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Talking, showing creativity, and entertaining people are Shayne Marie Monasterio’s forte. A graduate of Organizational Communication and Advertising from De La Salle University-Manila, Shayne is described as a charismatic individual, intelligent, cre

Living abroad is a continuous learning experience as one gets to mingle with people of different nationalities and learn about their culture. H.E Dr. Edna Joyce Santos, a seasoned ophthalmologist who has been living in the UAE for more than two decad

Johnell P. Fodra is an overseas Filipino worker based in Al Ain. Like many Filipino workers abroad, his ultimate dream is to provide his family with a better future. Ultimately, his vision is to become a top-performing barista in the UAE. Before emba

To empower the community of women in the Philippines is Mark Anthony Palabrica’s top priority. As he becomes his boss, the owner of Aton Ini Iloilo, his vision is to have his brand be renowned that transcends style and culture through their eco frien

Hitting rock bottom is scary. You realize that you are going down and never getting up again. Arfil Tubio Alama felt this when he arrived in the UAE in 2019. He said that life abroad isn’t easy, especially when he struggled to look for a job. He came

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For Anna Katrina Galsim Vivero, working in the hospitality industry in the UAE for nearly a decade now has allowed her to grow professionally and personally. Her expertise in the field includes sales and marketing, liaising with clients, and providin

Patience is believing that everything comes to you at the right moment. This is what Jessel Gaces Coquilla, an overseas Filipino worker in Abu Dhabi for nearly a decade now, believed in. Before considering Abu Dhabi as her second home, Jessel worked

Life is harsh, so you should be firm; otherwise, it will crush you. This is what Jherson Francisco Cajelo, a Dubai-based general assistant for one of the leading hospitals in the country. It took quite a lot of courage to depart from his family and f

One of the few words that best describe Natassia Kim Beja is ‘risk-taker’ who always wants to carpe diem or seize the day. She taught herself to take risks and boldly go while understanding that life can be a bumpy road, but at least it is leading he

Gerryl Pedragosa Gaid was only 20 years old when she decided to go directly to Dubai to be an overseas Filipino worker (OFW). A fresh graduate, she started working as a marketing officer in a real estate company in Business Bay. Although it was not i

Timothy Patrick Cortez Ignacio is currently working as a freelance photographer and managing his small ML express outlet in the Philippines. Before settling in the Philippines, the 39-year-old Filipino worked in the Middle East for a short period. Hi

Completely embracing change implies that a person doesn’t see it as adversity but as an opportunity to improve oneself or try new things. This is what Rose Casia-Robinson believes in. She said she gets bored when things are stagnant, stressing that s

Financial literacy equips us with the knowledge and skills we need to manage money effectively. For quite some time now, Lenn Borja advocates financial literacy among Filipino families in the UAE through her work as a financial advisor. She prepares

Since high school, Algie Marie De La Cruz knew that she would not be staying in the Philippines to work or even live for a long time. She thought there was gravity that pulled a strong desire to work abroad and live elsewhere. Although she loves her

Financial literacy equips us with the knowledge and skills we need to manage money effectively. For quite some time now, Lenn Borja advocates financial literacy among Filipino families in the UAE through her work as a financial advisor. She prepares

The multi-award-winning all-Filipina artistic company Tita Collective will mark 2022 as their biggest year yet starting with their first LIVE show since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This April 9th – 10th, Tita Collective will feature their new

The Filipino Institute Corporate Education (FICE), which provides training for company members of various business sectors in the UAE, is all set to dominate and provide superlative training solutions this year. The organization will go full-scale in