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Juana Tejada: Filipina Caregiver With A Lasting Legacy
Jan 26, 2010
Her painful fight to stay in Canada despite having a fatal disease opened the eyes of the government on the difficulties that foreign caregivers are experiencing before they are given a permanent residency status. It also spurred the need to review the Live-in caregiver program. Tejada is a founding member of the United Steelworkers' Independent Workers Association, a group of Philippine live-in caregivers, all struggling with cancer and immigration.  
Ritchel Caguicla: Learning From the Challenges Abroad
Dec 26, 2009
Her experience as an OFW can be considered nice and pleasant because lady luck seems to have stayed with her since she started working abroad. She started out as an ordinary ESL teacher but her excellent work performance was immediately noticed and she got promoted right away.
Glenn Amador: Hard Work Led to Fulfillment of His Dreams
Aug 22, 2009
The need to look for another means of livelihood made him set his eyes to working abroad. To get an overseas job, he registered at WorkAbroad.ph, an overseas job site. After posting his resume, only one week passed when he received an e-mail from an agency scheduling him for an interview.
Larry D. Pineda: Found His Haven in Riyadh
Jul 29, 2009
Larry Pineda doesn’t have a degree to be proud of; he just finished a vocational course but that did not stop his determination to go and try his luck out of the country. Other people underestimate his skills and qualification and he wanted to prove to them that they are wrong in judging him.
Mildred Perez: An OFW With Commendable Honesty
Jun 25, 2009
Mildred Perez of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya may just be one of the 126,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that are currently employed as domestic helper in Hong Kong. However, her recent act of honesty by choosing to return a bag full of cash and checks she found sets her apart from the rest.
Paulino O. Pruel: Things Get Better and Better
May 20, 2009
At present, the company Paul is working for assigned him to be the manager of a new showroom that sells home decors. From being a mere janitor, Paul has indeed gone a long way and one can say that things just get better and better for him.
Rosalia S. Bajardo: Domestic Helper Turned Supervisor
Apr 30, 2009
Reflecting on her life and her past experiences, Rose cannot imagine how she was able to surpass all the trials she had to go through. Rose thinks that she was able to stay strong because of her only daughter who is now 14 years old.
Sonny A Dela Rosa: An Extraordinary Nurse in Saudi Arabia
Mar 21, 2009
Sonny can say that he is happy and satisfied with his work. He was able to handle different positions from Infection control nurse, nursing supervisor, OPD head nurse, General ward and Head Nurse. He had proven his capability to lead a team and perform very well.
Ma.Cecelia Jardinico:Guts, Patience & Honesty Are Her Weapons
Feb 26, 2009
Even if she is qualified for the position, it had not been so easy and smooth for her. Celia has no money to pay for the processing fees and even for the medical exam. But the lack of finances to support her application did not prevent her from pushing through with her plans.
Caregiver, Millionaire
Jan 1, 2009
I WILL never forget Edward Fabish; he made me rich. I never thought things would turn out this way. Eight years ago, I was working as a stenographer at the Manila Prosecutors’ Office in City Hall. I didn’t know I was the talk of the town until I got back in the country and someone told me people from my workplace were talking about my luck. News, indeed, travel fast.  
Alexander Espadilla: Success through Hard Work and Determination
Dec 12, 2008
Alex can say that he now holds his dream job and satisfied with the compensations offered by his employer. A brand new SUV is just one of the benefits he enjoyed that is not offered in his previous companies.
Eugene Domingo: Ready to Show the World the Excellence of OFWs
Nov 28, 2008
Eugene admits that working abroad can indeed be very lonesome because you are miles away from your family but he is able to find happiness in the company of friends.
Nonoy Paterno: An Inspiration To OFWs
Oct 3, 2008
Though difficult and painful, he chose to be away from his family in the Philippines and arrived in Jeddah, KSA on July 12,1990. Adjusting to the new environment was not easy. He had to get used to the humid weather and to make things worse; the Gulf War broke out after a month.   
Willy Labastida: An Achiever in Saudi Arabia
Sep 3, 2008
Through Willy’s constant effort to be an achiever, employers noticed his exemplary performance and soon his salary was doubled, he also gets allowances beside food like accommodation and transportation.
Lot Lisondra: Proud To Be a Modern Day Hero
Aug 6, 2008
Fate has been good for Lot during his more than one year stay at Riyadh, as he had not experienced much difficulty. He is happy because aside of the good salary, Lot also had the opportunity to deal and work with different people of different nationalities.
Annie Rose Cequina: Honored for Her Dedicated and Committed Service
Jul 11, 2008
According to Annie, the Chinese people have high regard for Filipino teachers. The overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) feel proud that the Chinese consider Filipinos as excellent teachers, and they strive to live up to the standards.
Filemon Samiley: Award Wining Manager in Dubai
Jun 3, 2008
After several years of working overseas Jun showed excellent managerial skills. As a proof, he was honored by the Dubai Municipality Public Health Department for excellent track record in controlling health hazard related to activities, and improving staff hygiene practice and knowledge.  
Manuel Perito: Triumphant Filipino in Dubai
May 12, 2008
For this reason, every OFW will surely be happy with the achievement of Manuel Perito who won a Trophy for Special Award of Appreciation and First Runner-Up in Health & Safety Category of the recently concluded Ideas.Arabia 2008.  
Perlito Amarante: Top Filipino Salesman in Saudi
Apr 6, 2008
In 2004, he was recognized by Magna Industrial Company Ltd in Hong Kong as one of the top salesmen for Omega Specialized Lubricants representing Saudi Arabia among 96 countries worldwide.  
Francisco O. Malbog: From Car Washer to Service Manager
Mar 3, 2008
There is no doubt that the story of Francisco or Bogs (as friends call him) of Camarines Sur is a story of hardwork, dedication and perseverance. His success in spite of his humble beginnings is a source of inspiration for many Filipino workers who are dreaming of a better life.
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