by Hoy! Aba Teka
Ever felt like yelling “Hoy Aba Teka!” when life’s just… too much? This pod is where we pause, talk real, and figure out adulting—Taglish style. Hosted by Cyra and Martin, a married Filipino couple raising a family in Singapore, it’s their space to reflect, laugh, rant a little, and relearn what it means to be totoong tao. From love and career shifts to culture shock and parenting chaos, join for real stories, real heart, and the freedom to say, “Hoy, aba teka…”
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May 25, 2026
<p>In this extra adorable episode of Hoy! Aba Teka, Chef Rey & Cyra welcome their cutest special guests yet, Anuenue and Yosef! From celebrating a magical 5th birthday at Hong Kong Disneyland to sharing their favorite and unforgettable family moments, the kids share their honest, hilarious, and heartwarming thoughts about turning 5, family, sibling life, and growing up Filipino in Singapore.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The conversation also dives into:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What it feels like to turn 5</p></li><li><p>Disneyland adventures, shopping, and Spiderman</p></li><li><p>Sibling bonding and “ate responsibilities”</p></li><li><p>Missing mommy during business trips</p></li><li><p>Yosef’s haircut adventures</p></li><li><p>Speaking Tagalog and growing up overseas</p></li><li><p>Kids’ simple but honest answers about life and family</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on: </strong></p><p>➡️ Instagram: h<a href="ttps://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ttps://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/</a></p><p>➡️ Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyabateka" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyabateka</a></p><p>➡️ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/</a></p><p>➡️ Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163</a></p><p>➡️ Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw"><u>https://open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw</u></a></p><p>➡️ Youtube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hoyabatekapodcast"> <u>https://www.youtube.com/@hoyabatekapodcast</u></a></p><p><br></p>
April 20, 2026
<p>In this fun and real-talk episode, Chef Martin and Cyra sit down with Rash Remin (Rafael), a Singaporean entrepreneur who built a business centered around one of the most iconic Filipino traditions: <strong>the balikbayan box.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From his early days in the hotel industry to becoming a TikTok personality and founder of Rush Box, Rafael shares how simple observation, and genuine empathy for OFWs, sparked a business idea that’s changing lives.</p><p><br></p><p>After spending Sundays at Lucky Plaza watching Filipino workers shop, carry heavy goods, and manage tight budgets, Rash realized one thing: the process of sending love back home didn’t have to be this hard.</p><p><br></p><p>So he built a <strong>one-stop solution</strong>, making balikbayan boxes more convenient, accessible, and even payable in installments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The conversation also dives into:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How Rash’s TikTok journey as the “Balikbayan Boss” helped him connect deeply with the Filipino community</p></li><li><p>His observations of OFW life in Singapore, especially the realities behind sending balikbayan boxes</p></li><li><p>The cultural importance of balikbayan boxes as a symbol of love and sacrifice for families back home</p></li><li><p>Practical challenges OFWs face: budgeting, storage, and physically transporting goods</p></li><li><p>Honest reflections on Filipino traits, including warmth, hospitality, and the “Marites” (chismis) culture</p></li><li><p>Rash’s personal admiration for Filipinos and his dream of visiting, and possibly building a future in the Philippines</p></li></ul><p><strong>Follow us on: </strong></p><p>➡️ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/</a></p><p>➡️ Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyabateka" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyabateka</a></p><p>➡️ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/</a></p><p>➡️ Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163</a></p><p>➡️ Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw</a></p><p>➡️ Youtube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hoyabatekapodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.youtube.com/@hoyabatekapodcast</a></p><p><br></p>
March 16, 2026
<p>In this episode of <strong>Hoy! Aba Teka</strong>, Chef Martin and Cyra talk about work hazards, from the everyday risks that come with certain professions to the unexpected situations overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) face while working abroad.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chef Martin shares real stories from working in the F&B industry in Singapore, where job hazards can range from burns and sharp kitchen tools to handling intoxicated customers and even breaking up fights outside the bistro. Meanwhile, Cyra reflects on how workplace habits, cultural differences, and strict regulations abroad shape the way Filipinos navigate work and responsibility in other countries.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation highlights how working overseas comes with a different set of rules, risks, and responsibilities, and why it’s important for OFWs to understand the laws, workplace expectations, and cultural norms of the countries they live in.<br /></p><p><strong>The conversation also dives into:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The difference between job hazards in the Philippines vs. working abroad</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why OFWs need to understand workplace rules and contracts abroad</p></li><li><p>The strict regulations in Singapore’s work culture and employment system</p></li><li><p>Racism, stereotypes, and the realities many Filipinos face working overseas</p></li><li><p>Why respecting local laws and boundaries is essential for living and working abroad</p></li></ul><p>A mix of real-life stories, humor, and honest reflections about work, life abroad, and navigating the realities of being an overseas Filipino.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Follow us on: </strong></p><p>➡️ Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/hoyabateka/</a></p><p>➡️ Tiktok: h<a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ttps://www.tiktok.com/@hoyabateka</a></p><p>➡️ Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/Hoyabateka/</a></p><p>➡️ Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/hoy-aba-teka/id1847157163</a></p><p>➡️ Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6gBqnNE5Owibb9Drte1Taw</a><br /></p>
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Ever felt like yelling “Hoy Aba Teka!” when life’s just… too much? This pod is where we pause, talk real, and figure out adulting—Taglish style.
Hosted by Cyra and Martin, a married Filipino couple raising a family in Singapore, it’s their space to reflect, laugh, rant a little, and relearn what it means to be totoong tao. From love and career shifts to culture shock and parenting chaos, join for real stories, real heart, and the freedom to say, “Hoy, aba teka…”
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