Self Introduction

“

ROWENA VILLAMOR OSTONAL is a 42-year-old woman who is single and living with her common-law partner. They have a 4-year-old child and reside in Malabon City. She is the second among four siblings, consisting of two brothers and one sister. Her 73-year-old father works as a construction worker, while her 70-year-old mother is a housewife.

She completed her secondary education through the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) in 2012. She also pursued vocational training in Caregiving and obtained her certification in 2025.

Currently, she works part-time as a caregiver and reliever while seeking another overseas employment opportunity to further support her family.

She has extensive overseas domestic work and caregiving experience in the following countries:

JORDAN (2012–2016)

She worked for a Jordanian family residing in a three-bedroom apartment with two adults and their two children, aged 6 and 5. As the sole domestic helper, she was responsible for managing the daily household chores, preparing basic meals, and looking after the children’s safety and well-being.

TAIWAN (March 2017–January 2022)

She worked for a Taiwanese family living in a three-bedroom apartment with four family members: an elderly couple, aged 76 and 75, both diagnosed with cancer, and their two adult children in their 30s. As the sole helper, her primary responsibility was assisting one of the adult children who had special needs and epilepsy with daily activities and personal care. She also assisted the elderly family members whenever needed and performed general household duties, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and cooking.

QATAR (October 2025–April 2026)

She was employed by a Bahraini-Iranian family residing in a six-bedroom mansion with five family members, consisting of an elderly couple, aged 93 and 91, and their three adult children. The elderly man had Alzheimer’s disease, while the elderly woman had diabetes. Working alongside five other helpers, she assisted with the daily needs and care of the elderly couple and helped maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the household.  Due to the ongoing conflict and unstable security situation in the Middle East, she decided to return to the Philippines for her safety and peace of mind.

With her extensive overseas domestic work experience and caregiving background, Rowena is confident in caring for newborns and young children. She is capable of performing essential childcare duties, including preparing meals, feeding, bathing, changing clothes, supervising playtime, and engaging children in age-appropriate educational activities while ensuring their safety and well-being.

She is proficient in performing general household chores, such as cleaning, washing dishes, doing laundry, ironing, and cooking. Her caregiving experience has also equipped her with the skills and patience needed to assist elderly individuals and persons with special needs, should she be given the opportunity.

Regarding her cooking skills, she is confident in preparing Filipino dishes as well as simple Arabic and Indian cuisine. She is eager to learn more international dishes and adapt to her future employer’s preferences and household routines.

With her years of overseas experience, caregiving knowledge, and willingness to learn, Rowena is prepared to perform her duties responsibly and adapt to the needs of her future employer.

Upon selection, she will attend the required OWWA seminar and complete the necessary documentation and other applicable requirements of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) before deployment.