Macau - Pinoy Style

In our daily stroll around Macau, we've met a lot of kababayans there. They were practically in every hotel, casino and tourist spot we've ever been to. One of the friendly faces we met there was Edgar, an attendant at the Casa Real Hotel where we stayed. He was always with a ready smile and a warm "Welcome po..first time nyo po dito sa Macau?" At which we readily felt at home. He briefed us on must see places and common tourist traps in and around Macau. We were grateful to him since being first timers there, he provided a lot of useful information that made our stay really worthwhile.

with Edgar at the Casa Real Hotel where the brochures have him as model! :)

On our first day, we headed off to Taipa, of course it wouldn't be a good Macau experience if we didn't indulge ourselves in a romantic Gondola ride at the posh The Venetian Hotel. Our gondolier was Nicola, a nice lady who spoke excellent English. She also serenaded us with Italian love songs which she sang so beautifully. With such raw talent, we were not surprised to know that she was Pinay along with the other gondoliers there. We were even happy to note that thirty percent of the staff at The Venetian were Pinoys. Imagine that?

Nicola, our gondolier at the Grand Canal of The Venetian Hotel

Another thing we noticed is that most hotels have Filipino security personnel. Probably due to the fact that Pinoys abroad are known to be hardworking and notably trustworthy. Its just an added factor that we are an english speaking race so it was easier for them to communicate to almost all of the tourists visiting Macau.

The smiling security personnel who informed us of the auto show at The Venetian..very nice gentlemen.

There was an instance when we were boarding the City of Dreams shuttle bus that we saw a The Venetian Hotel employee who was on his way to work (with his uniform, name tag and all) stopping by to help a group of tourists load their luggage in the hotel shuttle bus even if he was not yet required to do so. Again, it comes not as a surprise that he is Pinoy. That's Filipino hospitality to you my dear readers. :)

Another nice kababayan we met...(my apologies, didn't get his name)

In this part of the world, fellow kababayans are providing the Filipino touch - giving excellent service and working hard, giving their 101% in everything they do. Most of them are even degree holders but sought to seek greener pastures abroad. 

In many countries they are given high regard for their professionalism and hardwork as well as the personal touch and compassion they have for their line of work.

We salute you - the Filipino worker. You continue to make us proud to be Pinoys wherever you are in the world. Mabuhay po kayo!