Kris Aquino reacts to OFWs’ concern on balikbayan boxes Even the Queen of Talk, Ms. Kris Aquino has not avoided the ongoing issue of the OFWs’ (Overseas Filipino Workers) vs BOC (Bureau of Customs) she heard concerns of netizens regarding the stricter rules for balikbayan boxes being imposed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). This photo (above) was taken at ...

BOC chief tells OFWs: I have to implement the law MANILA, Philippines – Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Bert Lina insists that he is merely following the law by enforcing stricter inspections of the “balikbayan boxes” that are brought into the country. In an interview with DZMM, Lina said it is part of his job to protect the country from ...

Customs implements random checks on balikbayan boxes Bureau of Customs already started the random checking of Balikbayan boxes as part of their security inspections. This move enraged a lot of OFW’s worldwide. Source: Abs-cbnnews.com

A first: Overseas voter registration set to reach 1M, says DFA MANILA – The voter registration has surpassed the 600,000 mark with a little over two months left before the registation period ends, the Department of Foreign Affairs-Overseas Voting Secretariat said. “At the current pace of registration, the 2016 Presidential elections will be the first to have over a million ...

What areas you should avoid in Thailand MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday placed Thailand under Alert Level 1 (Precautionary Phase) after at least 22 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a bombing near Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. Filipinos are particularly advised to avoid the following areas, as specified by the Thai ...

DOLE creates committee on OFW deployment MANILA, Philippines – Anticipating the full integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the labor department has set up a special committee to coordinate policies on the deployment of more Filipino workers abroad. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz has ordered the re-establishment of the Committee on International Trade Agreement of the Department of ...

ThaiBan Fashionist left the whole netizens amazed by his creativity and talent. His photos wearing different kinds of designs made from various materials that are readily available such as textiles, metal sheets and indigenous materials are now gaining popularity. Taken from his Instagram account below are some of the greatest shots of ThaiBan Fashionist:     Sources: Redslim08 | Instagram | NewNowNext

Yaya Dub on Drums! She is admired by everyone. Now watch her as she plays on drums, you will love her even more! Source: Maine Mendoza

MANILA – Charice received a standing ovation from concertgoers after she performed a hair-raising cover of “Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin” at the Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday. Charice was among the guests of David Foster during his one-night-only concert in Manila. Charice fearlessly belted out the high notes of song originally recorded by Lani Misalucha, garnering ecstatic reactions from the ...

10 “Gasgas” Break up lines of all time 10. ” I need some S-P-A-C-E “ Translation: “I met this new person and I want to see where that goes. Mind waiting? ”   9. “You Deserve Better” Translation: “I deserve better coz I’m ego-maniac”   8. “I need to focus on myself” Translation: “You’re too distracting, and I’m possibly insecure because ...