‘Balikbayan’ boxes are familiar and delightful sights in Filipino homes, especially this time of year.

Like the Noche Buena sending these boxes has become part of our tradition of gift-giving.

Ej Gomez tells us how this gesture has kept strong family ties despite the distance.

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