“I am deeply honoured and grateful to have been chosen as one of the stories of purpose and triumphs that will be immortalized in this book of Ulysses Espartero / Yul Viriña Espartero that pay tribute to 100 Influential Filipinos in the Gulf Region.
I came to Dubai with just one goal and that is to be successful. Fifteen years later, my view of success seems to mean a lot more simpler than I have anticipated. This truly has humbled me and has caused me to further reflect. And perhaps mostly, I hope that my story demonstrates that hard work pays off and that dedication to one’s craft and a purpose driven life can bring you to a state that you can be proud of.
I am grateful for my family who have never ceases to love and support me. I am thankful for my friends who became my family abroad, and my colleagues both past and present that had shaped me to be who I am in my career today. I am just over the moon that all my hard work is being recognized. Thank you Yul for the opportunity and the recognition! Your work is a testament of how dedicated you are in honoring the unsung heroes overseas! Nay and Amang, your bunso is now part of a Book! This is for both of you! ”