Mary Ann Obrero Castaneda

About Mary Ann Obrero Castaneda

Mary Ann Obrero Castaneda is a 36-year-old Filipina from Ballesteros, Cagayan. She is married but has been living separately from her husband since 2023. She is a devoted mother to three children, aged 14, 12, and 10, who serve as her inspiration and motivation to work hard and provide for their future. Mary Ann is the sixth child among five siblings—one brother and four sisters. Her father has passed away, while her 75-year-old mother is a housewife. Growing up in a close-knit and modest family, she learned the importance of perseverance, compassion, and responsibility—values that shaped her character and strong work ethic. She completed her secondary education at Northern Cagayan Colleges Foundation, Inc. in 2005. After high school, she pursued Computer Secretarial studies and was able to finish her first year. However, due to financial difficulties, she was unable to complete the course and decided to seek employment to help support her family. Mary Ann has a varied work background, having worked as a sales lady from 2006 to 2008, a recruitment officer from 2014 to 2015, and a showroom consultant from 2018 to 2022. These roles helped her develop good communication skills, customer service experience, and a professional attitude toward work. In addition to her local work experience, Mary Ann has gained valuable experience as a domestic worker, both in the Philippines and abroad as follow: Philippines (2008 – 2010), where she served a Filipino family living in a four-bedroom, two-storey house. The household consisted of a single mother and three children aged 12, 5, and 2. She worked as an all-around helper, performing cleaning, laundry, ironing, and cooking. She also looked after the children, ensuring their safety and well-being. Philippines (2010 to 2012), she worked for another Filipino family in a three-bedroom, two-storey home with an elderly couple aged 68 and 65. She handled all household chores and provided direct care for her male employer, who was bedridden. Her duties included bathing, grooming, changing diapers and clothes, and administering medication. She also assisted her female employer whenever needed. Through this experience, she developed compassion, patience, and attentiveness in caring for elderly individuals. Most recently, Mary Ann worked in the United Arab Emirates (November 2024 – August 2025) for a Muslim Arab family living in a seven-bedroom, two-storey house. The household consisted of an elderly couple, nine adult children, and several grandchildren aged 12, 7, 5, 5, and 1. She was the sole helper in the household, managing all-around duties such as cleaning, laundry, and childcare. She also assisted in cooking and learned to prepare simple Arab dishes. At present, Mary Ann works part-time as a canteen crew and doing household chores and caring for her children while waiting for the processing of her application for employment in Singapore. This role allows her to continue supporting her family while demonstrating her diligence and strong work ethic. Mary Ann is confident in caring for newborns and young children. She is capable of performing various childcare duties such as feeding, bathing, preparing school things, and engaging children in play and learning activities. She is also keen to care for elderly persons and is willing to undergo training in providing direct nursing care if required. She can cook Filipino dishes and simple Arab meals, can follow recipes, and is eager to learn other international cuisines. In addition, she is willing to perform basic gardening, pet care, and car washing when necessary. Mary Ann Obrero Castaneda is a hardworking, patient, and dedicated worker who takes pride in every task entrusted to her. Her experience as a mother and a domestic worker has equipped her with the skills, discipline, and compassion needed to provide excellent service to her future employers abroad.