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Less Employment in Dubai: A Filipino Struggle I have been working in UAE for over three years now and have noticed a big decrease in employment at this time. “There are a lot of jobs, they only offer less” this is the reply I often hear. Joy, a single mother of three (3) is currently on a 90-day tourist visa, hoping to land ...

According to Chinese Horoscope calendar, 2016 is the year of the Red Monkey and its first day is on February 4, 2016, but not the Chinese New Year Day. Chinese New Year Day of Red Monkey Year is on February 8, 2016 which changes year-to-year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2016 is the 4713th Chinese Year which belongs to the Fire ...

Deadlines, overtimes, pressures, your boss, ah! name all of it, corporate life is stressful and it is even more when you are an OFW. What more better way to ease out and refresh your system than to discover something new. When you are going to have your next  vacation, try to explore this “IT” place everyone in the Philippines is ...

As an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) the hardest part is always leaving your family back home. We always strive hard to give only the best for our families. Last Week’s MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya) episode was one of the truly inspiring OFW stories that really touched my heart. I am also an OFW in the luxurious city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Monday, November 23, 2015, Al Shamsi Building in Deira, Dubai, was caught on a massive fire. Most of the residents of the said building were Filipinos who have lost all their possessions including their important documents and passports. The Philippine Consulate is already on the move to help the affected Filipinos where are are urging all the ...

Studies say green tea (Camellia sinensis) is the healthiest drink on the planet. Green tea is fully loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that our body needs, hence Green Tea – the Super Power drink is a more appropriate title. I drink green tea not because I liked it but because I need to be conscious of my weight. Recently, I became ...

Another viral photo circulated online of a Disabled mother kneels down begging her 15 yo daughter she cannot afford to buy her an iPhone. The photo was captured by an Oppo Employee  who is working at a stall inside the mall which was said to be Harbor Mall in Pattaya, Thailand. This heart breaking photos only show that children nowadays are totally ...

Kabayans, previously we listed all the restricted items inside the Balikbayan boxes, Now we will discuss the things that BOC (Bureau of Customs) are checking and how they categorize your boxes for inspection. According to the Chapter VII. Balikbayan Box provision, the following are the questions and answers that we all must know. 1. WHAT ARE “BALIKBAYAN BOXES”? Balikbayan Boxes are packages ...

Hindi talaga natin maiiwasan ang magmahal ng sobra, yun parang buong pagkatao mo ay ibibigay mo para lang mapasaya ang taong mahal mo. Sa love walang pili kung mataba, payat, matangad, maliit, mahirap o mayaman kung ikaw ay tinamaan sa pana ni cupido hindi na mata ang naka-control kundi ang puso na. Kapag sobra kang magmahal sobra kading masasaktan para ...

Kabayans, are you tired of reading and hearing the news about the issues between OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers) against the BOC (Bureau of Customs)? Well this time we need to clarify some of the important things that every OFW should know. What are the lists of Prohibited and Restricted items inside Balikbayan Boxes? This is as per Bureau of Customs, Chapter VI ...