For years, Ms. Corazon Socco Bardos carried a simple dream in her heart, to give her daughters a better future.
Originally from Mindanao, Philippines, Corazon is a single-minded and hardworking mother of two daughters, Nenxe Ann, 18, who is pursuing her graduation, and Janei Aira, 12, who is still attending school. Coming from a humble family, she made the difficult decision to leave her children behind and travel to the UAE in 2018 in search of opportunities.
Like many overseas workers, her journey was filled with sacrifice. She began working as a housemaid for a local family in Shahama, Abu Dhabi, dedicating herself to supporting her loved ones back home. After three years, she joined Falcon International Services LLC, where she continued working diligently until April 2026.
Despite long working hours and living in a shared room in the Electra area, Corazon never stopped thinking about her family. Every month, she carefully budgeted her earnings and sent money home through GCC Exchange to help cover household expenses, school fees, and the daily needs of her children.
Then came a moment she never expected.
A routine remittance transaction turned into a life-changing surprise when she learned that she had won the AED 100,000 Mega Cash Prize in GCC Exchange’s Money Majlis Promotion.
When she received the call, she could hardly believe it. Tears of joy filled her eyes as she realized that years of sacrifice, perseverance, and dedication had been rewarded in an extraordinary way.
Today, Corazon sees this blessing as more than just prize money. It is a chance to secure her daughters’ education, reduce her family’s financial burdens, and fulfill a long-held dream of starting a small business in the Philippines.
Her story is a reminder that behind every remittance is a story of love, sacrifice, and hope—a story shared by millions of hardworking expatriates who strive every day to create a better future for their families.
Ms. Corazon Socco Bardos’s said after receiving the prize:
“I sincerely thank God and GCC Exchange for this wonderful opportunity and for giving my family renewed hope and confidence for the future. Winning AED 100,000 feels truly life-changing and is a dream come true for me and my family.
As a mother, my greatest aspiration has always been to provide a brighter future for my daughters by supporting their education and creating better opportunities for them. This prize brings me one step closer to achieving another lifelong dream, starting a business in the Philippines.”