Filipina hits US roads with 18-wheeler truck

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A Filipina in the United States has navigated her way through the male-dominated world of 18-wheeler truck drivers.

Overseas Filipino worker Jonalyn Johns goes behind the wheel of the truck that secures deliveries of goods in various parts of the US.Johns started as a single parent in the Philippines, where she met her present husband. They later moved to the US.“When I came here, I didn’t want to bring my child because I was a single mom when I met him… Yung nanay niya sabi niya dalhin mo lang yung anak mo ako yung mag-aalaga.

Relating to her fellow workers is also a challenge.“Minsan tinitingnan nila ako. Yung iba, lalo na yung mga lalaki, sabi nila ‘Oh, you need to go back home to China’ parang ganun. Sabi ko, ‘I’m not from China’ panag ganun. Titingin talaga sila sa 'kin, tapos minsan yung sa social media nagco-comment sila ‘Oh you need to go back home and cook’,” Johns said."But I just ignore them and thought that maybe they're just having a bad day," she added.

 

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