PROUD TO BE FILIPINO. Mary Jehn Fluhr, who has lived in Germany for 29 proudly waves the Philippine flag during the celebration of the Philippine Independence Day in Germany in 2024.
MANILA – When Filipinos mark Independence Day every June 12, the spotlight often turns to the revolutionaries of 1898, the heroes, known and unknown, who fought for the nation’s freedom from colonial rule.
But for over 10 million Filipinos abroad, the occasion also serves as a mirror that reflects their silent struggles and sacrifices.
Across continents, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), including migrant Filipinos who may have also taken up another citizenship, are not just celebrating history, but are living it. Through resilience,
