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WATCH: OFW based from Saudi surprises daughter at school
For OFW parents, it is their dream to be there for their kids even for just a few days after many months or years of working overseas. In the case of Lindo Luna, an OFW based in Saudi, he planned a surprise together with his wife Connie to surprise their daughter as...
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Expo 2020 invites young innovators from more than 1,200 schools in UAE
Filipino students and teachers better wear their thinking caps on as they can now get themselves involved with Expo 2020 Dubai! Students from more than 1,200 schools across the UAE have the chance to build on their creative thinking and innovation skills by sketching...
Are there advantages to getting married young?
DUBAI: Last Thursday, Feb. 28, some 27 couples tied the knot in a group wedding officiated at the Philippine Consulate by Vice Consul Marianne Bringas. While the event seemed nothing much out of the ordinary, a closer look at the love birds revealed a stand out: their...
Dubai’s Union Coop declares Dh 466m profit for 2018
Union Coop, UAE’s largest Consumer Cooperative expected its financial results for the year 2018 with total revenue of AED 2.8 billion and a sales of AED 2.3 billion, thereby registering a net profit of AED 466.3 million. The tremendous figures justify the strong...
UBA hailed as champions at Bayanihan Women’s Volleyball Cup 2019
Scores of Filipino women who have the passion of playing volleyball gathered at the Khalifa University Court in Abu Dhabi last Friday, March 1 as they participated at the Bayanihan Women’s Volleyball Cup 2019. United Ballers Association (UBA) was hailed as the...
Bayanihan Cup 2019 Basketball League begins in Abu Dhabi
The Bayanihan Council in Abu Dhabi recently launched their Bayanihan Cup 2019 – Basketball League that will see 13 teams battle it out on the hard court. The opening ceremonies took place at Emirates Heritage Club in Abu Dhabi last March 1. In attendance were Vice...
APO-ADAA holds 69th Foundation Anniversary
Filipino expats from all walks of life came together to celebrate the 69th Anniversary of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) hosted by their local group, APO – Abu Dhabi Alumni Association (APO-ADAA) aboard a yacht that cruised from Abu Dhabi’s Marina area towards Mina held last...
2 Filipinos receive Japan’s Order of Rising Sun
Japan has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun—one of the highest distinctions given by the Japanese government—on two Filipinos. Filipinos Antonina Oshita Escovilla and Feliciano Torres received the awards for their contributions to promoting friendly relations and...
7 things you hear from OFWs in UAE when ‘petsa de peligro’ nears
Petsa de peligro, which literally translates to ‘a day of danger’ in Spanish, refers to the critical days of an employee or worker when cash on hand is running low yet the next paycheck is still days or weeks away. The struggle to get by during these pressing days is...
WATCH: Dog rides jeepney to chase after his master
Sweet, loyal, and affectionate are words that capture why dogs are called man’s best friend. And a dog in Cebu City proved his one-of-a-kind loyalty, after it rode a jeepney to chase after his master. Posted by Facebook user Nova Tapuyao, the viral video is now making...
How much is the ideal budget for a Christmas holiday in the Philippines?
Para-paraan lang ‘yan. Find out how OFWs get by with their festive season vacations. “I have already saved something not less than Ph100,000 (Dh6,800) this year for Christmas with my family to spend on gifts and dinners. We all know how Christmas is in the...
LBC donates to distressed OFW
Vicenta Habagat Casido, 48, more popularly known in the Satwa community as “Nanay Neng,” and son, six-year-old “Butchukoy,” pose with an unidentified LBC staff who helped them pack thoer things up for shipment home. Casido, who had been overstaying for about nine...
Unleash your inner style and PANDORA Reflexions’ modern bracelets and charms
PANDORA, one of the UAE’s leading jewellery sellers, brings a new era of style with their PANDORA Reflexions: A collection of specially designed bracelets and charms meant for self-expression. PANDORA’s latest collection centers on ‘X’: An X for eXpression,...
Pinay’s passion in the arts lands her international recognition in Filmmaking
Sharing and retelling life stories through written form is already a challenge, even for seasoned writers. And a director attempting to put those same stories to the big screen increases the difficulty level even more with the need to infuse elements such as audio,...
Top 3 fatal diseases in the Philippines revealed
Heart attack, stroke, and cancer remain as the top three killers of Filipinos, according to the latest data from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Health (DOH). The latest data, reported GMA News, revealed that approximately 1.5 million...
Filipino talents who have been featured on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
Singer Marcelito Pomoy recently appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" wherein he showcased his "doble kara" singing talent and shared his life story before he became a singer in the Philippines. During his appearance on the show, he recounted his story on how he came...
Score 100 on videoke bus, get free ride
A local bus in the Philippines has come up with an amusing pastime for its passengers, as it offers free rides to riders who will get a perfect score on the videoke. Situated in the Queen City of the South, the bus cruises from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to Sibonga...
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DFA plans to enhance passport cover to poly-carbonate cards
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) intends to enhance passport covers to poly-carbonate cards in order to preserve its longevity. In an interview with DZMM, DFA Assistant Secretary Frank Cimafranca said the paper-based passports are prone to scratches and...
Duterte talks about pressing issues of OFWs in Middle East
President Rodrigo Duterte led the launching of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila on Thursday afternoon. In a portion of his speech, President Duterte stressed about the conditions of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East, saying...
Jollibee opens first branch in Ajman
Overseas Filipino workers will now have a slice of home as the first ever Jollibee branch in Ajman opens. Both residents and expats in Ajman will now be able to enjoy the delicious taste of ChickenJoy, Yum Burger, and other iconic Jollibee dishes. The newly opened...
OFW BANK NOW OPEN
The much-anticipated Overseas Filipino Bank (OFB) that will cater to the needs of OFWs has officially been opened on January 18, 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte led the ceremonial launch of the OFBank in Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila. This is in fulfillment of his...
Here’s how UAE employers reward their Pinay nannies
The world may not know it but the issue of overseas Filipino domestic helpers (DH), maids and nannies is an emotional one for most of our compatriots, especially that women in the Philippines are treated as a significant pillar, not just of families, but in the wider...
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