THE NANNY CONNECTION

Maricel Montejo Santos

I am Maricel Montejo Santos, 29 years old, born in February 12, 1980, single and in excellent health. I’m a kind of person who’s honest, hardworking, trustworthy and easy to get along with. I’m the second child in the brood of three. I grew up in a simple, loving surrounding and with a God fearing family in the Philippines.

I obtained my degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with major in Banking and Finance at the Adamson University in year 2001. While seeking for a job I decided to take a Six – Months Caregiver Course at the DKRS International Caregiver Center, and I graduated in the year 2005.

Lodivina Gaewen Toldagi

I was born in the Province of Benguet, Philippines, the third child from the family of two boys and four girls and raised into a close-knit family. Though teacher by profession, I decided to work overseas as as to financially help my younger brother and sisters in their studies. I then worked as a domestic helper in Hong Kong for less than four years until my youngest sister graduated from college. Was back in the Philippines, had finished my master’s degree. I had been a substitute teacher both in the Elementary and Secondary level.

Lourdes Banares Montilla

I am Lourdes Banares Montilla, a Filipino citizen, 47 years of age and I was born on 3rd of July 1962. I’ve finished my degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the Cagayan State Univesity in the year 1982. I’m happily married for 24 years to my loving husband Leo Mantilla and we blessed with 4 wonderful and lovable children. I’m proud to say that I came from a happy and decent family in our hometown. With regards to m characteristics, I am hardworking, honest, well mannered, humble, loving, patient and perseverance. My hobbies and interests are cooking, singing, playing guitar and reading books.

Regie Saludo Isaga

My name is Regie S. Isaga, 25 years old and single. I was born on 8th day of September year 1984. I am the fifth child among nine children. I have two brothers but unfortunately the youngest one died when he was 6 months old due to illness. Four of my siblings were happily married and have their own children. We are all Catholic. My mother is a housekeeper and my father’s job is taking care of animals and accepting some short services related to electricity. But even though we don’t have wealth, I am happy that our family keeps a strong bonding. My parents are trying hard to raise us. Despite of poverty, none of my elders had the chance to go to college so I encouraged myself to continue my studies in college. At present, I am supporting my sister in her studies in college and also my youngest sister in grade school.

Delia Ortiza Turalba

I am Delia Ortiza Turalba, 25 years old. I was born on the 29th of July 1984, in Northern part of Philippines. I am the youngest of 14 siblings. My father is a farmer. My mother died when I was 3 years old so I grew up under the care of my father. At the early age I see how my father works hard to support us especially in our schooling. My family is poor and at the young age I learned to work on our little farm and do household chores. Most of my brothers and sisters get married so I learned to be independent. It has been my desire even when I was young to help my family especially my father.