TESDA reveals top courses preferred by OFWs
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) revealed the top courses preferred by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who aim to professionalize and improve their existing skills or learn new courses to be able to seek for better opportunities...
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Expat in Dubai jailed for stealing diamond worth Php1 billion
The expat who stole a 9.33-carat blue diamond worth $20 million (Dh74 million; Php1 billion) from a Dubai-based company he worked in has been sentenced to five years in prison to be followed by immediate deportation. The Asian man who worked as a security guard at the...
Dubai Court doubles sentence for maid who sexually assaulted employer’s son
A Filipina maid in Dubai who sexually assaulted her employer’s son will spend more time in prison after the Dubai Court of Appeal doubled its sentence against her from three months in jail to six. Before the court, the mother said that she discovered a redness in her...
Construction of world’s biggest airport in Bulacan to begin next year
The construction of the proposed Bulacan Airport, dubbed as one of the biggest airport in the world, may begin as early as 2019, proponent San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced. During the 44th Philippine Business Conference and Expo, SMC President and Chief...
NAIA Terminal 2 rehab to begin next week
The rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 is set to begin next week, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced. MIAA general manager for Engineering Ric Medalla said that the construction of the offices to be used...
UAE visa amnesty program nears end
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with overstaying or absconding cases in the UAE are urged by Philippine officials to avail of the amnesty program offered by the UAE Government as it nears end on October 31. As of October 13, a total of 1,527 OFW amnesty grantees have...
Sweeping visa reforms in UAE start today
The sweeping reforms to the UAE visa system will take into effect starting today, October 21, as announced by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC). One of these reforms approved by the UAE Cabinet is the adjustment of visa status of visitors...
PAL resumes flights to Boracay
As the world-famous Boracay island opens on October 26, Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced resume of flights to Caticlan and Kalibo. In an advisory Friday, PAL said it will resume flights between Manila and Caticlan, Cebu and Caticlan, as well as Cebu and Kalibo...
Cebu Pacific Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Fiesta-themed Party
6 Return Tickets to the Philippines were given away In celebration of Cebu Pacific's 5th anniversary in Dubai, over 200 partners along with the Filipino community, gathered as one at Boracay Club Asiana Hotel to mark the milestone of the airline. Recognized as the...
Cebu Pacific launches 5th anniversary sale
Grab your Dubai-Manila plane tickets for as low as AED 5! Cebu Pacific marks its fifth year of serving Filipino expats with an exclusive weekend sale of their Dubai to Manila seats, starting from only AED 5! The sales period is only from October 19 to 21 with a travel...
Public speaking workshop for nurses
The Philippine Nurses Association - Dubai and Northern Emirates and the Filipino Nurses Association in Emirates recently sponsored a public speaking workshop for its members and staff of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), Overseas Workers Welfare...
Own a Mitsubishi today with the Ultimate Mitsubishi Offer!
Filipinos who are searching a great car for an even greater value need not look further: The Ultimate Mitsubishi offer from Al Habtoor Motors will give them a range of options of Mitsubishi cars and SUV’s with a rock-bottom interest rate of 1.99% for 5 years – a...
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To emoji or not to emoji?
Did you know that woefully inappropriate emojis that you use in your messages or post online can get you in jail in the UAE? TFT reveals emojis with double meanings that you must refrain from sending online The use of social media has been a part of the lives of...
Siblings’ power tug-of-war in 2019 elections
The power tug-of-war is on for the two well-known names in politics— the Ejercito-Estradas and the Binays— as they eye for the same position in the 2019 national polls. For the Ejercito-Estradas, Senator JV Ejercito aims to be reelected as senator when he submitted...
Dirham-peso rate stagnant within Php14.7 mark for more than one month now
The dirham-peso exchange rate has remained stagnant within the Php14.7-Php14.8 range for more than a month now. Dirham-peso rate on Wednesday, October 17, stands at Php14.7159, as per the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) exchange bulletin. Records from BSP show that...
Heavy rains lead to flooding in parts of UAE
The heavy rain in the UAE on Tuesday, October 16, has resulted in flooding in some areas in the country. A video uploaded by Storm Center shows a vehicle along Wadi Qur road reversing, upon realizing that the flood is too high to continue traversing the road. The...
WATCH: Design of new Dubai Metro extension stations revealed
The government of Dubai has given the public a sneak peek of the design of the planned extension of the Dubai Metro’s Red Line towards the site of Expo 2020. The new Metro route will be 15 kilometers long and will extend all the way to the site of Expo 2020. The...
Tourist Advisory: Boracay now requires proof of confirmed hotels and bookings
Filipinos and other tourists headed for the newly-renovated Boracay Island should now prepare their hotel and bookings prior to being given access to the island. Cebu Pacific has released an advisory that the guests will be required to show proof that they will be...
The Color Run Hero Tour to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for Filipinos
Need a head start with your new fitness regime? Planning to begin a more physically active chapter in your life? The upcoming The Color Run presented by Daman will be one of the best places for Filipinos to begin their new lifestyle as you wouldn’t just be exercising...
Off the Hook now open in Al Ain, to open 2 more branches in Abu Dhabi this 2018
Filipinos in Al Ain can now get a taste of Off the Hook Seafood Restaurant as it has opened its doors at the Al Murabaa Area, Al Ain (beside Lulu Center). The winner of TFT’s 2018 Most Preferred Seafood Restaurant of the Year will also be opening two more branches in...
Baguio strawberries to be made available in Dubai
If you ever miss the strawberries of Baguio or La Trinidad, Benguet at times, here is a good news: Dubai residents will be able to enjoy freshly picked strawberries soon right inside the city. According to a report by Gulf News, French startup Agricool’s farming...
La Mesa Restaurant brings the Pinoy isaw and other ihaw-ihaw to the next level
One of the most iconic Filipino street food is their assortment of ihaw-ihaw that you will find on every corner of the street, in markets, and has even found its way to buffet restaurants. This is exactly why Filipino restaurants here in the UAE, like La Mesa...
Bamboo and Barbie bring down the house
October 2018, Dubai, UAE – It was nothing short of performance when the Filipino rock icon, Bamboo, and Filipina singer and songwriter, Barbie, performed together. Both brought down the house over the weekend at Dragon Mart 2. The two best Pinoy talents rocked the...
Voice Actors, Youtube Superstars and massive tournaments you shouldn’t miss at Middle East Games Con 2018
It’s no secret that Filipinos of all ages love online gaming – with the country’s high speed internet revving up long gaming nights especially during the weekends. And with Middle East Games Con 2018 on the horizon, the event gives gaming fans the once-in-a-lifetime...
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Meet the young Filipina behind Apple, McDonald’s and Infiniti’s marketing campaigns
The image of Filipino overseas workers mostly dwells on the front service of big brands throughout the world. And for Pinays in the UAE, it’s another dimension of challenge to be recognized and climb the career ladder – which is why for 2018 TFT Advertising...
Filipino social media professional shares secrets to engaging millions of followers
In the digital age, one of the most mind boggling questions for brands on social media is how to maintain optimal engagement with your audience. 2018 TFT Advertising Professional of the Year Arnold ‘Nicholo’ Jallores shares his insights on managing social media...
Tourist Advisory: Boracay now requires proof of confirmed hotels and bookings
Filipinos and other tourists headed for the newly-renovated Boracay Island should now prepare their hotel and bookings prior to being given access to the island. Cebu Pacific has released an advisory that the guests will be required to show proof that they will be...
World’s largest book sale opens in Dubai today
More than 3 million discounted books await all book lovers and bibliophiles in the UAE as the world's largest book sale opens in Dubai starting today, October 18. The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair, dubbed as the biggest book sale in the world, lands in Dubai and will offer...
WATCH: OFW, employer share communication barrier
Imagine moving into a country where you don't know anyone, the places look unfamiliar, the laws and customs are different, and your employers do not speak your language. It can be a serious ordeal, especially in the UAE where the pool of people are diverse. But OFWs...
Saudi to become one of the countries where people live the longest by 2040
Life expectancy—or the average time that a person may expect to live—is expected to rise up worldwide in 2040, according to a new report from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). People in Spain are predicted to live the longest in the world by...
VIRAL: OFW’s surprise homecoming fails after mom didn’t recognize her
A Filipina OFW experienced a heartbreaking experience upon her surprise arrival in the Philippines—when her own mother failed to recognize her. On a Facebook video that went viral this week, Filipina OFW Mayeth Espiritu Cuadra is seen knocking on her house’s front...
Miss Earth candidate loses title after selfie in PH
Miss Earth Lebanon 2018 gets disqualified from the beauty pageant after posing a photo with another candidate whose nation is on diplomatic rift with the Lebanese Republic. A photo depicting Miss Earth Lebanon 2018 Salwa Akar with another Miss Earth candidate—whose...
Gretchen Fullido posts message of positivity amid sexual harassment issue
ABS-CBN entertainment reporter took to Instagram to post a message of positivity and encouragement amid her ongoing legal battle with her colleagues in the Kapamilya network. As seen in her Instagram post, Fullido looked back on how she was able to build her career in...
Regine to join ASAP, judge in singing contest in ABS-CBN
Regine Velasquez was welcomed by ABS-CBN executives during her contract signing which was held on October 17 at the Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN compound. "Sobra akong touched na touched sa welcome na ibinigay sa akin ng ABS-CBN kasi hindi ko akalain na ganun ako...
BEFORE AND AFTER: Claudine Barretto’s drastic weight loss
Actress Claudine Barretto turned heads during a movie premiere Tuesday night when she showed off her latest slim figure. The actress caught the public’s attention on the red carpet with a sleeveless black turtleneck top and a metallic pencil skirt, which showcased her...
Maja Salvador, Enchong Dee, Jay-R and Pooh to headline Pinoy Dance Show in Dubai
Filipinos have another party to celebrate this coming Christmas season as four of the Philippines’ top performers will light up the stage with their dance moves and bring joy to Filipino expats at the upcoming Pinoy Dance Show! The concert, organized by Epic...
Maja Salvador denies being cause of Carlo, Angelica breakup
Actress Maja Salvador has broken her silence on the "third party" issue involving her, and former couple Angelica Panganiban and Carlo Aquino. It can be recalled that Panganiban revealed in a "Gandang Gabi Vice" episode that she and Aquino decided to call their...
LOOK: Jinkee Pacquiao reveals new business venture
Sen. Manny Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee Pacquiao, took to social media to reveal her newest business venture. According to her Instagram post dated October 12, Jinkee is set to open her own café which she has named "Bean Redeemed" inside her husband's beach resort in...
FEU bags 2018 ABA Interschool title
Photo: PBA legend Allan Caidic tossing up. Dubai: The FEU Tamaraws bagged the 6th Season of the ABA Interschool Tournament, their 3rd championship overall, winning over team El Norte, 46-43 recently at Al Ahli Club Stadium, Dubai. El Norte squad was leading with 36...
Action in the Dubai Hard Court
Aces’ air tight defense yields 8-0 run for a 62-55 victory over TLG III at the United OFW Basketball League (UOFWBL). The boys of TLG III showed what they were made of on the opening frame of the match and well into the second and third. But team Aces refused to back...
UFC GYM introduces ‘UFC GYM Jiu-Jitsu Program’ in the UAE
UFC GYM Middle East has launched their highly-structured Jiu-Jitsu program in the UAE at their facility located at Business Bay in Dubai. The launch was initiated by Mauricio ‘Tinguinha’ Mariano, one of the biggest names in the global Jiu-Jitsu community who also...
UAP-Abu Dhabi conducts 1-day sportsfest for a cause
The United Architects of the Philippines – Abu Dhabi chapter (UAP-Abu Dhabi) recently held a 1-day sports festival to promote health and wellness for their members, as well as to provide financial support to one of their fellow members suffering from a serious health...
PH Asian Games gold medalists receive Php2 million add’l incentive
Filipino gold medalists in the recently concluded Asian Games in Indonesia received an additional Php2 million incentive on Sunday, September 23, increasing their total monetary reward received to Php10 million. The additional incentive came from the combined...
Banayad Boys clinch UOFWBL title
Championships are always about air-tight defense. Not one to give space for free. Such was the case with the recent match between Banayad Boys and DXB Avengers at the first season of the United OFW basketball league (UOFWBL) – a fight characterized by box outs and...
Filipino fighter Jon Chris Corton bags debut win in Brave 16
The Philippine flag is raised high once again in the international sports stage as Filipino mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jon Chris Corton of Philippines’ Team Lakay was hailed as the victor in a unanimous decision at the recently held Brave 16 Combat Federation in...
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