For today’s OFW feature, we interviewed Kayestene Jade Caluag, or simply “Jade” for short. She has been living and working in Dubai for more than four years now. At 24 years old, she is a Landscape Architect, currently involved in several projects that will soon be open to the public! Previously, Jade worked as a site… Read more
OFW stories
For the many Filipinos living overseas, it’s important to have a voice or representation that will uphold and make sure that their rights as a minority (expat) group are taken into consideration always. ALSO READ: UAE Law: Knowing Your Rights & Obligations And while this has been a challenge for Filipinos in other parts of… Read more
Todays OFW interview features Zyleeka, or simply “Zee” for short. She is a 28-year-old Filipina who has been living and working in Dubai for about 3 years now. Although she is a Registered Nurse in the Philippines, she is currently working in the UAE as a Bank Officer and as a Freelance Fashion Designer. Wow! Indeed, this… Read more
Our latest OFW interview features Rey, a Filipino professional living and working in Dubai. With an educational background in Communication Arts (major in Writing and Speech Communication), he is currently working as a Senior Media Executive for a global media agency. He is also taking up a Master’s degree in ASEAN Studies. Like many other overseas Filipino… Read more
Today’s OFW feature features Sonia, a 33-year-old Filipina in Dubai. She hails from the city of Biñan, Laguna, where she grew up as the 9th child among 10 siblings! Although she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, her career path has taken her to other fields instead. At present, Sonia works as an Executive Secretary for a… Read more
It’s been a while since we had an OFW feature, so for today we present someone who will surely inspire you! Coming all the way from the “city of the hundred islands” (Alaminos, Pangasinan) is Mardilyn, a 32-year-old Filipina. She has been residing and working in the UAE for more than four years now. Mardilyn, or… Read more
sFor today’s OFW feature, we interviewed Jenny, a 28-year-old Filipina living in Dubai. She hails from Pampanga, which is also known as the “Culinary Center of the Philippines.” She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, and she is currently working as an Administrative Assistant. Jenny has been a resident of Dubai for about four and… Read more
Today’s OFW interview features Chris, a 37-year-old Filipina living in Dubai. Born and raised in Iloilo City, she holds a Bachelor’s as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She is currently working as a Contracts Manager for a Trading Company based in Jebel Ali Freezone. Despite having a good-paying job in the Philippines, Chris decided to… Read more
For today’s OFW interview, we are proud to present Dr. Niño Miranda Decenorio, Vice-President of Bath Spa University (BSU) UAE, an international campus of the British Public University in UK. Prior to this, he has held academic and administrative positions in various institutions. He has been living in the UAE for more than a decade now. Despite… Read more
For today’s OFW feature, we interviewed Jessica, a 28-year-old Filipina living in the UAE. Hailing from Davao City, she describes herself as a proud Bisaya! She holds a degree in BS Computer Science, though she is currently working as an Executive Administrative Officer in Dubai. Despite being the youngest in her family, Jessica decided to go to… Read more
Today’s OFW interview features Melanie, a 38-year-old Filipina who has been living in the UAE for a decade now. She has graduated with degrees in both Management and Nursing, though she is currently working as an Executive Assistant for a Group of Companies in Dubai. Fondly called “Mimi” by her close friends, Melanie came to Dubai… Read more
Today’s OFW interview features Eve, a 24-year-old Filipina who hails from Leyte province. She graduated with a degree in Accountancy and worked for a major bank in the Philippine before coming to Dubai. She is currently working as an Admin Coordinator for a logistics company, and has been living in Dubai for one and a half… Read more
Today’s OFW interview features Janice, a Filipina who has been living in Dubai for 17 years. Having studied and graduated from renowned universities in the Philippines, she is currently a Sales Manager for a real estate agency, catering to Filipinos and foreign clients in the UAE. Janice considers coming to Dubai as “the most pivotal moment”… Read more
