Roger Oriel

There is a quiet shift happening in the global Filipino story. For decades, we have told it through distance. Through departure gates and balikbayan boxes, through remittances sent with care…

There’s a particular kind of light that exists only in the Philippines during summer. It’s the way morning sun filters through capiz windows in your lola’s ancestral home. It’s the…

Every year, as the holidays draw near, we are blessed with a chance to pause and reflect on what matters most. At Balikbayan Magazine, this reflection begins and ends with…

Every so often, we are reminded of the power of a story well told. A story that goes beyond borders, that speaks to shared humanity, and that inspires others to…

There was a time when summers in the Philippines meant waking up without a plan and falling asleep with sunburned skin and a full heart. Back then, the days stretched…

In an age where borders blur and cultures blend, being Filipino transcends geography. Whether we find ourselves in the bustling streets of Singapore, the bright lights of New York, or…

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR A SPARKLING SOIRÈE. Marriott Bonvoy recently invited Balikabayan Magazine to join their “Paskong Telasyon” — a dazzling evening filled with melodic beats, graceful moves, and a…

On Facebook, one of my friends made a post saying that the coronavirus is not serious and that the way it is being covered in the media and the general…

10 years ago, we launched Balikbayan Magazine.The Philippines was such a different country back then—many things have certainly changed. Whether it’s new high-rise commercial and residential buildings illuminating the night…

Building something is not easy. If it was, everyone would do it. Whether you’re building a home, a family, a business, or even a website—it’s not easy. It requires perseverance,…

I recently overheard my son say, “I didn’t go to graduate school. I just followed my dad around and basically received an MBA from him—real world experience.” It is vital…

This year, we launched several new and improved products. We finally launched our new websites for the Asian Journal community newspapers with AsianJournal.com and for our international magazine, BalikbayanMagazine.com. These…

It’s astonishing to me how people can be fooled by fake news. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been in the news media and publishing industry for nearly three…