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World Bank Report: OFWs still rely on family, friends for recruitment costs
According to a recent World Bank report, recruitment costs for OFWs bound for Qatar average only $483 (26,265.54 Philippine pesos),…
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Starbucks CEO to work as barista once a month to revamp company
Starbucks’ new CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, has unveiled his plans for the coffee chain in a letter to employees. Among the…
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Former US diplomat in the Philippines sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse of minors
A former United States diplomat has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing minors while he was…
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Coffee Project, owned by Manny Villar, named only Filipino coffee shop on “50 Most Instagrammable Cafés in the World” list
Big 7 Travel, an international food and travel website, has recently unveiled its list of the “50 Most Instagrammable Cafés…
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Google Doodle features popular Filipino ‘adobo’ for the first time
Google has featured the traditional and popular Filipino food ‘adobo’ in its homepage and Google doodle for the first time. …
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Abu Dhabi Airport named ‘Best Airport at Arrivals Globally’
The Airports Council International has announced the world’s best airports for customer experience, as selected by passengers. Abu Dhabi International…
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DNA tests confirm skull in soup pot belongs to Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s remains have been identified through DNA tests. A skull discovered in a soup pot and…
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Man accused of opening airplane’s door, stabbing flight attendant
A man from Massachusetts is now facing complaints after trying to open an airplane’s door and stabbing a flight attendant…
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Convenience store employees in Hong Kong fed up with giving directions, start charging travelers
After Hong Kong reopened its borders with mainland China in early February, many businesses and residents welcomed the move. However,…
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed visits victims of Syrian earthquake in UAE hospitals
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Emirates Red Crescent,…
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