Noun
balikbayan (plural balikbayans)
(Philippines) A Filipino returning to the Philippines after spending time in another country. [from 20th c.]
AUGUST 24 -President Aquino said he will meet later this afternoon with Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and BOC Commissioner Albert Lina to review the agency's stricter inspection of balikbayan boxes. Source: Internet
As the most iconic symbol of the Filipino diaspora, the balikbayan box serves as an emotional bridge between parents and siblings who part with their families to earn a higher wage abroad collectively known as “Overseas Filipino Workers” (OFW). Source: Internet
More than willing Lina, for his part, said he is willing to attend congressional hearings on BOC’s inspection of balikbayan boxes. Source: Internet