TGFM Issue 9 - January 2021

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GABRIEL JOHN RIMANDO Publisher RYAN NAMIA Editer-in-Chief ALLEN CARAGAO Senier Graphic Designer ORLI GAYETA Sales & Markrting Manager TREBB GOMEZ Technical Correspondent THAN DUMAS Multimedia Manager FIND US @THEGLOBALFLIPINOMAGAZINE.COM CATACT US ww
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Nerissa Barrios Cabrea
Growing up in a province in the Philippines full of dreams for her family, Nerissa Barrios Cabrea sailed to Dubai to work as a professional therapist with her sports and elderly patients. Described herself as a ‘simple and responsible daughter to her
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Ashleen Diane L. Almodovar
A registered nurse in the Philippines and here in Dubai, Filipina expat Ashleen Diane L. Almodovar passed and completed the medical coding exams recently with 86 percentage. Thank you to the Filipino Institute for being an instrument to achieve this
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Zakira M. Sumndad
An overseas Filipino worker (OFW), who studies Medical Coding in the Filipino Institute, has successfully passed the certified professional coding test on the first attempt. Zakira M. Sumndad took the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam recently
The Global Filipino Magazine2 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Paolo Carlo D. Gorriceta
Popularly known as Carlo Yan, social media influencer and entrepreneur Paolo Carlo D. Gorriceta has founded the community page Filipiknows Network in an effort to provide Filipinos accessible social exchange among them. With a goal to become a global
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Andrew Faundo Paderes
In his tender years, Dubai-based freelance chef consultant Andrew Faundo Paderes was inspired by his late father in cooking. He recalled that he was ‘a very good architect and a brilliant cook’ at the same time. At a young age, he knew that being a c
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Mars Yabut De los Santos
A true world-class and global Filipina, Mars Yabut De los Santos came to Dubai in 2006 when the emirate was still a diamond in the rough, much like her. She was only 25 when she embarked on an overseas journey. De los Santos wanted to test the waters
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Anz Soza
Anz Soza, a Filipina based in Dubai who has started doodling on disposable coffee cups, is now an art company owner. An interior designer in Singapore before moving to Dubai some six years ago, Soza said her friends are always fascinated with her art
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Anneprettyness
With the goal to achieve and secure a better future, international beauty content creator and social media influencer Anneprettyness arrived in Los Angeles, California in 2010. A physical therapist in the Philippines, the vlogger found a channel abro
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Jocelyne A. Lim
A Dubai-based salon worker was mocked by her colleagues as she mentioned to them that at 50, she is taking a caregiver course to explore more opportunities while she is still strong and able. Jocelyne A. Lim, who is currently taking a caregiver cours
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Rowella V. Despa
Working abroad, for Rowella V. Despa, is like venturing into the unknown as the situation that was waiting for her was unfamiliar. It was never her dream to work abroad, however, it was already cast in the stone that she’d fulfill her dreams overseas
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Normando The Magician
For Normando Morden Macalinao, magic is believing that one can make anything happen. Working independently in Dubai as a full-time magician, he performs close up magic across the region. He’s often found performing at Dubai’s most lucrative events. P
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Jenie Vi Batalla
For her, UAE has been an avenue to fulfill her dreams and goals in life and even surpass what she admired with her life. Currently working as a business development consultant in a consulting firm that has been in the industry since 1988, Jenie Vi Ba
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Marjorie Conge Arendain
A Filipina domestic helper in UAE for a royal family is up for promotion after studying the 24-week Caregiver course at the Filipino Institute. Marjorie Conge Arendain, 43, said that there is a huge possibility that the royal family, her employer, wo
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Michelle David Menor
There are many reasons why Michelle David Menor opted to work abroad--to seek better career opportunities and start a new job that will push her out of her comfort zone. Menor, 37, revealed that before she became the director of the sales and marketi
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Crysler Melad Calagui
After working as a house servant in the UAE for the last eight years, Crysler Melad Calagui has finally found himself unshackled from all the responsibilities of being a house boy. He is now a baker for a royal family in Abu Dhabi. This, he did, was
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Ma. Lucila Malazar
Ma. Lucila Malazar, an overseas Filipino worker based in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, has become addicted to constant and never-ending self-improvement. Despite all the failures, obstacles, and a series of unfortunate events she had endured in life in the past
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Rico Angeles Madrigalejos
Saudi Arabia-based Rico Angeles Madrigalejos believes that stepping out of his comfort zone and trying new things is the best way to grow. He has been in the Kingdom for about 10 years now. Madrigalejos, who initially worked as a staff nurse, said he
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Sheila Liansing Medel
Truly, Filipinos are not only making a remarkable presence on a global scare--they are also taking the world stage when it comes to talent and skills. Qatar-based senior technical engineer Sheila Liansing Medel is one of them. A graduate of BS in Civ
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Gregorio Villar
Truly, Filipino talent has no limit–it even transcends outer space! Filipino-American engineer Gregorio Villar was among the individuals behind the successful landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars. As shared by the Philippine Embassy in the US
The Global Filipino Magazine1 min readRegional & Ethnic
Where You Can Find UAE’s Most Delectable Asian Dishes
UAE is a place where you can taste almost all cuisines across the world. UAE, as a melting pot of the world cultures, brings restaurateurs to identify what the public needs. However, only a few restaurants get an authentic feeling. Golden Dragon Rest
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New Cleaning Company Does It Right In The New Normal
• Saint Zita Cleaning Services goes beyond the basics to provide a re-assuring deep clean.• Meticulously selected staff undergo continuous training to ensure your home and offices are free from Coronavirus.• One-stop shop offering a vast range of wor
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#THANKYOUUAE: FILIPINO INSTITUTE’s workforce Fully Vaccinated
The founder of the Filipino Institute and his workforce in UAE have very recently received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine following the directives from the government of the host country. “Majority of our full-time employees have received th
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Filipino Institute
Promoting inclusiveness and diversity within his campuses in the Middle East, Filipino Institute founder and president Mr. Gabriel John Rimando said that their campuses are not only for Filipinos but also for all nationalities. Noticing an increase o
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Rolly Brucales
Dubai-based entrepreneur Rolly Brucales arrived in the UAE in 2004 and head already this mindset that he will not be an employee forever. The 46-year-old Filipino is the managing director of the Off The Hook (OTH) Seafood Restaurant. He opened the fi

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