Innholdsfortegnelse for TGFM Issue 20 - December 2021 i The Global Filipino Magazine

Jason Roi Bucton had worked for 13 years in the UAE as an architect and interior designer in the same company. Though he has been working overseas for over a decade, Jason said he has not prepared for his personal career development. “Though it has been planned to settle down in 2020, this pandemic had pushed me as well to start building my dream,” he said. Being a global architect has prepared him to be competitive as he’s exposed to UAE’s cityscape and various architectural solutions, concepts, ideas, and possibilities. Deciding what’s best for his two kids, who have been locked inside their flat for more than eight months, they have decided to go back home despite having a comfortable life. “Here in the province, we get to enjoy still…

Humility and kindness are the key attributes that can describe Maryam Delim, a Filipina living in UAE for 37 years. This woman created her destiny and helped Filipinas and other women around the world to be successful. Maryam’s life experiences from childhood aided her to become a woman of greatness today. For three decades of staying in UAE, she witnessed the vast progression of the country from a deserted place until it became a center of business of the world. Love moved Maryam’s destiny to Dubai when she met her Emirati husband in the Philippines. She raised her three children in Filipino and Arab cultures, which led her family to preserve respect among races. From the mountains to the desert Maryam is from the Cordillera Region in the Philippines, where…

A UAE-based Filipino emergency medical technician has taken an ultimate challenge for the UAE Golden Jubilee and to honor the country. Romeo Puncia III, a swimming coach and sports advocate in Abu Dhabi, created a challenge called 500km Ultra Challenge to honor the UAE for its 50th national day. Through this challenge, he managed to swim, bike, and run for a total of 500km from November 29 to December 1. On November 29, he did 10km swim and bike for 140km; bike for 250km on November 30; and run for 100km on December 1. Puncia, the only UAE-based ultraman athlete and Race With Purpose advocate, was supposed to be competing and representing the UAE and the Philippines last November in the Ultraman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, where he would…

Working overseas was not Renz Ryan Magsombol’s top priority before; however, he felt that it would make him more independent, even if it meant staying away from his comfort zone, living alone, and staying thousands of miles away from his family and loved ones. As a Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management Major in Cruise Line Operations graduate in 2013, Renz’s parents expected him to be on a cruise ship and become a fulfilled seaman. In an unexpected turn of events, he applied for Starbucks Coffee in the Philippines as a barista, which he has dreamt of doing despite paying him low. Although he was only hired part-time, he was still grateful for getting the job. He was regularized three months after. In 2014, Renz decided to look for…

Taiwan-based Filipino entrepreneur Von Axl P. Lameyra is proof that anyone can prosper in life after being buried with multiple problems, failures, and bad decisions. The 29-year-old machine operator for three years overseas believes that everyone has a second or third chance in life to give their best shot. Despite working on 12-hour duty at a fiberglass factory, he finds time to operate his business in Taiwan and the Philippines. Today, Von spearheads his ready-to-wear shop Taichung Branded Embroidery Overruns, supplying local shops in Taiwan and the Philippines with his products. He also provides hundreds of chicharron baboy to various shops wherein he and his partner started selling apiece. A life story of a man who had no direction in life Before working overseas, Von was jobless for three years.…

Fearless Jeanly Balaga is a 31-year-old office manager in a commercial and financing broker company in Dubai. Her two and a half years stay overseas allowed her to grow as a courageous individual and a professional worker. A goal-oriented woman and the family’s breadwinner, she started working for her family to provide food on the table at a young age. She even experienced working in different industries that helped her become bolder and brighter in all fields. Education is a treasure Jeanly’s life is full of ups and downs. She came from an impoverished family and lost her father at a very young age. She needed to help her mother and brothers plant corn, tobacco, and other crops in the fields. Luckily, she can still attend school despite her fate…

Two Filipino children in the UAE are using their talents in painting to help those victims of typhoon Odette in the Philippines which brought torrential rains, violent winds, floods and storm surges to the Visayas and Mindanao Islands. Filipino students Bhlaine Joseph Canlas, 7, and Francis Bhrielle, 4, use canvas and different colors of fluid acrylic paints. They mix and play with the colors to create an abstract that the parents sell online to help those Odette-battered residents in the Philippines. Their project is called Be A Rainbow like their vibrant paintings with a message of hope to those who need it most. According to their mother, Allanie Canlas, the kids love colors and have been even more than favorites thus when they tried it they are in awe as…

After being deprived of live concerts for almost two years due to social distancing, Filipinos in the UAE have finally relived the feeling of being inside a packed concert hall through 1MX Dubai 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre last Friday, December 3. This year, it features some of the biggest and up-and-coming artists in the Philippine entertainment industry, including Bamboo, Moira Dela Torre, Gigi De Lana, Ez Mil, BGYO, and BINI. As early as 4pm, several Filipinos have already been queuing to watch their favorite singers and catch the 1MX Manila concert which was also streamed at the venue. The Manila concert featured AC Bonifacio, Angela Ken, Carlo Bautista, Fana, Jayda, Jeremy G, Kritiko, Lian Kyla, Nameless Kids, Sab, and Tricia Denise. Although new to the industry, both…

Nothing is far when one wants to get there. UAE-based Filipino Emmanuel Nick B. Carbonell believes in this adage. Working in a foreign land for over a decade now is not easy but exciting for him. He always works his heart out and makes the most of it, putting his best foot and praying. Before working overseas, Emmanuel, an electrical engineer and a license ISO 9001 auditor, used to work as a professor, teaching computer science to third and fourth year students at San Sebastian College in Manila for almost a year and immediately got employed at the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Product Standards (DTI-BPS). His teaching experience enhanced his public speaking and exposure to many people. While working with the DTI-BPS, he was trained in quality and…

Rossyle B. Ayuro was earning enough back in the Philippines prior to working in Qatar; however, she never had a single penny left in the bank. As a single mother, this prompts her to look for better ways and means to support her child. She decided to work abroad at the expense of happy times with her family back home, missing special occasions, not being able to witness how her kids grow. She left her NGO work that gave her enormous experience traveling and developed in her a compassionate approach to various civil society groups, private, and government sectors. Rossyle landed in Qatar in 2014, her first time working abroad. She worked as a medical insurance billing staff—working 10 hours a day for six days with only one day off.…

A man of greatness like Ian Rowe Giron is undeniably motivating and inspirational. This man of enthusiasm is a 31-year-old administrative coordinator of Cybersecurity. For the span of four years working abroad he developed his sense of responsibility and maturity in setting his aspirations. Aside from being part of the 900,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ian also joined Man of the Philippines-UAE, which helped him to build his network, create new circle of friends and enhance his corporate stability. Ian’s career as pageant king never stops with creating connections. His core values and advocacies keep him moving towards change and youth empowerment and quality education are his core advocacies that encourage him to work hard and inspire others. Smile of Success Integration of passion…

Ronalin Lontoc Adolfo believes that perfect timing comes with perfect opportunities. This woman of creativity and hard work is a 41-year-old owner and creative director of Oweavers Mill Handwoven Fabrics Manufacturing. Working abroad for the 13 lovely years made her a great professional and a passionate business-minded individual. Ronalin learned that prayers and actions work effectively in a world where everything is a rush. Foundation of dreams A great foundation will always be the key to a successful business. For Ronalin, her experiences set as a foundation for her plans. Before having an opportunity in Dubai, Ronalin worked as a service crew in a fast-food chain and department store during his college days in the Philippines. She also worked as a receptionist in the Bankers Association of the Philippines Credit…

A Filipino-owned travel and tourism company in Dubai has recently clinched a gold award from a reputable award-giving body for the best travel company category this year. Spearheaded by Dubai-based entrepreneur and couple Malou and Robert Prado, MPQ Travel and Tourism has won the gold award for Best Travel Company during the 7th Middle East Hospitality Excellence Awards by the Hozpitality Group. “We are very honored to have been chosen as a Gold Winner. This proves that hard work and providing consistent quality service always pay off. This is also proof that by working as a team, we can achieve many incredible things,” Malou told The Global Filipino Magazine. MPQ Travel and Tourism is the only Filipino-owned company awarded at the event. “This is really a proud moment for me…

It has been more than a decade since the Youtube sensation Boyce Avenue captured the hearts of many people worldwide through its song covers. These brothers were pioneers in the Internet industry and set a standard for fantastic acoustic music. But before Boyce Avenue’s breakthrough, there was the all-time-favorite and killer Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR), who happened to serve the music industry since the 80s. MLTR was known for their Paint my Love, Sleeping Child, Out of the Blue, and many more. Last December 2, during the celebration of UAE’s 50th Anniversary of National Day, Boyce Avenue and Michael Learns to Rock smashed the Dubai stage in Festival Arena. They had their fantastic concert with Alira, an Emirati singer, as a guest performer. Since it was a holiday and…