Friendship, resilience, shared belief in each other have changed the course of their lives Last updated: May 30, 2026 | 10:30 From left to right: Carla Castro, Jay Esqueta, Chrissie Asuncion, and Delia Rubios Supplied For OFWs Jay Esqueta, Delia Rubios, Chrissie Asuncion, and Carla Castro, that journey started with sacrifice, long working hours, and the responsibility of being breadwinners for their families. Like many expatriates who have made the UAE their second home, they arrived carrying hopes that stretched far beyond their own ambitions. What they did not expect was that friendship would eventually shape those ambitions into something more meaningful. Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the  Gulf News  app now - simply  click here . Friendship built far from home Esqueta, Rubios, and Asuncion stepped in Dubai in 2005, each pursuing career opportunities while adjusting to life in a new country. Castro joined later in 2018.…