kong) about media’s role in shaping the perception of OFWs, the responsibility that comes with it, and just how accurately these reel scenes align with real scenes for OFWs.

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Being LGBT usually comes with a lot of discrimination. Can you imagine having to deal with prejudice while in a foreign land? Sadly, for some of our fellow OFWs, that thought is their reality. This episode is dedicated to them. On the show, we have multi-Palanca award winning writer and proud lesbian, Shakira Sison, to share her unique struggles, stories, and how she waved Filipino and LGBT flags in America.

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Filipinos are known for being loving, caring, and warm. So when it comes to mental health, a fellow Filipino is sure to get you the necessary care you need. But what about OFW’s? Being far from home brings about challenges that are hard to face alone, especially when it comes to mental health. So what can our kababayans living abroad do to overcome this?

In this episode, we have Dr. Monica Walet, a registered psychologist with extensive experience in Applied Psychology, to discuss how to face these challenges. She has shared and presented her findings in scientific conferences held in France, Greece, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. She has also had her fair share in experiencing firsthand the hardships of living abroad when she occupied Academic Leadership positions in international and private colleges in Singapore. Today we welcome Dr. Monica on this episode of The Great Connections Podcast.

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We’re celebrating Mother’s Day on today’s episode of the Great Connections podcast! And joining Chloe to talk about the multifaceted and complex experience of being a mom is radio legend and all-around wondermom herself, Delamar Arias-Ashby.

Together, the two ladies zero-in on Delle’s experience and take on motherhood, being a Filipino mom to her American kids, how she’s passing on the Filipino heritage to them despite being abroad, and so much more. This is Episode 5 of the Great Connections podcast. Tune in!

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Being proud of where you come from and sharing Filipino traditions in a foreign land can be very difficult. How exactly does one adjust to new environments and cultures while staying connected to your Filipino roots? AJ and Catherine of Lechon Republic SG are here to share their journey and story on how they did just that.

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Radio DJ Dennis Poliquit or more popularly known as Big Daddy Jake or Big D (formerly of Magic 89.9 and currently with 104.3 Capital FM2) shares his personal experience growing up with an OFW dad - a seafarer to be exact. How this affected him as a child and now as a father himself to his children, we’ll find out in this episode!

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Like it or not, money is what makes the world go ’round. So it’s important to learn how to properly budget what you have so you can provide, not only for your daily needs, but for your loved ones as well. In this episode, let’s take a look at the intricacies of budgeting your finances through the lens of an OFW! And who better to give finance tips than certified financial advisor, Fitz Villafuerte!

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For the first episode, we want to lay down the facts of the case. We want to paint an accurate picture of the current situation of our OFWs, understand the many struggles that come with the profession, and tackle why OFWs are considered as the “bagong bayani” of the country. Professor Emely D. Dicolen whose experience and dedication to migrant advocacy were highlighted when she was chosen as the recipient of the OWWA IV-A 2015 Model OFW Family Award (MOFYA), Land-Based Category, and the regional nominee to the National MOFYA will tell us all of that and so much more.

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The Great Connections Podcast is all about the stories of overseas Filipinos and their diskarte! Hosted by Chloe, listen in as she engages Filipinos from around the globe as they share their knowledge, wisdom, and experiences! The Great Connections Podcast brought to you by the Free Bee App, Diskarteng Pinoy, Diskateng Free Bee!

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