The Global Filipino Magazine - Vol. 1 - Issue 1

www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com Vol. 1, Issue 1 | April 2020 GLOBAL FILIPINOS WHO SHINE THIS MONTH BAYANIHAN FILIPINOS ABROAD PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO THE UAE AMBASSADOR HJAYCEELYN M. QUINTANA A TRUE ‘GLOBAL FILIPINO’ ROLE MODEL





CONTENTS Tom Alvarado EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND Filipino Singing Painter Finds PUBLISHER’S NOTE Purpose In Life Through Art ERICSON JAVILLO Dr. Fermin Castillo Jr. A Dynamic Visionary Leader and An Educator On A Big Mission Seasoned Global Educator Arlene Navarro Dr. Daffodils Guevarra A Seasoned Man In The Field Of Nursing Filipino Doctor Raising Philippine’s Flag in UAE’s Medical Feield Ambassador Hjayceelyn Quintana Dr. Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach The Role Model Of Being A True Global Filipino Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Personal Formula In Beating Deadly Disease Breaking Perception And Stereotypes Of Filipinos Jeanelyn Jarder In The UAE Filipino Artist Creates Significant Featured Shots Impression In Gulf Region Jruzz Merca Leo Barrameda Filipinos In UAE Helping Hand An Inspiring Person With A Big Heart In Hand During Trying Times Arish and Melon Perez Couple Tied Together In Hardship, Kept Together By Love Elaine Coronel Superio Survivor Shares How She Won Fight vs. Breast Cancer





The Global Filipino Magazine The story of our success NOTEPUBLISHER’S In the very first issue of The Global Filipino Magazine, EDITORIAL BOARD we’re excited to launch a new set of flavors to the Filipino community in the Middle East by telling the GABRIEL JOHN RIMANDO story of their success and highlighting their skills and Publisher and Editor-in-Chief inspiring others in all formats--in print online and via mobile devices, thus calling them ‘Global Filipinos.’ KIPPER VILLALON Desk Editor As the editor-in-chief and publisher of the newest magazine in the Gulf region, it is an honor to have KROM VILLANUEVA this instrument used to further boost Filipinos’ morale Layout Artist through quality content. ORLI GAYETA This magazine will be composed of 44 pages that cover Marketing Manager newsworthy articles, features, editorials, and travel CAMILLE JOY RIMANDO blogs. Production Manager HERMES GABRIEL This will also connect the migrant Filipinos to the local community. Photographer GLOBAL CONTRIBUTORS The Filipino magazine is duly supported by the Filipino Institute. TGFM publishes 10,000 copies each month UAE and are distributed to GCC countries, where campuses DENNIS ALEJANDRIA of the Filipino Institute exist. ALBERT DELIM Welcome and enjoy the rest of the magazine! CHERYL MARIE DELIM Mr. Gabriel John Rimando BAHRAIN Editor-in-chief and Publisher GEMARIE REYES QATAR ANTONNIETE CONCEPCION PHILIPPINES GIBSON RIMANDO CONTACT US +971 50 319 6856 [email protected] www.filipino-institute.com FIND US @THEGLOBALFILIPINOMAGAZINE #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | TGFM 7



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GTHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR FOR him, learning is never-ending endeavor. As a global ERICSON A Dynamic Visionary Leader and educator and visionary leader, he mastered personal JAVILLO Seasoned Global Educator connections that make one’s career and life richer. Answer: Be true 40-year old Ericson Javillo has already been working to yourself, to your abroad for 15 years. Currently, passions, and your long-standing dreams. he is the program head/lecturer for EPMA-PCU Graduate Embrace challenges School Middle East Extension which he is tasked to as opportunities and strengthen community engagement strategies to boost never stop learning. program outreach across the region. Be humble always and willing to continue Described himself as a dynamic visionary leader and to learn because a seasoned global educator, Javillo possess a strong education is a never- commitment and selfless dedication in the continuous ending endeavor. development of the whole community by providing a Take time, courage stimulating environment. and confidence to get to know, reach out The Global Filipino Magazine has recently sat with Javillo and engage with the to talk about his breakthroughs in life. people around you. Question: What and where was your first Question: What is your mantra in life? job? Answer: ‘To teach is to learn twice over’ - Joseph Joubert Answer: I received my first paying job (honorarium from Teaching and learning experiences are valuable. It’s more the government) when I was 15 as a Sanguniang Kabataan than just imparting awareness, conveying knowledge and Chairman for six years. Then at age 21 as a Barangay captain building the dexterity to apply and practice them. It’s about (the youngest Barangay Captain in the province of Ilocos Sur understanding as a teacher how learning engages and and even in the entire Philippines in 2001). And in the same changes people. As a teacher, if you truly appreciate and year 2001, I graduated as a teacher and luckily land on my value those wonderful moments and remain present in their first teaching job at the Santa Lucia Academy Ilocos Sur. hearts, learning will happen for both teacher and student Question: Was it easy to achieve your current state? over and over again, forever. Never stop learning. Answer: It has never been easy as there are no shortcuts in life. Along the journey, challenges entangled with failures are non-comitant. Up- to-the-minute life and work require the complex blend of knowledge, skills, character, and metalearning, i.e. the ways we reflect, adapt and learn - all forcefully interlaced to achieve expertise. Hence, a journey of a thousand miles, always begins with a single step. Question: What’s your advice to those people who want to follow your footsteps? 10 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

DR. DAFFODILS Filipino Doctor Raising Philippine’s TGHELOBAL GUEVARRA Flag in UAE’s Medical Feield FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR SHE believes that diffi cult roads lead to beautiful was in second grade when it used to be a thing. It said destinations. Dr. Daff odils Guevarra of Prime Healthcare ‘Ambition in life’ and I, of course, choose being a doctor Group-UAE had fought thousands of battles fi rst before without much of a thought. From there, it was already being considered as one of the top Filipino General instilled in my brain. My dad was the happiest to know Physicians in the UAE. Her areas of interest include that I wanted to be a doctor because no one in the family Rehabilitation Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and really wanted to be a doctor. During high school, I was Aviation Medicine, Diabetes and Hypertension. one of the campus journalists and I thought of changing my future career. I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. I took Becoming a doctor, she said that it’s not about being BA English for one year but something is missing. It was wealthy or rich. The perception about doctors being a good process because I realized that I really wanted to always rich is not accurate. “Being a doctor is not be a doctor. about being rich.You really have to have a heart and I think that’s the secret of becoming a successful doctor,” How did you manage the learning process and she added. She is widely popular among the Filipino claim the torch of success? community because of her expertise and the way she handles her clients. She has the alagang Pinoy that some You really have to read--every month there’s new doctors lack. development in the fi eld of medicine so you really have to keep up. There’s no really other way but to read books The Global Filipino Show has recently interviewed Dr. and journals to be updated. Daff odils abouther whereabouts and how she ended up being a doctor. Tell us more about one of your researches in the Philippines? Why did you take the course Medicine? When I was looking for a pre-med course in the During the Annual Resident’s Research Competition in University of the Philippines, my dad was thinking that the Philippines in 2006, my research ‘The Incidence and I can take Nursing or Med-tech. I thought the choices Identifi cation of Risk Factors for Falls Among Filipino were very challenging. So I stumbled upon this BS Sports Elderly Persons in Nursing Home Facility in the Outpatient and you know what, maybe it will be fun. My father had Department of Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila’ has always made sure we’re busy in the summers with diff won fi rst place. I chose this research about the falls of erent types of sports. So I chose BS Sports, thinking it elderly above 60 because when they accidentally fall, the was an easy course. Then again… it wasn’t easy at all. ailments start. First, it was a fi ve-year course and I didn’t know that when you take this course, you really have to be good Have you reached the pinnacle of success? in sports. In my opinion, I think the pinnacle of success of every What made you pursue this course? I think I have doctor is the time when they start treating patients. Our to blame to the ‘slambook’ I have fi lled-out when I life is a continuous learning process until I bridge the gap between what I learn and when I apply it in practice. #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 11

TGHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR DR. SHARON Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Personal Formula MENDOZA-DREISBACH In Beating Deadly Disease FILIPINA warrior Dr. Sharon Dreisbach shared her own changed. There’s a report I read where an eight years old formula to beat the second deadliest cancer in the world. girl was diagnosed with breast cancer. It doesn’t always She is an Assistant Professor at Skyline University College happen to girls, even guys can be diagnosed with breast and has been living in the Gulf region for over a decade cancer,” she added. now. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last October 2015 and with the right thing on how to deal with it, she Personal formula was to be cancer-free in less than a year. Dr. Sharon first It may be a fast-recovery, but the battles she had faced faced her battle by accepting it and thinking of it as a cannot be undermined. ‘blessing’. She thought that the Almighty God has plans “When I was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, I never and reasons why she was diagnosed with the deadly questioned God. I know He had a message to deliver to condition. Her cancer was asymptomatic, meaning her me. I took it positively, the first thing I did was to accept it. cancer was showing any symptoms until one time she Denial is a no-no for survival. The faith should always be caressed her chest and felt a small bump. there,” Dr. Sharon said. She was told by her doctor that the healing process should be mutually done. She went to three doctors to get three opinions and “My doctors told me that it’s 50-50 percent. 50% on to convince herself that she had cancer on her breast. the faith of a patient and 50% is on the medical side,” She didn’t have any choice but to undergo a surgery she added. Dr. Dreisbach reiterated that no matter how called vasectomy or the process of breast removal so advanced the technology today if a person doesn’t really the cancer won’t spread further. For six months, she want to get healed and full of discouragement and will, had undergone chemotherapy sessions. And 10 months the doctor can’t do anything about his or her situation. after getting diagnosed, the good news came exactly on During the process, she said that as a single mother, August 14, 2016. her sons were his inspiration as she was battling breast cancer. “I went back to my oncologist and gynecologist and “I would like to believe that going on that certain did CT scan, MRI, blood test, among other things, and I situation, it made me stronger. That kind of experience was happy as I was already cancer free,” she said. This teaches us to know our strength and be humble only proves that Filipinos do not only triumph in their and to become more beautiful than anything,” she career lives, there are also cases of triumphing over their shared. At this point of her life, Dr. Sharon is actively personal battles. participating and doing various research. She is also advocating breast cancer awareness in the UAE and “Statistics say that over two million people get diagnosed helping those in need. with breast cancer alone every year and it normally starts at the age of 50 to 60 years old for women. But as the time goes by, this demographics have drastically 12 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

TGHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR JI A mixed media visual artist and fashion designer What made you decide to work abroad? JARDER creates significant impression in the Gulf region Dubai is not actually my first destination. I worked in Hong Kong for a year. It was late 1990s when there’s a fad of going JUST like any normal Filipinos abroad, Jeanelyn Jarder abroad so I have thought that I would earn more if I work or ‘Ji’, as known in the Filipino community, she has first overseas. And then I went to Dubai. I was really not lucky experienced the valley of tears or the sorrows of life. Widely at first as I was duped or you can say trafficked because popular as a mixed media visual artist and a fashion designer, someone promised me that I will be getting a job here. But Ji’s obras are now significantly displayed in international there wasn’t. I had worked on a part-time basis with AED painting exhibitions in and out of Dubai’s emirate. She 10 per hour wage. I walked along the Jumeirah Beach road recently exhibited her paintings in the Philippine Consulate seeking on a Ramadan, it was too sunny and I only had a General in Dubai and Fashunity, an event organized by the bottle of water to survive the day. With so many obstacles, I local government Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities finally found a permanent job which was a salesperson and Department (IACAD). eventually I became a showroom’s manager. What are the highlights of your career abroad? In an exclusive interview with The Global Filipino Magazine, One was when I met Philippine Consul General Paul we get to know more Ji. Raymund Cortes and Madam Yasmin. They opened a door for me to do a solo exhibit in the consulate. I also got to Aside from being an artist, who is Ji? participate in Fashunity 2018 which was organized by the I am the eldest among the three siblings and raised in government of Dubai. In the same year, I was also nominated Bacolod but originally from Negros Occidental. I got an early as the Artist of the Year in a Filipino magazine. degree of Bachelor of Arts in English but eventually I finished The recent exhibit I joined was the Global Women Summit the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts major in interior design at 2019 which was organized by Sheik Juma bin Ahmed La Consolacion College. Al Maktoum. I was alongside eight other internationally- How did you become an artist? acclaimed visual artists. I also had the opportunity to I was taught to help my mom who used to own a tailoring showcase the dresses using hablon cloth or a handwoven shop in the Philippines. I had a chance to practice my fabric from Western Visayas and also our very own pineapple profession back home and independently I was able to start fiber cloth. my own small business. How will you describe mixed media visual art? What I do is mixed media visual art. I use different types of materials for my art. I use paper mache, I grind paper or newspaper, pistacho, nuts, among other things. The process of making a piece is sometimes easy and difficult. It depends on my mood. Sometimes it takes a week to come up with an idea and I listed all the ideas I got when I woke- up. It’s like an artist’s journal. #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 13

GTHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR LEO An inspiring person BARRAMEDA with a big heart LEO Barrameda agrees with philanthropist Danny Thomas that success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself, it’s what you do for others. Leo, the current manager of International Collectors Programme at Art Dubai. He is part of the program which is only available to select art collectors from around the world. Known to be a philanthropist, he’s focused on helping Filipino students in the Philippines, especially those belonging to indigenous groups. After being exposed to a charity work in 2015, he has been supporting underprivileged through his skills as an entrepreneur and by sponsoring various charity organizations. For the past couple of years, together with his friends, through a scholarship project, they sent hundreds of B’Laan kids to school and in 2018, through the same initiative, they were able to send 100 kids to elementary schools. But the story behind his success is a series of harrowing events. The Global Filipino Show has recently interviewed the Filipino philanthropist to know him more. It’s a big title that comes with huge responsibilities. It’s very overwhelming and I wasn’t expecting this glory. With this title, I have to be a role model as I am considered to be an influential person. How did you start getting into art and education? Why do you want to help? It wasn’t that easy. I went abroad in 2008 as an ordinary I was a scholar when I was still studying. I have finished OFW. It came to a point that my life and work life have studying using a scholarship. When I had the capacity to been very stagnant. I work, sleep and then work again. help others, I supported a kid’s education. And in 2019, Very routinary and I wanted to explore so I joined different through the help of my friends, we were able to send a total organizations, attended training, met new people and built of 250 students. my network. How did you become the Leo Barrameda today? Were you expecting these things to happen to you? My start as an OFW wasn’t a fairytale-story. I explored I don’t even know because it happened so fast. My goal opportunities here and in the Philippines and was able was just a mere dream and eventually I achieved those. to upgrade more. Just like normal Filipinos here, I also Everything is possible if you’re just passionate about what arrived in Dubai on a visit visa. I also experienced living you’re doing. as a bedspacer, slept in beds with bed bugs, got my food eaten by a roommate, police raided our flat, and used public transportation. I didn’t stop whatever obstacle tried to hinder me to achieve my goals. I didn’t fall apart, it did make me stronger. How does it feel being recognized as one of the most What’s your advice to the young OFWs? influential Filipinos in the gulf region for 4 consecutive If you feel stagnant in your workplace, explore opportunities! times? If you fail, it’s okay as it’s part of life. 14 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

TGHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR ARISH AND MELON PEREZ Filipino couple tied together in hardship, kept together by love ARISH and Melon Perez always believed that most “We’ve missed many things in their lives. During hardships lead to the greatest moments of one’s life. weekdays, they are at school. On weekends, we were Facing tough problems a few years back, husband and working outside. We slept at 3a.m because of our work,” wife are now back on their feet and living their dreams, Arish said. managing The Melrish Studio, which is very popular in the Middle East for producing photos and videos that tell The Melrish Studio was born in 2009. Since then, the stories with a heart. Before living their dreams, the couple studio is always at the top of specializing in telling stories had to endure so many pains first and deal with various from corporate events to brand stories using compelling mistakes in life. stills and videos. Employing the right people is the secret to success, according to the couple. It took them five Where suffering started years to pay all their debts in the bank. The married It was 2009 when the Arish and Melon decided to put couple believed that the presence of God renewed their up their own business while working full time. Melon was energy when they felt tired and giving up. working in the office, while Arish was an IT engineer. They had taken a bank loan with an amount of AED 500,000 or “It was always Him that guided us, we made it because almost seven million in Philippine peso today to put up a of Him,” Melon said. When asked about their advice to restaurant inside a mall. Thinking about its future revenue those people who are facing difficulties right now, Arish in the future and daydreaming of branching out, their said not to give up and if possible, always create a back- ‘trusted friend’ stole the half million dirhams and both of up plan in case the main plan won’t go through. them were left with nothing but a huge shark loan. “I couldn’t believe that that person would dupe us. She “And always keep doing what you’re good at,” Melon was our friend. I know her family and where they live added. The Filipino couple has produced the films Aurora before. We were very close,” Melon recalled. in 2016 and Girl Next Door in 2017 which both received the With half a million debt in the bank, they never thought of coveted Best Director award in the Emirates Film Festival. giving up. The thought of unpaid tuition of their kids was Melrish was also recognized by a Filipino newspaper as lurking in their heads, the pressure of getting the exact Filmmaker of the Year in 2018 and was included in the 100 amount to pay their house rent was just so unnerving, Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf Region by a Filipino most especially the AED 13,000 monthly installment to the magazine in Dubai. The Melrish Studio, which has just bank kept them awake all night. celebrated its first decade recently, has now 14 full-time Although both of them were working on a full-time staff. basis, their combined salaries were not enough to sustain everything. The birth of a new beginning Left paralyzed, both of them had to make ends meet. Evading the punishments for unpaid loans, they had to work during weekends as photographers and videographers mostly in weddings. Then they infiltrated the corporate world. They had to sacrifice time for their kids while working outside on weekends. #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 15

TGHELOBAL ELAINE CORONEL SUPERIO FILIPINOS Survivor Shares How She Won SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR Fight vs. Breast Cancer BREAST cancer doesn’t only strike people with bad health habits. This statement was proven when UAE-based physical fitness professional Elaine Coronel Superio was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 despite living a healthy lifestyle. A licensed physical therapist and the manager of Sharjah Ladies Club, Elaine said that she took it positively when she was diagnosed with the deadly disease. She admitted that her mother was also a warrior, and took the same fight against breast cancer and probably inherited it from her. We have recently interviewed Elaine to further discuss how she dealt with breast cancer. Since you’re a fitness professional, did your perception in life change because you suddenly had breast cancer? I didn’t look at it that way because being in the fitness industry it helped to recuperate. I certainly did not blame Him. I thank Him because I can still do whatever I still wanted to do. Prior to having been diagnosed with breast cancer, I was able to climb the highest mountain in the African region which is Mt. Kilimanjaro. And during the process or treatment, I took Zumba classes and then after chemotherapy, I joined the women’s dragon boat team and it did help me back on track. Do you believe that one way to prevent cancer is to live an active lifestyle? There are tons of diseases that are influenced by our lifestyle. However, there are also diseases we can prevent and control by following a healthy lifestyle. For example, we can quit smoking and drinking alcohol to prevent future diseases linked to these. What’s your advice to those people who can’t and won’t find time to lead a healthy lifestyle? I always ask my clients how can you give more time to your loved ones if you yourself can’t even give enough time to invest in your health. This has to be a lifestyle process. You don’t do this because you’re just going to attend a wedding next month. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have to hit the gym, there are many ways especially now that the weather is getting better each day. How did breast cancer change you? It really didn’t change me because I didn’t think that I had it in me. I just thought that the more I think about it, the more I’ll overthink. My support system during those trying times was my family and my workmates who never left my side. I saw how my mom fought it, so I thought if she can, so can I! There wasn’t much change, I can still do things I can do before. However, I am still more engaged to spread breast cancer awareness through talks. In addition, I have adopted a new way to deal with stress because it has a big contributing factor to take over our lives. What’s your message to those suffering and fighting breast cancer now? Don’t give up, stay strong--this message is for the one suffering and the people around him or her. There’s always hope. 16 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

GTHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR TOM Filipino singing painter finds ALVARADO purpose in life through art FILIPINO singing painter Tom Alvarado has revealed busy by singing songs. No one was there to listen to me. that he found his purpose through art. He believes that From there, I started everything. art is not just a thing, it is a way of life. Tom is one of the icons in the Filipino community in the UAE. He has Can you still recall the big break that PID 2012 has been actively involved in the Filipino community since he given you? was discovered eight years ago. He shot to fame in the region after singing at the 2012 Philippine Independence I have this friend who asked me to perform for the Day celebration in Dubai while painting a woman’s face Philippine Independence in 2012. I was asked to do on canvas. But behind the success is a shadowy past. He something different so we thought of singing while once sold popsicles on the streets in the Philippines and painting. While I was singing Freddie Aguilar’s Bulag Pipi sold charcoals in push carts as a young man. Although at Bingi, I was unconsciously drawing a woman’s face life had been hard for him growing up, his parents tried to with a very sad face. From there, I was already recognized raise him well. as the Filipino singing painter and acknowledged by the Philippine Embassy in the UAE. From that time, it started Now, he’s been recognized by big newspapers in the my career. I have already been invited to different exhibits UAE and calling him ‘the singing painter in Dubai’. He to showcase my pieces. was also awarded with ‘Kabayan of the Year’ by a Filipino newspaper a few years ago. Tom was also the first Filipino What is the highlight of your stay here abroad? to showcase his obras in the Philippine Embassy in UAE I have met my new family here, new friends that I will be with the presence of Manny Pacquiao. The Global Filipino forever keeping. One of the highlights of my stay here was Show catches up with Tom lately to ask him more about when sheikhs recognized my art and were very interested his life as an artist. in buying my pieces. What advice can you share to OFWs? How would you describe yourself? My advice would be to never give up on something you Tom always wants to do his best especially in the field of really want to achieve. It’s difficult to wait but it’s more art and I am that person who exerts extra effort to make difficult to regret. everything possible. I was once a security guard in the Philippines and during night shifts, I always made myself #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 17

TGHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR DR. FERMIN G. CASTILLO JR. An Educator On A Mission FOR him, being a teacher is not what he does, it’s who he received four international recognitions in teaching and is. Dr. Fermin G. Castillo Jr. has been working as overseas research given by various organizations in Hong Kong, as an educator for over 13 years now. He is holding UAE and Singapore, while at University of Fujairah, he the rank of Associated Professor at the age of 39, and was given recognition by TURNITIN, namely: Business being the first Filipino to be accepted as faculty of the School Leadership Award and Global Innovation Award. University of Sharjah, College of Business. For more than Playing active role in scholarly and research activities, he a decade teaching students and touching their lives, he has already attended more than 70 specialized trainings has already helped thousands of students abroad and in and workshops initiated by UNESCO, USA and National the Philippines through his teaching prowess. For years, Research Foundation, UAE. To date he has more than he had mastered management, marketing, and strategic 50 research papers published in distinguished journal management that eventually led him to unprecedented publications with conference papers presented in more success.Now 39 years old, he had spent half of his life than 20 countries across the world. teaching undergraduate and post-graduate levels in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and the United Arab Advocacies Emirates. Dr. Castillo wasn’t just born to raise the flag of the Philippines in the global arena as one of his advocacies Unapparelled Achievements Dr. Castillo is not just a is to see OFWs nurture their dreams and be licenses mere professor. He also holds a valid teacher’s licensed/ teacher. This advocacy made him offer free SPLE LET board exam and certification in his field: education, quality review session during weekends in his home. Under his management and human resource management. He also mentorship and coaching, last year two of his mentees completed the Case Teaching method training offered topped the Board Exam for teachers in the UAE. With wide at Harvard Business, Boston, MA., USA. Additionally, and extensive learnings in HR, he also provides trainings he also completed the Stanford Entrepreneurship on CV writing and interview preparations for jobseekers and Innovation cohort project. From 2012 to 2013, he through seminars and workshops. 18 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

TGHELOBAL FILIPINOS SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR ARLENE A seasoned man in NAVARRO the field of nursing DUBAI – He considers himself as a seasoned man in the field of A student and youth leader nursing. Based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he conceptualized He finished his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lyceum of advocacies such as reaching out to the OFW nurses in remote Batangas University, Post-Graduate Course of Occupational areas in Saudi. He brings Masters of Science in Nursing through Health and Safety in University of the Philippines-Manila and now St. Paul’s University Philippines as a distance learning education finishing his Master of Science in Nursing in St. and Special Professional Licensure Boards Examination (SPLBE) Paul’s University Philippines. for under board OFW nurses. During his college days, it was evident that the multi-talented Navarro has the ability to conquer the world. At first, he excelled Arlene Navarro is the founder and currently the president of in oratorical competitions in and out of school premises. He then the Philippine Nurses Association Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia became a reporter, news editor, feature editor until he reached (PNA-ERSA), and an awardee of Outstanding Migrant Worker the managing director position of The Lycean, the official school 2015, the highest award for a community leader given by the publication of the Lyceum of Batangas. Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. Navarro was also cited as the Navarro also became the charter president of the Rotary Club 2014 Leader of Healthcare by International Biography based in of Batangas. His dedication as a youth leader proves him so Ireland. efficient that made the Rotary Club of Batangas in coordination with the Rotary International to induct him as the official youth Navarro’s skills today were honed at St. Patrick’s Hospital representative in Calgary, Canada for the Youth International Medical Center where he used to work as a staff nurse. He then Forum. took care of school children as Public Health Nurse in the Division On the lighter side, he was also singing and represented of City Schools in Batangas City. He was also able to put up the the school in different competitions like the National Music very first Child Minding and Therapy Center in Batangas City that Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and some local singing made a mark for others to follow. contests in and out of the school for which he gave such an honor to his alma mater. With his passion for excellence, his leadership in PNA made a Making the sojourn remarkable big impact in Saudi Arabia in spite of the strict rule. Presently, While working in the Arab country, Navarro became part in he manages and puts into places the renewal of PRC license in the formation of Batangueno ng Saudi Arabia (BANSA)and Saudi Arabia, helping the distressed OFW nurses and promoting was appointed as charter secretary. BANSA aims to promote PNA membership. camaraderie among Batanguenos and bring them the good news of reintegration program. “Hindi habang buhay ay OFW tayo. Ito PNA-ERSA intends to establish links with government ay may hangganan. At kung dumating ang puntong ito, marapat institutions to assist distressed OFWs, promotes continuing lamang na nasa maayos ang ating pamilya. “At pagbalik sa education among its members, and promotes health and Pilipinas ay sisimulan na naman natin ang panibagong pahina ng wellness among Filipinos in the Kingdom. Navarro was called as ating buhay. At inaasahan ko na di na muling babalik sa disyetro the face and voice of the nurses in Saudi Arabia because of his at magsisilbi sa mga arabo. active participation in the same field. “Mangyayari lang ito kung kayo at nakapaghanda. Anong paghahandang iyon? Sariling bahay, negosyo at edukasyon sa mga anak,” he said. Navarro is one of the most sought after speakers when it comes to nursing leadership and entrepreneurship, occupational health and safety, patient’s safety, among others, across the GCC. He was instrumental in bringing the Board Examination for under board nurses in the Kingdom that runs for almost three years now. He chaired the last year’s SPLBE that marked and produced a topnotcher from Nursing Licensure Examination in person of Emmanuel Jason from Qatar. Navarro is the person behind the Middle East Online Review through Carl Balita that caters all under board nurses to review online at their own time and comfort. #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 19

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Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana The role model of being a true Global Filipino Atrue and great leader is always who empowers others. bureaucratic system of the Filipinos in the Middle East? For her, the need to lift and boost Filipinos’ morale Well, the bureaucracy here is the Philippine Embassy in across the globe is immense. She calls the more than Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai. 700,000 Filipinos in the UAE as Global Filipinos as I have full oversight of both posts. I think our diplomacy is they are now in a larger scale playing important roles. very disciplined – it’s not that difficult to manage because we know our protocol and the issues. In terms of being the head Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana of the structure, it’s very inspiring to have colleagues working has always known that she had a passion for public service. together. Growing up in Lucena in the Philippines, she has had various diplomatic experiences in various capitals in the world Is it that difficult to oversee the 700,000 Filipinos in including Beijing, China; Washington, USA; Dublin, Ireland, the UAE? Muscat, Oman; and now in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The thing is, we’re not just thinking the 700,000. The During her diplomatic missions and acting us a figurehead embassy also represents the interest of the entire Philippines, for the Philippines, she has been exposed increasingly to so pretty much we are representing the 105 million Filipinos cities and countries promoting international relations. in the Philippines. You’re not only representing a particular sector; you’re also embodying the national interest. But The Global Filipino Magazine has recently had a pleasure engaging with the public, that’s different. Sometimes, it’s very to interview Ambassador Hjayceelyn to share her knowledge challenging. and vision about the growing number of the Global Filipinos in the host country, and how her passion in public service Being the highest-ranking Filipino official in the keeps burning. UAE, how do you attach and detach yourself from the community? How did your passion start? My father is my influence. He was also into public service, I don’t need to attach or detach myself – I am what I am, I in fact, he was a public prosecutor. So at a young age, it just have to do what I have to do and I want to reach as many was already taught to me to help and have compassion to Filipinos as possible. This country is not that big in terms of the people around you. He had entered into politics and moving around and so I can do trips in a day and meet many that really exposed me to a lot of realities and I was able to Filipinos as I could, and the reason I do that because I need develop the idea that if you’re in the politics, it gives you a to know what’s their situation and it’s a two-way dialogue. special platform to influence policies and make a difference. How did your experiences change you? What’s your vision for Global Filipinos? My passion is always there. Typically, when you’ve been I have been to different continents of the world – travelling working for a government for a long time, your idealism is around, I see many Filipinos who are able to integrate fading. What’s happening on my end is the exact opposite. themselves. They are more than just a worker; they are very The idealism in me keeps burning because I have already important part of the society they are in. Today, you meet reached a stage where I can really make a difference. Now people living in the UAE for 23 years or more, so what does that I am in this position, I see many things that I can still do make them? They stay because they are that important in the and improve. society that they’re living in, that’s why you need to capture it. Is your diplomatic approach differs from where you’re Global Filipinos did not only come abroad just to work, they assigned? are already here, welcomed by the society and have been It’s totally the same because in diplomacy, you engage welcomes and valued highly. in relations between the two countries although they have How does one become a Global Filipino? different issues. Is it difficult to be the overall head of the The 700,000 Filipinos in the UAE are all Global Filipinos. In order to make it, you need to have the courage and self- confidence – and not many can do that. Global Filipinos have that perspective that he or she won’t be a family’s burden but a hope. How can you help a normal Filipino to be a Global Filipino? When you work abroad, you’re working in an environment that is very competitive. You have to make sure you have the right skills and qualifications. You have to have a substance and when people see you as highly qualified, that’s how you become a Global Filipino. But even I say that you’re a Global Filipino but you think something is missing, then you have to discover that. Train yourself, you can reach out to the community, it can be in any way. We have to be serious of how we do things because we are in an international environment. Passion and perspective – that’s what makes you a Global Filipinos. #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 21

Transformational speaker and author showing Filipinos the bridge to a better life She was born to teach and me you know today is so far from the We are a business that is simplify complicated me years ago. My own transformation fueled by a mission. matters. This is how (that amazed me and some days, still What is your advocacy the transformational amazes me), made me passionate in life? speaker and author Reve to see others experience the same Our slogan for 20 years Abelarde introduced herself. happiness and peace. The door is “Bridging you to a Currently, Reve is working as the opened with a government project better life.” We have been country manager for Pinoy Care back home in the Philippines. I was helping individuals and Visa Centre, a multinational asked to give a seminar and the result families migrate to Canada, company company based in snowballed into corporate training, Australia and New Zealand. the Philippines which helps and eventually, a book. Migration is an upgrade to mainly Filipinos who are a place that will provide seeking a better opportunity How did you become an author? better opportunities. No one outside the country. As my speaking engagements ever migrates to a lesser increased, pouring out what I had, option. This is in line with my The Global Filipino I kept learning new things. One of personal advocacy of seeing Magazine has recently which was a huge turning point in my one’s potential exposed. In conducted an exclusive life. I decided to write about and share places where there are better interview with Reve. it with the rest of the world. When I opportunities, it is easier for received my first royalty check from one to harness his/her gifts Who is Reve Abelarde? Amazon, it was then that it hit me: Hey, if and become the best version I’m a single mother of I continue writing, I’d get to share these of oneself. three – two sons ages 27 ideas in a larger scope, immortalize my What are the lessons that and 26, and an 18-year work, and monetize it. It sounded like a you have learned in life old daughter. But this is good legacy so I wrote on. that you want to share with just one of my roles. Who What is your role in your company? our readers? am I? Born to teach, As area manager of the Middle East I spent years running around meaning simplifying the operations of Care Center Management searching for answers. It was when complex. I’m an ambivert who Services, I’m tasked to not only stabilize I stopped and searched within that I enjoys deep conversations. but grow what our CEO Con. Prisca found it. Everything we ever want to be, Since public speaking and Nina Mabatid started years ago. She’s we are already equipped with, internally. generally dealing with different a visionary who has a heart for service. We just need to draw it out and serve it personalities takes up most of my work to the world. hours, I like to recharge by giving myself some precious alone time. This is spent either reading, writing, meditating or the absolute delight and novelty of doing nothing. I am a certified workaholic who loves the grind and grit. I was raised to see the honor in hard work regardless of one’s status in life. My mind is often running endlessly on ideas. I was once asked what my favorite scent is and I replied, the smell of possibilities. I see that in ideas, people and places. What does a transformational speaker do? What is commonly used these days is motivational speaking. While a transformational speaker motivates its listeners, my goal is to really reach in on the inside and shake one’s comfort zone. We know that nothing grows in that space of comfort, and since I like to see potential exposed, I ruffle that space. It is a transformational speaker’s primary goal to affect positive change, hopefully for long term. I took up short courses to understand behavior and still continue to learn on the amazing functions of the human brain. My life has been eventful, to say the least. The 22 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

More and more Filipinos choose to live and work in New Zealand In the year 2010, a rapidly growing group of Filipinos are migrating to New Zeland, working and living away in the Philippines and embracing a new tradition and culture. With a travel time of almost nine hours from the Philippines, why do Filipinos opt to work here and spend their time in this western country? In 1981, there were only 405 Filipinos in New Zealand. After 32 years, the Filipinos are already 1.0 percent or 40,350 of the population -- pointing to a significant New Zealand-born population. As part of the world diaspora, a huge number of Filipinos are coming to the country. It has continuously escalated from the 70s due to political instability and corruption, high unemployment rate and economic inequality in the Philippines. In the year 2000s, a large number of job vacancies, such as technicians and electricians, has been recorded in the country where thousands of Filipinos applied for. In a recent data shared by Teara.govt.nz, by 2013, 50.8% of people who identified with the Filipino ethnic group lived in the Auckland region, 12.7% in the Wellington region and 12.1% in Canterbury. Most in-demand jobs in New Zealand this year revealed. If you’re looking to revamp everything- -from work to life--it’s time consider migrating to New Zealand. In a data revealed by the Hays Job Report for January to June 2020, it revealed the most in-demand jobs in the mentioned country and sectors with the greatest number of positions that need filling. The most in-demand career as of this moment in New Zealand is IT and marketing industries, with DevOps engineers, analytics managers, and Revit technicians. The key trends are for skilled professionals who possess strong interpersonal skills. #TGFMfirstIssue | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | T G F M 23





FTGHIEaLLtLbhIOriPsaotBItaNoadAfOlslLsShFteartieeliotptoyinhpoeeassr SUCCESSTHE STORY OF OUR It cannot be denied that everyone associates the Philippines. If they may be kuripot, that person has characteristics to certain groups of people. Filipinos probably just earning money for more important matter abroad have heard their fair share of stereotypes, than splurge money on unimportant things. with some getting quite, tiresome and sometimes Filipinos can’t save because they spend much even irritating. Filipinos abroad are only employed in low- Meanwhile, while Filipinos are being accused of income jobs being kuripot, some also claim that Filipinos are big money spender. Filipinos abroad just want to reward You have probably received a “Really?” statement themselves and there is nothing wrong with that as long from a non-Filipino friend if you told them that you’re as they prioritize things. They buy branded products so working as a manager. While there are many Filipinos they won’t buy a new one for a long period of time. abroad working as household service workers, there Pinoys abroad are gold diggers are also Filipinos who are excelling in their field. Filipinos are easy going This judgement always comes when a certain Filipina marries a foreigner. Some also claim that they just marry Filipinos are naturally positive sometimes even in a Non-Filipino to get out of poverty and use husband’s trying times. They create humor in most cases and are money to splurge. You can’t blame foreigners if he generally thought of happy-go-lucky. They are not easy marries a Filipina because of her natural traits and going. This is just a testament of their resilience, thus characteristics. overcoming the seemingly endless adversities. The Philippines is a poor country The Philippines is a developing country but today it’s now one of Asia’s fast-growing economies. In a data provided by Trading Economics, it shows that at $81.8 billion, foreign exchange reserves are higher than Australia ($79.8 billion), and not far behind oil-rich Canada’s 84.7 billion. Aside from this, the Philippines is also rich with natural resources. All Filipinos are kuripot While it may true at some extent, many Filipinos are very generous especially when there are calamities in the Philippines. Dozens of Filipino organizations will launch a donation drive just to help their Kabayans in



Real Talk: 5 things we like about Realme 5 Pro Realme 5 Pro is the successor to Realme 3 Pro and it certainly packs a punch--stunning design, big battery capacity, and a faster processor. While using this newly launched mobile, we have picked five things we liked about the handset. 1New Crystal Design COLOR: CAMERA: The diamond-cutting design is very typical of Realme design gene and Crystal Green 48MP AI Quad Camera they thoroughly upgraded it when Crystal Blue they released the Realme 5 Pro! This one FEATURES: is different from the cutting texture of the DISPLAY: previous Realme 3 Pro. This one adopts Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE the original polished surface and new Size: 6.3 inches 10nm production process nanoscale textures. At the back of the Screen Ratio: 90.8% 2.3Ghz phone, it features a holographic color with 4GB+64GB, 6GB+64GB, 8GB+128GB the cutting texture. BATTERY: 4,035 mAh 2Transcending images 4New flash charge 310% better performance producer Its Flash Charge features 18 vs. previous generation In this modern time, patented low-voltage fast With the new upgraded having clear photos is charging technologies. It uses processor and upgraded very vital. Thanks to its ultra- a low-voltage, high current mode CPU core, its overall performance high-resolution quad-camera, it to ensure the charging speed while is 10% higher than the previous provides users with an all-round reducing the heat of the adapter and generation. This mobile can really photography experience that the mobile phone in the process of deliver real punch in apps and is applicable in every scenario. charging. games. Meanwhile, its battery is I must say, its camera is four equipped with 4,035 mAh, enough times the charm! Among other juice to get you through a full day good things about imaging, it without needing to re-charge. is just right to mention its great slow-motion video recording. Its 5Color options 16-megapixel front camera is just Good thing they have two too perfect to capture the best options--Crystal Green and selfie moments, as well. Crystal Blue. I have been using the Crystal Blue now for a week now and its holographic color is just too surreal! Realme 5 Pro doesn’t disappoint--in fact, it improves on its predecessor in a few key areas, especially its camera and performance. 28 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue







One of the most breathtaking rooftop views in Dubai overlooking above the Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai. I love searching and discovering hidden gems in Dubai. Some of Burj Khalifa covered in fog in October of 2012. I took this photo on a foggy morning shortly after I arrived at work. The them can be found under the bridges. This one was taken under view was surreal, I couldn’t help but reach my camera and take the shot. a bridge going to the Palm Jumeirah. I love this spot as you can see a very beautiful arrangement of Marina skyline and some very interesting rocks that you can use as a foreground.

Who would’ve thought you would find a water A once in a lifetime experience taken during the My favorite brand collaboration is with Nikon MEA A shipwreck located in the beach line of Sharjah stream inside Dubai? A gem I discovered around 2019 solar eclipse in Abu Dhabi desert which which they lend me their new Z cameras for me which is one of my favorite spots outside Dubai. the Jaddaf area. only happens every hundred years or so! to try out. They are amazing! I love shooting in the water. Putting my camera at Taken during Dubai thunderstorm. I wasn’t really I am a cloud chaser, this Instagram followers I love seeing my daughters together and I can’t risk but the result is always amazing! expecting I will capture a lightning hitting the Burj call me “The Cloud Man”. I am so amazed stop taking pictures of them. Khalifa to be honest, all pure luck! whenever Dubai is covered with clouds which will result in an epic sunrise or sunset. Whenever you see clouds hovering Dubai, sure I will be there to capture it! The world’s tallest building turned purple and gold as they paid tribute to the legend Kobe and his lovely daughter About the photographer Giana Bryant and I was there to capture that very emotional yet amazing moment. Jruzz Merca is a Dubai-based photographer, videographer and entrepreneur. Kicking-off his career in Dubai in 2007, he’s always been passionate about creativity. It was until 2009 when he decided to learn photography and fell in love with it. With a few years of freelancing experience, he was able to establish his own company Creative Comic. @jruzz





TRAVEL MYTHS THAT YOU SHOULD STOP BELIEVING Dubai-based Travel agency debunks misconception on travelling What’s stopping you from traveling the world? Is it the budget? The visa or the fear of getting offloaded? There are many misconceptions or myths about traveling that you shouldn’t believe in the first place. We have interviewed Mr. Mark Guevarra, the position of Travelwings to give justification on these matters. According to him, travelers, especially Filipinos, have to stop believing in the following myths. Traveling will break your bank ‘I can’t afford to travel in that place.’ This is the most common reply of every Filipino when asked if they want to travel outside the country. Little did they know that there are many options to travel in cheaper ways - and that’s through a smart way. Instead of getting a luxury hotel, why won’t you try an agency’s travel and tour packages? Travelwings got you covered! Traveling is too dangerous The very first thing you should do is to stop listening to news! Some just thrive to sensationalize a situation - when in fact you can safely travel to most. You’ll probably hear stories about rampant pickpocketing in a certain country, guess what? It happens everywhere! While there are certain cities to avoid in every country, it’s still wise to use your brain and common sense in every situation. Women shouldn’t travel alone There’s a saying that when you travel alone, you’re barely ever alone. More and more women opt to travel alone. Along the way, are meeting opportunities meeting like- minded solo female travellers. This allows women to run their own schedule to go wherever they want, whenever they want. If you’re wise and smart enough and take extra precaution, there shouldn’t be any reason to run into any problems. 36 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine | #TGFMFirstIssue

If you’re living in Dubai and on residence visa, here are the neighboring countries you SHOULD visit THE choices of countries where you can travel if you have a UAE residence visa are a lot. But which cities are the best India to go to where you can enjoy nature, food and people the most? If you’re in the Middle East, or specifically in the UAE, you might want to plan your out-of-the-country trips before the Islamic holidays begin. Your residence visa is far more important than using it to access Secure eServices and a portable personal database. Your residence visa can be used as a key to travel to these countries which don’t require visas, only require visa on arrival, or has an easy visa process for holders thereof. Prepare your itinerary now and travel to these countries situated in Europe, Central Asia, and Africa! vibAesidtheatfriosmveirty’sgjouosdt 4 hours away from Dubai, India has this for your soul. Flying time: 3-4 hours Visa requirements for Filipinos: e-Visa required VRAmieusoqtanhueofiyrereieztdoasdt:sioo$pnc6eu0n(mEdTedAnu)trssin:hAgoupylordiunrbteeednptciaroesnssfietradmy.aRitnieoItnnudronifaE.tilcekcetrto, nsiucffTircaievnetl Montenegro Kenya FheblaneyTvtieenhenregrsetthbtsireimieldanceetgeontfruchranyoel tmncrreyianlDragwdtusiiaotbnhcnadasnin:hwo8iapitvlhhsibsootaeuhe.triwssnM,jeaoaeenylanldntUhwM5eA5hoEvimnliescti,eaintntiuozhetenoegnssrasoerraiFavrniealidlpa. ilnUlooAwsEewdhhatoos Tired of Dubai’s futuristic city? It’s time to dCMRaVaareoitrsreqindvautoaewilfrnrehfedeoiqdecgruphrFoiarim-ldreiUtpouumAicsrneeEtuon)bfsm,rteopwsemrvniotfahtooMlsirfUd:ooAFnffoiERtlaerieprcnaetcieutsnogrilodnemroseam:.nsdtcVoie3idrse0avactidstiiosaanyfir,ssleiagqgcnhuiodvtiueretnnhtdtieiicnnbkgRteuhefttersoviadmi(sUierapnAthcoEoeyr-nt experience African Wildlife. It may sound far from Validity: Up to 10 days Dubai, but matter of factly, it’s just 5 hours and 30 min away from here. Visa requirements for Filipinos: e-Visa is required Visa fee: $ 51 for single entry, transit visa is $ 21 Required documents: Passport, passport-size photo, travel itinerary and hotel bookings Validity: 3 months Tajikistan Armenia# prurFegopgnaedrdedmofotoguonfatinallgininst,olpoopvpelaucwleaisrthfothTraahjtiikkaiisnrteganah,niswdtohcrilicicmhablilsyingaril.csoh?knTohwenn be for This is probably the top place where most Filipinos who are required FVliysiangretqimuierefmroemntDsufboar iF: i3liphionuorss:aVnidsa30onmainrruivteasl or e-visa to change their visa go during the process. It’s not only for ‘exiters’ because this place is home for various UNESCO heritage sites! Flying time from Dubai: 3 hours and 10 minutes Visa fee: Visa on arrival - $ 52, e-Visa - 50 valid travel Visa requirements for Filipinos: Visa on arrival or e-visa Rdoecquumireendts,daoncdurmeteunrnts/o: nwFiallreddfliagphpt.lication Visa fee: Visa on arrival for 21 days - AMD 3,000 form, Required documents: Valid passport, onward/returns tickets m aVgalaidzityi n: Uep to 45 days at Du| shanbe T G F MfirstIssue | www.theglob a l f i l i p i n o T G F M 37

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Filipinos in the UAE helping hand-in-hand during trying times Bayanihan spirit shines through to help Filipinos in need of assistance Almost 300 boxes are filled with groceries, clothes, N95 face masks, and other important stuff that can be used on a daily basis during the ‘Tulong Para Sa Taal’ drive held at the Philippine Overseas Labor and Offices on January 28, 2020. and take where the Ambassador speaks with the Emirates Red Crescent Staff) Hundreds of Emiratis and Filipinos have volunteered in a campaign launched by the Philippine Embassy in UAE and Emirates Red Crescent to help Taal volcano victims on January 25, 2020. Hundreds have sent good and in kind to be sent to the victims of the Taal volcano eruption. In Filipino language, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zyed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces tweeted a short message, showing his support to the Filipino people who have been affected by the Taal volcano eruption. As UAE records its first coronavirus, these Filipino masked men were roaming around Dubai and Sharjah to distribute face masks, which were grossly overpriced by some pharmacies. Identified as Lyle Ham and Patrick Fronda, they have been named ‘Filipino masked heroes’. 42 T G F M | www.theglobalfilipinomagazine.com | #TGFMFirstIssue

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