Former Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and now radio host Sarah Balabagan shared some of her old photos after her ordeal in the United Arab Emirates in 1994-1996.
In her Facebook post, Balabagan thanked the Lord for saving her during the challenges she faced.
She’s now currently actively serving a Christian Church and is also happy with her current family.
“You have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your life-giving light,” Balabagan said.
It can be recalled that Balabagan, who went to UAE at 14, received capital punishment for defending herself from her employer.
Fortunately, the President of the UAE during that time, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan personally asked the complainant’s family to drop the charges against Balabagan.
Balabagan became a singer for a short time. However, her career quickly ended after becoming pregnant.
She revealed in an interview that she had a secret relationship with journalist Arnold Clavio when she was 17, resulting in one child.
The revelation of Balabagan gained the attention of the whole country and some netizens criticized Clavio for what he did to the former OFW.
“Nakaligtas sa arabo pero Hindi Kay Arnold Clavio,” one netizen said.