About the author
Malou Talosig-Bartolome
A mother of two grade schoolers, Malou spent almost a decade as diplomatic beat reporter for TODAY newspaper. She also took charge of the international news operations as a senior editor of GMA News. Malou is now a financial advisor of Pru Life UK and co-host of the OFW-focused virtual talk show “Mama Is Home” with ex-Commission on Filipinos Overseas executive director Jenny Gonzales.