20 globally-renowned Pinoys share words of wisdom with OFWs

MANILA, Philippines - Twenty internationally-renowned Filipinos from across the globe have shared inspirational sayings that have been the constant motivation for realizing their dreams for the benefit of Overseas Filipinos Workers (OFWs).

Filipinos excelling in academia, architecture, economics, engineering, the arts, media, music, fashion and sports on a global scale generously collaborated with a Western Union-led initiative to capture their inspiring quotes in the form of individual bookmarks for global distribution to OFWs.

The Western Union sponsored initiative — Inspirations: A Collection of Quotes — from 20 of our best commemorates the company’s 20th anniversary in bringing Western Union Money Transfer services to the Philippines through its agent network. It aims to motivate modern-day heroes, the Filipino Bagong Bayani, to fulfill the aspirations for their families and themselves.

Contributors include Lea Salonga; Loida Nicolas Lewis, CEO of TLC Beatrice International Holdings, Inc.; Rico Hizon, international news anchor; Myleene Klass, UK-based TV presenter; MiG Ayesa, Filipino-Australian rock vocalist; Lesley Mobo, London-based fashion designer; Oliver Tolentino, US-based fashion designer; Charmaine Clamor, jazz vocalist; Robin Tomas, US-based fashion designer; Whilce Portacio, US-based comic book artist; Kiwi Camara, attorney and youngest Harvard Law graduate; Justino Arboleda, multi-awarded agricultural engineer; Charito Basa; Joy Rojas, first Filipina to run across the US; Rachelle Gerodias, premier soprano; Yasmine Hidalgo, hotel PR and marketing professional; Mary Jane Alvero-Al Mahdi, distinguished chemical engineer; Peach Buencamino, architect; Victor Franco Calanog, economist; and Reinabelle Reyes, astronomer.

“Western Union is honored to play a role in communicating these inspiring messages to our hardworking Filipinos as they achieve their own goals,” said Patricia Riingen, senior vice president, Pacific & Indochina, Western Union. 

“We understand the sacrifices they make as we play a significant role in transferring their hard-earned money to their family and loved ones to slowly but surely help build these goals and attain their own acclaim.