Ana Margarita Bacoco Reyes

About Ana Margarita Bacoco Reyes

Ana Margarita Bacoco Reyes is a 32-year-old woman from Tabuk, Kalinga, where the values of hard work, humility, and family run deep in her veins. Raised in a modest home by a farmer-turned-barangay security officer father and a full-time housewife mother, Ana grew up as the second child in a household of six siblings—four brothers and one sister. Life was never easy, but it was full of love, discipline, and quiet strength. From an early age, Ana learned how to take care of others. She often helped her mother manage the home and look after her younger siblings. These early lessons would serve her well later in life, both in her personal journey and professional path. In 2010, she graduated from Tabuk National High School and was determined to pursue higher education. With limited financial means, she made a practical choice—living with a relative’s family where she could both study and help out. From January 2009 to May 2010, Ana worked as a domestic helper for that household. While taking care of two school-aged children (ages 8 and 12), she also cooked meals, cleaned the house, did laundry, and offered help with their school assignments. She credits this experience as her first real taste of balancing personal ambition with genuine service to others. Ana’s efforts paid off—she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Kalinga-Apayao State College in 2015. But instead of choosing a purely office-based career, Ana chose to stay flexible, embracing opportunities that allowed her to support her family and gain real-world skills across different fields. She first worked as a Saleslady from June 2010 to May 2011, where she developed her communication and customer service skills. Later, in 2015, she took on two simultaneous roles: as a Packer from March 2015 to July 2016, and an Enumerator for a government survey project from August 2015 to September 2016. These jobs taught her precision, attention to detail, and the value of hard work in any environment. In July 2019, Ana was hired as an Administrative Assistant, a role she held until August 2021. Here, she handled clerical tasks, organized files, and supported office operations, proving her reliability in a more formal setting. She later worked as a Library Clerk from October 2024 to March 2025, assisting students, maintaining records, and helping manage library inventory. Even as she moved through different industries, Ana never let go of her connection to domestic work. At home, she continued to take care of her family and maintain their household. Since 2021, she’s also become a small business owner, running her own online merchandise store—a clear sign of her initiative and desire to grow. One of her most meaningful roles came not through formal employment, but through family. Ana became the primary caregiver for her 70-year-old grandmother, who was bedridden due to colon cancer. Day and night, she bathed her, fed her, cleaned after her, and kept her company—learning firsthand what it means to provide care with both skill and compassion. That experience opened her heart even further to elderly care, a field she is now eager to explore professionally if given the opportunity. Ana is now preparing to undergo TESDA's Domestic Work NC II Training—a one-week intensive course that includes cleaning, washing, ironing, and other essential domestic skills. She’s also keen on expanding her abilities in gardening, car washing, and pet care, which she already practices at home. For Ana, working abroad is not just a job opportunity—it’s a calling. It's her way of building a better life, not only for herself, but for her entire family. Whether she’s caring for children, supporting the elderly, or keeping a home clean and safe, Ana brings with her not only a broad range of skills, but a quiet strength, a deep sense of duty, and a heart full of purpose.