Why I Chose to Write About OFWs

This piece reflects the emotional and often painful realities faced by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) around the world. It highlights the sacrifices they make—leaving their families behind, working long hours, and enduring loneliness—all in the hope of providing a better life for their loved ones.

The description also sheds light on the hidden struggles behind remittances, including financial pressure, betrayal, and misuse of hard-earned money by those they trust. Many OFWs face the heartbreaking reality of returning home with little to no savings after years of sacrifice.

Every Peso Had a Name is a story that honors the value behind every remittance—each peso representing hard work, sacrifice, and love. It aims to raise awareness, encourage understanding, and remind readers that gratitude should never turn into exploitation.

This book is a tribute to OFWs everywhere, recognizing their strength, their pain, and their dreams.