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10 Inspiring Filipinas Who Prove We Can Do Anything

9. Chona Abiertas Tenorio, lawyer

Back in Occidental Mindoro, Chona used to be an accounting clerk for the local government. She had plans on going abroad. Her move to Spain was supposed to be her gate pass to enter the United States. Chona decided to stay, but it wasn't easy as she thought it would be. She couldn't find white-collar jobs then, so she worked as a domestic helper. While it was a noble job, Chona wanted to pursue other opportunities. When she got her residency, Chona began to study law at the age of 45. Now she has her own law firm (with two offices in Barcelona and Madrid!) and helps fellow kababayans based in Spain by offering free legal advice and special conferences.

10. Jessica Cox, martial artist and pilot

JessicaCox was born without arms, but that didn't stop the Filipino-American from becoming a martial artist — she earned a black belt! — and the world's first licensed armless pilot, who can take over the light-sport aircraft controls using her feet. She continues to be a motivational speaker, traveling the world with her inspiring story.

Jessica Cox was born without arms, but that didn't stop the Filipino-American from becoming a martial artist — she earned a black belt! — and the world's first licensed armless pilot, who can take over the light-sport aircraft controls using her feet. She continues to be a motivational speaker, traveling the world with her inspiring story.