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Duterte given authority over budget to curb COVID-19
The Philippine Congress has passed legislation that would give President Rodrigo Duterte the authority to realign the national budget and control over medical facilities as the country continues efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The...
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FAQs: Pwede bang sumundo ang kamag-anak ko sa airport?
TANONG: Pag-uwi ko ng Pilipinas, pwede bang sumundo ang kamag-anak ko sa kin sa airport (NAIA)? SAGOT: Pwede po. Pero isang tao o kamag-anak lang ang pwedeng sumundo sa inyo na sya na ring driver ng sasakyang susundo sa inyo. Siguraduhing ang susundo sa inyo ay may...
Stay legal: Filipinos urged to update visa status in UAE
As a single mother, Dubai-based OFW ‘Mariaflor’ missed majority of ‘Anna’s’ teenage life as she continued working in the UAE to provide a better life for ‘Anna’, so she figured bringing her to the country this February was the best time for them to bond. The UAE’s...
Herstory: Pinays as Agents of Positive Change
Filipino women leaders and trailblazers in the UAE reminded their fellow female compatriots that realizing their self-worth and potential significantly impact the growth and progress of their community and the country. The celebrations of the International Women’s Day...
BREAKING: Manila reports second COVID-19 patient death
The Department of Health confirms that a COVID-19 patient in the Philippines has died in Manila. "The reported death is patient with ID P35 confined at Manila Doctors Hospital in Manila City," the statement said. DOH is currently validating and collecting more...
BREAKING: DOH confirms 11 more cases of COVID-19, total now at 35
The Department of Health has confirmed 11 new cases of the coronavirus disease or COVID 19. "The Department of Health (DOH) reported 11 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 35," the DOH said in a...
PH raises COVID-19 alert level to Code Red as 1st case of local transmission detected
The Department of Health has confirmed the first case of local transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines. Health Secretary Francisco Duque said that the wife of the 62-year-old man who tested positive for the virus also got infected and...
Good vibes: Filipina achievers in Dubai hail UAE’s role in fostering spirit of success
The role of the UAE in fostering the spirit of success was highlighted during the International Women’s Day celebration of Filipinos in Dubai, which was held in Philippine Consulate General in Dubai on March 6. The event, done in partnership with the Ateneo School of...
‘Bayanihan sa Bangkota’: Expo 2020 PH Pavilion eyes 50% completion by end of March
The Philippine pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is starting to take shape, with its 50 percent completion expected by the end of the month, Reliability Accountability Quality Contracting revealed to The Filipino Times. All the teams involved in the construction of the...
Dubai authorities: Spreading unofficial COVID-19 information leads to 3 years imprisonment, Dhs3 million fine
The Dubai Police recently warned the public against spreading unverified information about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) online, noting that—once proven—they will face “severe punishment.” During the Community Forum on Cybercrime and Emergency Preparedness, Dubai...
More entries, more chances of winning!
Brands have noted the recent trend of many Filipinos winning raffles in the UAE. One of the biggest factors is the active participation of the community in purchasing raffle tickets or buying products to earn chances of winning instant prizes. Antonio Plasabas, a...
‘Lipat na o Kapit pa?’ All you need to know about changing careers in UAE
Will you stay or will you switch? These two options probably ring in your head. But let’s guess. You’re looking for new work opportunities, however, you’re wary of the possible labor ban. It’s time to take note what exactly the grounds are to avoid confusion. Being...
Heart talk: Don’t make it complicated
Philippine officials and health experts in the UAE advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to take good care of their hearts not because February is the season of love, but due to the high number of reported cases of cardiovascular-related deaths. Heart diseases are...
Single Awareness Day: Why February is also the season for self-love
For so long, February 14 is a day dedicated only for people who are in a relationship. Valentine’s Day has always been associated with love, cuddly bears, and heart-shaped balloons—all in overwhelming hues of pink and red. It has become so commercialized for couples...
Joint UAE police operation nets 28 phone scammers
A joint police operation of law enforcement yielded the arrest of 28 expats involved in phone scams in the UAE. In coordination with Dubai and Ajman Police, Abu Dhabi Police conducted a raid in the flats of two phone scam groups operating in the country. The phone...
Quiboloy’s spokesperson denies netizens’ claims about ‘kakanin’ scheme
The camp of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy denied claims that some members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) are involved in illegal food rackets in the UAE. In an e-mail response to The Filipino Times, Quiboloy’s spokesman, Atty. Israelito Torreon, said the claims...
Bello apologizes for confusion over Pinay OFW’s death in Dubai
The Labor Department on Friday has clarified that the death of an overseas Filipina worker in Dubai was not a case of 2019-nCoV, as it earlier told the media. "The Labor Secretary on Thursday announced that the OFW had died of “coronavirus” based on earlier...
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UAE launches family counseling channel for those mentally affected by COVID-19
(WAM) —The UAE’s Ministry of Community Development (MoCD) has launched four interactive channels under a new initiative named ‘Taaluf’ to provide family counseling for free to all UAE community members. In a statement, the Ministry said that the launch of the...
Ajman postpones, reduces government fees for local community, business sector amid COVID-19
(WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, issued Emiri Decree No. 7 for 2020, to adopt the government’s package to support Ajman’s local community and business sector. The decree aims to reduce the economic and...
COVID-19 cases worldwide reaches 800,000
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infection around the world has now crossed 800,000, with more than 38,000 deaths. Maryland-based John Hopkins University, which keeps track of official statistics, reported 801,400 confirmed cases and 38,743 deaths as of...
BREAKING: DILG Chief Eduardo Año tests positive for COVID-19
Interior Secretary Eduardo is the latest top government official who tested positive for the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. “Last March 26, 2020, after learning that 4 persons I had associated with tested positive for COVID-19, I started my 14 day self-quarantine....
Our medical supplies are from qualified, credible companies – Chinese Foreign Ministry
China has responded to issues regarding the faulty test kits it has sent to other countries after several countries raised doubts about the accuracy of medical supplies imported from China. Hua Chunying, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, said...
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