Going abroad is like going to war

By MZ Coupe

Antonio (Tony) Noblejas arrived in NZ in 1969 with determination and optimism. The Counties Manukau Health-psychiatrist and president/chairperson of the Federation of Filipino Associations, Societies and Clubs of NZ Inc, is renowned in his profession, business, and socio-religious, sports community. His wife, nurse Cora is just as involved, running her rest homes.

Success is excelling and achieving more than others who may not have the advantage of having English as a second language.

Every parent's desire is to give their kids the best of education which has become the bargaining tool overseas. Pinoys are professionally - armed when they venture overseas.

Sense of family responsibility is impinged, so the fruits of success are reaped and extended to the family.

Going abroad for opportunities is like going to war or competetion - be prepared, persistent, flexible, resilient and willing to integrate yet remain patriotic. The icing on the cake, I believe, is LUCK - being there at the right time, at the right place.