VIRAL: Couple saves life of drowning foreign tourist in Boracay
A video of a couple saving the life of a foreign tourist in Boracay has been going viral on social media these past few days. As seen in a Facebook post by JP Liwag Kabigting, a couple was seen performing CPR to an unconscious man who drown after paddleboarding in a...
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BI intercepts 3 underage OFWs at NAIA
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) barred three underage overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from leaving the country. The three Filipina women, who were about to a flight bound for Saudi Arabia, were intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday after...
WATCH: Drunk jeepney driver takes passengers to high-speed rollercoaster ride
At least a dozen passengers got the scare of their life after a jeepney driver under the influence of alcohol took them on a high-speed rollercoaster ride along the highway of Mendez, Cavite. A video clip posted on Facebook showed that several passengers panicking...
OFW who is less than a month into contract died after jumping from moving car
A 21-year-old overseas Filipino worker, who arrived in Australia less than a month ago, died after allegedly jumping off a moving vehicle. The victim was identified as Jerwon Royupa, a resident of Calasiao, Pangasinan, who reportedly died due to critical bleeding in...
Nag-123: Bus company cancels honesty system after just week of implementation
Local bus operator Green Frog Hybrid Bus Co. was forced to cancel its honesty system for passengers after just a week of implementation, saying that it was extremely disappointed that 30 percent of the riders did not pay their fares. The bus company, which is the sole...
VP attends Special Olympics World Games 2019
WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said that hosting the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has given the country an opportunity to show the world how it is a model for...
Misuari ready to go to war if fed system not in place – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday revealed the content of the talks with Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leader Nur Misuari – it’s either federalism or war. In his speech during the PDP-Laban’s campaign rally in Marikina City, Duterte said that Misuari...
DFA data shows OFW voters double in number
The number of registered Filipino voters overseas for the upcoming polls has increased by more than 100 percent than the figure six years ago. According to the data of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), 1,822,115 million overseas Filipinos have been registered for...
Pinoys haul 29 medals at Special Olympics World Games
Photo: H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan declaring the games open before being embraced by Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 athlete Ali Saif from Special Olympics UAE. ABU DHABI: The UAE continues to show to the world that the country is a...
New app allows users to apply for UAE entry permit within 15 seconds
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has introduced a new innovation that will allow people to apply for entry permits to the UAE in 15 seconds without any human interaction. The new automated service called "50+" uses Artificial...
Another super tall building to rise in Dubai soon
Dubai is home to some of the world's greatest man-made structures and another sky-high building will soon rise in the city. The said building, which is located in Downtown Dubai, will boast 75 floors that will have 254 hotel rooms, 371 flats, and 321 hotel apartments....
LOOK: Giant lapu-lapu as big as a person caught in Tawi-tawi
A gigantic Lapu-lapu or grouper was caught by fishermen in Tandubas Tawi-tawi on Monday. Netizen Lerieal Joe shared some photos of the said fish which approximately weighs 250 kilos. Fishermen in Tawi-tawi said that the average weight of the lapu-lapu that they get...
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First in UAE history: Two female judges appointed in Judiciary
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed two female judges at the Federal Judiciary as part of the overall initiative to recognize women’s integral role in the development and progress of the nation. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa issued...
OFWs hail UAE’s ranking as safest country in the world
Overseas Filipino workers hailed the ranking of the UAE as the safest place in the world, reflecting positive feedback from most residents and expats living and working in the country. In its national agenda index in 2018, Lt General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy...
Congen’s Cup Interschool Basketball and Volleyball tournament kicks off
DUBAI. The much awaited Congen's Cup Interschool Basketball and Volleyball tournament kicked off today with hundreds of students from at least three Filipino schools joining. In his remarks at the opening ceremonies, Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes said they...
Is this video the final moments of doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight?
A video is making the rounds online purporting to show the final scene onboard the doomed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 that crashed near Addis Ababa minutes after its take off. There is a silent panic among the passengers, but their ordeal is amplified by the...
No deportation of OFWs from UAE, says PH labor department
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday assured that there will be no deportation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), amid the news circulating online that the Middle Eastern country will deport all foreign...
Sunshine Dizon, Timothy Tan accused of mistreating former maid
Actress Sunshine Dizon and her husband Timothy Tan faced accusations from their former maid who said that she was mistreated when she worked for them. The maid who introduced herself as Angela Agullo appeared on the Raffy Tulfo's radio show "Raffy Tulfo in Action" on...
Avril Lavigne’s abaya-clad photos in UAE has got the Internet talking
Avril Lavigne, who visited the UAE to perform in the Special Olympics, described on Twitter her recent trip to the UAE as a "magical and epic" experience. But her visit seems to have been a delight for many as she has got the Internet talking, not only in the UAE but...
Nicole Scherzinger, Keala Settle to headline closing ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Some of the biggest names in world music will perform at the spectacular Closing Ceremony for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Taking place at Zayed Sports City on Thursday evening, the event will see global superstars Keala Settle and Nicole Scherzinger...
Beckham admits using phone while driving
LONDON, United Kingdom – Former England captain, David Beckham was charged for using the mobile phone while driving, having admitted to it, police said. A member of the public told police they saw the 43-year-old ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player on the...
Darna actress Angel Locsin to play as Marvel’s Wave?
Actress Angel Locsin is the first choice to portray Wave, the new Filipina superhero in the Marvel universe. Leinil Yu, the Filipino artist who co-created and designed the Pinay superhero, already have one lady in mind to play the role of Wave, who has yet to...
Debate on this: How many ‘chooga’ should you say before ‘choo choo’?
We all have fascination about trains. In fact, many Filipino parents, at least in their parenting life, have used “Choo Choo Train” technique to shut up a crying toddler or play with them when it’s feeding time. But one Reddit user’s seemingly innocent question has...
Pinoy artistry showcased at Art Dubai’s opening night
Hundreds of party goers became captive audience, mesmerized as they were, by a 45-minute parade of some 120 OFW volunteers in what was dubbed as "A Walk into the Night," a large scale celebratory procession and a magical play of light and shadow at the Madinat...
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Over 800 delegates from 13 countries convene at Dubai International Academy for 11th DIAMUN conference
Dubai International Academy’s Model United Nations (DIAMUN), one of the largest and most anticipated MUN conferences in the Middle East, was back for the 11th edition and discussed and debated the impact of technology through its theme ‘Globalisation through...
NMC’s Walk of Life to unite communities on raising awareness against cancer
The UAE will soon be the venue for a huge global campaign to raise awareness and fight against cancer as NMC Healthcare, in collaboration with the UAE’s Cancer Patient Care Society (CPCS) – Rahma will organize the Walk of Life. The free event is set to take place at...
World Balance, Philippines’ iconic footwear brand is now in Dubai
Filipinos and expats in the UAE searching for comfy, stylish and durable shoes to match their active-lifestyle will now enjoy one of the Philippines’ most beloved footwear brands as World Balance launches in Dubai and the UAE, located at Global Feet Store at the 2nd...
Take your taste buds to experience the flavors of Asia at LASA
It’s no secret that Filipinos are quite adventurous when it comes to food – which is why their tastebuds are easily excited with the thought of experiencing new flavors. One of their undeniably favorite servings include the Pan Asian dishes spanning Japanese, Chinese,...
Brgy. Tanod in Cebu graduates cum laude in civil engineering
A civil engineering student who works part-time as a community patroller graduates as cum laude. Janryll Tan, a Cebu resident, has been an inspiration to his classmates and teachers for never neglecting his studies while serving as a peace enforcer in their Barangay...
Get your favorite Gerry’s Grill signature dishes with affordable combo deals
Looking for delicious grilled food? Gerry’s Grill has long been one of the go-to places for Filipinos when it comes to serving up traditional Filipino dishes with a twist that only Gerry’s Grill can give. This time – Gerry’s Grill takes the extra mile to provide new,...
Savor Sushi straight from Japan’s finest at Sushi Your Way
Sushi has long been a favorite for Filipinos, even if its origins hail all the way from the kitchens of Japan. For those who have actually been to the land of the rising sun, it takes a keen sense of taste to easily discern if the sushi was really made by an authentic...
Women’s group works to ensure that El Nido is free from trafficking
DUBAI: El Nido, one of the top three must-sees in Palawan, along with Puerto Princesa City and Coron, has turned to a year-round, peak-season destination, registering 144,250 tourist arrivals in 2017 from 10,750 in 1997. Tourist arrivals in El Nido have grown...
Palau wins prestigious tourism award
BERLIN: The Republic of Palau, an archipelago of some 500 pristine, unspoiled islands and surrounding water famous for sea adventures, just got another feather in its cap – the prestigious Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Earth Award given at the recent 2019...
Meet the Pinay named Sharjah
DUBAI: So, there actually is a Filipino named Dubai, whom popular vlogger, Khalid Al Ameri has stumbled across while doing a random interview in a mall. Well, Mr. Dubai Silvino, say hello to Madam Sharjah Besaiso (nee Flores). “Yung tiyahin ng tatay ko na nurse sa Abu...
Emirates wins ‘Favourite Middle East Airline Premium Cabin’ at the Conde Nast Middle East Reader’s Choice Awards
DUBAI, UAE – 2 March, 2019: Emirates has won ‘Favourite Middle East Airline, Premium Cabin’ at the prestigious Conde Nast Middle East Reader’s Choice Awards. The awards, conferred by reader-generated votes across the GCC, celebrate the best in travel in a variety of...
Happy days for OFW mallers as Deira City Centre gets ‘facelift’
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has embarked on an Dh377 million redevelopment project at its first flagship mixed-use shopping destination, City Centre Deira to elevate the...
First S Hotel officially opens in Dubai
The first S Hotel in the Middle East celebrates its grand opening in Dubai, with VIP guests and media gracing the grand ceremony. A stylish and elegant retreat for modern travelers, The S Hotel Al Barsha is centrally located at the heart of the new lifestyle hub of...
Plan your outfits ahead of the summer season with Springfield ME
As the UAE still enjoys the chilly winds of the winter-spring season, this is likewise the perfect time to plan and get some shopping done for your outfits for the upcoming summer season. With accessible shops like Springfield ME, it’s now easier to find that outfit...
Pinoys haul 29 medals at Special Olympics World Games
Photo: H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan declaring the games open before being embraced by Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 athlete Ali Saif from Special Olympics UAE. ABU DHABI: The UAE continues to show to the world that the country is a...
Pinoys’ love for basketball knows no boundaries
DUBAI: Basketball, the Philippines’ national pastime has crossed oceans and landed in Dubai where easily eight of 10 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are ito the sport. Weekends are for matches rolled out by dozens of tournament organizations, among them the United...
Warriors gain lost grounds, beat Timberwolves, 117-107
MANILA, Philippines – The San Antonio Spurs, apparently having gotten their act together following an upset loss, bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-107. Steph Curry put in 36 field goals, including 8 treys, on top of 5 assists and 3 rebounds as the...
Special Olympics Philippines futsal team wins gold, total gold wins now 8
The Philippines has now proven that it has a shot at the field of football as Special Olympics Philippines’ Futsal team sealed the championship against formidable foe Special Olympics South Korea with a score of 4-1. The Philippine delegation to the ongoing Special...
3 Filipinos bring home the Philippines first gold medals for Special Olympics World Games
Special Olympics Philippines have now achieved and won three gold medals as of press time as the Philippine delegation continues to compete against the world’s finest at the ongoing Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Sheila Galvez won one of the first few...
Harden leads Rockets to 108-102 victory over Suns
LOS ANGELES: With 41 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds and six steals, James Harden led the Houston Rockets to victory over the Phoenix Suns for the 10th straight game at108-102. “Houston was behind for much of the game and shot poorly from beyond the arc but their...
NLEX beats Blackwater to get closer to playoff bid
MANILA, Philippines – NLEX got closer to the playoff with a 122-101 victory over Blackwater that gave them their second straight win in the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Philip Paniamogan and Poy Erram delivered a fatal one-two punch as and has so...
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