The Global Filipino Magazine | Volume 1 Issue 3 | June 2020

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14 TRACY LEY ORENCIO Dubai-based beauty blogger, gaming enthusiasts, and a kickass mom rolled into one

15 ENGR. LORAINE RADAN Filipina engineer rose through the ranks in Qatar

07 AGNES PAGADUAN PAL’s long-time employee shares the secret to success

08 BABY BOY FRANCISCO BOTON Dubai-based engineer unites mountain bikers in UAE

09 JOSH YUGEN Multi-awarded writer, fashion maven, socialite and entrepreneur

10 IRISH JOY PEREZ Former document controller now a co-founder and CEO of a tech company

11 CHERYLL DE GUZMAN-MORTELA Nursing retention centre in Riyadh immerses self to projects beneficial to the needy

12 RED CAPUYAN Frontline hero in Dubai thrives on helping others amid Covid-19 pandemic

13 DENNIS RATA Steel welder in Kuwait a perfect example of a modern-day hero

16 MA. LUCHILLE EBORA OFW in UAE reveals how improving oneself while working abroad is a must

17 VENECIO LEGASPI Provincial boy now holds an executive post in Saudi Arabia’s local banking industry

18 DIVINA SINGIAN JIMENEZ Former site secretary in Dubai now a business owner

19 BIANCA LITONJUA Events guru in Dubai finds relief in helping stray animals

20 CHENEIL JORDANA MONREAL Filipina cabin crew in Dubai spreads wings for family in the Philippines

21 OSCAR RIALUBIN Award-winning photographer in UAE expresses inner emotions through snaps

22 YEN AB Filipino fashion designer in UAE setting a new mood in vogue

23 EDUARDO ABUSO ROQUINAZA JR. OFW in Dubai who juggled work and study graduates cum laude

EDITORIAL BOARD GABRIEL JOHN RIMANDO Publisher RYAN NAMIA Editor-In-Chief KROM VILLANUEVA Layout Artist ORLI GAYETA Sales & Marketing Manager TREB GOMEZ Marketing Executive & Production Manager THAN DUMAS Senior Video Editor CONTACT US +971 50 319 6856 info@theglobalfilipinomagazine.com www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com FIND US @ THEGLOBALFILIPINOMAGAZINE.COM

24 ROUCHELE R. ESTEBAN ‘Try until you succeed’ Pinay sales lady now a successful flight attendant

25 TONIKO MARTINEZ Pinay single mom in Japan finds comfort in art

26 DR. REX VENARD BACARRA Homeless man now making a difference as a powerful educator in Dubai

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A G N E S PA G A D U A N PAL’s long-time employee shares the secret to success

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GNES Pagaduan has spent more than half of her life working with Philippine Airlines. She has been working in the airline company for 29 years now and like any other ordinary employee, she started at the bottom before she achieved her dream position which is the Country Manager.

She was assigned overseas in 2015 in Jakarta Indonesia as the country manager. This was her first assignment overseas. A year after, she was reassigned in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with the same position. This time she oversees the operations, logistics, develop new business, and ensure profitability.

“Working abroad is a great opportunity for me as not everybody is given that kind of once-in-a-lifetime experience,” she said.

Right after graduating in college, she started working in the same airline company.

When asked about what does she like with her job, Pagaduan said the fact that she exceeds her bosses’ expectations, meeting people on all walks of life as she deals their business, and being able to help her kabayans overseas in her own simple ways.

“What I like most about working in Dubai are the people I’m working with, the warm acceptance of the community that I meet every day, their kindness and realness,” she added.

Working in the host country now for more than three years, Pagaduan said the real struggle she faces is the fact that she is far from her family and loved ones.

“I feel that I have lost a lot of time that I should be spending with my children which no amount of money or success could ever replace. During the times that I feel lonely, prayer is always the key and faith that I have with God as he is the only one I can depend on,” the country manager said.

The secret to success? She said employees should always love their jobs.

“Love your job and save as much as you can as we are not sure of tomorrow. Anything can happen in a glimpse of an eye and more importantly you should take care of your health and well-being,” she added.

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BABY BOY FRANCISCO BOTON Dubai-based engineer unites mountain bikers in UAE

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NE of the reasons why Engineer Baby Boy Francisco Boton founded the biggest fraternity of mountain bikers in the UAE is to unite and reach out into the community, especially to those who are in need. To date, the organization has over 1,000 members with 12 different sub-groups.

The founder and chairman of the UAE MTB Juemeirah was formally established in 2012, making them the only biking group accredited by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and authorized by the Dubai Sports Council.

Aside from riding their bicycles off-road or over rough terrain, Boton’s group also promotes and encourages Filipinos to engage in biking and cycling and conducting a series of social and charity works in the host country and in the Philippines.

Get to know more Boton personally: Tell us something about yourself.

After I graduated in college, I immediately went to Manila to find some good companies to work with. Since I was a newbie with zero experience, I initially worked as plant electrician from 1993 to 1995. A year after that, I’ve worked as a plant engineer until 1998 for an industrial company.

I then went to Taiwan in 1998 to work in a petrochemical plant. I then decided to work in Saudi Arabia in 2000 as an MEP supervisor then later promoted as site engineer and finally, an MEP estimator engineer.

It was year 2005 when I was relocated here in Dubai. I was assigned for the construction of the Dubai International Airport and worked as mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) quantity surveyor.

Currently, I am the Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Engineer of Omnium International Limited in Dubai.

What do you enjoy about your work?

I have worked for three different companies in Dubai since I arrived here in 2005 but the latest one is the best one as I have been with them for 12 years now. As an all-around mechanical, electrical, plumbing senior quantity surveyor, I have already worked with famous landmarks in the emirate located in Downtown Dubai.

The highlight of professional career in Dubai was when I worked in the famous Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world, from 2010 until 2015.

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Of all the cities in the world, why did you choose Dubai?

I have already been in Dubai for 15 years and when I compared it with other countries I’ve worked with, this city is quite far ahead from them. Aside from having a much more better salary package, labor laws here are great to all workers. We have a great health insurance and the Dubai government is offering great quality of services.

Before you reach this stage, have you also struggled?

The last quarter of 2008 was the start of recession and many companies have shut down and didn’t survive it. Lots of workers have lost their jobs. In my part, I was just lucky that I was not among of them but our salaries were cut so I had to decide and sent back home my family.

What’s your plan after Dubai?

As of now, all companies in Dubai are affected by Covid-19 pandemic. We all are struggling to survive – financially, emotionally and physically. If God permits, I have one plat which is to go back to our home country and maybe build a small and less complicated business.

What’s your advice to your fellow kabayans who are currently struggling?

Working abroad and away from your family is difficult. We need to sacrifice everything. Thus, we need to save, save, and save because being an OFW will not last forever.

CHARITY WORKS DONE BY UAE MTB JUMEIRAH • Donating and installing of a deep well water at Haduan Negrito Elementary School in Pampanga in 2019.

• Conducted charity drive and feeding program and distribution of slippers and toiletries for Aeta kids in Bamban, Tarlac from 2016 to 2019.

• Feeding program at Munting Tahanan in Pampanga and Leyte in 2014.

• Held a series of charity rides to help co-bikers in their urgent needs from 2013 to present.

• Consecutively conducted feeding programs for the distressed OFWs housed at the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO) in 2019 and 2020.

• Sent around 10 balikbayan boxes to the Taal eruption victims in 2020.

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JOSH YUGEN Multi-awarded writer, fashion maven, socialite and entrepreneur

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E believes that every journey can herald a betoken light of destination. Josh Yugen went to the UAE in 2007 to work as a sales and marketing executive for a trading company but his love for writing prevailed.

While working full-time, he worked for big and distinguished magazines and publications such as ITP, Motivate and Prestige Publishing. He became the one of the features writers for En Route Middle East Magazine and eventually became their features editor.

Yugen calls it a ‘lucky day’ when he was hired as the first Filipino English editor for Dubai’s DRFE under DTCM or Dubai Retails and Festivals Establishments.

While working in the Dubai government, he was also busy building an empire. And while building an empire, he met his first Emirati partner for his very popular XPEDITION MIDDLE EAST Magazine. It is considered the first and only UAE homegrown international travel and fashion magazine targeted to the affluent society which is owned by a Filipino national.

Through the magazine, he was able to travel and visit more than 80 countries and 150 cities across the globe.

“I am blessed to have learned about their different cultures and rich traditions,” Yugen said.

Through the years, he’s able to earn the following title: ‘Multi-awarded writer, fashion maven, socialite and entrepreneur.’

In 2016, the talented Filipino was accorded in Malta by the EU Tourism with the ‘Most Influential Travel Journalist’ award. He was the first Asian to acquire the title. Meanwhile, in 2018, he won the first ever ‘Media Personality Award’ by the Filipino Times.

However, as much as he wants to show-off these recognitions, he still considers the biggest highlight of his career when he puts up his own PR and Communications agency called Yugen PR with his business partner Ian Borromeo who once handled the PR of the Philippine Tourism in the Middle East.

His PR company brought some of the biggest stars in the Philippines including Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber and Miss Universe Catriona Gray in 2018. And in 2019, his team produced a concert for Nadine Lustre and a cover shoot for Alden Richards.

“It is truly an exciting ride for our two companies – XPEDITION MIDDLE EAST magazine and Yugen PR, of course with a few hurdles especially with this pandemic but it is not about the challenges, it is about how we overcome it, most importantly the things that we learn form it as I believe that it is never the destination, it is always the journey.

When asked why did he choose Dubai over another city to work in, Yugen revealed that it was not his original plan to stay here as he was just visiting his sister in the emirate.

“I fell in love with Dubai, as a matter of fact, I am in love with this city, more and more, day by day,” he said.

“I have traveled to more than 80 countries because of my magazine and I can say that Dubai is the safest city of them all. It is also one of the most multi-cultural, most innovative and most open-minded cities that I have been. It keeps on exploring, it keeps on moving forward and I can totally relate,” he further added.

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IRISH JOY PEREZ Former document controller now a co-founder and CEO of a tech company RIGHT after she graduated BS Hotel & Restaurant Management in the Philippines, she has decided to carve her own destiny in Abu Dhabi, hoping to score a job in the hotel industry. However, after pondering for quite some time, she realized that it wasn’t the path she intended to push through.

Irish Joy Perez has worked first as document controller for one of the biggest construction companies in the capital and other jobs before she co-founded and become the CEO of Instorya, a mobile app that aims to help users to easily create photo books.

Among of her previous jobs in the UAE include being a personal assistant in the legal department of one of the major holding companies in Abu Dhabi and executive legal assistant to a public listed company in Dubai. As she was working in the legal department, she had to upgrade her skills by completing a Level 2 Diploma as Legal Secretary in Legal Studies at Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in the United Kingdom through distance learning.

Currently, she still works as an executive legal assistant while cofounding Instorya.

Through her corporate jobs, she was very fond of tech startups that provide simple solutions to the marker. Her first startup that she was invited to co-founded was Nerover in 2013, which aims to help customers to sell their products through multi-social networks including website and blog. From that phase, she was exposed to different workstream of an e-commerce platform, from the development, design, marketing, sales, customer service, which are all generated online.

In 2014, she co-founded another startup called Partyguire which consolidates hotels and event venues and compare their packages in the UAE through one website. Through their journey, they had talented Filipino development team based in the Philippines who supported them.

Unfortunately, both of the startups did not successfully take off primarily due to lack of funding.

Instorya The Instorya app can be downloaded on both Android and iOS system and let users transform precious memories in photo book.

“Along with my co-founders, we started Instorya as we realize the challenge of getting photo books printed is quite expensive and complicated. What satisfies me, and the team, is actually the appreciation of our clients. Every photo that they include in their photo books was part of their memories and it is so special when they trust us and commend us how happy they are to receive their photo books. The reaction of their kids as well are priceless,” she said.

Perez said that her team is fortunate enough to be one of the few Filipinos accepted at in5 Dubai which enables entrepreneurs and startups fostering innovation and helping new ideas reach the marketplace in the country.

For the next few years, they plan to expand Instorya in the Middle East and Northern Africa to preserve more happy memories across the region.

For the last nine years, she spent most of her time working and living in UAE and according to her, it is the country’s diversity of different cultures and the opportunities that it offers that she has soft spot for.

Struggles at a young age Before she even set foot in the professional world, she had been earning money while studying to pay off their debts by accepting research paper projects, consultant for thesis and presentations during her college days.

“Aside from my mom who I personally admire, I am always inspired and motivated by ordinary people who made big difference at their own craft because of passion and determination. Ordinary people who despite lack of resources was able to turn their life around with an advocacy,” she added.

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CHERYLL DE GUZMAN-MORTELA Nursing retention centre officer in Riyadh immerses self to programs beneficial to the needy

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FOR her, to be successful is to be helpful, caring and constructive – and making everyone he touches a little bit better. Riyadh-based Cheryll de Guzman-Mortela is not only working in the four corners of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) as nursing retention officer, she is also actively immersing herself in helping organizations in the Philippines that help the youths and helping her kabayans in the Kingdom through financial literacy training so they won’t go back home empty-handed.

Mortela has already spent almost two decades of her life living and working abroad. She also became one of the brains of Saudi Cardiac Nurses Group in Saudi which aims to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases in Saudi Arabia.

Get to know her more with our Q&A with her.

Tell us more about yourself.

I started my career year 2005 in KFSHRC as a staff nurse in Cardiovascular Telemetry Unity. Almost four years after, they started mentoring me to be the assistant head nurse, which was made official in 2010. They then asked me to try working as the acting retention officer for at least three months, and then the rest is history.

I spent three years in Taiwan as a company nurse, but to my surprise, I had more time working as a factory worker than a nurse.

I considered the highlight of my career when I proposed that Cardiovascular Nursing should have a working group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With this proposal, I became one of the brains of Saudi Cardiac Nurses Group in KSA. I am also part of the financial literacy program campaign to help Filipinos not to go home empty-handed. We coach them how to build a solid financial foundation and to invest first on their financial knowledge.

Working in Saudi Arabia, I received the following recognitions and awards: Golden Palm Tree Award for People of Great Service 2012, Best Assistant Head Nurse for demonstrating Transformational Leadership during their Nursing Affairs Annual Excellence Awards in 2014.

The European Society of Cardiology-Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Profession (ESC-CCNAP) recognized my contribution as the influential person to increase the number of members from foreign countries like Saudi Arabia to be affiliated to the international nursing organization in 2014.

In addition, as I divulge myself in financial literacy campaigns, the International Marketing Group has recognized by as one of the heroes in fighting poverty in 2019.

Presently, I am collaboratively working King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation as the point of contact to facilitate health awareness programs in the Kingdom which include blood donation drives, health promotion such as vaccination, smoking cessation campaigns, promoting healthy lifestyle, among others.

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Why did you choose to work overseas?

Of course, like many others, the main reason why I opted to work overseas was to give my family a better life. Surprisingly, when I came to Saudi Arabia my opportunities were unlimited. It opened many doors for me to be part of a charity organization where we help those less fortunate kabayans.

I am now one of the lead persons for Healing Hands Foundation which is devoted to help the youths in the Philippines. Few of our undertakings include sponsoring the rebuilding of Daanbantayan National High School in Cebu and distributing about 2,500 school supplies to the school, conducted a series of medical missions at SOS Children’s Village in Bataan and at GRACES in Quezon.

What were your previous jobs?

After graduating in college, I have been a medical representative for nearly a decade. Then I finally moved to Taiwan to work as a company nurse. After finishing my work contract, I came back to the Philippines to fulfil my American dream. But as the processing took long, I applied at St. Luke’s Medical Centre.

Fate geared my path and took me to the Kingdom when I inadvertently met the Program Director of Cardiovascular Nursing from KFSHRC at Robinson’s Galleria in 2004.

What do you like about your work?

I am making a difference in someone’s life. I may no longer working directly with patients, but knowing that you are making the employees valued, then it will have spill over effect to our patients as they will give their best care when you keep them happy at work. I acknowledge that there are many times that are challenging to handle their various issues considering our diverse workforce, I praise God as He equipped me with wisdom, skills, and emotional intelligence to handle with grace.

I love being a nurse and I am truly proud of my chosen profession. And every day, serving others is what makes me out of bed.

What is your advice to your kabayans abroad who are currently struggling?

Please focus on the main reason why we need to sacrifice to be away from our family members. Always make that as your motivator to be at your best. Do not forget to pay for yourself first, so you place something for your future as no one will do that for you. Surround yourself with people with positive outlook in life as those people will help you to be a better version of yourself. Take some actions today that your future self will thank you for. As our OFW journey is just temporary, save something so you can grow old with style.

Most of all, in all that you, do it with passion. Do it from the heart and do it for the glory of God.

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RED CLOUD DECALENG CAPUYAN Frontline hero in Dubai thrives in helping others amid Covid-19 pandemic

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EALTH professionals across the world are receiving the lion’s share of public recognition for their life-saving role in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. Just like any frontliners, UAE-based Red Cloud Decaleng Capuyan is also in the thick of the battle, still hopeful, whatever the cost.

The Filipino nurse is serving under the COVID-19 Response Project, which he considers as the highlight of his career, to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

“This COVID-19 pandemic has brought us into a new world that will forever affect humankind. We’ve witnessed stories of survival, triumph and self-realization from those recovered patients, ordinary citizens and brave frontliners,” he said.

Getting to know more Capuyan: Tell us something about yourself.

I am a proud Igorot from the Cordillera Administration Region. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. Louis University (Light of the North) in Baguio City, the same university where I worked a nurse educator. I started my OFW journey in 2015 wherein I was offered to work as a quality officer. Although I was novice with the type of work, I grabbed the opportunity and started dissecting system issues and exploring obstacles inhibiting patient care.

Just recently, I was able to finish my International Interprofessional Wound Care Course by the University of Toronto, Canada.

Why did you choose to work abroad?

My journey as an OFW is a story of my dream of having a better life for my family and to take on a new challenge, gain new experiences and progress up my career ladder.

What are the activities you’re involved which is out-of-work that benefit other people?

I am the founding president of the Philippine Nurses Association in UAE (PNA-UAE). To be of service and great influence on my kabayans especially to my fellow nurses is one professional empowerment.

In 2018, we’ve launched the ‘Ang Nars Ni Juan’ outreach and education program which served as a springboard in the conduct of free nursing and midwifery review among underboard Filipino nurses and midwives in UAE who are to take the yearly licensure examination. Our members

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also helped the distressed Filipinas housed at the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices in Abu Dhabi by providing them health education, essentials, and a series of psycho-socialization activities.

Similarly, the ‘Nars Ni Juan’ program was able to help the victims of Typhoon Ompong in the Philippines. Through other private firms, we were able to send 25 jumbo balikbayan boxes with essentials such as clothing and hygiene kits. We’ve also had community outreach program in Iloilo and Davao.

What do you enjoy about what you’re doing?

Professional achievement goes beyond knowing we have the right knowledge, skills and most importantly the right attitude. It is our individual search for a greater purpose, the acknowledgement of a job well done and the commitment to do even better and going forward. It is the promise we are making to ourselves and to our patients that we care, and we always have them at the centre of what we do.

What do you like about working in the UAE? The best part of working and living in UAE is the quality of life and the opportunities that comes along. Tax-free salaries are no doubt the biggest incentive for all expatriates where most companies offer good packages. The UAE is a diverse country that is amazing and wonderful.

What were the struggles you have faced before you reach this stage?

The greatest achievement in my life are the ones that are most difficult to overcome. The challenges that requires me to give it all and leave everything out there, but most people do not know that our frustrations and defeats in life are the steppingstones that lead us to success. One of my greatest achievements as a healthcare professional is mentoring as I mentor, I provide critical guidance to people’s path to success.

What’s your advice to your kabayans who are currently struggling abroad?

Know your purpose as an OFW and find meaning in your experience.

The most important thing to do is to learn how to manage your finances by knowing your limitations and live within your means.

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DENNIS NAMA RATA Steel welder in Kuwait a perfect example of a modern-day hero

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S what the legendary Greek God Zeus said, a true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the size of his heart. Living with these words is the Kuwaitibased Filipino Dennis Nama Rata who was one of the recipients of the 2018 Bagong Bayani Awards for Community and Social Services, worldwide search for exemplary overseas Filipino workers.

The Filipino hero has now been working in the Middle East for six years now as aluminum technician cum steel welder.

Get to know more Rata, the bagong bayani in Kuwait: Tell us more about yourself.

To describe myself, I am God-fearing person and a loving and supportive family member. I came here in Kuwait in 2014 to work as an aluminum technician but I was assigned in the steel fabrication department. I experienced a lot of difficulties because I wasn’t familiar with the work. The work of my colleagues depended on me. I tried my best and worked harder to master everything despite me being the only Filipino in the fabrication department. It then became an all-around duty as my superiors also asked me to install glass cleaning machines, maintenance, welding brackets, worked on monorail systems, among others.

Of all the countries, why did you choose Kuwait?

Like many other OFWs, I’ve decided to go abroad because I want to help my family. I remember skipping college because we lack money. I worked to provide my brothers and sisters education.

What type of jobs have you worked on in the past?

After graduating in high school, I’ve worked as a construction helper. I’ve saved money and came to Manila and enrolled myself in a security guard training centre. For almost four years, I became a security guard for various fast food chains and commercial business around metro Manila.

Why did you choose this path? What do you enjoy about it?

I am very hands-on and dedicated with my job despite being dangerous sometimes. I just don’t complain as long as I can do it.

Sometimes, I also get to share my ideas with my boss.

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The most satisfying thing was when I completed the project in Shadadiyah Sabah Al Salem Kuwait University. It’s one of the largest campuses in the world. I consider is as a very historic journey.

Was there a moment you’ve struggled while you’re fulfilling your dreams?

I came from a poor family with 10 siblings. My parents didn’t have enough income to provide us our needs and wants so at an early age, I’ve decided to work and help my younger siblings to study.

I’ve become independent and worked away from my family.

Working abroad isn’t permanent, what’s your plan after this?

I’ll probably spending more time with my family as I have missed many moments with them when I was working in the Philippines and while working abroad. I will also continue my advocacy which is by helping Filipinos in need, promoting welfare, and disseminating information regarding OFWs. Many OFWs, especially the newbies, are getting anxious due to pressure from work and at home. What’s your advice for them?

Giving them advice and answering their queries is my main advocacy. They need to be encouraged despite the pressure in their work and in the Philippines. In terms of spending, you must be wise by saving first for your future.

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TRACY LEY ORENCIO Dubai-based beauty blogger, gaming enthusiast, and a kickass mom rolled into one

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RACY Ley Orencio’s world circumnavigates between being a beauty blogger, gaming enthusiast and a mom to a son. She is renowned for her online channel Tracy Lee by either giving beauty tips or just doing live game streaming.

Initially, it wasn’t her intention to work in Dubai, but her mother decided in 2001 that it was better for her to work abroad along with her sister, so they’ll get a chance to have better life and education.

Before securing the project manager position for events and conferences, she had worked first as receptionist, sales executive, and administrative assistant.

She was first known to provide her followers with the latest beauty trends and sharing her understanding on cross and eating healthy.

Get to know more about Orencio’s personal life: Tell us more about yourself.

I joined my mom in Dubai in 2001 and gladly settled in. I continued my studies and pursued Business Management Course and landed my very first official job as a sales executive at an events company. I had a shift of career and went ahead as an administrative assistant in an investment and banking company for 10 years. A decade after, I was terminated and became unemployed for eight months. I was then hired as project manager at a conference and events company.

I was also included in The Top 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf in 2015 and became the brand ambassador of Loreal and Maybelline in the Middle Easy. I am also a licensed beauty influencer in the region.

Currently, I am a content creator and a live gaming streamer.

What do you enjoy in your work?

As a project manager, I get to travel and meet new people. I love how I get to interact with different nationalities. I also love the idea of learning new things all the time. Having to work in the events industry, it improves my ability to adapt and make me more knowledgeable of

what’s really happening in today’s generation. As a game creator, I have overcome my fear of facing the camera for a live stream and interact with players alike.

What’s in it for you working overseas?

Having to work abroad, specifically here in Dubai, is fascinating because it is so diverse. I love that I learn their various cultures and I also get to meet new people all the time. Working abroad provides me broader options when it comes to employment and more opportunities.

What were the struggles you have endured along the way before you reach this stage?

The struggle I have endured is that I am not with my son. I know everyone must make sacrifices to give their child a better future.

Therefore, I always remind myself to be strong. This is how I become independent at an early age. I taught myself to be strong and pursue what I needed to do in my life. My family has been my back support from day one and I believe that it has been family over everything.

You’ve been in Dubai for 20 years now, what’s your plan after your OFW journey?

I would like to have a stable business that would really generate good income. Secondly, I would like to be with my son as soon as possible because not being with him is the hardest thing I must endure.

What is your advice to your kabayans who are abroad and struggling?

The advice I always give is to have a fierce heart and a brave mind.

Learn how to trust a few good people, do not depend on anybody but seek help when needed. Never spend on anything unnecessary and just always buy the essentials. Last but not the least, never allow anyone to push you around.

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ENGR. LORAINE CATAMEO-RADAN Filipina engineer rose through the ranks in Qatar

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T was some 11 years ago when she set foot in Qatar, believing that ‘faith’ you will be guided and will achieve whatever you desire in perfect time and purpose.

Filipina engineer Loraine Catameo-Radan has been excelling in her chosen career for 11 years now. Presently, she works as estimation-in-charge in a precast company.

Part of her work includes overseeing projects, attending mix of client meetings, contract administration, organizing sub trades, coordination and managing multiple projects simultaneously and providing all technical, quotation and variation services required for all the projects and provide technical support for other departments and divisions.

An empowered Filipino woman, one of the fulfilments she acquires while working as the estimation-in-charge is to deliver her ideas to their clients and give solutions to their actual site condition not only by commercial matters but operational wise as well.

In 2008, Radan was the structural engineer for the construction of the State Grand Mosque of Qatar which is locally known as Imam Abdul Wahhab, taunted as one of the biggest mosques in the world “When I started this project, I am a greenhorn with this type of structures and materials but due to the accepted challenge I completed it and this is the start of the opportunities for me and gain the respect of my colleagues, main contractor and the consultants as well. I had experienced struggles during this period, but it gives me more drive to overcome and be stand still,” she said.

Just like majority of migrant workers, her family is also the prime reason why she chose to work abroad by giving them a comfortable life she has been dreaming about for them.

“Working in the Gulf region opens a lot of opportunities as a civil engineer especially providing solutions to our clients which they face in several projects that I handle, getting their respect and recognized that I evaluate their projects and advise them for a design that will be workable in actual condition considering time and cost savings,” she added.

Radan said that it was already his dream to become a civil engineer when she was still young. While she spent more than a decade already working abroad, she has also spent quite some time in the Philippines and practice her profession.

While in the Philippines, she was tasked to make proposal houses for the Japanese and the proposals will be fabricated and delivered straight to Japan for construction. It was her second job that gave her gratification as she was hired to work for her dream company, the EEI Corporation.

“It opened opportunities for me to explore as a civil engineer. I initially work in the head office then I was assigned to job site,” she mentioned.

Two years after working in her dream company, an opportunity to work abroad had forced her to leave her family back home.

“I have more opportunities and achievements while working abroad which makes me a better Filipino civil engineer for the pride of my countrymen in my own little way,” she added.

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MA. LUCHILLE EBORA OFW in UAE reveals how improving oneself while working abroad is a must

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VERY successful man’s story starts from their creative imagination of who they want to become. This is the case of UAE-based Filipino Ma. Luchille when she went back to the drawing board and kept improving herself while working and living abroad to chase after her dreams.

Currently, she is working in the procurement department as a procurement associate in a luxury car dealership company, using her innate talent in negotiation, relationship and time management and strategic thinking skills to overcome all the challenges.

While working full-time, she and her partner are already taking baby steps in stabilizing their business that offers perfect blends of personalized scents through LBE Fragrances.

Get to know her more on how she follows her dreams and how she didn’t lose the last straw: Tell us more about yourself.

I am working abroad for three years now since I came last 2017. UAE was my first destination and my first work here was a purchasing officer in an engineering company which led me to identify the profession I really want to pursue. I think being able to handle the procurement department after my senior and manager left pushed me to excel and show-off my capabilities.

I have hands-on experience in marketing, operations, finance and training, and development in globally competitive companies that made me realize the importance of each steppingstones in my career and life journey.

I recently graduated last March this year in the Philippine Business Council GenBiz entrepreneurship program, for our perfume business and I continuously seek ways on improving my skills on this industry.

I was also one of the graduates of Filipino Institute Batch 11 of procurement class last July 2019 and glad I made it with honors as well.

What’s the reason why you opted to work abroad?

Being the eldest among the three siblings, I found myself privileged of the responsibility to support my family, I decide to work abroad hoping that I will be able to easily achieve my dreams and long-term plans. As I wanted to have more investments for my future, I saw that time that my salary in the Philippines will never be enough and working overseas will give me more opportunities.

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What do you enjoy about what you’re doing?

I remember when I was still studying, I saw a university employee carefully checking the deliveries of office equipment. I visualized how interesting it is to deal with suppliers and imagined having the same job. I become what I think about: a procurement officer. I enjoy this job, communicating and meeting people and learning about new products and its uses and benefits.

Of all the cities in the world, why did you choose Dubai?

Dubai became my second home and it opened a lot of opportunities for my personal and professional growth. Here is where I built more self-confidence. I learned to speak up what my heart desires and fight for what is right.

What were the struggles you have endured before venturing your OFW journey?

I can say that my experience of working for 10 up to 16 hours was one of the struggles I won’t forget. Wishing that all works will be done, I endure it for one year, having three to five hours of sleep like a rooster.

Every day, I felt like quitting that job but I chose to stay because I have to support my family’s finances and my sibling’s allowance and tuition.

OFW journey is not forever, what is your plan after this?

Once my life being an expat is over, I’ll focus in managing our business. I have faith that it will also be the best time for me to fulfill my real purpose. Since childhood, I already envision myself speaking in front of the crown and in God’s perfect time, I will serve others by sharing experiences and knowledge I gained which could help them to keep the determination on accomplishing their goals. This will be my way of giving back to the persons who became instruments on what I have achieved and could ever achieved.

To my fellow kabayans, just continue being a HERO: H – Have someone to mentor and guide you E – Expand your horizons and learn new things R – Reflect on your goals and dreams (write it or draw a vision board) O – Overcome rejections and failures with faith

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VENECIO VOCALOS LEGASPI Provincial boy now holds an executive post in Saudi Arabia’s local banking industry

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or him, a vision without action is just a daydream and action without vision is a nightmare. Saudi Arabia-based Venecio Vocalos Legaspi needed to pursue and fulfil bigger dreams as his family with 11 siblings face the many challenges daily.

Growing up with only limited means, the Waray had managed to graduate valedictorian in elementary; salutatorian in high school, and finally obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, major in Accounting from the University of Eastern Philippines in 1988.

Legaspi has now been working and living in Saudi Arabia for 27 years now and currently working as the Vice President, Head of Compensation and Benefits at the Bank of AlJazira. The provincial boy has made it to the top in the international area as the only Filipino who rose from the ranks and holds an executive post in Saudi Arabia’s local banking industry.

Earning the respect of the growing members of the Filipino community in the country, he was elected to various leadership roles and had served various organizations that benefited his fellow kabayans.

Get to know more Legaspi through our exclusive interview with him: You are very known in Saudi Arabia as a public servant and volunteer, who is Venecio Vocalos Legaspi?

I am provincial boy who, by the grace of God, made it to the top in the international arena as the only Filipino who, to my knowledge, rose from the ranks and held an executive post in the banking industry in Saudi Arabia.

Arriving in Saudi on March 1993, I started to work as an accountant at Bank AlJazira, until I was entrusted the position of Vice President and Head of Compensation and Benefits, nine years later, up to the present.

The best highlight of one’s career, I believe, is when the educational institution where you came from bestows upon you its highest honors. Being recognized too by your own government for having professionally excelled at the international level, and for your zeal and dedication in lending a hand for your fellowmen overseas, is a patriot’s reward, and a real measure of being a genuine nationalist Filipino.

What is the reason why you opted to work abroad?

Upon graduating from the university, I moved to Manila and had worked for more than four years. I was bursting then with enthusiasm to succeed, only to find out that professional life in Manila then was not as challenging as I expected it to be. At that time, I felt fate has something else much better for me. And I just need to search for it.

Being a resilient dreamer with determined zeal to succeed in life, I got the cue from my uncle who was an immigrant in Canada. From there, destiny brough me to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where I ended up being employed initially as accountant in my present job.

I know stand as testament of success, and a living proof that poverty is not an excuse to reach our goals in life.

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What are your out-of-work activities that benefit other people?

I have been elected to various leadership roles and served various Filipino organizations in Saudi Arabia. I assisted the Consulate in guiding Filipinos needing urgent consular assistance and to serve as a focal person in the area in times of calamity or civil strife in 2018.

As Director General of the OFW Council of Leaders, I was approached by the leadership of the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah and we jointly launched a community-drive Food Bank Drive program which was able to deliver about 7,000 food packs to food-distressed OFWs in the city of Jeddah for a period of two months.

I have also been designated to represent in western Saudi Arabia in these ongoing series of virtual for a where I had articulated the sentiments and concerns of OFWs on the Covid-19 crisis and other relevant issues to the migrant workers sectors.

Why did you choose Saudi Arabia?

Having stayed for over 27 years now in Jeddah is a matter of impelled not by personal desire, but by my personal keenness to reciprocate the professional trust and confidence bestowed upon me by the institution where I have been serving all these years.

I came to Saudi Arabia with a single thought of securing a better future for my family. Little did I know that this journey will lead me to a higher purpose and wider patriotic opportunity to be of service to my fellow overseas workers in western Saudi Arabia.

What is your plan after your OFW journey?

The thought of finally going home and being able to spend more time with my family is thrilling and priceless. I also look forward to finally becoming a hands-on entrepreneur in running the family business – Vista De Las Navas Resort – which I had established from my earnings overseas.

Many Filipinos are now in limbo due to Covid-19, what is your advice to them?

Being away from your family should never distract you from pursuing the main objective why you opted to work overseas – to have a better opportunity to earn a living for the family and to prepare and secure a brighter future for the. Anything that distracts you or keeps you astray from your goals for the family, should be instantly clipped.

Whatever changes that come your way overseas, always keep your head above the waters. Be financially literate, forward-looking, maintain an optimistic viewpoint, and continue learning to upgrade your skills or profession, always check your health and emotions, be humble, and be smart in interacting with people.

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DIVINA SINGIAN JIMENEZ Former site secretary in Dubai now a business owner business stakes in the UK so she was assigned as a deputy general manager, backed with more than 30 employees, and heading all departments in sales, finance, engineering workshop, delivery logistics of three warehouses and bulk supply to clientele contractors of most iconic projects in UAE and GCC. In 2016, the Brexit in the UK has slowly amalgamated their local company’s presence in GCC and gradually shifting their operations across the globe even until now.

“I just simply loved my job and passionate of creating effective systems that is followed by all, work on the floor with my staff, reward their good job while they take good care of our customers.

What I’m satisfied the most for over a decade or working in the Gulf has to meet a lot of decision makers around the globe from China to Europe to USA. Also, having key position in the Gulf paved opportunities to help a lot of Filipinos to be employed,” she said.

Also, hailing from Angeles City, Pampanga and rooting the love for delectable cuisines, she is now managing a business in Food and Beverage sector which is Joy Bubble Coffee Shop LLC. Jimenez is also an active member of Philippines Business Council – Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Filipino Social Club, a Community Development Authority-regulated organization in Dubai.

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She has come a long way since she arrived in the city, a place she considers ‘a land of opportunities.’ From working as a simple site secretary, she is now a part-owner of a milk tea outlet in Dubai while working a full-time deputy general manager for a leading steel trading and construction supply company.

After finishing her bachelor’s degree in Finance and Managerial Accounting, she immediately got married and worked as a bookkeeper in a multi-purpose cooperative pharmacy in a government-owned hospital while his husband worked as a musician. Admittedly, their combined salaries were not enough for a family of four.

“I always hear an inner voice whispering that something is missing, and I can do more for my own family. I challenged myself to create a future of my own overseas and that chance opened when a relative sent me an open invitation to come over to Dubai,” Jimenez said.

She had to borrow an amount of P40,000 from one of her aunts to purchase air ticket and visa to fulfil her calling.

When she came to Dubai, it only took her two weeks to secure a job. She initially worked as a site secretary cum document controller for a contracting company then was later promoted as purchase in the main office.

Mid-year of 2008, her quest was still not over. I started to work for start-up company and worked as a sales manager. With just sufficient knowledge in sales, she was able to close a deal worth of AED2.1-million. This was the exact moment when her company gave her the power to outsource materials from South Korea.

After consistently closing huge orders from construction companies in a world dominated by men, she managed to arm wrestle contributing turnover of AED80-million sales contracts per year.

With her impressive performance, she was stationing every now and then in Doha, Qatar to help establish their branch.

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BIANCA LITONJUA Events guru in Dubai finds relief in helping stray animals

world wherein we are so connected yet disconnected people still look for a wat to become social.

What do you like about working in Dubai?

I love the culture and how safe it is in this country, it’s one of the safest countries! You can see how much they love their people and that the government is working for its people and not the other way around. The work environment is also an A-plus: competitive and diverse.

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AKING care of animals has always been her passion. When asked about her future plans after her OFW journey, Senior Manager for Events at Rove Hotels Bianca Litonjua said she’s in the process of starting to build an animal sanctuary on some remote places in the Philippines and save the voiceless animals.

The animal advocate makes it a habit to feed the stray cats and dogs in Dubai during her free time or day off. She has been in the UAE for 12 years now and managing all the events happening across the six places owned by the Rovel Hotels. Through the years, she has developed and nurtured her team and operations from the scratch.

Get to know more Litonjua below as we exclusively interview her recently:

What were the struggles you have endure while making it to the top?

Working in the Philippines has also been pleasant for me, I never had any struggles working and was over all having a good time. I was young and hungry with a sense of competitive edge. The only thing that really turned me off and decide to work abroad are the certain laws and rules in the Philippines. Some just don’t fit with my belief, a great example is the contractualization. Although I’ve never experienced it, I just wish that the businesses in our country would take care of their employees more rather than look over profit all the time.

What is you plan after UAE? I am in the process of starting to build an animal sanctuary on some remote places in the Philippines. My dream is to retire and rescue animals and live with enough money to survive, I don’t dream to be a millionaire, I just want a simple and quiet life.

What is your advice to our kabayans who are struggling now abroad?

Never give up on your dreams no matter how much people are bringing you down. Always get back up 100 times more. Always be kind and be empathic.

Tell us more about yourself.

I started out as a marketing assistant for a tourism company, then became a personal assistant prior to my success in events which was one of the hardest parts of my career. It was difficult to excel even if your good simple because people don’t believe a Filipina can do the same job as what they do.

I’ve spearheaded multiple partnerships across the hotels including collaborations with top companies. As my company continues to strengthen its ties with the Filipino community, I’ve also managed the first Filipino Food Festival organized by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai.

Due to her commendable leadership, Rove Hotels won Best Event Spaces in Rove Downtown at the prestigious AHEAD ME Awards in 2017 and Events Venue of the year 2019 from Hotelier Awards for Rove Dubai Marina.

Why did you opt to work overseas?

I wanted a sense of adventure which I was not getting in the Philippines. Here the market is so diverse and competitive that it drives you to push a bit harder.

What do you enjoy about working in this field?

I enjoy the satisfaction of making people smile, for me gatherings and events with any type of culture, nationality is a must. People always long for social interaction especially with the advent of digital

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CHENEIL JORDANA MONREAL Filipina cabin crew in Dubai spreads wings for family in Philippines

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LIGHT attendants by nature have genuine concern for others. It may be because of the nature of work, but they always have the biggest concern. Before embarking as an Economy Supervisor Cabin Crew for flydubai, Cheneil Jordana Monreal has already been responsible for the comfort, safety and welfare of her family members since she is the eldest daughter in the family.

Monreal can still vividly recall 10 years ago when she was hired by the government-owned budget airline as a cabin crew. “It has been almost 10 wonderful years of working in this company that I consider my second home in the UAE,” she added.

Before going to Dubai, she was part of a dance group in the Philippines that aims to inspire and spread the love for the Philippines through traditional art forms.

Get to know more about the economy supervisor cabin crew through our exclusive interview with her: Tell us more about yourself.

I was employed by flydubai two months after I first came to the UAE on August 12, 2010, which also happened to be the first day of Ramadan that year.

For the past 18 years, I have also been a dancer of the Kaloob Philippine Music and Dance Ministry. We are devoted to preserving and spreading awareness of the Philippine culture through traditional music and dance. We’ve performed in various stages in the Philippines and have also represented the country in international cultural festivals abroad.

Our group has also been holding Philippine music and dance seminars and workshops for different individuals and groups. It is our goal to inspire and spread the love for our country through our traditional art forms.

What is the main reason why left Philippines for Dubai?

Rough times that seemed to be unending. As the eldest daughter among the five siblings, I knew I had to step up my game to help my family, especially with our finances. At that time, my four siblings were still studying, and employment back home with a salary that could sustain the expenses of a big family was something I couldn’t find. I

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considered going abroad in the hopes that I will be able to help my parents in moving our family forward financially.

What do you enjoy about working as an economy supervisor cabin crew?

I get to see the world for free. I have been to places that I thought I’d only visit in my dreams. I get to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. I even get to eat food from various cuisines from around the world! There are so much learnings to be had and many new things to discover. Flying has made me a citizen of the world and it makes me a happy person, a wise individual, a grateful soul.

Before getting on board with one of the biggest airline companies in UAE, what were the obstacles you have faced?

Being away from my family, especially during the times when I knew they needed my presence the most. One particular time would be my father’s battle with sickness that lasted for two years. I forced myself to work harder, I depleted my savings, sold all my properties, got buried deep in debt – all to keep fighting for my father’s life.

Right now, I am still in the middle of trying to crawl out of my financial struggles. But what I’ve learned so much in this phase of my life is how to keep trusting the Lord that He will see me through – something my father and my mother instilled in me since I was young.

What is your plan after your cabin crew life?

I still want to go back home in the Philippines someday, for good. I believe that there is hope in my own country. I will continue to dance for as long as my body allows me to. I want to make sure that our traditions are kept alive for future generations to come, and I believe that it my responsibility to continue working for this cause as long as I can.

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OSCAR RIALUBIN Award-winning photographer in UAE expresses inner emotions through snaps

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GOOD photographer has an eye for detail, but a great photographer like Oscar Rialubin has all the combined desirable qualities every great photographer should have – because it shows to his resume.

The Filipino based in UAE is an award-winning photographer known for shooting urban landscape and architecture. Currently, he is working as a photographer and a videographer for a private company.

From a long list of accomplishments, few of his recent photos were awarded as first place on the Focus On The Story Awards 2019, bronze for Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019 for Architecture-Building category and one of the winners in Qatar Ramadan Photo Contest 2019.

After finishing his bachelor’s degree in architecture in the Philippines, he started his career as architectural designer/ renderer before working as a 3D graphic designer and animator for quite an ample time.

The Filipino photographer was also awarded as the CBRE Photographer of the Year in 2015 with his masterpiece ‘Xyclops’ a watch repairman chosen over 21,000 entries from 113 countries.

“At younger age, we all love adventure and more aggressive for career development,” the OFW for 13 years said.

“I am so passionate with photography and it already became part of me, my freedom to express my own art, and my inner emotions, my reality beyond imagination, my license to travel and see other places and cultures. To get paid to do something you really love is a dream. With the God-given talent, I know it’s my calling I can only describe as a piece of heaven on earth,” he further added.

Before going abroad and getting all these accolades, he got a long year working on 3D/CAD in the Philippines, which he considers as ‘a beautiful struggle.’ However, the most petrifying moment he had endured while working there was the change of ownership.

“Few months on the process and countless sleepless nights in cold sweat, we are on the edge of losing our job, a swan song for our beloved company which me and my friends consider as our last stop. I am so blessed that I survived, and yes, it’s true, at the end of the day, it’s your performance that counts,” he recalled.

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YEN AB Filipino fashion designer in UAE setting a new mood in vogue

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f there is one person that is well-versed in haute couture and gusto, the very perfect one would be Yen Ab – an international Filipino fashion designer and art director based in the UAE. Embroidering her own path in the fashion industry in UAE, Yen has been renowned for doing everything bewilderingly well from creating his own brand to co-founding Yen Fashion Design and Yaash Design.

His creations have been instilled in the international fashion arena to be original and timeless.

To this date, Yen’s work has already been featured in music videos, movies, TV shows and red-carpet appearances in Hollywood such as at the Emmys, The Grammys, Soul Train Awards, Country Music Awards, and Cannes.

The pride of the Philippines has also had his couture displayed at international fashion show, including House of Ikons London Fashion Week, Phoenix Fashion Week, Metropolitan Fashion Week Hollywood; and international exhibitions at TedX The Future of Fashion, HOI London, China, and Tokyo, Japan.

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EDUARDO ABUSO ROQUINAZA JR OFW in Dubai who juggled work and study graduates cum laude

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FILIPINO based in Dubai who has been juggling time to work and complete his MBA has graduated cum laude at a top university in the emirate.

Eduardo Abuso Roquinaza Jr has completed Master of Business Administration in Human Resources in Canadian University Dubai (CUD) while working as a full-time senior human resource officer in an oil and gas company in Jebel Ali Freezone.

Roquinaza is probably the only Filipino who has graduated as cum laude in batch 2020.

The photos of the graduating students have recently been flashed at the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa.

“The whole experience of studying and working is not new to me though. When I was studying in Silliman University, Dumaguete City for my bachelor’s degree, I was already juggling three jobs as a student assistant in the library, dormitory and cafeteria and completed my bachelor’s degree with honors,” Roquinaza told The Global Filipino Magazine.

He added that it was ‘fulfilling’ to collaborate with various students from different countries all over the world.

“It is very interesting to learn from them too as you will be able to see and understand a different perspective,” he further added.

Roquinaza couldn’t still believe that he has already earned the most coveted MBA title.

“I can still vividly recall 11 years ago when I was just passing by in front of the university and dreamt to be one of its students. It took a while for me to decide and go with the decision to study MBA in Dubai, because you really need to be financially prepared to be able to sustain and complete the whole program,” he said.

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and ‘fortunate’ enough to have worked with big companies in real estate, logistics, pharmaceutical, and Oil and Gas, among others.

“This work experience allowed me to travel in the US, UK, Europe and the Middle East,” he added.

As part of his duties and responsibilities, he helps people find work and ultimately find their passion to amplify performance and potential, and at the same time work as an HR business partner with multi-national companies to achieve their strategic goal and become an efficient and effective organization.

“On the side, I always believe that learning is a never-ending thing so I had the opportunity to complete my Master’s Degree in Human Resources in CUD which enriched my HR knowledge and became a holistic HR professional,” he said.

To achieve whatever you want in life, he said that one should be passionate and endure some challenges.

“You do not rush things to be able to fulfill your dreams. It requires persistence, determination and strong faith with God,” the HR professional said.

Advice amid Covid-19 pandemic The HR expert believes Covid-19 pandemic allows people to pause and be reminded that they are not in control of the situation at certain times.

“This situation only reminded us that we need to adapt to be adaptable to change an endure the beauty of its challenges in life.

The most important thing right now is to have a positive mindset no matter how worse the situation is because this situation is not yet the final destination. We are just being prepared for a greater path in the future,” he said adding that his plans for graduation have also changed due to the pandemic.

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ROUCHELE R. ESTEBAN ‘Try until you succeed’ Pinay sales lady now a successful flight attendant

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Rouchele R. Esteban is a licensed midwife, turned doctors’ assistant, turned sales lady, turned flight attendant at one of the biggest airline companies in the world.

“Now, my present job as a flight attendant gives me the opportunity to travel across the world, provide service to travelers while enjoying the best of traveling,” she said.

Before working abroad, she worked as a sales lady first at two popular malls in the Philippines. After passing the licensure exam for midwifery, she got engaged with various medical centres and hospitals in the Philippines while working non-stop from assisting prominent specialists, delivering babies, to promoting family planning.

That ‘dream job’ wasn’t the one she was aiming for. She also experienced ‘power tripping’ from her superiors.

“There were companies and employers who have underestimated me, disregarded my talent and ability and underappreciated my hard work. I remember washing a very dirty rag in a mall basement and going home with P5 in my wallet so I ended up walking for hours with empty stomach,” she said, noting that life in the Philippines has never been easy.

Esteban also attempted to enter the showbiz industry but quit the earliest due to some personal reasons.

It was 2003 when she decided to work abroad, specifically in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the medical field as well trying to find her luck and give her family a life that she has dreamt of. Four years later when she finally decided to embark a fresh journey in Dubai. After giving birth to her first child, she was given a chance to join the crew of the largest airline company in the UAE. “It takes a lot of courage and perseverance to pursue your dreams. That is why I grab every opportunity that comes on my way. Today, I am reaping all the hardships.

Aside from traveling across the world. I also get to visit my family in the Philippines from time to time,” she said.

“Working abroad also gives me the pleasure to meet people of various nationalities. I discover new things and stuff, meet new friends that turned to colleagues,” Esteban further added.

Bullied and called names Part of growing up, the flight attendant has experienced a ton of bullying from her classmates, calling her names and tagging her as a stupid person for being a slow learner. When asked about her memories in elementary days, she said that she could only remember those times where she cried the whole class after being called names.

Loosing her self-confidence, the bullying continued, and people kept humiliating her and mentally abusing her.

She fought the anxiety through the help of a couple of friends and her family members who were always there to cheer her up.

After working as a cabin crew, she dreams of having her medical centre dedicated for female giving birth.

“Your status in life today is not permanent. The world is round and big. In life, just be courageous and firm!” she shared when asked about her advice to distressed OFWs.

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TONIKO MARTINEZ Pinay single mom in Japan finds comfort in art

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ONIKO Martinez is a single mom who has been living in Japan for over two decades. A self-taught artist, she preferred painting using acrylic and draw using colored pencils.

Currently, she is earning from painting on bags with people’s faces and imaginary people as well.

Art has always been a medium to express her struggles of being a single mom, balancing career and childcare.

Martinez is presently working as a career adviser for a Japanese recruitment agency. Since she can speak six languages, she was assigned to be the person in charge of foreign applicants.

“I have been drawing since I was five. My parents used to work in an international cargo ship. I and my brother were taken care of by our aunt who used to run a small shop that sold second-hand clothes and sari-sari goods. To keep me occupied, she used to hand me a piece of paper and a pen and instructed me to copy her drawing a lady,” she said.

The career adviser in Japan always dreams to be a fullfledged artist in the future.

She has also launched a YouTube channel where she posts her creations and does tutorials sometimes.

“I do admire a few artists like Gustav Klimt, Alfons Mucha, and a few contemporary artists like Candace Mckay, Leilanie Joy, and Audrey Kawasaki. Looking at their work inspires me a lot,” she revealed.

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REX VENARD BACARRA Homeless man now making a difference as a powerful educator in Dubai

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Before working as the dean of General Education at the American College of Dubai and a recurring Digital Faculty consultant at the prestigious McGraw Hill, he recalled on his Facebook post how he became homeless for three years while juggling odd jobs in wet markets and professional jobs.

“I came from a poor province in the Philippines. During my time, it was normal for my generation to risk being in the capital of my country, Manila, to seek the proverbial greener pasture,” he retold, noting that he was only 19 at that time.

The educator described his family in a capsule: his mother, a teacher, died when he was 6, and his father, who was also a teacher, never remarried.

Eventually, Bacarra left for Manila and stayed at his sister’s rented, box-like place.

“Many predicted I wouldn’t make it. The signs, they said, were clear as the sky in a fogless night,” he said.

Just like most provincial boys, he wasn’t ‘presentable’ thus making it difficult for him to seek a job, plus his English accent wasn’t ‘cosmopolitan’ enough.

“How could it be? English was my third language. Waray (a dialect, really), Tagalog, second, and third, my thickly accented English. I looked uncool, timid, and shy. I was scammed many times applying for jobs, unable to differentiate the authentic from the fake,” Bacarra further added.

Young, proud, and unthinking, he left his sister’s house without her knowledge because he felt that he has burdened her enough.

“She looked hard, but I didn’t want to be found,” he said.

He was homeless for years and did odd and unimaginable jobs in wet markets in the morning and applied for professional jobs in the afternoon, slept in Luneta, took baths in public places and gyms, got drugged by a teenage who took away his bag, watch and money. While he was homeless, he was also physically assaulted, mentally abused, and received hurtful words from people.

“I knew how it felt to be invisible in front of busy people who chose neither to look nor to see because the sight of me is a nuisance. I was unkempt. I made them uncomfortable, and they

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didn’t want that added burden to their already burdened world,” Bacarra said.

Oddly enough, he doesn’t remember crying despite experiencing the most uneven and jaggy edges if life.

“I noticed that I was becoming more resilient, reflective, and grittier. I kept myself in check not to give in to depression by being thankful in ever way I could. I was mind-setting. My heart and my mind were working together full-time to go beyond and weariness of my body. I became more trusting in God,” he added.

His journey as a homeless ended when a friend introduced him to a family as a tutor to their children and ‘sort of’ adopted him.

“I found myself becoming more religious. The deepening of that faith led me to the mountains of Bukidnon as a monk. I toiled, meditated, prayed, and stripped myself of the material concerns in a monastery. It was a Fuga Mundi. A flight from the world,” he continued.

Some 10 years ago, he decided to come to Dubai, alone, with a mission to make a difference as a teacher to the lives of a generation of students by teaching well.

“I labored hard, undistracted by the affairs unrelated to my vision. I am not perfect. Far from it. I am still struggling and being hunted by my personal demons, weak as I am. Still, if there is one crucial lesson the poverty of my youth taught me, it is of finding ways to be grateful, for there is no lack; to be always hopeful, as everyone should be,” Bacarra said.

Two PhDs later and numerous awards and recognitions, people around him, including those who hurt him, say he made it.

“I say I haven’t done enough. I am just glad I proved the prediction wrong that I wouldn’t make it, and that I am now able to speak English. Rather well,” he further added.

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PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST AIRPORT-DEDICATED COVID-19 PCR TESTING LAB IN compliance with the directive of DOTr Secretary Art Tugade for airports to have a dedicated molecular laboratory, the MactanCebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) together with the GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), begins operations of the Philippines’ and World’s First Airport-Dedicated COVID-19 PCR Testing Laboratory. It holds a BSL-2 certification from the Department of Health (DOH) and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM).

The 400-sqm. laboratory is designed to process 1,500 to 3,000 tests per day with test results available after 24 hours, the shortest time in the country to release swab test results.

MCIAA General Manager and CEO Atty. Steve Dicdican says, “When it became clear that testing capability was going to be a prerequisite for the resumption of international travel, we immediately embarked on the ambitious project of putting up the fastest built and accredited molecular laboratory with the capability to do mass testing and generate results in the quickest possible time. It should be noted that the airport will not profit a single cent from the laboratory because we envisioned this to be our contribution to the government’s effort to bring home our stranded kababayans at minimal cost to them and the government and to jumpstarting our economy.”

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has declared the current year as the ‘Year of Filipino Health Workers.’

In a signed Proclamation No. 976 on July 16, the leader highlighted the contributions made by medical workers in the Philippines as it faces a pandemic.

Currently, the Philippines has more than 51,000 confirmed Covid-19 cases.

“Thousands of Filipino health workers, who comprise a major component of the nation’s labor force, selflessly and tirelessly provide essential, quality, and critical care to individuals, families, and groups, even in the face of great peril, fear, uncertainty and vulnerability,” the proclamation mentioned.

It added that there is a need to commemorate the immeasurable act of heroism and selfless compassion of nurses, midwives, and all health workers, and give due honor to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of service.

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PHILIPPINE’S PALAWAN REGAINS TITLE ‘BEST ISLAND IN THE WORLD’

PHILIPPINE’S Palawan was hailed again as the ‘Best Island in the World’ title from the readers of the international magazine Travel + Leisure.

The island, famous for having clean and pristine beaches, scored a staggering 94.83 in a survey conducted by the international magazine.

This is the fourth time it claimed the title.

“Though it’s difficult to reach from many parts of the world, once travelers get there they can dive in World War II wrecks, explore old-growth rain forests, and paddle one of the world’s longest subterranean rivers at Puerto Princesa,” Travel + Leisure magazine writer Sara Clemence wrote.

Meanwhile, Boracay, Philippines’ top tourist destination, has also made it to the 14th spot of the list with a score of 88.2.

PHILIPPINES SET TO PRODUCE ETHYL ALCOHOL FROM COCONUT TREES

A PRIVATE firm in the Philippines is targetting to mass-produce its first ethyl alcohol distilled from coconut nectar.

The ethyl alcohol is called ALCOCO hand sanitizer with 70 percent alcohol solution from coconut nectar. The process was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines.

Philippine Craft Distillers, Inc. (PCDI) presented the product before the Philippines Coconut Authority Administrator Benjamin Madrigal Jr. last month.

“Ethyl alcohol from coconuts is a welcome development in the industry especially now that we are experiencing the Covid-19 pandemic. This local source will make the Philippines less dependent on imported ethyl alcohol from other countries,” Madrigal was quoted as saying by The Filipino Times.

Atty. Anthony Mangulat, PCDI president, they have harvested the coconut nectar from the CALABARZON region.

“We then distilled and compound it in FDA-approved facilities,” Mangulat added.

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UAE RANKED 3RD SAFEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR MID-2020

GLOBAL database Numbeo stated in its latest survey that residents in the UAE are living in one of the safest countries across the globe.

The world’s largest internet database released its Crime Index by Country 2020 mid-year and ranked the country as the third safest country in the world and the second country in the region.

UAE has a safety index of 84.55 points and a crime index of 15.45.

“The crime index is an estimation of the overall level of crime in a given city or a country. We consider crime levels lower than 20 as very low, crime levels between 20 and 40 as being low, crime levels between 40 and 60 as being moderate, crime levels between 60 and 80 as being high and finally crime levels higher than 8- as being very high,” it said in a statement.

As of mid-2020, the top five safest countries include Qatar (88.10 points), Taiwan (84.74), Georgia (79.5), and Oman (79.38).

Numbeo has ranked a total of 133 countries.

Meanwhile, the least safe countries according to the survey were Venezuela (15.64), followed

by Papua New Guinea (19.96), South Africa (22.71), Afghanistan (23.03), and Honduras (23.35).

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INSIDE OUT:

MEET THESE UPBEAT MILLENNIALS WHO SLAYED THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS

foods. 30% goes to your investments and saving and 20% goes to your allowances.

When it comes to business, always give your best and make sure to deliver results.

Normally, the first step is the hardest, learn to manage your emotions before you take any decisions particularly when huge amount of money is involved.

By Jessamine Sanchez

A FEW years ago, a group of Millennials started a business in the line of property management. Despite the emerging competitors these millennials never hesitate to launch the business the way they dreamed it. Prime Staycations Ph (www. primecreatives.us) was initiated by these three young men from the Philippines.

Jermain “Jepoy” Poncardas who worked as an OFW nurse in Abud Dhabi joined the real estate business way back 2014. As he wanted to generate more income, he assembled a meeting with his brother Justin and his friend Gian Montillano (Now the company CEO), who happened to have the same interest in the business. It took 3 months of planning and interactions before the business successfully operated. Although, the company is focusing on property management services, taking clients is not a piece of cake. Like other starters, they faced several clients who questioned their capabilities in delivering the services. Moreover, communication and workforce are limited as Jepoy being the Business Developer Officer must travel every year due to the call of his duties abroad. The challenges are quite intriguing which makes it remarkably interesting for us OFW on how Jepoy and the rest of the team made it victoriously despite the challenges in the Philippine economy. Here is a piece of the interview from the masters themselves, on how they successfully run the business from 2016 even until the present pandemic.

WHAT PUSHES YOU TO START THE BUSINESS? JEPOY: We have trusted our property to other property managers before. It seemed that we did not get the service we deserved. As OFWs, we often get frustrated when we eventually see our assets in Philippines not earning as much because almost half of the year, we do not get good tenants. The pain of not being able to maximize our properties earning potential prompted us to make those pain points create our own solution.

GIAN: I am an artist-entrepreneur. I really wanted to put my creative skills to work and learn the business side of things at the same time. I am thrilled by the fact that this is a unique venture, and very promising at the same time. When I was taken on board, I did not have any second thoughts. I took on the challenge, and never looked back since.

JUSTIN, KNOWING THAT YOUR BROTHER IS WORKING AS AN OFW, WHAT ENCOURAGES YOU TO CONTINUE THE VENTURE, AFTER ALL, THE CHALLENGES? I MEAN HE IS NOT WITH YOU AND GIAN AT ALL TIMES TO LOOK AFTER THE WHEREABOUTS, HOW DO YOU BOTH MANAGE IT, REGARDS WITH THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND HIM AND GIAN? JUSTIN: Despite the challenges that we encountered, one thing that pushes me to continue this venture is the high potentiality of the business to grow and to generate income. Apart from that our goal which is to help other OFW’s to have a vehicle that generates passive income is what pushes me even further. It is like hitting two birds with one stone. Managing a business is just like fixing a broken door, just because you do not how to fix it, does not mean there is no other way to do it, we just need to be creative.

GIAN: I think the most valuable factor that contributed to our success is having open and honest communication. Me and Jap talk most of the time, and Jepoy is constantly getting in touch with us regarding our plans, our projects, and their progress. We always make sure that we are on the same page. Sometimes, we agree to disagree, but we make it a point to meet in the middle or decide what is best. We strongly support and help one another.

HOW COMPETITIVE REALLY IS THE PHILIPPINE REAL ESTATE MARKET AT THE PRESENT? JEPOY: Real estate market in Philippines is growing in the trend since the administration of President Duterte. I do not mean to be biased, but his project in infrastructures attracts foreign investors that attracts tourism. Imagine, if you could have bought a piece of farmland or house and lot, you could have converted it into business. Rent it of build a resort. Because of the increasing GDP in the Real Estate market, land values also increase. Furthermore, there are big companies that have been in the real estate business for decades. If you plan to start real estate servicing (like us) the key to win here I guess, is delivering better service than the rest of the competition. Big or small company you must extend your service beyond expectation, that aligns with the objectives of your services.

AT THE MOMENT, IS THERE ANY CHALLENGES YOU ARE FACING WITH THE BUSINESS? HOW DO YOU THINK THE PANDEMIC HELP OUT THE FIGURES? GIAN: Yes. The pandemic has hit many businesses hard, including ours, due to the strict restrictions that have been set in place to almost all industries. Airbnb has a great potential to recover after quarantine measures are going to be eased out. Property management services are still going to be needed no matter what, and interior design projects could still be worked out in one way or another. It is all about waiting for the perfect timing and looking for other ways to make things happen. It is extremely important to be flexible. You really need to learn how to bend with the wind.

JUSTIN: Most of the Businesses out there are facing similar problem like us but we are optimistic. We know that once everything will be okay, there will be a big come back to this industry. People would be yearning for a staycation like how we missed to eat our favorite food in a restaurant. That is for sure after the long time confinement.

BEING AN OFW, WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO OUR KABABAYANS ABROAD WHO ARE STILL STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY? JEPOY: Lessen expenses. Make use of free time to earn more. Be wise on how you spend your money abroad. There are moments we are overwhelmed with our salary and the things we do not have before; in the end we tend to spend our money to unnecessary things. This is a default attitude to common OFWs. Moreover, we need to invest on our retirement. There are plenty of insurance companies that offers lucrative retirement plans aside from what the government could offer. Dig it!

It may be hard from the beginning but after 7 years or 10, it will pay you off. These policies will back you up when unexpected moments come.

HOW DO YOU SEE THE BUSINESS (ITSELF) OR THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS? JEPOY: Bright light ahead. Just be innovative and be better from the rest of the competition GIAN: Stepping into the new normal, things will be constantly changing and evolving, more rapidly or even unexpectedly, than ever. Real Estate has always been a strong market and has even survived the rise and fall of many economies.

I am optimistic that the business will continue to thrive and grow in the next 5 years.

JUSTIN: For the next 5 years I can see that real estate business would get even better. Aside from capital appreciation every year you can also generate an increasing passive income with leasing so there is no way that you lose money here you just need proper management and persistence.

WE ALL KNOW THAT MILLENNIALS ARE GETTING AGGRESSIVE WHEN IT COMES TO BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT, WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST INVESTMENT STRATEGY ADVICE THAT YOU CAN GIVE? GIAN: Right now, I have learned that everything could be volatile. One thing could be a hot trend, and then just in a snap, things could change. I have realized that it is always important to venture on something that you are good at, and passionate about. At the end of the day, you will be able to find a way on how to break through regardless of the challenges.

JEPOY: Initially, save! Save for emergency funds like money mentors use to say.

Segregate your income to most important things before your luxury. The 50/ 30/ 20 rule is always effective. You do not have to force yourself on saving and deprive your needs. 50% always belongs to your needs and responsibilities such bills and

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KUWAIT REPORTS INCREASE IN SUICIDE CASES AMID COVID-19; CASES INVOLVE JOBLESS RESIDENTS

KUWAIT has reported 40 suicide cases and 15 failed attempts since late February, a local newspaper revealed.

Citing well-informed sources, Al Qabas newspaper noted that the suicide cases were mainly among Asian expats and had experienced psychological and economic miseries due to dire financial circumstances after employers stopped paying them due to Covid-19.

During the holy month of Ramadan. Kuwait has registered three suicide cases involving a Ugandan, an Egyptian, and a Filipino who was found to be Covid-19 positive.

Looking at the statistics, as movement restrictions have been imposed in the country, the suicide rate has increased by 40 percent. “Suicide cases have started to go up in Kuwait during the coronavirus pandemic due to fear, anxiety, isolation, and instability experienced by people and absence of daily aims that could help the person to spend time regularly as before,� social psychology consultant Samira Al Dosari was quoted as saying by Gulf News.

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APPLYING FOR A TOURIST VISA TO DUBAI?

HERE ARE THE REQUIREMENTS YOU SHOULD COMPLETE

Dubai has started to welcome tourists last July 7. Below are the requirements and processes that you should follow and fulfill if you’re planning to visit the country.

1. Travel Health Insurance -As what have Emirates airline said on its website, tourists must have travel insurance with Covid-19 cover or declare that they would bear the costs for treatment and isolation if required. The document must be presented at one of the check-in counters.

-Visitors are required to complete the Health Declaration form which can be downloaded here. The form states that the traveler is free of disease and any symptoms.

This needs to be fulfilled before traveling.

4. Tracing App

2. Visa -Securing a visa depends on the nationality of the visitor or tourist. Some can get a visa on arrival while others need to apply for a visit visa from Dubai immigration before you travel.

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-All incoming tourists are required to download the Covid-19 DXB app and register their details. “This is critically important since it facilitates easy coordination and communication with the health authorities if tourists experience Covid-19 symptoms,” authorities in Dubai had earlier announced.

If a tourist is suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms, officials at the Dubai airports have the right to re-test them to ensure that he or she is Covid-19-free.

Those tourists who will test positive for Covid-19 at the Dubai airports shall isolate themselves at an institutional facility provided by the government for 14 days at their own expense.

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TGFM PUBLISHER OFFERS FREE AD SPACE FOR COMPANIES IN GCC, ASIA TO HELP THEM BOOST SALE THE Global Filipino Magazine’s publisher and editor-inchief Mr. Gabriel John Rimando has recently launched an initiative to help companies in the GCC and Asian countries to strive and increase their sales and set their business up for growth through print ads as movement restrictions have been gradually easing.

Companies in the GCC and Asian countries are encouraged to place an advertisement on The Global Filipino Magazine which prints 10,000 copies every month and is being distributed across the GCC. According to Mr. Rimando, who is also the founder and president of the Filipino Institute, he understands how Covid-19 affects the local economy, adding that the magazine can be an instrument to boost their sales organization’s resilience.

“The situation now gives companies a hard time to figure out how to protect and increase revenue. Offices and factories around the world are shutting down, traveling becomes nearly impossible, it’s really difficult to turn this crisis into an opportunity,” he added.

To help them regain momentum, Mr. Rimando is offering small and medium entrepreneurs free ad space on the magazine which is 1/8 size.

The magazine is now on its third issue and since March, it has been featuring Filipinos overseas with inspirational stories to share. So far, it has already featured 25 individuals.

Cons of getting your services published in a traditional magazine? Brand recognition and credibility. The Global Filipino Magazine has been making waves since it was launched in March. Research suggests that when one advertises in a reputable company, readers become

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familiar with the company, and a level of trust is elevated.

Advertisers can benefit from this credibility when their ads are viewed as ads but as recommendations from a trusted source.

To know more about the marketing support, please call or WhatsApp the marketing manager of TGFM Mr. Orli Gayeta at +971503196856 or email at filipinoinstitute@ gmail.com.

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FILIPINO INSTITUTE BATCH 3 VIRTUAL GRADUATION | AUGUST 2020

A message from

Mr. Gabriel John Rimando Filipino Institute Founder and President

You did not only brave a storm. You definitely braved a pandemic. Despite all the hurdles, you were able to fulfill your dreams and goals – be educated and use the time to be productive. May your new achievement unlock many doors for you.

A message from

Mrs. Camille Joy Franco-Rimando

Filipino Institute CEO

We may never have physical graduation rites, but we are so proud of you.

Congratulations on your achievements. Wishing you all the best for your future endeavors.

FILIPINO INSTITUTE BATCH 3 TOP STUDENTS Student Course Rank

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Romelyn C. Flores Clara M. Encinares Charlene Joy R. Amado Diana Fatima M. Magramo Nelgie D. Pantaleon Oliver B. Paule Maria Theresa F. Credo Brenda B. Sandagon Ederlyn L. De Roxas Catherine May Canapi Tyrone Stavros Barraca Catherine G. Brusola Marjorie Villo Marginisa D. Abedes Jasmin S. Asuelo Lycca Shane T. Diaz Jeramie A. Cabansan Charisse Joyce M. Batac Certified Shirley D. Ollier Janelle D. Fernandez Jean D. Samoranos Cyrille Mae Miranda Jerry Fer T. Damian Darllyn A. Depino Karen Luna Cunanan Sheila Marie Bernabe Mendoza Haily Joy Navarro Tunay Jesus Romyr Penamante Turgo Angelica R. Dalida Jennifer L. Pornasdoro Hazel G. Lumbad Rollyzon B. Asuncion Sara Fadhel Alsamahiji Edgardo B. Bauyon Augusto L. Cruz Aaron Daniel G. Alfaro Sara Fadhel Alsamahiji Marifel B. Paninsoro Hannah Corine T. Lameg Ma. Kristine Cielo P. Marbella Girmi C. Agatep Riezel A. Aldea Elizabeth C. Dayrit Mark R. Pelayo Johanna Marie Grace M. Alcantara Diana Fatima M. Magramo Guillermo M. Maliwanag Charmaine S. Pagsanjan Emma S. Biasola Brenda B. Sandagon Ederlyn L. De Roxas

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DARLLYN A. DEPINO

JOSEPHINE P. BRIONES

JESSAMAY ASOTIGUE

RICARDO RIVERA

JANELLE D. FERNANDEZ

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

JEAN D. SAMORANOS

CYRILLE MAE MIRANDA

MARITES QUIAMBAO DIMAUN

SHERMALOU MALIDAS

SHERYL H. GACHO

ANECITA GAMAO SARONG

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

CATHERINE AGUSTINES

CHRISTIAN AJEYO

KHAREEN H. MARTINEZ

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

JHANE DARLENE DAWN A. PEREZ

SHELLY JAYNE GARAN

CHRISTINA SANGUYU MEDICAL CODING 2

ARRABEL QUEENIE C. VALENZUELA AILEEN CRUZ DELA PEÑA MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

FLORELYN HIZON VILLAS

IVAN GIL CHRIST VILLANUEVA

JANICE ALTARES

JESUSA TUBILLO

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

MA. DIVINA S. GANADIN

ODHYNA CARLOS MEDINA

RODELINE PROVADORA

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

JASMIN S. ASUELO

LYCCA SHANE T. DIAZ

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

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MEDICAL CODING 2

ROSELA C. BENAVIDEZ

ROSIE LYNN S. BERGADO

MEDICAL CODING 2

MEDICAL CODING 2

PHOEBE A. KHAN

JERAMIE A. CABANSAN

CHARISSE JOYCE M. BATAC

SHIRLEY D. OLLIER

MERCY BANDA

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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ELLEN E. MARQUEZ

EDERLY R. PERANDO

MA. GIRLIE CINDERELLA P. DE LEON

KRISSY JOY V. NECIO

APRIL KATHLEEN PADILLA

JESSA A. JOSOL

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

MARRY ANNE M. PEREZ

IAN P. EROJO

ZINA MICAH MOSKALSKI

SARA FADHEL ALSAMAHIJI

GIRMIE D. AGATEP

GLADY C. ALBERTO

NURSING ASSISTANT 1

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

HANNAH CORINE T. LAMEG

JOSE FRANCISCO C. PANAMBO

JEROME G. TALAVERA

JERRY FER T. DAMIAN

JONNAFEL C. FLORES

MARY ANN M. PAGLINAWAN

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

MELVO D. SOQUERA

ROWENA G. LABUNGAN

CARL JASPER A. CUARENTA

TRIXIE B. MAYORMITA

VIOMEL D. SOQUERA

REIGN V. BUENAVENTURA

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

MARIA JUAMIE M. DE OCAMPO

SARA FADHEL ALSAMAHIJI

HANNAH CORINE T. LAMEG

MARIFEL B. PANINSORO

MARICEL A. NOBLEZA

HILDA M. ROSA

BASIC VIDEO EDITING

ACCOUNTING BASIC

ACCOUNTING BASIC

ACCOUNTING BASIC

ACCOUNTING BASIC

ACCOUNTING BASIC

MARY ANGELLY H. SABANDO

JOEY GRACE H.SABANDO

ANA MARIE E. HERNANDEZ

MOHAIMEN MABACABANCO ALIC

SARAH MARIE F. BARCELONA

RIEZEL A. ALDEA

ACCOUNTING BASIC

HR MANAGEMENT, INTERMEDIATE CLASS

HR MANAGEMENT, INTERMEDIATE CLASS

HR MANAGEMENT, INTERMEDIATE CLASS

HR MANAGEMENT, INTERMEDIATE CLASS

HR MANAGEMENT, INTERMEDIATE CLASS

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VIRTUAL CLASS! KRISTA MAY BUSTO HR MANAGEMENT, INTERMEDIATE CLASS

RAIZZA PEREZ RICAMUNDA MEDICAL CODING 1

MA. LEAH KRISTINE CAMACHO BANGANAY

PAMELA ARRIOLA

ARSIE BERNARDEZ MENDOZA

MEDICAL CODING 1

MEDICAL CODING 1

ARLEEN CARRERA QUERO JENNELYN GABRILLO ABADIES MEDICAL CODING 1

MEDICAL CODING 1

MARK R. PELAYO

GIOVI CHUA CALAYAN

CATHY JANE GALOY GOMEZ

MARIA JUAMIE DEOCAMPO

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

MOHAMMED SALEH H. AWAD

AUGUSTO LOPEZ CRUZ

MEDICAL CODING 1

ANA VENUSA D. LEUTERIO MEDICAL CODING 1

DIANA ROSE PAMOCOL

ROSAURO MILLENA

MARILEN MANILA NAVARRO

QUENNIE JOY OBERO

BASIC ACCOUNTING WITH VAT

BASIC ACCOUNTING WITH VAT

BASIC ACCOUNTING WITH VAT

BASIC ACCOUNTING WITH VAT

MACKHERFUL AUDITOR LABOS

JOCELYN DE LUNA

JOANA MARIE A. CASIPI

CULINARY ARTS

CULINARY ARTS

CAREGIVER 24 WEEKS

MELISSA ANN LEWIS

CRISTINE JOY P. NATANAUAN

CHERRY ROSE H. CASTILLO

CAREGIVER 24 WEEKS

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

CULINARY ARTS

CULINARY ARTS

RUSTY MARIE ARONG

MARYJEAN A. VELARDE

ANGELLA V. VILLAFUERTE

CAREGIVER 24 WEEKS

CAREGIVER 24 WEEKS

CAREGIVER 24 WEEKS

CHRISTINE P. ALONG

JOHN PAUL J. OPAO

CHELSEA LOUISE F. MARTINQUILLA

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

CECILLE G. SANTOS

JESSA A. JOSOL

MARLON I. ESPINOSA

JOANA F. ESPIRITU

JOYCE ANN D. MARGALLO

KRISHEL MAY C. TEREZ

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

DIGITAL MARKETING, BASIC

MS EXCEL, BASIC

MS EXCEL, BASIC

MS EXCEL, BASIC

MS EXCEL, BASIC

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CONGRATULATIONS! FILIPINO INSTITUTE BATCH 3 VIRTUAL CLASS!

OLIVER G. UBANA

JOCELYN D. GANON

DENNIS T. BAGAPORO

JESYL S. CANASA

GLADY C. ALBERTO

JENICE S. BABOL

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, BASIC

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, BASIC

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, BASIC

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, BASIC

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, BASIC

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

ALEX BINULUYAN

JESSIE CAPARAS

JUAN PAOLO L. ANGELES

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

MARICRIS A. DE GUZMAN MA. KRISTINE CIELO P. MARBELLA AARON DANIEL G. ARPAFO DIGITAL MARKETING 1

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DIGITAL MARKETING 1

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

GEMMA V. FLORES

GLADY C. ALBERTO

MARIA THERESA F. CREDO

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

DIGITAL MARKETING 1

COMPUTER ESSENTIAL, BASIC

ALEXER FEROLINO BORNEA KRISHEL MAY CUIZON TEREZ COMPUTER ESSENTIAL, BASIC

COMPUTER ESSENTIAL, BASIC

COMPUTER ESSENTIAL, BASIC

EDNA TIMOTEO PIYO

DIANA FATIMA M. MAGRAMO

NELGIE D. PANTALEON

OLIVER B. PAULE

ELIZABETH H. LESIGUES

ROMAN VELASCO DUENAS

MILOJEAN BURDEOS RABINO

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

WAYRON M. MEDALLION

RAQUEL A. DINGLASAN

JOHANAN M. MELICOR

LOLITA V. MAKIRAMDAM

JENNIFER L. VERBA

RIZALIE D. ABARQUEZ

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

JONA B. FUSI

MARIA CRISTINA Q. NAVAL

JENNY L. ORCEGA

ANNABEILLE A. SAURO

MARY JOY L. MASANGAY

BELINDA T. ACEDO

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

CAREGIVNG ADVANCE 1 (2.1)

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BATCH 3 VIRTUAL CLASS - TRAINERS

ELEONOR M. RETOTAR

MERVIN J. SALIDO

JERNIE B. ARQUIZAR

BEVILY VILEZZA DEVIS

DENSEL MICHEAL ORACION

ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

TALLY SAP ERP 9

MEDICAL CODING

BAKING AND CULINARY ARTS

SALES AND MARKETING

GIMMARIE B. REYES

KEEPER ALAIN B. VILLALON

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT COURSE AND LOGISTICS

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

FRANCIA B. DELFINADO CAREGIVER

MADELIENE F. BAGUYOT CHRISTOPHER JOHN A. VILLANUEVA CAREGIVER

CAREGIVER

ARIES EUGENIO

BEVERLY C. TANGONAN

ELOISA R. CORIDO

MICHELLE C. MASUPIL

JENNIFER JOAN RARANG

CPC AND MEDICAL CODING

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

HR AND ADMIN

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

NEIL SALAZAR

EDGAR ALLAN ARRECA

SAJID M. SUALOG

WEB DEVELOPMENT

VIDEO EDITING

ARABIC LANGUAGE

MS OFFICE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

AUTOCAD

LORENZO ROI S. FLORENDO RICHELLE CONCEPCION-MEDINA MS EXCEL

GIEBETH ELLAINE T. LAXAMANA

MARIO G. VELASCO

PAUL DENZ ROXAS

JESSAMINE B. SANCHEZ

JONARD BARINQUE

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

HR AND ADMIN MANAGEMENT

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT

REVIT ARCHITECTURE, STRUCTURE AND MEP

STEPHEN JOHN OBERO

ANLORD R. BAHAYA

E-COMMERCE AND DIGITAL MARKETING

DIGITAL MARKETING, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP AND MS EXCEL

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