Epistolary Echoes: Unfolding Narratives of Family, Distance, and Duty in Pre-Digital OFW Correspondence

Whispers Across the Ocean: Unearthing the Stories of Pre-Digital Filipino Migrants In the hushed corners of dusty attics and forgotten trunks, nestled among faded photographs and cherished mementos, lie troves of handwritten letters—fragile testaments to a bygone era of pre-digital communication. These are not mere correspondence; they are the epistolary echoes of Filipino Overseas Workers…

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Echoes of Home: Preserving the Lost Letters of Early Filipino Migrant Workers

Introduction: Echoes of Home In the decades preceding the advent of instant messaging and video calls, handwritten letters served as the vital artery connecting Filipino Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to their families across vast distances. These fragile, often time-worn pages, bearing the indelible marks of tears, smudges, and the passage of years, are not mere…

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