http://www.ofwguide.com/rss/bayani_rin_ako.xml Stories of Filipino OFW's That Succeeded abroad. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-858/Annie-Rose-Cequina--Honored-for-Her-Dedicated-Service.html 2014-12-26 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-869/Filemon-Samiley--Award-Wining-Manager-in-Dubai.html 2014-12-17 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2213/Nakapagtapos-ng-Pag-Aaral-ang-mga-Anak-sa-Pagiging-Seaman.html 2014-02-26 A retired seaman, proud father of five, and a successful Pinoy modern hero. He is Mr. Mr. Eliodoro Ranara, sharing how he maneuvered his journey while working away from his family. May his story inspire you. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2085/Inspiring-OFW-Story--Domestic-Helper-Turned-Millionaire.html 2013-10-22 Be inspired by the story of Dina Dela Paz-Stalder of San Pablo, Laguna who used to work as a domestic helper in London but now owns a cosmetic and soap laboratory that made her a millionaire. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2074/How-a-Pinay-Caregiver-in-Canada-Became-Part-of-Canada-s-Armed-Forces.html 2013-10-06 Gina Pinangat first came to Canada in 1991 to work as a Live-in Caregiver under the Foreign Domestic Movement Program. Her first two years in Canada proved to be a challenging period as she battles against homesickness. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2066/Fil-Am-Nurse-Inherited-Millions-from-Heiress-Employer.html 2013-09-13 An agency assigned Pinay nurse, Oloroso to be a private duty nurse for Clark in 1991 when the latter, then 84 years old was scheduled for a cancer operation. Since then she remained a loyal servant to her employer until Clark died in in 2011 at the age of 104. The will of Clark described Oloroso as a "friend and loyal companion." http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2043/OFW-Owes-Success-to-Poverty.html 2013-08-24 Imagine a frail, young boy walking about 6 kilometers every day just to go to school. He woke up as early as 4 AM, prayed for a good weather then went on for his daily stride During rainy days, he used banana leaves instead of umbrella to keep his body warm and dry. He would sometimes leave his home with an empty stomach because his parents could not buy food. It was a struggle he endured for many years so he made a promise that his future children will not suffer the same. His name is Oliver &... http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2045/Filipino-Nurse-Honored-in-the-US-now-in-the-PH-to-Receive-Another-Award.html 2013-08-19 Menchu Sanchez, the Filipina nurse that brought pride to the Philippines received many recognitions for her heroic deed and quick thinking that saved the lives of 20 infants in critical care condition during the height of Hurricane Sandy is now in the Philippines to received another award. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1945/Top-Reasons-for-OFWs-to-be-Proud.html 2013-04-19 Working overseas and being away from the family is not easy. We regard our dear overseas workers as the heroes of our generation because we all know that they contribute hugely in betterment of the Philippine economy. There are a lot of reasons why they deserve to be called as heroes. Listed below are just a few: http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1742/Best-Seaman-in-the-Finest-Ship-in-US-is-Pinoy.html 2012-04-30 According to LtJG Clinton Beaird, Public Affairs Officer of USS Blue Ridge, said to be the "finest flagship" of the United States, their best sailor on board is Senior Chief Petty Officer Ed Agustin, a Filipino. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1726/Subsidies-to-OFW-Children-in-Poor-Areas-Led-to-High-School-Diplomas.html 2012-04-09 These 74 migrant children are part of a total of 748 children who were provided educational subsidies thanks to a bilateral program being implemented by international organizations and bankrolled by the government of Spain. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1620/Imagine-a-World-Without-Filipinos.html 2011-10-21 The Philippines, which you can barely see on the map, is a very effective country thanks to its people. It has the ability to influence the entire world economy. We should pay respect to Filipino workers, not only by employing them but also by learning from their valuable experiences. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1604/Filipina-Nurse-in-Australia-Receives-an-Award.html 2011-09-22 Another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) has brought pride to the country, she is Mica Alcedo, a Filipina nurse. Alcedo has been working in Australia since 2004 and for this year, she is one of the recipients of the Pride of Australia Awards. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1560/Rolly-Laurico--Working-Abroad-Made-Him-Stronger.html 2011-07-02 As an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), Rolly knows fully well that working overseas is not for the faint hearted. According to him, his first job in the construction company is so stressful because the department head is always angry and shouting. He said that every time he goes to work, he always feel his heart beat faster. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1522/Seaman-s-Wife-Stretches-Income-Via-Rubber-Plant-Investment.html 2011-04-18 Early evening here in an air-conditioned room, Sandra dela Cruz performed what she does every morning far south in her rubber plantation: stretching a hand. But while the 50-year-old spouse of a seaman is used to doing the latter, there was a lifting feeling as she did the former. Who wouldn't be if, like Dela Cruz, she was the matriarch of this year's most outstanding Filipino seafaring family, awarded December 6 by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1486/Orly-Albaracin--Enjoying-the-Rewards-of-His-Overseas-Job.html 2011-02-07 Orly Albaracin of Davao del Sur felt what most Filipino workers who decided to work abroad felt. He knows that his salary in the Philippines is so low that it won't be enough to give his family the good life that he wants them to enjoy. He also thinks that the culture of “palakasan system” is so evident here that it is so hard even for an honest and hardworking employee to get promoted and earn more. Orly said that even if he toiled so hard his efforts would not pay off and he would ... http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1461/Jonath-Aquino-Aliman--Testimony-To-The-Benefits-of-Online-Application.html 2010-12-27 When he was near out of budget, he chatted with his parents and while chatting he saw a website– WorkAbroad.ph. He browsed through the site and then he created an online resume. It was a wise decision because only 3 days will pass before agencies would start calling him for an interview schedule. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1446/Hussein-King-Jordan--Facing-Challenges-With-Courage-in-Qatar.html 2010-11-23 Hussein soon learned that working abroad is a great challenge. It was winter season when Hussein arrived in Qatar so he experienced the cold weather but when summer season arrives, he finds the extreme heat so terrible. In his workplace, he was surprise to find that his job was totally complicated. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1435/Joseph-Badilles--Aiming-For-Financial-Stability-in-Qatar.html 2010-10-28 In 2008, Joseph Badilles was granted an opportunity to work overseas and saw it as a way to achieve financial security which seems so elusive in the Philippines. According to Joseph, one of the reasons why he decided to be an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) is to cope up with his huge credit cards bills then. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1404/Cherry-Ann-Gutierrez--Working-Abroad-For-A-Better-Future.html 2010-09-10 According to Cherry, the move to leave her two small children behind is a difficult decision, She was so sad to be away from them but then she know she has to sacrifice so she can give them a better future. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1390/Prince-Manison-Joson--Enjoying-Blessings-in-Saudi-Arabia.html 2010-08-21 The young man from Quezon City said he is well and good in Saudi Arabia and is grateful for the many blessings that are coming his way. Prince is happy in his current location and contented with his job. He is also proud to say that only after a short time of working there; he got promoted as a Supervisor. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1379/Kyle-Baleva--True-Hero-At-A-Young-Age.html 2010-07-30 The story of Kyle Baleva, a Filipino kid based in Europe is a proof that the ability to commit heroic acts is not confined with one's age. Anyone can be a hero whether one is old or young, rich or poor. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1363/Noel-Malonzo--Happy-and-Fulfilled-in-Singapore.html 2010-06-28 Luckily Noel did not have a hard time in looking for a job. He applied for an overseas job posting he found at WorkAbroad.ph. He underwent a screening process with the agency that posted the job opening and because it was a 1-day hiring process, he was already offered a job before he went home that day. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1293/OFW-from-China--Slowly-Fulfilling-His-Goals.html 2010-03-07 He went to China inspired with the goal to give his family a better life. Part of the reason that made him decide to work abroad is his mother. As a child, he saw how his mother worked so hard just so she can afford to send him and his siblings to school. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1265/Juana-Tejada--Filipina-Caregiver-With-A-Lasting-Legacy.html 2010-01-26 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1251/Ritchel-Caguicla--Learning-From-the-Challenges-Abroad.html 2009-12-26 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1119/Glenn-Amador--Hard-Work-Led-to-Fulfillment-of-His-Dreams.html 2009-08-22 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1118/Larry-D--Pineda--Found-His-Haven-in-Riyadh.html 2009-07-29 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1141/Mildred-Perez--An-OFW-With-Commendable-Honesty.html 2009-06-25 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1111/Paulino-O--Pruel--Things-Get-Better-and-Better.html 2009-05-20 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1110/Rosalia-S--Bajardo--Domestic-Helper-Turned-Supervisor.html 2009-04-30 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1092/Sonny-A-Dela-Rosa--An-Extraordinary-Nurse-in-Saudi-Arabia.html 2009-03-21 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1070/Ma-Cecelia-Jardinico-Guts--Patience---Honesty-Are-Her-Weapons.html 2009-02-26 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1007/Caregiver--Millionaire.html 2009-01-01 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1033/Alexander-Espadilla--Success-through-Hard-Work-and-Determination.html 2008-12-12 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-1004/Eugene-Domingo--Ready-to-Show-the-World-the-Excellence-of-OFWs.html 2008-11-28 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-986/Nonoy-Paterno--An-Inspiration-To-OFWs.html 2008-10-03 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-915/Willy-Labastida--An-Achiever-in-Saudi-Arabia.html 2008-09-03 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-887/Lot-Lisondra--Proud-To-Be-a-Modern-Day-Hero.html 2008-08-06 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-902/Manuel-Perito--Triumphant-Filipino-in-Dubai.html 2008-05-12 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-843/Perlito-Amarante--Top-Filipino-Salesman-in-Saudi.html 2008-04-06 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-818/Francisco-O--Malbog--From-Car-Washer-to-Service-Manager.html 2008-03-03 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-808/Sevilla-Rose-Elvira-de-Leon--Dedicated-and-Excellent-Nurse-in-Saudi.html 2008-02-08 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-735/Joycee--Strong-and-Determined-Amidst-the-Trials.html 2007-12-02 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-731/Athena-Tingco--A-Courageous-Lady-in-Dubai.html 2007-11-03 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-734/Ezekiel-Manicar--Having-a-Great-Time-in-the-Kingdom.html 2007-10-04 While many OFWs shun the idea of having to comply with Saudi's rigid rule, Ezekiel find it favorable. He praised the safety first policy implemented in his current job. For him, Saudi Arabia is a great country with strong economy. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-714/Myra-Anne-Joy-Hernandez--Aiming-to-Serve-the-Philippines.html 2007-09-16 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-699/Jean-Labrador--Pursuing-the-Noblest-Profession-in-China.html 2007-08-17 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!� http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-688/Ricky-Billendo--Living-the-Good-Life-Overseas.html 2007-07-10 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-662/Baby-Ceniza--Making-Waves-in-Italy.html 2007-05-30 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-630/Alfredo-Barrios-Jr--A-Filipino-Boss-in-a-Pakistan-Company.html 2007-04-30 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-608/Jay-Serdoncillo--Christian-in-a-Muslim-Country.html 2007-02-18 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. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-577/Roberto-Mallari--Proud-to-be-Pinoy.html 2007-01-13 Never stop dreaming�This is how our featured OFW want to tell everybody wishing to land a job abroad� http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-516/Maria-Teresa-Carreon---Facing-the-Future-with-Faith-and-Courage-.html 2006-12-20 http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-517/Leila-Telles--I-have-the-guts--.html 2006-11-18 Lei, the name which she is most comfortable with, is a tough woman who has the guts to work in a totally different environment. She dream for a better future for herself and wants to help her family so she decided to try her luck in other country. Know more about Lei and learn how she survives her struggles. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-518/Pilar-Galut--Proof-that-Filipinos-are-Hardworking.html 2006-10-19 She is the proof that Filipinos are hardworking. Pilar worked as a domestic helper, after she finished her two-year contract, she still purse working overseas and right now she works as Personal Assistant to Group CEO. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-519/Roderick-Glenn-Dy--Proud-to-be-a-Filipino.html 2006-09-15 Roderick Glen Dy, partly Chinese but a true blooded Filipino. Glenn worked in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for six years, after that, he got a chance to move in China and until now, he enjoys working there. Learn how he was able to have a successful life abroad. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-453/Dennis-Bautista--Ibang-iba-ang-Pinoy---.html 2006-08-11 Dennis, although missed his family during special occasions, tries to enjoy his stay and work in Ethiopia. Let�s know more about our featured OFW and find out his adventures and how he was able to overcome his homesickness. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-579/Maritess-Aoay--Eslao--Charisma-of-Filipina.html 2006-03-12 http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-578/RAY-LAGUNDA--Smart-Guy-from-Cebu.html 2006-02-12 http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-375/Doctor-s-On-call---Abroad.html 2005-12-21 This really makes me worried and in dismay, not of course blaming the doctors, but the government. This is a huge lost for the country. Good doctors are leaving. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-295/Renato-Barraca--triumph-in-the-desert.html 2005-09-10 Meet our Featured OFW from K.S.A. http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-285/Filipina-domestic-helper-now-an-IBM-employee.html 2005-08-09 Jourgina Dagoplo's employers (as a maid) paid for her night classes. Now, she has a job with IBM.