Hoy! Aba Teka

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. Th...

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: the balikbayan box. 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 bus...

In this episode of Hoy! Aba Teka , 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. 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 c...

As 2026 begins, and with Chinese New Year just around the corner, many OFWs find themselves asking familiar questions: How long am I going to be here? What do I want to change this year? In this episode, Chef Martin and Cyra reflect honestly on the idea of “New Year, New Me,” unpacking what truly worked in the past year and what needs more intention moving forward, especially when it comes to fami...

In this episode of Hoy! Aba Teka , Chef Rey and Cyra sit down with close friends J. Paul Magalona and James Patton to talk about one powerful theme: Transitions. From starting out as OFWs to becoming a businessman, and from growing up Filipino to fully adapting to life as a Singaporean, the conversation explores how identity, mindset, and purpose evolve over time. Through honest stories, shared st...

In Part 2 of Episode 7, Chef Martin and Cyra continue their conversation with OFW couple Catherine and Gilbert Salonga as they share deeper lessons from building a business and life in Singapore. The episode explores the realities behind OFW success stories, balancing family responsibilities, financial security, and the hard truths of entrepreneurship abroad. ✨ The conversation also dives into: S...

In Part 1 of Episode 6, Chef Martin and Cyra sit down with OFW couple Catherine and Gilbert Salonga to share how they transitioned from corporate IT jobs in Malaysia and Singapore to building their own business. What began as a small jersey side hustle for Filipino sports leagues grew into merchandise, thrift retail (ukay), food and drinks, and a physical presence at Lucky Plaza. They unpack the F...

In this episode of Hoy! Aba Teka, Chef Rey and Cyra dive deep into the very real and often unspoken experience of parent guilt, that nagging feeling of not doing enough, not being present enough, or not being the “perfect” parent while trying to juggle work, long hours, and life. They share their own stories of late nights, long-distance work trips, and the emotional tug-of-war between providing f...

In this funny and heartfelt episode, Chef Martin and Cyra sit down with two special guests, Nanay Gemma and Mamala Amy, to talk about raising kids “noon at ngayon.” We compare old-school parenting to today’s gentler style, dive into how social media and modern life shape kids now, and share real stories about discipline, love, and family dynamics across generations. A light but meaningful conversa...

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Cyra and Chef Martin—Overseas Filipino Parents—share how they keep Filipino and Asian values alive while raising their kids abroad. From teaching respect through po and opo, to embracing traditions like pagmamano, nightly prayers, language preservation, and even building new family customs like annual family photos and community celebrations, this episode highlight...

In this episode of Hoy! Aba Teka , Cyra and Chef Martin share candidly about the big and small changes that come with becoming parents, especially as overseas Filipino workers raising kids away from extended family. They talk about the shift from chef-life hours to parenting “shifts,” the struggles of caring for a newborn during the pandemic without extra help, and how they learned to balance work...

In this pilot episode of Hoy! Aba Teka , Martin and Cyra Capanzanas share the journey that brought them from the Philippines to Singapore, navigating career shifts, building a family, and rediscovering themselves as overseas Filipino parents. They open up about the experiences that shaped their lives: from finding communities online and offline, to balancing demanding careers with family time, to...