The World-Class Filipino Talents and Overseas Workers

Admit it or not you have this feeling of being inspired by the success of others. This could be in the guise of pride felt from our countrymen who marked their respective fields both locally and internationally. Social media is stormed by Filipinos who can showcase their talents and creativities. And if you go down to comment sections, though sounds CHEESY and ANNOYING sometimes, but the phrase “PROUD TO BE A FILIPINO” is always there to be read. Filipinos are SCENE- STEALERS.

What does it mean to you and to the world? Talents and skills are synonymous. Philippine economy is being pumped by hard-working OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS. Being a third (World Bank, 2015) largest recipient of remittances in the world, Philippines is poised to overtake giant economies particularly in Asia. Progressive countries are banking on Filipinos in terms of their demands of skilled manpowers. Multinational companies are eyeing this development as opportunity to outsource their businesses in Philippines.

International Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco
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Proudly Filipinos who made the country shines in the international center stage include Manny Pacquiao, Pia Wurtzbach and Leah Salonga. When it comes to fashion we have Dubai-based couturier Michael Cinco and US-based Josie Natori and Monique Lhuillier. Youtube star (hehe my idol) Charice Pempengco has been dubbed as “the most talented girl in the world” by no less than Oprah Winfrey represents the country's belt as number one source of lounge singers. In the field of dancing, we have XB Gensan who won in several world championships. Filipinos have invaded other countries as well to showcase their talents- this is more than just a victory but also commercial opportunity to some TV stations abroad to promote their shows in the social media by the buzz they get from crazy and proud Filipino fans.

Numerous film makers and actors also highlighted Filipino's ingenuity in providing world class movies. Director Brillante Mendoza earned the BEST DIRECTOR award in the prestigious  62nd CANNES FILM FESTIVAL for his film KINATAY while Jaclyn Jose as BEST ACTRESS for the film "Ma’ Rosa" from the same award giving body on its 69th. Their predecessor Lino Brocka and living legend Nora Aunor also made it to other international film fests. Some Philippine-made TV shows have been exported abroad aside from seafarers and professional health care providers. Philippines is not so soon to be running out of talented and skilled people because of its good standard of education that hones its citizens.

These talents and hard working OFW boost not just our economy but also our morale as Filipinos. Despite being a third world country that pushed our talented countrymen to seek greener pastures abroad, still we are left with ones that have extraordinary talents for our dose of daily entertainments. The Philippines will be once again tested as world's source of talents in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant. The said pageant will also promote the country as tourist destination with its beautiful natural diversities. The world will once again witness the overflowing talents and creativities that Filipinos are known and proud for.