Rizel Solmiano Turbolencia

About Rizel Solmiano Turbolencia

Rizel Somiano Turbolencia, a 29-year-old resident of Caramoran, Catanduanes, is a woman shaped by sacrifice, love for her family, and a strong desire to succeed despite life’s many challenges. Born as the fifth child among 11 siblings—6 brothers and 5 sisters—Rizel grew up in a humble household where values like hard work and resilience were learned early. Her mother, now 61, has always been a devoted housewife, while her father, who has since passed away, was a hardworking man who did his best to provide for their large family. Rizel's journey in education was marked by determination. She completed her secondary education at Caramoran School of Fisheries in 2014. With dreams of building a stable future, she enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program. Unfortunately, after reaching her second year in college, financial constraints forced her to stop pursuing her degree. Although unable to finish her college education, Rizel never lost her will to move forward. Instead of giving up, she redirected her energy into working and supporting her own growing family. Rizel is now a loving mother to two children, aged 8 and 7, and lives with her common-law partner. Being a mother has become one of her greatest motivators. Despite the responsibilities at home, she has never stopped working to create a better life for her children. Her domestic work experience began, PHILIPPINES (June 2016 Feb 2017), while studying, Rizel took on a job as a maid for a Filipino family to help support her schooling. She lived in a two-storey home with a couple and their two older children and managed house cleaning, cooking, and laundry. Her dedication to balancing work and education at such a young age showed her sense of responsibility and independence. PHILIPPINES (Dec 2022 - June 2023), she again worked as a domestic helper for another Filipino household, this time taking care of all general housework in a bungalow home with a couple and their adult child. These roles not only gave her hands-on experience in household management but also sharpened her skills in cooking, cleaning, and time management. In May 2024, Rizel started working as a Barangay Worker in her local community. This role, although part-time, has given her a sense of service and connection to the people around her. When she's not at work, Rizel devotes her time to raising her children, managing household chores, and preparing for a potential job opportunity overseas in Singapore. Rizel considers herself highly capable in home management—from cooking simple Filipino dishes, cleaning, and doing laundry to caring for children, gardening, and even pet care. As a mother, she knows the importance of patience, nurturing, and being attentive—skills she carries into any job she takes. Her story is one of quiet strength—a woman who had to pause her education but never her dreams, who balances the roles of a mother, worker, and caregiver with grace. R izel now looks forward to the opportunity to work abroad, not just to earn a living but to give her children the life and education she once had to give up.