DURING a trip to Dubai, actress Cai Cortez couldn’t help but share her thoughts while spending time abroad.
On Mar. 8, the talented comedienne said that even though she enjoys traveling to different places because of work, she still couldn’t help but miss the company of her baby daughter Carmen.
This made her realize the struggles that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) must go through in order to support their families in the Philippines.
The 31-year-old actress admitted she has gained a newfound respect for OFWs and urged them to keep working hard for the future.
She wrote: “Being far away from my children for work is such a bittersweet experience. On one hand, masaya ako na I’m doing something for myself para ma-advance ang career ko. Para mag-focus sa craft ko and be a better actor. Pero sa kabilang dulo every time nakakakita ako ng baby or toddler, ‘di ko mapigilang ma-miss mga babies ko. Salamat sa Diyos na supportive naman asawa and family ko, panatag ako na mababantayan sila ng maayos sa bahay. Pero alam ko na hinahanap pa rin nila akap ni mama bago matulog. Nadagdagan tuloy ang bilib ko sa mga kababayan natin na OFW or mga lumuluwas para lang makapagtrabaho. Sinasacrifice ang sariling comfort para lang makapag-provide ng magandang future sa kanilang pamilya. Lodi ko po talaga kayo. Sana isang araw eh magbunga ang lahat ng hard work natin at dadating ang panahon na pwede na kayong umuwi para ma-kiss goodnight ang mga anak natin. In the mean time, laban lang mga momshies and popshies! Para sa kinabukasan heroes ng Pinas #Dubai #latepost.”
