Maricel Lopez Mariano

About Maricel Lopez Mariano

Maricel Lopez Mariano is a 41-year-old single mother of four children, aged 23, 20, 13, and 5. She hails from Davao del Norte, where she was raised in a humble household. Her father, now 63, works as a tricycle driver, while her mother, 60, has dedicated her life to being a housewife. Growing up in a modest family, Maricel learned early on the values of perseverance, responsibility, and hard work—qualities that would later define her life journey. She completed her secondary education at Marsman National High School in the year 2000. Determined to pursue higher education, she enrolled in a degree in Accountancy. However, due to financial constraints, she was unable to complete her studies. Despite this setback, Maricel remained steadfast in her commitment to support herself and eventually her growing family. In search of better opportunities, Maricel ventured abroad and gained extensive experience as a domestic helper. Her journey began in Singapore in November 2007 to July 2011 , where she served a Singaporean family living in a large 7-bedroom condominium. The household consisted of a couple and four children aged 11, 10, 9, and 8. In this role, she managed a wide range of responsibilities, including household chores, cooking, and assisting with the children’s daily needs. Over the years, Maricel worked with several families in Singapore, demonstrating her adaptability and dedication . From August 2012 to October 2012 , she cared for an 80-year-old bedridden elderly woman in a 3-bedroom HDB flat, focusing on providing attentive and compassionate care. She continued elderly caregiving from October 2012 to January 2015 , assisting another elderly woman while managing household tasks for a family of two adults. Her versatility was further proven in subsequent roles . Between January 2015 and February 2016 , she worked for a Singaporean couple in a 5-bedroom HDB, where she also cared for a dog alongside her housekeeping duties. In April 2016 to June 2016, she briefly worked for another family caring for an elderly male, before moving on to serve a Chinese family from June 2016 to April 2018 . In that household, she cared for three children aged 10, 7, and an infant of 8 months, while also handling cooking, marketing, and daily chores. From May 2018 to February 2020 , Maricel worked for a Filipino couple in Singapore, continuing her role as an all-around housemaid. Her ability to adjust to different employers, cultures, and household needs reflects her strong work ethic and flexibility. In 2023, Maricel expanded her experience by working in Saudi Arabia until 2025 . There, she served an Arab family living in a two-story home with five children aged 17, 16, 15, 9, and 5. Her responsibilities included managing household chores and caring for the children, further strengthening her childcare skills. In addition to her overseas experience , Maricel also worked as a call center agent from October 2025 to March 2026, gaining valuable communication and customer service skills. With years of experience both locally and abroad, Maricel has developed strong competencies in household management. She is skilled in cleaning, organizing, laundry, ironing, cooking, marketing, and even basic gardening. Her experience as a mother enhances her confidence in childcare, where she is capable of feeding, bathing, preparing school materials, assisting with homework, and safely bringing children to and from school. Maricel is also open to caring for elderly individuals and is willing to undergo further training to provide proper nursing care. She has knowledge in preparing Chinese and Arab dishes and is capable of following recipe instructions. She is eager to learn new cuisines if given the opportunity. Beyond her core responsibilities, she is willing to take on additional tasks such as car washing, pet care, and gardening as needed. Her employment history is documented and available through MOM records for verification. Notably, she is exempted from t