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Filipinos in Vietnam: Arturo Poblete Jr., Director for Les Gants Vietnam
I first came to Vietnam in July 2005 to set up and assist the country director of Les Gants Vietnam. My ability to speak in Vietnamese & Japanese were a plus for me as I officially served as the Japanese and Vietnamese interpreter of the company. Eventually, I became the director for Les Gants Vietnam in 2006; a post I held on to till 2010.
I live in Danang City, Vietnam, the third largest city in Vietnam located in the central part of the country. Danang City a long coast line and as you can imagine, beautiful beaches and many ancient ruins that reflect the Chinese influence on the country. During the Vietnam War, the US military had a large presence here and you can still see the American presence today in the structures that the Americans built. Danang is in the center of famous places here in Vietnam; it is near to both Hue City and Hoi An, an ancient city province of Quang nam. I think I can compare Danag city to Cebu City, both are ideal places to go on vacation because of its pristine beaches and friendly people.
I guess like many parts of the world, Danang City has a Pinoy community. There are probably 200 of us, most of whom are engineers, English teachers and professional hoteliers. There are also some entertainers. In our case here, we always meet on Sundays at the Saint Peter, Cathedral. We have 2 Filipino priests here.
I learned something about myself when I moved to Vietnam. I was a very picky eater when I was in the Philippines. I don’t try food that am not familiar with, but moving here, I learned to eat vegetarian food three times a week due to the Buddhist practice of not eating meat and non-salty foods. I’ve even learned how to ride a motorcycle; it is the best form of transportation going to work or anywhere near or far.
To my fellow Pinoys around the world, kahit saan na-iiba ang Pinoy. Show them why we Filipinos are in demand in every industry. Mabuhay po tayong lahat!
See also: My Pinoy Life In Singapore
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Hello Arthur,
I’m new here in Da Nang from the US. Please help me get acquainted with other Pinoys in the area.
Thanks.
Hello Arthur,
I just arrived recently in Da Nang from Loma Linda, California, USA and would like to get acquainted with other Filipinos like me. I am a visiting professor of the American Degree Programs of the International College of Duy Tan University. To reduce boredom during the weekend, I would like to have the chance to socialize with co-Pinoys. Thanks.
Hi Sir Arturo, it is nice to see a fellow Filipino appreciate the city of Danang. I was in Danang last year (Nov 2014) and I found it very beautiful. I will come back in June to make the wedding preparations. My girlfriend is from Danang and we plan to live here after we get married. I have a few questions to ask. I hope you can help me. Please drop me an email.
Thank you.
Keen
To some Pilipino fellows, it’s about a week that I arrived in Da Nang from Italy.
I am originally a Filipina, I’m here to join my husband for his work purpose, he is an Italian engineer. Me too I would like to get along with my co- nationality, “Filipinos” some housewives, who like me, needs to cover up empty times of the day. Like dining, going out for windows and shopping or something else to avoid bores. I live at the Azura apartmens in Da Nang. I look forward to have some acquintance. Celsa
Hi Arthur,
How are you? I just wanted to ask if there are some Filipino groups or community exist in Danang. I am currently working here in Quang Ngai for the 1st refinery. Wondering I can get along to some Pinoys there over the weeks. Most of the I stayed in Danang for weekend.