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Maid says ‘I want to be the first Filipina helper who earns the most number of engineering diplomas and certificates in Singapore’
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nick Karean , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 18, 2026
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Summary Jo, 35, moved to Singapore around two years ago after studying political science and working in a Philippine law firm for eight years. She is now pursuing two engineering diplomas and three Building and Construction Authority-certified courses while working as a domestic helper. Jo hopes...
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Key points She is now pursuing two engineering diplomas and three Building and Construction Authority-certified courses while working as a domestic helper. Summary Jo, 35, moved to Singapore around two years ago after studying political science and working in a Philippine law firm for eight years. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Summary Jo, 35, moved to Singapore around two years ago after studying political science and working in a Philippine law firm for eight years. She is now pursuing two engineering diplomas and three Building and Construction Authority-certified courses while working as a domestic helper. Jo hopes...
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