Medelyn Requizo Espanto

Medelyn Requizo Espanto is a 44-year-old Filipina from Valenzuela City, a devoted wife to a hardworking fish vendor and a loving mother to three children, aged 19, 13, and 10. As the youngest of two siblings and having lost both her parents, Medelyn grew up understanding the value of perseverance, family, and responsibility. After finishing her secondary education at Ilocos Sur Polytechnic College in 1997, Medelyn pursued a degree in Information Technology. She studied until her third year, but due to financial constraints, she made the difficult decision to leave her studies and begin working to support her family. Her early work experience includes being a production operator from 2000 to 2002. Years later, she worked locally again as a saleslady from January 2023 to February 2024, and most recently as a production crew member from March to August 2025. However, her true calling was found in domestic work—a field where she could use her natural nurturing skills and strong work ethic. Her domestic work experience abroad: SAUDI ARABIA ( 2004 - 2006) she served an Arab family living in a 4 room condo with a couple and, caring for a 2-year-old child, while also managing household chores such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, and cooking breakfast. DUBAI (2007 -2009), she moved to Dubai to work for a British family living in a 4 bedroom condo, with a couple and where she looked after a 10-year-old child and cooked Western dishes, in addition to her housekeeping duties. SAUDI ARABIA (2009 to 2011), she had the rare opportunity to work for a royal family in Saudi Arabia. Living in an 8-bedroom mansion with nine other maids, Medelyn was primarily assigned to the princess—preparing her meals, assisting with her personal errands, and accompanying her throughout the day. KUWAIT (2015 2017 / 2018-2022) Her longest and most rewarding employment was in Kuwait. In this household, she was responsible for cooking and helping manage the needs of a large family living in a 3-storey home consisting of a couple, 2 adult children and a 15 year old. Her employer valued her culinary skills and work ethic so much that they welcomed her back for a second contract in 2018. Beyond her professional experience, Medelyn’s heart lies in caregiving. As a mother of three, she is deeply confident in taking care of children—from newborns to teenagers. She is familiar with all aspects of childcare, including feeding, bathing, changing clothes, preparing meals, and engaging in educational activities. She also has meaningful experience caring for the elderly, having looked after her own mother who was bedridden with leukemia for three years until she passed. Medelyn takes pride in her cooking skills, especially in preparing Filipino dishes. She also has experience with Arab, Western, and basic Chinese cuisine, and is always eager to learn more. She is comfortable following recipes and adapting to the preferences of the family she serves. Apart from her main duties, she is also open to tasks such as gardening, pet care, and car washing when needed. Her versatility, reliability, and years of experience have shaped her into a dependable and hardworking individual who is committed to providing quality service and genuine care. For Medelyn, domestic work is more than a job—it is her way of supporting her family, showing love through service, and making a positive difference in the homes she becomes part of.