Middle East & Africa

During the summer, various articles that promote the beauty of the Philippines are popping in different websites, but this one is probably the most unique way to tell a story about the Philippines! To make everything different, here are 20 reasons why you should start unpacking your things and cancel all your plans related to the Philippines! 1. The weather ...

There are a lot of undiscovered scenes deep under the waters of the ocean. A Russian Photographer named Anatoly Beloshcin took the courage to explore underwater and take mesmerizing sceneries. He bravely swam along with sharks and whales deep down the waters of Antartica. These captivating photos were the result of his endless passion to seek great photos to showcase ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Twelve outstanding Filipinos who are living and working in the United Arab Emirates were recognized for making exemplary mark in their chosen careers. The recognition was given by The Filipino Times, a newspaper in the UAE. The 12 outstanding Pinoys who received the first-ever ‘The Filipino Times (TFT) awards are the following: Hamilton Villapando, Educator ...

UAE- Residents will be expecting a short vacation this upcoming EID Holidays. Eid Al Adha  or Festival of the Sacrifice is the second of the two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. As for the employees in the UAE, both public and private sectors will have a mini vacation because of this. Public sector will have 5 days holiday, while the private ...

Manila- In the ongoing probe on balikbayan boxes issue, OFWs demand public apology from Bureau of Customs Sec. Alberto Lina. Watch the report here. Source: Abs-Cbnnews

More OFWs are returning home amid improving economy Source: Abs-Cbnnews

Campaign raises $130,000 for Syria refugee family Criminals today always use poverty as the main reason for their evil acts. Even able-bodied men choose the easier life of stealing things from others, instead of working hard on their own. Being poor does not justify these acts—knowing you can do something else for your own betterment and for the survival of ...

Vote based on bets’ platforms, Palace tells OFWs MANILA – The Palace called on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to vote based on the platforms of the candidates in the 2016 elections, amid threats by some OFW groups that they will not vote for administration candidates in the wake of the balikbayan box controversy. OFW groups on August 28 held a ...

BoC chief Lina to OFWs: No additional taxes on balikbayan boxes Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina on Friday assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that no additional taxes will be imposed on balikbayan boxes to recover the government’s P6 million daily losses due to smuggling. “Wala namang dagdag na buwis. Hindi pupwedeng may dagdag na buwis,” Lina said at a press event. ...

OFWs send remittances despite calls for boycott