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Filipino Times
28-07-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club leads empowering team building for Filipino dentists in Saudi Arabia
The PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club organized a team building activity for members of the Filipino Dentists in KSA (PDA-FDKSA) as part of their 14th anniversary celebration. With the theme '14th Anniversary Special, Team Building & Summer Party,' the event aimed to strengthen unity and communication among Filipino professionals in the Kingdom. This landmark initiative was led by a powerhouse team of Toastmasters: Distinguished Toastmaster Ferdinand Gueco, TM Khristine Magat, TM Alfred Reyes, and TM Merllon Oliver, each contributing their expertise in communication, leadership, and event facilitation. Held at a private venue in Riyadh, the event featured a series of interactive games, leadership exercises, and motivational sessions. Aside from having fun, these activities were designed to hone key soft skills such as active listening, team coordination, problem-solving, and public speaking, valuable to both dental and non-dental professionals alike. FDK's current president, Maria Leonora S. Reyes, expressed her deep appreciation for the Toastmasters' initiative, stating, 'To the man and women behind the PICPA RiyadhToastmasters Club thank you! You are not only making an event successful but you also nourishing mind and hearts of people around you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom to other FILIPINO community in the kingdom!' Participants shared glowing feedback, highlighting how the event fostered new friendships, boosted morale, and motivated to continue the legacy of their beloved organization. It also served as a platform to introduce the mission and values of Toastmasters International to a broader audience of Filipino professionals in the Kingdom. This successful collaboration marks a promising start for more joint ventures between PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters and PDA-FDKSA, reflecting the growing spirit of Bayanihan among OFWs, championing both professional excellence and personal growth. As DTM Gueco noted in his closing remarks, 'When professionals from different fields come together with a shared purpose, we don't just build teams — we build a stronger Filipino community abroad.' The PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club welcomes all professionals to attend their weekly meetings held every Tuesday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, offering a supportive space to sharpen communication and leadership skills that can elevate both careers and communities.
Filipino Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club joins partnership ceremony at first-ever TFT Watchlist Forum in Saudi Arabia
PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club was among the 29 Filipino organizations honored during a ceremonial photo opportunity held at the first-ever The Filipino Times Watchlist Forum in Saudi Arabia, marking a new milestone in Filipino community engagement in the Kingdom. The event featured a symbolic partnership segment that highlighted the collective efforts of The Filipino Times and key Filipino organizations in Saudi Arabia — all working together to empower, inform, and uplift the overseas Filipino community. Representing The Filipino Times was Rain Dimalanta, Director for Operations, Sales and Marketing, who led the ceremonial photo opportunity as part of the forum's official program. Meanwhile, the PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club was represented by its Club President, Ferdinand Gueco. The TFT Watchlist Forum was proudly organized by The Filipino Times, the largest international Filipino news media and marketing agency globally, in collaboration with New Perspective Media Group. It was the first time the forum was held in Saudi Arabia, bringing together OFWs, community leaders, advocates, and industry experts in one vibrant celebration of unity and empowerment. The event was made possible through the support of its generous sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Ayala Land International Sales, Inc. DMCI Homes Support Sponsors: Arthaland Sun Life Philippine Airlines Attendees also enjoyed exciting TFT Pa-regalo giveaways throughout the program, including grocery packs, a JBL party box speaker, a 55' smart TV, and a roundtrip ticket to the Philippines — bringing fun and smiles to the Filipino community in attendance. The Filipino Times thanks the PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club for joining the partnership and for its continued service to Filipinos in the Kingdom.
Filipino Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Future-proofing OFW careers through AI tackled at TFT Watchlist Forum
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping the global workforce took center stage at the first-ever The Filipino Times Watchlist Forum in Saudi Arabia, through a solo presentation focused on preparing Filipino workers for the future of work. Titled 'AI and the OFW: Evolve, Adapt, Succeed,' the session was led by Ferdinand Gueco, Procurement Supervisor at Foods Gate Company and Club President of PICPA Riyadh Toastmasters Club. Gueco shared insights on how overseas Filipino workers can prepare for technological changes in the workplace by building strong communication skills, leadership, and a learning mindset. He highlighted adaptability as a survival skill — stressing that those who embrace change and continue learning are more likely to thrive in modern workplaces disrupted by automation and innovation. Drawing from his background in procurement and years of experience in public speaking, Gueco offered practical insights on how workers can remain competitive by being proactive, tech-aware, and committed to self-improvement. The talk underscored that future-proofing one's career goes beyond technical knowledge — it requires the right mindset, resilience, and the ability to grow in a fast-changing world.
