In this episode, I revisit two OFW stories that profoundly shaped how I understand many of the themes we often explore on this podcast. The cases of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan — two Filipina domestic workers whose names became symbols of injustice, sacrifice, and national reckoning in the 1990s — shook the Philippines and made global headlines. Their stories exposed the harsh realities faced by many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and the ways systemic failure, diplomacy, and public outcry collide.<br /><b></b><br />Sources are <a href="https://lagimpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-stories-of-flor-contemplacion-and.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>Support me through gifts and donations at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BuyMeCoffee</a>.<br /><br /></b><b>To never miss any Lagim update, please <a href="https://mailchi.mp/eb04c282e27f/sign-up-for-the-lagim-podcast-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up to my newsletter</a>.<br /><br />LAGIM is on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>, so make sure to check me out:<br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Subscribe to <a href="https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAGIM's YouTube channel</a>:<br /><br />Follow, rate and review LAGIM on <a href="https://apple.co/3r3XjzT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>:</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support</a>.

LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime

LAGIM Podcast

The Stories of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan

APR 17, 202545 MIN
LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime

The Stories of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan

APR 17, 202545 MIN

Description

In this episode, I revisit two OFW stories that profoundly shaped how I understand many of the themes we often explore on this podcast. The cases of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan — two Filipina domestic workers whose names became symbols of injustice, sacrifice, and national reckoning in the 1990s — shook the Philippines and made global headlines. Their stories exposed the harsh realities faced by many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and the ways systemic failure, diplomacy, and public outcry collide.<br /><b></b><br />Sources are <a href="https://lagimpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-stories-of-flor-contemplacion-and.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>Support me through gifts and donations at <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BuyMeCoffee</a>.<br /><br /></b><b>To never miss any Lagim update, please <a href="https://mailchi.mp/eb04c282e27f/sign-up-for-the-lagim-podcast-newsletter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign up to my newsletter</a>.<br /><br />LAGIM is on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>, so make sure to check me out:<br /></b><b><br /></b><b>Subscribe to <a href="https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAGIM's YouTube channel</a>:<br /><br />Follow, rate and review LAGIM on <a href="https://apple.co/3r3XjzT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a>:</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support</a>.