Locals starting to have preference for Pinoy foods
Photo:Trade and Industry Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman is flanked by Commercial Attaché Charmaine Mignon S. Yalong and Allan Bautista, chairman of the League of Freight Forwarders and and LBC regional senior sales and marketing manager. DUBAI: More and more...
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Blazing fast 5G internet speeds to be implemented in UAE this 2019
Filipinos know for a fact that the UAE’s internet speeds are no match for the services available back home – and the services are just about to get better as both du and Etisalat subscribers will soon roll out their 5G service. The UAE’s biggest telecom providers are...
Airfare in PH to become cheaper in March-April
Airline passengers in the Philippines will pay lower airfares starting March 2019 as jet fuel price continue to decline, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). With the looming decline in the prices of jet fuel, airline companies will be required to lower...
‘World’s biggest airport’ in Bulacan eyed to open in 2022
The new international airport in Bulacan, which is dubbed as the ‘biggest airport in the world, is expected to open in 2022 if the construction will begin this year. Transportation Undersecretary Ruben Reinoso said that the first phase of the construction, which...
Payless to Liquidate U.S. Stores, wind down online operations
Payless Inc. is liquidating its U.S. and Puerto Rico stores and shutting down its online operations as the upheaval in the retail industry claims its latest victim. The discount shoe chain is starting liquidation sales on Feb. 17, and expects the stores to remain open...
E-cigarettes to undergo new nicotine standards following ESMA approval
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) has recently set and approved new standards for electronic cigarettes in the UAE particularly on the nicotine components. The new measures set by ESMA are part of the UAE government’s initiative to reduce...
Duterte signs SSS Law, OFWs to get mandatory SSS coverage
OFWs around the world will soon be mandated by law to get SSS Coverage after Executive Secretrary Salvador Medialdea confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed the bill that was proposed to repeal the Social Security Law. The law, which will soon be...
PANUORIN. Barsha Heights fire drill sends employees scrambling
DUBAI: What a way to start a work week! Hundreds of employees at one of the buildings in glitzy Barsha Heights went scrambling for safety at around 10:00 am as the fire alarm went off in what had been a fire drill meant to check how fast people can get out of the high...
Lawmaker in Slovenia quits over sandwich he stole
DUBAI: A Slovenian lawmaker made international news lately for walking out of a supermarket with a sandwich he did not pay for because, he said, the store’s staff kept ignoring him. Darij Krajcic, a member of parliament for the Marjan Sarec List (LMS) party — the...
RTA opens main bridge at intersection of Expo Road, Al Asayel Street
WAM: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a main bridge at the intersection of Expo Road and Al Asayel Street. The bridge is a part of Phase 5 of the roads network leading to Expo site. The completion rate of this phase has exceeded 50 percent, and...
Op-Ed: Integrating advanced industries into economic and development cycles
A panel discussing the Tawazun Economic Program as an enabler and driver of economic growth was held on the opening day of the International Defence Conference, IDC. The panel arrived at three key contributors: The leadership's vision for economic diversification, the...
Abused OFW in Saudi seek help to go home
An overseas Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia is crying for help after repeatedly experiencing maltreatment from her employer and agent in the said Gulf country. The 38-year-old domestic helper, identity withheld, started working in Saudi Arabia in 2017, reported GMA...
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Immigration officers at NAIA banned from using phones while on duty
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has barred its personnel at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as well as other international ports in the country from using cell phones while on duty. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said that the move seeks to ensure that...
Blackmailer of Filipino who committed suicide in Dubai to be deported
The blackmailer of the Filipino who took his own life in Muhaisnah, Dubai in 2017 will be deported back to his home country after being found guilty of threatening to shame the victim on WhatsApp. The Pakistani man was sentenced to six months in jail to be followed by...
POEA to issue restrictive measures discouraging UAE visit visa jobseekers
DUBAI: Plans by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to enforce a policy that would discourage Filipinos from resorting to visit visas in going to the UAE to look for jobs was met with strong opposition from Pinoy netizens and UAE-based employers...
Maria Ressa arrested for cyber libel
Rappler's CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa was arrested on Wednesday, February 13, for a cyber libel case in relation to a 2012 article "linking a businessman to illegal drugs and human trafficking." Officials from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)...
WATCH: Filipino dance duo impresses judges on “Asia’s Got Talent”
Dancing couple named Power Duo wowed the judges of "Asia's Got Talent” when they took the stage during the auditions. Real-life couple Anjanette and Gervin from Angono, Rizal, got all three "yeses" from the show's judges, Anggun, Jay Park, and David Forster, with...
WATCH: Pierce Brosnan visits Louvre Abu Dhabi
Pierce Brosnan, an international actor widely known for his portrayal of James Bond, was recently seen visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi yesterday, February 16. In the short video, the Irish actor was checking out a painting at one of the halls within the world-renowned...
Designer Sherri Hill accused of copycat wardrobe worn by Catriona Gray at NYFW 2019
An anonymous Instagram account that uses the moniker ‘Diet Sabya’ called out alleged ‘plagiarised fashion design’ of American designer Sherri Hill from Sabyasachi Mukherjee, a famous Indian fashion designer from Kolkata, at New York Fashion Week 2019. In particular,...
New Hollywood movie starring Pierce Brosnan to be shot in Abu Dhabi
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, known for being one of the actors to portray James Bond, is expected to come to the UAE next week to film his new movie "The Misfits". The European Film Market announced on Tuesday that "The Misfits" will be starting to shoot some scenes on...
Former child star Nash Aguas opens chicken inasal restaurant
Former child actor Nash Aguas might only be 20 years old, but he is already on his way to becoming a successful restaurateur. Aguas recently opened a new chicken inasal restaurant which he called Grillest. In an interview with ABS-CBN Lifestyle, the young actor said...
WATCH: Kelsey Merritt gets int’l fashion magazine feature anew
Model Kelsey Merritt made history as the first-ever Filipina to walk down the runway of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and, since then, she has been getting international attention. Harper's Bazaar, one of the biggest fashion magazines in the world, featured Merritt...
Winwyn Marquez breaks up with Mark Herras after 2 years of being together
Beauty queen and actress Teresita Ssen "Winwyn" Marquez confirmed on Valentine's Day that she and actor Mark Herras have called it quits after more than two years of being together. During the press conference of her movie "Time & Again" held at Valencia Events Place,...
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s ‘Qissati’ now available in English across UAE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has now released his book ‘Qissati’ or ‘My Story’ in English. The book shares HH Mohammed bin Rashid’s defining moments from his youth, his family, as...
Hugot lines that OFWs would find relatable this Valentine’s Day
We all dream of finding true love, one that can stand the test of time. However, overseas Filipino workers sometimes have to exert extra efforts to make their relationship work. While some are lucky to be in a foreign country with their loved ones, most deal with the...
Pinoys come up with creative ‘bouquets’ for Valentine’s Day
When the world visualizes the ideal Valentine’s Day, it almost always consists of the combination of a lovely bouquet of flowers, box of chocolates, as well as a candlelit romantic dinner. However, for Filipinos especially for OFWs, there are much more important...
Pinay filmmaker’s masterpiece ‘Beauty in Darkness’ shortlisted at Emirates Short Film Festival 2019
2016 TFT Filmmaker of the Year Idelyn ‘Aileen’ Amparo now has another feather to wear in her hat of filmmaking accomplishments as her film ‘Beauty in Darkness’ was selected as part of the shortlist for the prestigious Emirates Short Film Festival (ESFF) 2019 to be...
Free seminar for Filipinos on personality development this February
Lahat ng tao gusting baguhin ang mundo, pero hindi alam na mas importanteng baguhin muna ang sarili. With their continuous efforts to guide fellow expats towards self-awareness and engagement, Blue Ocean Academy is set to organize a free seminar titled: ‘Design,...
Experience elegance in golds, diamonds and jewellery at Cassa Gold Store
Filipinos love to shop, especially things that they know they can afford – and on the case of jewellery, what’s even better is that you can purchase these as investments for your future, which is why shops like Cassa Gold store providing pocket-friendly prices for...
Experience elegance in golds, diamonds and jewellery at Cassa Gold Store
Filipinos love to shop, especially things that they know they can afford – and on the case of jewellery, what’s even better is that you can purchase these as investments for your future, which is why shops like Cassa Gold store providing pocket-friendly prices for...
Protect your sensitive skin from harsh weather conditions
Filipinos are in the constant look out for ways to take care of their sensitive skin despite the ever-changing weather conditions here in the UAE. This is why more and more Filipinos have started to consider products that Koreans opt for that manages to maintain their...
Splash “Life After Fashion” Campaign Benefits Thousands of Underprivileged People
A pioneering sustainability initiative introduced by leading retail brand, Splash, which encouraged householders to recycle their old clothes, resulted in over 11 tonnes of clothes being collected. Some of the collected items, were distributed amongst underprivileged...
WATCH: Chinese expats celebrate Spring Festival in UAE
WAM/CCTV: "As a Chinese, spending Chinese New Year here in the UAE, would be a novelty." That's how Sun Jian, a journalist who works for China Central Television, CCTV, is looking forward to spending the 4,000-year-old event away from home. It’s as it's been only six...
Malabar Gold & Diamond celebrates the season of love with ‘Heart to Heart jewellery collection
Filipinos who are still in the search for a lovely gift for their special someone this Valentine’s season can now check out Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ latest collection: ‘Heart to Heart’. One among the largest jewellery retailers globally with a strong retail...
Do you want to migrate to Canada? Read this first
It was during one summer in the 1980s that Ding Taruc first set foot in Canada as an immigrant. Back then it was not so difficult to adjust to his new environment, he told The Filipino Times, but he still felt the need to seek the support of relatives and friends who...
LOOK: Joyalukkas reveals ‘Be Mine, for Valentine’s Day’ collection
Joyalukkas, the world’s favorite jeweler, has recently unveiled their exclusive & exciting Be Mine Valentine collection in time for this year’s Valentine’s Day celebration. The limited-edition collection features intimate heart-themed jewellery including pendants,...
And the richest NBA player is?
LOS ANGELES – LeBron James still is the top-earning player in the NBA while an increasing number of stars have boosted their income through off-field activities, Philippine Star reported citing a Forbes survey. According to the Star report, Forbes said that Los...
Akiko Thomson’s 26-year record broken by Fil-Australian
MANILA, Philippines – Olympian Akiko Thomson’s record in the women's senior 200m backstroke was finally put to rest after 26 years as Filipino-Australian Georgia Peregrina, 17, recently smashed it , clocking two minutes, 16 seconds and 33 miliseconds to clinch the...
The UAEVBA Women’s National Volleyball Tournament 4th Season Year has formally opened. Catch some glimpses of the action here.
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Young martial arts aficionados reap what they sow
The contingent from the International Shotokan karate center - Japan Karate Association (ISKC - JKA Dubai) did a good harvest at the recent 15th JKS Cup held at Sharjah Sports Club. Pictures speak a thousand words and here are some snaps of the...
Pinoy ‘Tyson’ to represent PH at ONE: Clash of Legends in Thailand
Pinoy fighter Mark Abelardo will show to the world the fighting spirit of Filipinos as he prepares for a match against Daichi Takenaka of Japan at the upcoming ONE: Clash of Legends happening on Saturday at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. While Abelardo will be...
All-Star game marks latest milestone for Michael Jordan
Buzz Peterson knew Michael Jordan as well as anyone when they were in college. Roommates and teammates at North Carolina, they spent countless days competing on the basketball court in practice and endless hours talking hoops. Their nights often included shooting pool...
Meet the first ever Filipino to represent PH, UAE in UltraMarathon Florida
A Filipino emergency medical technician based in Abu Dhabi is set to competing for a three-day ultramarathon race in Florida, USA. Romeo Puncia III, 32, is the only Filipino and UAE-based triathlete to compete in UltraMarathon Florida 2019, a grueling endurance sport,...
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