Maricar Vega Tupino

Maricar Vega Tupino is a 39-year-old married woman, blessed with two children aged 16 and 14. She is married to a 42-year-old carpenter. She currently resides in Tigbauan, Iloilo City, Philippines. She is the fourth child among four siblings, with one brother and two sisters. Her father, aged 72, is a farmer, while her mother, aged 70, is a housewife. She completed her secondary education at Ramon Torres National High School in 2004. After getting married in 2010, she devoted herself to becoming a hands-on mother, focusing on raising her children and managing their household. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maricar spent her time at home prioritizing the care and well-being of her family. At present, she is spending quality time with her family while waiting for the approval of her employment application for Singapore. Maricar has gained valuable experience as a domestic helper both locally and abroad. Philippines from 2006 to 2008, she worked for a Filipino family in a 3-storey, 4-bedroom house with six adults and a newborn baby. She was one of three helpers and was primarily assigned to care for the newborn, as well as assist in household cleaning when needed. Philippines from 2008 to 2010, she worked for another Filipino family in a 2-bedroom bungalow, caring for an 87-year-old bedridden female elder. Her responsibilities included feeding, grooming, monitoring vital signs, repositioning to prevent bedsores, and administering medication. Kuwait from 2013 to 2020 for a Kuwaiti family living in a 3-bedroom apartment with a couple and their children, including two newborns born in different years. As the sole helper, she was responsible for childcare, assisting the mother, and performing general household chores. Cooking was not part of her duties. Qatar from August 2023 to March 2026, she worked for a Qatari family living in a 3-storey house with five rooms. The household consisted of a couple and three young children aged 3, 2, and a newborn. She worked alongside two other helpers and was mainly assigned to care for the newborn. She also assisted with household chores and occasionally helped with cooking. Due to the recent war situation, she decided to return to the Philippines for her safety. With her extensive experience and as a mother herself, Maricar is confident and capable in handling newborns and young children. She is knowledgeable in feeding, bathing, grooming, and engaging children through play and proper care. She is also capable of managing household chores efficiently. She can cook Filipino dishes and is able to follow recipes with ease. Additionally, she can speak and understand basic Arabic, which helps her adapt to Middle Eastern households.