Lorenzana not inclined to recommend another martial law extension in Mindanao
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he is not in favor of extending martial law in Mindanao. Lorenzana instead recommends an enhance anti-terrorism law. "Kung ako lang. I will not recommend anymore the extension. Tagal na masyado," Lorenzana told reporters. He...
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WATCH: ‘Human-faced’ carp spotted in China lake creeps people
A fish with a human-like face left a visitor to a village in southern China stunned. The short video clip shows a carp with the markings of what resembled to be a human's mouth, nose, and eyes on its head. The 15-second video went viral after it was posted on Weibo,...
4 Filipino seafarers back in PH from Venezuela after ‘oil smuggling case’ – DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs said that four Filipino seafarers were brought home from Venezuela after being detained for alleged oil smuggling. “We are happy to reunite with their families this group of seafarers from Venezuela. The Department will never tire to...
Bolivian President Evo Morales steps down
After his 14 years in power, Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned. This development came a month after his disputed re-election. In a report by BBC, Morales announced his resignation on a televised address as he urges protesters to "stop attacking the brothers...
Heavy rains in UAE causes water leakages in Emaar
Even Emaar was not spared by the heavy rains that lashed some parts of the UAE yeserday. Dubai Media Office shared images of some areas inside the mall where there were leakages due to the heavy rainfall. An Emaar spokesperson said that in spite of what happened, the...
Number of kidnapped Pinoy seafarers in West Africa rises to 11
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has revealed that it has received a report about another piracy incident in West Africa. The incident led to the kidnapping of two more Filipino seafarers in Togo, West Africa. The abduction was confirmed by the Philippine...
PDEA says it’s impossible to stop drug-related deaths
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Director General Aaron Aquino said it is impossible to stop drug-related killings because of the suspects’ alleged intent to fight it out. Aquino made the remarks in light of plans by Vice President Leni Robredo, who is now co-chair...
Taiwanese Coast Guard rescues Filipino engineer with severe burns
Taiwan’s Coast Guard has responded to the call of a Liberian cargo vessel boat to assist a Filipino marine engineer who was injured while on board the ship. The Hualien Coast Guard said they transported the OFW to a hospital in Taiwan for treatment last Friday. The...
DOTr unveils new prototype of PUV to replace old jeepneys
The Department of Transportation yesterday unveiled a new design for the modern public utility vehicle. In a Facebook post, DOTr said a test run has been made for the Toyota Hilux modern PUV with transport officials and representatives from Toyota Motor Philippines...
ACT-CIS Partylist congressman urges DFA to probe passport issuance anomaly
ACT-CIS Partylist Rep. Eric Yap has urged Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin to investigate the anomaly in the issuance of Philippine passports where fake birth certificate and NBI clearance were allegedly being used. Yap said they discovered this anomaly when they...
ISIS recruiting domestic workers in Hong Kong, Singapore — top official
Three domestic workers in Singapore were used by terrorist group ISIS to promote their cause online. The workers reportedly donated money to the militant group and have been radicalized with one expressing readiness to be a suicide bomber in Syria. This, according to...
Baskets made of coconut leaves replace plastic bags in Tawi-Tawi
You've probably read about banana leaves being used as organic food packaging. But did you know that even coconut leaves can be turned into a basket that you can use for your purchased goods? Jan Darren Guiwan, the man behind the travel blog "Kapampangan Traveller",...
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Rents going down
DUBAI: Prices of real estate properties across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are falling due to oversupply, real estate companies said, in what appears to be an opportune time for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) living with their families or friends to upgrade from...
Terrifying experience of Kidapawan resident behind viral photos of collapsed hotel
A resident of Kidapawan City narrated the story behind his now viral images and video of the bone-chilling collapse of Eva's Hotel during the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that hit the region on Thursday morning. In an interview with The Filipino Times, Xie Poy Rabi Gorith...
The Filipino Times Awards: The essence of excellence
What does The Filipino Times Awards look for? This has been the question of many individual nominees for the upcoming The Filipino Times Awards set to take place this coming November 8. As the award-giving body thrusts towards its fifth year, it has received over 600...
OFW finds out home in PH no longer exists as kin leaves him in the lurch
Romeo Ordaz heaved a heavy sigh of relief when he landed back to the Philippines in 2011. He worked as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Riyadh for years and thought it was time to finally return home for good and enjoy the things he worked hard for. But that last...
Broken relationships among OFW spouses now becoming a trend
DUBAI: Did you know that broken relationships among OFW families have become almost all too common? Social Welfare Attaché Judith Yadan Bacwaden said that many Filipino families cannot survive the distance when one of the parents goes abroad to work. “Maraming ganyang...
Anne Curtis turns emotional after pregnancy announcement
Anne Curtis is excited on her journey to motherhood as she reconfirms her pregnancy on the noontime show "It's Showtime." "I'm very, very happy. Erwan and I are very happy. Again, maraming maraming salamat to everyone, the overflowing love talaga na we received after...
Is Coco Martin against Vice Ganda’s relationship with Ion Perez?
ABS CBN's primetime king Coco Martin has expressed his support on the newfound relationship Vice Ganda with fellow "It's Showtime" host Ion Perez. "Siyempre sobrang saya ako para sa kanya," Coco said in an interview with Push.com. The "Ang Probinsyano" star said that...
Jim Paredes hits Bong Revilla’s TV comeback
Singer Jim Paredes couldn’t contain his disappointment over the new TV project of Senator Bong Revilla Jr. in GMA Network. Paredes said he believes that Revilla should not be given a television show for children because of his history. Revilla was charged with plunder...
WATCH: Regine Velasquez stunned by Miss Universe 2019 Catriona Gray
A video of Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez sharing the same stage with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray went viral after she was seen getting stunned by the beauty queen. In a video clip shared on Facebook by netizen, Nhoie Gurrobat, Velasquez can be seen looking and...
Watch: Massive snake found at Kim Kardashian’s backyard
Kris Jenner took to her Instagram Story on Saturday to share with fans that a huge anaconda snake had appeared in her daughter Kim Kardashian’s backyard. The reality star approached the exotic snake on the grass and waved the camera back and forth to give her 30.2...
Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters announces engagement
Former Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters and Camarines Sur Governor Migz Villafuerte are engaged. The 28-year-old former beauty queen and concert producer announced their engagement on Instagram, yesterday. "Your girls getting hitched” Peters wrote on her...
Willie Revillame thanked Noli de Castro for regularly watching Wowowin
Wowowin host Willie Revillame thanked news anchor Noli de Castro for regularly watching his show. In an episode on Nov. 8, Revillame revealed that the news anchor would always watch on Facebook or Youtube his shows before he goes to sleep. He revealed that de Castro...
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Filipino restaurant in San Francisco offers 100-percent vegan twist of all-time Filipino dishes
A restaurant in San Francisco is making vegan versions of Filipino classic dishes. Nick's on a Mission, located at 996 Mission St., in the heart of San Francisco's Filipino Cultural Heritage district SOMA Pilipinas, serves vegan versions of the "lumpia", "pancit",...
Pinoys in Dubai and the Northern Emirates come together for Mindanao quake victims
DUBAI: The Bayanihan spirit among Filipinos in the UAE was quite alive as groups organized a relief effort that was able to put together 19 balikbayan boxes filled with basic necessities for earthquake victims of Mindanao. Jason Roi Bucton, vice chair of the Bayanihan...
Dubai Good Samaritan goes viral
DUBAI: Reynaldo Buenaflor Angulo, fondly known as “Kuya Rey” and “Tatay Rey” for the help he has given to those in dire straits, said he hopes people emulate his deeds. This as a post by The Filipino Times about his commitment to the community went viral with almost...
For better or for worse: Twenty-six OFW love birds exchange vows in Dubai
DUBAI: Some 26 pairs of love birds – all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) – exchanged vows and tied the knot in what was yet again another mass wedding held at the Philippine Consulate General’s Office (PCGO) and this time solemnized by Vice Consul Marianne Bringas....
Indonesia motorcycle driver’s crying video goes viral after customer cancels order
Indonesia’s app-based motorcycle drivers are on the rise because of its convenience to customers, but some of them are suffering from poor working conditions. In a video posted online, a motorcycle driver named Darto was seen realizing that his customer canceled its...
How to get an international certificate of vaccination for polio
Do you have a scheduled trip to Indonesia? Brunei? Or Morocco? You may as well first secure an international certificate of vaccination (ICV) from the Department of Health’s (DOH) Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ). According to BOQ’s website, administration of polio vaccine...
Challenges faced by women and men entrepreneurs in UAE are identical – study
The CEO of New Perspective Media Group (NPM), a leading UAE-based media company and integrated marketing communications agency, has lauded the UAE’s unwavering commitment to helping women tip the scales of entrepreneurship to unlock their full potentials as business...
Enjoy Dubai’s blissful, magnificent views at Canal Central Hotel
Dubai is one of the world’s top tourist destinations with its strategic location – which is why hundreds of hotels have been built at this emirate in the UAE over the past few years. However, it’s only in a few of these established hotels where visitors and residents...
Arté Pilipinas invites UAE-based Filipino performing artists
Arté Pilipinas invites UAE-based Filipino performing artists – dancers, singers, street performers, musicians, beatbox artists among others – to apply and be part of the festival’s performance programming. Last day of submission is November 30th. Arté Pilipinas, a...
‘Affordables’ opens in Ghurair Mall
DUBAI: A shop that wouldn’t test your haggling skills because prices are already low has opened at Ghurair Mall on Al Rigga Street in Deira. Aptly named, “Affordables” because prices affordably start at Dh10, the shop had a busy weekend following opening day last...
Exciting, fun-filled segments await UAE residents at Eat Bulaga Live in Dubai
Filipinos in Dubai and the UAE now anticipate a fun-filled day with laughter and enjoyment as the Philippines’ longest-running noontime show, Eat Bulaga, goes live in Dubai! Confirmed Dabarkads who will be joining their fans in Dubai include Bossing Vic, Tito Sen,...
Show your unique talent and live like a star, with UAE Exchange ‘Tara Pinoy Idol’
Filipinos, no matter where they are in the world, have always showcased their world-class skills across a huge range of entertaining acts. This is why UAE Exchange has opened up an opportunity for Filipinos in the UAE to let their talent shine on the world stage with...
The Red Crab Seafood Grill & Restaurant opens doors in Abu Dhabi
Filipinos who enjoy the delicacies of the sea can now enjoy the fresh offerings at Abu Dhabi’s latest affordable seafood destination – The Red Crab Seafood Grill & Restaurant as it has opened its doors to the public, located at the Defense Road opposite Al Wahda...
Bruno Mars to headline New Year’s Eve concert in Abu Dhabi
Filipinos who jam and jive to the hit singles including “Just the Way You Are”, “Grenade” and fan favourite “24K Magic” can look forward to meeting 11-time Grammy winning American singer, songwriter and record producer Bruno Mars this year in the UAE as he is coming...
Pinay teen wins 4 gold medals in ice skating event in Indonesia
An 11-year-old skater from the Philippines won four gold medals in the recently concluded Skate Indonesia Leg of Ice Skating Institute Championship Series held in Jakarta. Katrina Amber Cruz bested 400 other competitors in other countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and...
Thousands join Dubai Run 30X30 turns Sheikh Zayed road section into running track
In his continuing bid to make Dubai one of the most active cities of the world, Dubai Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joined thousands of people who run, jogged, and walked for the Dubai Run 30X30 challenge, today. Residents...
Nonito Donaire borrows trophy for his sons after defeat by Japanese boxer
Nonito Donaire had a special favor to fulfill his promise to his two sons for them to touch and hold the Muhammad Ali trophy. The Filipino Flash failed to win the trophy at the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight final match against Japanese Naoya Inoue yesterday....
Pinoy kickboxers prepare for SEAGames in Cambodia
The Philippine kickboxing team was sent to Cambodia to train as part of preparations for the upcoming SEA Games, according to Sen. Francis Tolentino. The team will train under coaches Glenn Mondol and Donald Geisler III until November 9. Tolentino, President of the...
PH clinches slot in FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament
The Philippine basketball team has a slot in the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will be held in India on March 2020. Pinoy shooters will be battling it out with 19 teams from the men's and women's division for the three tickets to be given for the 3x3...
Freddie Roach prefers Danny Garcia as Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach said he prefers Danny Garcia than Mikey Garcia to be the Pacman's next boxing match. “Danny is much better. And besides, Mikey is coming off a loss. He lost his last fight,” Roach told sportswriters....
Pinoy to make history as fighter with most bouts for Bahrain’s combat federation
Brave Combat Federation (BCF), an MMA organization based in Bahrain, will see a Filipino go in its history books as the fighter with the most number of fights this November, Gulf Daily News reported. Jeremy Pacatiw, known as “The Juggernaut,” will take on a fighter...
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