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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a professional nurse, Sevilla Rose knows too well that many opportunities are waiting for her abroad and that getting an overseas job can paved the way for all her dreams to be fulfilled. Among others, she dreams of a better life and a secure future for her family and for her two wonderful daughters.

Her life in Bangkok is fine and uneventful until a tragic event tested her courage and determination. The killer Tsunami of 2004 is an event that Joycee will remember for the rest of her life as she witnessed it firsthand.

Athena (or Tin-tin as friends call her) from Iloilo City decided to leave the Philippines to work abroad when her father was diagnosed with a kidney disease. A transplant was needed to save his father’s life and the cost of medication and treatment is too expensive for her family.

Maj’s reason to leave the Philippines is not so different from the reason of other overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) - to earn more and to broaden her clinical experience. Maj also wants to share her knowledge and offer her service to the Philippines but she feels she can only do this by improving herself first; both in terms of financial and professional aspects.

Jean arrived in China in August of 2004. After three years of working overseas, Jean is enjoying her stay. She said, “When you are in a different country every single day is a day to remember!”

An opportunity can come unexpectedly and in very rare places. For Ricky, it comes while watching the Discovery Channel. He saw a job advertisement and quickly sent his resume via internet. He received a call after a week and was offered a salary that is 300 times more than what he is getting in the Philippines.

Italy, a modern and wealthy nation in Europe cradles many Filipinos who bravely choose to work and live side by side with the Europeans in their hope to secure a better life for their families in the Philippines. One of them is Baby Ceniza, a single mother who is currently working as an import employee in one of the biggest import/export company for fashion garments in Italy.

Jun is our featured OFW for the month. He works as Corporate Pastry Chef in one of the company in Pakistan that owns and manages several 5 star hotels. While working and earning money he was also able to help other Filipinos to find work there.

Jay Serdoncillo: Jay is our Bayaning rin Ako! Featured OFW for the month, learn how he survives working and living away from his family, and how a first timer like him adapts with the new working environment.

Never stop dreaming…This is how our featured OFW want to tell everybody wishing to land a job abroad…