Marilou Adlawan Cañedo

Marilou Adlawan Cañedo is a 38-year-old single mother and a dedicated homemaker from Talisay City, Cebu. She is the proud parent of a 12-year-old daughter, whom she singlehandedly raises while managing her household and pursuing overseas employment opportunities to secure a better future for her family. As the eldest among two siblings, Marilou took on responsibility at an early age, especially following the passing of both her parents. She graduated from Divine Academy in 2004, having completed her secondary education. Marilou’s early career included non-domestic work roles such as a factory worker (2018–2019) and later as a secretary (2019–2020). These roles equipped her with discipline, time management, and communication skills—traits that have proven invaluable in her transition to domestic work. Her overseas experience began in Saudi Arabia, where she worked from March 2023 to May 2025 for an Arab family residing in a four-bedroom villa. The household included a couple and their three young children, aged 4, 3, and 2. Marilou served as an all-around housemaid, performing a full range of household

Duties

General cleaning, laundry, cooking, and, most importantly, childcare. She has proven her capability and confidence in caring for children—from newborns to school-aged. Her child-minding duties included meal preparation, feeding, bathing, dressing, and engaging them in educational and recreational activities. In addition to childcare, Marilou is well-versed in routine household maintenance such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and kitchen management. She is comfortable cooking a variety of Filipino dishes and is open to learning new recipes and foreign cuisines. Her adaptability, positive attitude, and willingness to grow make her a valuable addition to any household. Marilou is also open to elderly care and is willing to undergo any necessary training. Moreover, she is willing to take on gardening tasks as needed, demonstrating her versatility and work ethic. She is currently residing in the Philippines while actively waiting for her application for employment in Singapore to be selected. As a returning OFW, she is exempted from mandatory training seminars and is only required to complete minor documentation with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) prior to deployment. With her strong work experience, nurturing nature, and high level of motivation, Marilou Cañedo is ready for her next opportunity to support families abroad while building a better life for her daughter.