Innholdsfortegnelse for TGFM Issue 25 - May 2022 i The Global Filipino Magazine

More than a decade ago, Mary Joy Cariaga Dela Cruz started something new by venturing an overseas journey. As an optimist person, she trusted the magic of new beginnings. New beginnings that brought her hope for something great. A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at the University of La Salette in the Philippines, her first job in the UAE was as a sales attendant at a children’s recreational centre. Since it wasn’t related to the course she had taken during college; she moved to another company after a year. Working in the country for a long time now, Mary Joy has eight years of experience as a secretary, three years in the construction industry, and five in the field of real estate. Her experience working in various…

Raised in a traditional Filipino household where having a creative career was unheard of, Chrystel Anne Clasicas made her way and took risks to start her label--Chrystel Anne Fashion. It was in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic that she realized her dreams. However, building her label didn’t take one night only. At a young age, Chrystel was already very interested in designing and sewing because of the influence of her late aunt. Her family encouraged her to study business instead of fashion as it was more stable. Following her family’s advice, she worked in a finance and risk company after finishing college. In 2019, the Filipina, born and raised in Dubai, won a full scholarship to study fashion design from Virgin Radio. During her time as a student, she…

I an Recuerdo De la Peña is a professional florist at The White Boutique, one of Dubai’s most well-known flower shops. He is now working for four years in Dubai. Aside from being a florist, Ian is a social media influencer with a large following across several platforms. This 28-year-old talented guy has spent his life honing his craft in numerous industries and is now making a reputation for himself in the flower sector in Dubai. His daily existence centers around being distinctive and creative. His job is not like other people’s jobs since, for him, every day is a new day filled with gorgeous and fresh flowers. From childhood till today, as a young adult, his life has been built on compassion. This shy yet wise man is a…

There are many reasons to live and work in the UAE. From its extremely diverse and lively social life, some expatriates move to the region for its modern accommodation and medical facilities, excellent private schools, and highly developed infrastructures. These are just some factors why Cedric Luigi Gabriel Padrinao Cristobal’s parents moved to the UAE several years ago. Born and raised in the UAE, Cedric finished his studies in the country and found his first job. Currently, the 24-year-old Filipino is working as the Marketing and CRM Executive for Middle East Economic Digest (MEED), primarily identifying relevant prospects in the global database and creating and monitoring contact strategies for all the MEED marketing and sales department, among others. The Philippines, for him, felt like the city of Atlantis since he…

Starting over is trying more knowledge, strength, and power than you had before--this is the same thing that Alvin E. Nacasi does whenever he makes mistakes. He said that starting over does not equate with starting from scratch. “This time, you’re starting from experience,” he said. When he arrived in the UAE in 2019, he worked as a pastry chef and became a cake artist after a year. His previous work in the confectionery field was backed by four years of experience as a pastry chef in the Philippines. Living with his family in the capital, he said that the place offers a plethora of opportunities for expatriates like him. Changing career path Alvin enrolled in a medical coding course to stretch and broaden the best options in his career…

Gerard Paolo Cordero, 34, is a licensed Zumba instructor and event planner. This outgoing individual enjoys learning and exploring new things in various fields and sectors. He is a self-assured individual who is not scared of life’s hardships. Gerard and his family came to Abu Dhabi in 2006. His first employment was in marketing for a printing firm. This chance provided him with several opportunities to learn new skills and talents. As a guy with ambitions, he tried his luck overseas to earn more money while remaining close to his family. He expected traveling to another nation to be difficult, but it was not. “Previously, I worked as a marketing professional at firms such as Pinoy Big Brother and Chebogz Restaurant in Abu Dhabi.” “After many years, I concentrated on…