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OFW Leaves Dubai For A Simple Farm Life In Tiaong, Quezon | Buhay Probinsiya | Smart Parenting
Having lived and thrived as a financial analyst in Dubai for 10 years, Ivy Celemen and family decide to return to the Philippines to live their dream farm life in Tiaong, Quezon.
The pandemic was a turning point in their lives. Ivy revisited her priorities and came upon the realization that it is best for their family if she retires as an OFW and live a simpler life in the province to be closer to nature and their families.
Ivy also shares some tips to fellow OFWs who are planning to return home to live their best lives in the Philippines.
Catch the highlights here:
00:41 - Ivy describes her life as an OFW in Dubai.
00:52 - Ivy shares that when the pandemic hit, they decided to go back home and build their lives in the Philippines.
01:51 - Ivy shares that in 2019, her daughter had a focal seizure which may have been triggered due to excessive gadget use because of limited physical activities in Dubai. This was one of the reasons why they moved back to the Philippines - so that they can move freely and have plenty of physical activities.
03:03 - Ivy’s 9-year-old daughter, Yannie, shares that she prefers living in the Philippines because aside from getting to enjoy biking, she also gets to spend time with their extended family.
03:25 - Ivy shares that her husband also wants to focus on taking care of his parents.
04:17 - Ivy shares that they have a family farm lot handed down through generations which is now being taken care of by her husband.
05:00 - Ivy shows their goats, which they sourced from the Department of Agriculture. She shares that the government has many programs supporting farmers such as irrigation.
05:54 - Ivy shares that their family plans for their future by using a drawing board.
06:14 - Ivy shares that they first acquired their one-hectare land via tax declaration. She shares that it took eight years and a lot of patience to have it titled.
07:16 - Ivy shares that they invested in properties for rent and businesses such as a laundry shop and water refilling station.
07:44 - Ivy shares that compared to their lavish lifestyle in Dubai, they now have a simpler life in Tiaong, Quezon.
08:33 - Ivy shares some tips for other OFWs who are planning to return home and start their life anew in the Philippines.
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