STRIVE HARD

May 7,1989 a native Davaoeña born. I come from the East of Davao which where typhoon Pablo passed by. A beautiful town of Cateel turned into a ghost town. Gradually, people in my hometown bringing hope back into their life.

I am the sixth child of seven children of  Mr. Virgilo and Mrs. Rogelia Abucejo.  We are seven siblings in our family, four boys and three girls. During my childhood, I had a walk several miles away from my school. This made me realized the importance of  Education. At my young age, I have been succeeded many trials in my life. I grow up in a very conservative family. In fact, our parents didn't allow us to mingle with others during our adolescence. Until now, when I returned home they still didn't allow us to stroll even I am on my legal age.

I studied my Elementary education at San Alfonso Central Elementary School. I graduated with flying colors the same with during high school. Memories that I have during my childhood days were treasured ones. When I tried to flashback and reminisce those memories, it made me think how beautiful life is.

During my college days, I took Nursing at University of Mindanao but I didn't finish it. I shifted because of saturated population of graduated Nurses who wanted a job but can't enter the industry. Another factor is the financial aspect. Our land was used as a collateral for my brother to send him abroad. So our Income had to be distributed. Now, I am glad that I am here in Hotel and Restaurant industry. I choose Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Philippine College of Technology because I realized that there are greater opportunities that I can acquire here and a lot of opportunities waiting for me outside. On the other hand, cooking is really my passion.

Talks about skills and talents, i have a lot. I am fluent in English. I am a computer literate. I passed two Assessment in NC II which are Commercial Cooking, Bar service and Wine steward. I know how to socialize to other people because I worked as a Sales Associate and a Promo in a company name NCCC Mall Davao.My hobbies are reading books, watching discovery channel, singing and playing guitar.

2012, this year was the most challenging year that we had in our family. Last December 4, we were hit by the typhoon. The typhoon left nothing but destruction. Our coconut farm were severely damaged. Our house were partially damaged. Our life was change. After a month, my mother had Heart attack leaving her half body paralyzed. Despite of the challenges and trials I had, I stood firm. I am Paulita Abucejo, strong, determined and never give up.