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.

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EP. 12: Casting Your Vote Overseas (Feat. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez)

Returning&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Philippines&nbsp;is&nbsp;something that&nbsp;many&nbsp;OFWs really look forward to, but when they get home and put their bags down, there is often the question of “What now?". Let’s talk about reacquainting yourself with your home country, financial moves to make with the fruits of your labors abroad, and other questions that come with OFW reintegration with OWWA Designated Focal Person for National Reintegration Center for OFWs, Ms. Verusckha Ardel Gonzales Maling.-#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan-Kabayan,&nbsp;maging&nbsp;Vortex Reseller ka&nbsp;na&nbsp;today! Sali ka&nbsp;na&nbsp;rin&nbsp;sa&nbsp;Vortex Facebook Group to discover more updates!&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/JoinVortexFBGroup?fbclid=IwAR0boLYkaK8Q1zyCOwtNPUHfZwLbuD5qGI1Z62bNl7QHETvcXbqf2gCa2VA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/JoinVortexFBGroup</a>

Ep. 11: What To Do When You’re Back? (Feat. Ms. Verusckha Ardel Gonzales Maling)

Independence Day isn't just a day that celebrates Filipino Freedom, but Filipino bravery, courage, and hard-work as well. As OFW's, our kababayans abroad exude these traits that we are so proud of. This episode gives an insider’s perspective on Filipino Independence through the experience of content creator and nurse, Manong George, of the Filipino UK Nurses Association. We learn about how the community was built, the struggles of the occupation, what motivates people to become nurses overseas, and what day-to-day working is like in the health industry, far away from home, during a pandemic.#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan-Kabayan,&nbsp;maging&nbsp;Vortex Reseller ka&nbsp;na&nbsp;today! Sali ka&nbsp;na&nbsp;rin&nbsp;sa&nbsp;Vortex Facebook Group to discover more updates!&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/JoinVortexFBGroup?fbclid=IwAR0boLYkaK8Q1zyCOwtNPUHfZwLbuD5qGI1Z62bNl7QHETvcXbqf2gCa2VA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/JoinVortexFBGroup</a>

Ep. 10: Nurse One: The Story of an Overseas Filipino Nurse (Feat. Manong George)

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.#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan

Ep. 9: Life in the Big Blue Sea (Feat. Chief Makoi)

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.#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan

Ep. 8: The OFW Image on the Big Screen (Feat. Baby Ruth Villarama)

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.#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan

Ep. 7: Out and Abroad: Pinoy Pride! (Feat. Shakira Sison)

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.#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan

Ep. 6: Mental Health Care For OFWs (Feat. Dr. Monica Walet)

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!#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan

Ep. 5: The Filipina Mom to American Kids (Feat. Delamar Arias-Ashby)

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.#DiskartengPinoy #DiskartengFreeBee #MagFreeBeeKaNa #TawagangWalangIwanan

Ep. 4: Promoting Filipino Culture Overseas (Feat. AJ and Catherine of Lechon Republic SG)

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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