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OFW who passionately saves babies through her breastmilk completes Caregiver course - Chinie Jane Ching
Chinie Jane Ching
OFW who passionately saves babies through her breastmilk completes Caregiver course
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For the past 12 months, Dubai-based flight attendant Chinie Jane Ching has been passionately dedicating her time to saving newborn babies by giving her breastmilk for free. Currently, Ching is on her 350 liters of breastmilk and counting--supporting mothers who are low in supply, mothers who are under medical complications, premature babies, babies who are in isolation facilities, Covid-19 survivor mothers, and babies who lost their mother because of the disease.
The Filipina ‘hero’ has been living and working in the UAE now for nearly eight years. Just very recently, Ching was honored to be awarded ‘Excellence in Humanitarian Service Award’ by Prodigy Bureau Global and among the 15 Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Works in the Community.
Ching, who has also a toddler, has already donated breastmilk to more than 20 babies in the UAE. Aside from this advocacy, the flight attendant also advocates the true spirit of bayanihan not just to her fellow Filipinos abroad, but also to other nationalities.
“I am humbled and it makes me happy because my advocacies reveal that we, Filipinos, are naturally helpful and loving. Because of this, more and more mothers, especially those who are blessed with breastmilk, join this undertaking to help newborns,” she added.
“Not all superheroes have superpowers. Some just take a cooler and breast pump! This is the very reason why I am so passionate and dedicated with my advocacy because I believe that this God’s given gift, our children will be better, stronger, and healthier next generation,” she further added.
Being in Dubai
To be a flight attendant was her ultimate goal. When the opportunity knocked, she didn’t hesitate to grab it. “When UAE opened its skies to all dreamers, I grabbed that opportunity to apply. My mother came to Dubai and witnessed how beautiful the place is. It was love at first sight. When I told my mom that I wanted to move to Dubai, she supported me fully,” she recalled.
Despite finishing a Bachelor of Science and Tourism, Ching has decided to study Caregiver at the Filipino Institute. With no physical supervision with her mother during her pregnancy due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she finished the 24-week diploma course in the hopes to apply the learned skills to properly look after her baby.
“As a first-time mom, being away from my mother is really challenging. Although my doctor and nurses were so informative about taking care of a newborn, having her by my side is a different thing. That’s why I enrolled myself in the virtual class. I saw that opportunity to improve myself so I can give the best care that I can possibly give to my daughter,” she added.
Although she was part of the virtual classes, Ching said the class wasn’t boring as their trainer made it informative and convenient for working mothers like her.
When asked about her advice to those who are currently studying at the Filipino Institute: “Keep it going because you are doing the right thing. When we invest in education, we tend to make better decisions. More doors of opportunities will be open and it will help you to earn and help more. Above all education is the only life-long investment. So keep on investing for yourself. Keep on investing in your education.”
Fearless Filipinas:
12 Women Who Dared to Be Different shares the stories of modern Pinay heroes in the Philippines and around the world
Filipino history has a pantheon of great Filipina leaders, such as Gabriela Silang and Melchora Aquino. In addition to these historical heroes, there are many modern Filipino women that have succeeded spectacularly in their respective fields, broken the glass ceiling, and strived to give back to their communities.
These Filipinas deserve to have their stories documented at length so that other women can gain inspiration from not only what they achieved, but how they overcame the many obstacles that once stood in their way. Such was the spirit behind the new book, Fearless Filipinas: 12 Women Who Dared to Be Different.
The book opens with a foreword from Vice President Leni Robredo, who noted that the book can be a catalyst for readers.
“While all of the women featured here hail from different fields, they are all united in their demonstration of ‘fearlessness’ in the face of adversity, prejudice, or even the status quo. Celebrating their lives—and indeed, their individual moments of fearlessness—should serve as a rallying cry to all women: We are all capable of the courage it takes to achieve unprecedented greatness,” wrote VP Robredo.
The women featured in Fearless Filipinas come from all over the world, including in the Philippines and the United States. They also span a broad range of fields, including entertainment, sports, academe, arts, business, and more. The inclusion of such a diverse array of geographies and endeavors was intentional: At a time when many women may be pressured into a narrow definition of what success is—and is not—the book’s editorial team wanted to broaden it completely. As demonstrated by these women, success can be found in any field of your choice wherever you are, so long as you are happy and content with your choices.
The book’s representative in entertainment is none other than Angel Locsin, who shared her comingof-age as one of our generation’s greatest actresses and activists.
“By sharing my story in Fearless Filipinas, my goal was not to inspire young women to follow my own path, as an actress or even as an activist. I instead hope that my experiences—combined with those shared by the other great women I am proud to appear alongside—give young women an even more powerful message: You can accomplish anything you set your mind to,” said Locsin.
The other women featured in Fearless Filipinas include:
Dr. Reina Reyes, the Princeton PhD who confirmed Einstein’s theory of relativity; Kim Lato, the founder and CEO of Kimstore, one of the pioneering e-commerce retailers in the Philippines; Elda Rotor, the Vice President and Publisher of Penguin Classics who brought Filipino authors like Nick Joaquin to a global audience; Kaizen Dela Serna, a Southeast Asian Games gold medalist in the burgeoning sport of obstacle course racing (OCR); Erika Legara, a physicist who founded the Asian Institute of Management’s Master of Science in Data Science program; Stella Abrera, the first Filipina American Principal Dancer of the American Ballet Theatre, playing roles such as Juliet, Giselle, and Princess Aurora Jessica Cox, a motivational speaker and the world’s first licensed armless pilot and blackbelt in the American Taekwondo Association; Jessie Sincioco, the President of The Manna Cuisine Corporation and the chef who served Pope Francis on his visit to the Philippines in 2015 Dzi Gervacio, co-founder of the Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) and a SEA Games beach volleyball bronze medalist; Asia Jackson, a Filipina American actress in Hollywood who started the #MagandangMorenx movement to combat colorism in the Filipino community; Merlee Jayme, the “chairmom” and chief creative officer of Dentsu Jayme Syfu.
Fearless Filipinas was written by Monica Padillo, Pancho Dizon, and Mica Magsanoc; edited by Kyle Nate; and illustrated by Chloe Gaw.
Mica Magsanoc, the managing editor and co-author of Fearless Filipinas, believes these stories can have a positive global impact.
“Fearless Filipinas is the perfect example of how different people from different backgrounds can all find success in their own ways. We hope that this book can reach young women globally who struggle with finding positive representation and content as they grow up and find their identity,” said Magsanoc.
APRIL 9, 2021 GRADUATION
Several students have recently joined Filipino Institute’s inperson graduation ceremonies at Radisson Blu Hotel Deira, Dubai last April 9 and May 7.
MAY 7, 2021 GRADUATION
The students who have graduated were from the second batch of face-to-face professional diploma programs. They were graduates from the following 24week programs: Accounting, Business Management, Logistics, Architecture, and Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Graphic Design, Baking, Culinary, Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Medical Coding.
Share your story, be on the next issue of
The Global Filipino Magazine
The Global Filipino Magazine is looking for individuals who have unique, inspiring, and motivating stories to be published on its succeeding issues.
Now on its 13th issue, the UAE-based publication continues to champion the success of Filipinos across the world and share interesting stories that matter to the global Filipino community.
According to Mr. Gabriel John Rimando, the publisher, the magazine has been an avenue to boost the morale of Filipinos across the world.
“We have already featured more than 150 stories so far and we are inclined to feature more in the coming issues. We have been doing our best to look for the best story to be shared in our platform,” he added.
Recently, the publication has revealed the first Global Filipino Icon Awards which aims to recognize the country’s outstanding and exemplary overseas Filipino workers who have shared notable contributions in the international arena.
“It also pays tribute to OFWs for their significant efforts in fostering goodwill among peoples of the world, enhancing the promoting the image of the Filipino as a competent, responsible, and dignified worker. It also aims at providing proper recognition to deserving finalists, thus setting up examples for others to emulate, and for the country to be proud of,” Rimando said.
Do you want to have your story published in the next issue of The Global Filipino Magazine? Email eic@ theglobalfilipinomagazine.com to get the form, or visit their website at www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com and find ‘Publish Your Story With Us’ tab on the website’s bottom area.
This short film made by Filipinos in UAE is gathering international attention, recognition
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A short film led by Filipinos in the UAE is gathering international attention and recognition, particularly in Algeria, India, and Austria.
The film 1820 Mga Pabulong na Balingawngaw is screenplayed by Renato Nicdao and directed by Gilbert Belleza.
The story revolves around a man named Mathew whose child was waiting for him in the basement. He waited for his child only to be met by his own illusions. After learning what happened to his daughter, he got trapped in his own paranoia–his mood, mental state, and behavior deteriorated to a point he perceives everyone as his enemy.
Michael Deo Macaraig, the short film’s lead actor and a Dubai-based eventologist and freelancer, told The Global Filipino Magazine that it hasn’t been shown publicly as it’s being sent to some festivals for competition.
According to Macaraig, shooting the film was ‘extra’ challenging as they needed to abide by the local protocols to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 and prevent themselves from getting afflicted with the virus. He further revealed that the film, which was entirely shot in two places in Dubai, was filmed in one week only.
“There was a deliberate effort to limit the location to two places only without sacrificing the essence of the story that we would like to tell. We conducted a lot of pre-production meetings, workshops, and practice via Zoom to make sure that everything is set and in order to have less contact in the set,” the actor added. As of this writing, the 1820 film is the winner in the Bronze Gate’s Best Short Film Category in Algeria; second Best Director in the Gully International Film Festival in India; and officially selected for Best Actor and Best Horror Film in Vienna, Austria.
Along with their previously produced films Abo, 17:14, and Bahaghari, which have also received international accolades, the team is planning to showcase these films in a bigger venue when the Covid-19 safety protocols have been relaxed.
Other cast members include Sherizze Seam Cirate Acot, Lianne Jhuriz Sauler, John Michael M. Manalo, Jolrean Salao, Jennifer Jereos, Emmanuel Domdom, and Patricio Miguel Tuyo.
FI, NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain enter agreement; students to receive medical benefits
The Filipino Institute and NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, both dedicated to providing services for the Filipino community
in the UAE, have entered a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in all their endeavors with the community in the southeastern part of the UAE.
During the signing of the agreement, Mr. Gabriel John Rimando, the founder and president of the Filipino Institute, along with his team, met with the officers of the NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain.
Citing the memorandum of agreement, both parties have agreed to deliver the following conditions:
• Both parties have agreed to cobranding in all the events between
NMC Speciality Hospital Al Ain and
Filipino Institute subject to requisite approvals, in any.
• Filipino Institute shall provide privileges for NMC Specialty Hospital in promoting its hospital services and facilities.
Special discounts will be provided to
NMC Specialty Hospital in all events organized by Filipino Institute.
• Filipino Institute ID cardholders are entitled to get a 30% discount for hospital services that are not covered by insurance (cash basis).
• The privilege card is not valid in conjunction with any other discounts, offers, and special promotions.
• NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain shall offer its basement conference hall to
Filipino Institute for events and training subject to availability.
• NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain shall provide free medical assistance subject to approval in case of events requiring medical supports that are organized by the Filipino Institute.
• Both parties to communicate the offer on their social media platforms–WhatsApp, and SMS communications.
• For PCR Tests, a special discount rate of 15% is applicable.
• Fastrack appointment facility for all members on a case-to-case basis.
4 internship posts opened
by Filipino Institute
In an effort to help Filipinos prepare before taking the plunge into the corporate world, Filipino Institute has opened four internship posts for its Dubai and Abu Dhabi campus. It’s open for both Filipino Institute and non-Filipino Institute students.
Its Accounting, Social Media, Creatives, and Sales and Marketing departments will accept internships and provide hands-on training for the interns. The training institute, which is one of the leading Filipino-owned educational institutions in the region, requires interns to complete 100 hours of onthe-job training on flexible timings.
“We produce thousands of graduates quarterly and apart from giving them quality education, we are also open to provide them real work scenarios,” Mr. Gabriel John Rimando, the founder and president of the Filipino Institute, said.
UAE may be a hub of opportunities, however, many companies seek an applicant with relevant work experiences.
“We understand that this is the dilemma of our fellow kabayans here. And with this program, they will be able to experience and learn first-hand,” Rimando said.
Interns, after successfully completing the required number of hours, will be receiving a certificate of proof that he or she has interned in the training institute, an acknowledgment letter, and a recommendation letter for a price of AED315.
To know more about the internship program, please coordinate with Mr. Trebb Gomez at +971 54 306 2150.
Filipino Institute reopens Sharjah campus in July; starts accepting enrollees in June
The Filipino Institute is all set to reopen its campus in Sharjah this coming June to cater to the needs of Filipinos in the area who want to excel in their respective personal and professional careers.
Meanwhile, enrollment in its campus in the northern emirates will accept enrollees in May.
“We have been receiving inquiries on when are we going to reopen the Sharjah campus. We have a large Filipino community in the area which’s why we are reopening this location. We want to cater to them the best and affordable education,” Mr. Gabriel John Rimando, founder and president of the Filipino Institute, said. Sharjah campus is located at 1905 Belresheed Tower 1, Al Majez Area, the same building NMC Medical, Sharjah.
For inquiries, please contact Dean Cheryl Delim at +971 56 113 0989
Filipino Institute ID holders to get special rates from these restaurants, salon, etc in Dubai
Filipino Institute’s ID is not only used to enter the training institute’s campus in Dubai, it can only also be used to avail special discounts from nearly 50 establishments in the country upon purchasing goods or services. The ID, which consists of a QR code along with the student’s personal information, is given to current and alumni Filipino Institute students in the emirate.
The laminated identification card is being given for free on its campus 604, Al Zarooni Building, Al Rigga, Deira, Dubai (the building is opposite of the ADCB buildingADCB Building, just beside the Avenue Hotel, and in the same building with Al Azaem Iraqui Restaurant). It’s valid for one year.
Below are the Filipino Institute’s merchant partners along with ID holders’ perks:
Merchant Partners Address Discount
Right Health Pancake House
Gerry’s Grill
Burjuman Burjuman Burjuman Coral Perfumes Al Rigga Al Rigga Radisson Blu Hotel Creek Deira Multiple Discounts, including FREE health assessment 15%
Buy 1 take 1 on selected items 10%
10%
Off the Hook
Zutto Suki Deira
Deira 10%
10%
Kubyertos Restaurant Discovery Gardens 10% O Leary’s Spots Restaurant Al Barsha 10% MPQ Travel Al Satwa Upon purchase Kabayan Jewellery Al Satwa 15%
Novotel World Trade Centre World Trade Centre AED75 Iftar Buffet
Hot Palayok Karama
Smile Essentials Dental Karama 15% - Ala Carte | 10% Buffet 15%
Joy Bubble Al Qusais
Coral Perfumes Muraqqabat Murraqabat El Batangueno Swissotel Murraqabat
Deira 25% on all large milk tea series 10%
10%
10%
Avenue Hotel Al Rigga 20% Corporate Rate
Manila 21
Al Rigga Manhattan Restaurant Al Rigga Pilipinas Cargo Karama 15%
15%
15%
Makati Express Cargo Karama 10%
Veno Care Sharjah and Dubai 25%
K Fit Gym
Al Rigga Clover Medical Center Burjuman 10%
Free registration & small X-ray | 30% dental
Hilton Hotel Hilton Hotel 20% to all F&B outlets
Toufan Tyres
Murraqabat Chinese Star Restaurant Karama 15%
10%
Alab Gold and Diamond Jewellery Al Fahidi Blush and Bloom Salon Al Qusais 10%
15%
Indulgence Beauty Salon Murraqabat 10%
Miki Pao Restaurant International City 10%
Barako Café
Al Rigga Time Onyx Hotel Apartments Al Qusais 10%
Upon transaction
St. Zita Cleaning Services Dubai Golden Dragon Restaurant Oud Metha Upon transaction
10%
Slab Mercato Mall Ground Floor Free coffee on breakfast
Miss Wang Aaronic Atelier
Blue Tree Clinics Majestic Retreat Hotel P1 20%
Al Wasl Rd Upon transaction
30%
Vision and Style Al Qusais
Fiery Hotpot Restaurant Burjuman Cancios’ Restaurant Murraqabat Classy Missy Fashion Wafi Mall Crystal Cargo Free frame and consultation
5%
10%
Upon purchase
