Mom Finally Reunites with OFW Son after 4 Years, Video Goes Viral

A mom’s emotional reunion with her OFW son whom she hadn’t seen for four years went viral, with netizens saying that there’s really nothing bigger than a mother’s love. Awwww.

Mom’s Emotional Reunion with OFW Son Goes Viral

It is said that no matter how old you get, you’ll always be your mom’s baby. That’s why moms continue to worry if their children are living far away, even if they’re already competent, independent adults.

Of course, moms will always miss their kids if they’re far. That’s why most reunions with parents, particularly moms, and their children often turn emotional, especially if they haven’t seen each other for a long time.

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Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Take for example the reunion of Christian Mangunay, an OFW (overseas Filipino worker), and his mother whom he hasn’t seen for four years, Mommy Eva.

Christian has been working in a solar company in Japan since 2017. It’s been four years since he was last able to go home to Parañaque, Philippines.

Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his first schedule to go home in October 2021 was pushed to November. Although that must have disheartened the family who’s been waiting for him to come home, it gave him the idea to surprise them.

With the help of his sister, Rea Ordiz Mangunay, and a friend, they were able to pull off the surprise last November 2021. He asked his sister to create a “scenario” – and she did that by telling their mom that there’s a balikbayan box waiting for them.

Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Their parents thought that Christian was going home in December 2021. So, they had no idea that their daughter was pranking them with this sweet surprise.

Photo credit: The Philippines Star

Rea later explained that she had no idea what that surprise was about, but just kept the camera rolling.

Watch the sweet reunion here:

Popular Balikbayan Box Contents

What stuff do you buy for your family in the Philippines to send in a balikbayan box? Popular options can include:

  • Chocolates
  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Bags
  • Canned goods
  • Vitamins and over-the-counter medicines
  • Small gadgets and electronics
  • Stuffed toys
  • Food