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I have been single for thirteen years. Let me say that again, in case you missed it, my singleness is thirteen years old. It’s funny, because there are actual humans of the same age who are getting into relationships and here I am, tap-tap-tapping away on a keyboard, sipping my tea.
The Pinays Take Charge campaign is an advocacy project of Illustrado in line with the Women of Substance endeavor created to contribute to Filipina empowerment. The project seeks, not only to create a more positive image for Filipinas in the region, but also to assist in addressing problems and concerns relevant to Filipinas.
Only when we believe that there exists no divergence between males and females other than physiological can we, with conviction, truly close the gender gap. When we realize that there are no societal rules on how the masculine standard is to be less loving or caring or how it is feminine is to be less aggressive and more subservient can we fully embrace the tenet that men and women are equal.
We have all left our country to seek greener pastures. Once you are able to land a job, be the best that you can be and learn to develop yourself no matter what trade you are involved in. Be professional all the way, until your last working day.
Be yourself. Be proud of being a Filipino. Acknowledge that you are a talented individual and that you can do needs to be done. Filipinos are very diligent and have an unbelievable resilience.
Sad but true. There are many occupations right now that require employees to work even during the holiday season. Call center agents, seafarers, flight attendants and pilots are just some of the people who work nonstop when everyone is just celebrating – and in very high spirits – during Christmas Day.
Hon. Paul Raymond Cortes, the Consul General of the Philippines in the United Arab Emirates, did not dream of working in the Foreign Service. In fact, as a graduate of Computer Science from the prestigious Ateneo de Manila University…
Filipinos are known to be always happy, and I am proud to be one. I am also very lucky that I am part of a very diverse company. I make sure that I pay it forward to the Filipino community in Dubai.
Filipinos In Middle East: It’s What I Do – Know what you want in your life, together with your strong determination and faith, there is nothing in this world you cannot achieve.
My job has also given me lots of opportunities to travel, meet new people and gain more confidence in speaking to and in front of many people.
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