Erica Aquino

Erica Aquino is a 25-year-old single mother who lives with her common-law partner in Burgos, Isabela. She is blessed with a four-year-old daughter whom she personally cares for. Erica is the eldest child in the family and has one stepbrother and two stepsisters. She was raised by her mother, who is currently 49 years old and works as a domestic worker. Erica never had the opportunity to meet her father, and growing up under the care of her hardworking mother taught her the value of perseverance, responsibility, and dedication to family. She completed her Senior High School education at Burgos National High School in 2020. During her school years, Erica often spent her school breaks staying with her mother at her workplace, where she helped with household chores. These included cleaning the house, doing the laundry, and assisting with other daily household tasks. Through these early experiences, she became familiar with maintaining cleanliness and order in a home environment. After finishing her studies, Erica gained work experience in different fields that helped her develop discipline, attention to detail, and good service skills. From 2020 to 2022, she worked as a room attendant in a hotel where her duties included cleaning guest rooms, arranging and setting beds, and assisting with guests’ needs to ensure their comfort during their stay. Her experience in housekeeping strengthened her skills in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. In May 2024, Erica worked as a cashier until September 2024, where she handled daily transactions and assisted customers. From September 2024 to May 2025, she worked as a secretary, performing office-related tasks and providing administrative support. These work experiences helped her develop a strong work ethic, responsibility, and the ability to work with different people. At present, Erica earns a living by selling street food while taking care of her young daughter at home. At the same time, she is patiently waiting for the opportunity to be selected for employment in Singapore. Although she does not yet have formal domestic work experience, Erica is confident in performing household duties and caring for children. As a hands-on mother, she is capable of taking care of newborns and young children by feeding, bathing, preparing their school needs, playing with them, and ensuring their safety and well-being. She is also experienced in cleaning, organizing the home, maintaining household cleanliness, and cooking. Erica can cook Filipino dishes and is eager to learn other cuisines to meet the preferences of her future employer. She also has experience caring for a bedridden relative and is willing to further develop her caregiving skills if given the opportunity. In addition, she is willing to perform other household tasks such as gardening, car washing, and taking care of pets. After selection, Erica will undergo a one-week in-house private training in Manila accredited by TESDA, followed by the OWWA seminar prior to the processing of her Overseas Employment Certificate for deployment. Erica is determined, hardworking, and eager to learn. With her life experiences, strong motivation to support her child, and willingness to improve