Today is the Philippine Independence Day (Araw ng Kalayaan) and it
really gives me great privilege to write on this occasion and thank the
Filipino people.
And there are many reasons to do that. Right from the first oil boom, these Pinoys came and helped develop the country. They were in all professions working in hospitals, factories, homes and offices. They worked for long hours, patiently, not complaining.
And there are many reasons to do that. Right from the first oil boom, these Pinoys came and helped develop the country. They were in all professions working in hospitals, factories, homes and offices. They worked for long hours, patiently, not complaining.
They faced great challenges coming to a new environment, braving extreme heat and cold.
They were victims of scams both at home and abroad. Many had to deal
with sponsors who mistreated them and showed no sympathy or
understanding. Yet they continued to work — partly to provide for their
families back home and also because Filipinos, as I discovered, had a
high degree of professionalism. Their contribution is now felt
everywhere.
Filipinos have a distinct quality — they never let pressure get them
down and, as such, smile through the most difficult situations. All
across the Gulf their contributions have impacted our lives.
Kaya sa natatanging okasyon na ito, nawa ay tanggapin ng lahat ng Pilipino ang aming taos-pusong pasasalamat sa lahat ng inyong nagawa para sa Saudi Arabia. Kami ay nakikiisa sa inyong pagdiriwang.
Mabuhay kayo, mga kabayan!
Khaled Almaeena
Editor-in-Chief
Source: Saudi Gazette
June 13, 2012
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.cat&categoryID=2012061237693
Happy Independence Day to you, ka-swak!
@kol me empi:
sayo din!
Radam na ramdam ko ang mga sinabi mo.PInoy ako and proud
'yan ang katotohan pag OFW ang pinaguusapan.Iba ang pinoy pag nasa ibang bansa na may angking galing na di pahuhuli sa ibang lahi.Mapagkumbaba kasi ang mga pinoy pag dating sa trabaho walang yabang.
Happy Independence day kaibigan.
iam as ever proud of my filipino blood
maligayang araw ng kalayaan satin
@diamond r:
ako din buti pa sila nakakarecognize....
@mecoy:
same to you mecoy...
Nice post!