Filipina gets award in Middle East for boost in biz, hospitality sectors

A Filipina consultant working in the Middle East has been recognized for her contributions in the business and hospitality sectors.

According to a Balitanghali report on Thursday, Clairevee Aya Gamboa was given the Qatar's Women Leader Award by award-giving bodies World Women Leadership Award Congress and World Marketing Congress.

Gamboa began as a business strategist until she established her name in different parts of the world.

Gamboa started a company in Qatar and expanded it to Canada, Japan, Turkey and the Philippines.

Gamboa is the first Filipina who was recognized for the award.

In her Facebook post, Gamboa said her achievement also goes to every Filipino around the world.

"Thank you Qatar, CMO Asia, World Women Leadership Congress and World Marketing Congress... For giving me this award as "Qatar's Woman Leader 2020" and [for] recognizing my contributions for [to] country's economic diversity by advancing a world-class hospitality, brand creations, business development and also for acknowledging my contributions to the State's national security during its time of challenges," Gamboa said.

"Being the first Filipina Consultant in the Middle East to be recognized, this award is not only for me but also goes to every Filipino men and women around the world who see opportunities amidst unforeseen adversities. Let us lead, rise and celebrate this success together," she added. —LBG, GMA News