What’s the best way to send money to GCash from Dubai, UAE?
Sending money using Taptap Send was quick and easy. In a matter of few taps, the money was received. The app's real-time notification allows me to track the progress. And in few minutes, the full transaction was completed.
Eye-opening realizations about working abroad
Working abroad brings a mix of opportunities and challenges, changing people's mindsets in many ways. For many Filipinos, these experiences teach important lessons about...
OFW became a victim of a phone scam, Here’s how
The scammers had stolen nearly AED 90,000 (Php 1.4 million), leaving her with only 100 dirhams. These were her personal savings from working in...
All you need to know about the new OFW Lounge at NAIA Airport
OFWs now have an exclusive place to comfortably spend idle time waiting for their flights at NAIA Terminal 1. The design is patterned after...
Dwight Howard set to play for Philippines’ Strong Group in Dubai Basketball Championships
In a groundbreaking move for Philippine basketball, former NBA champion and eight-time All-Star, Dwight Howard, is set to make waves wearing the Philippine uniform...
Where to find authentic taho in Dubai?
Taho (sweetened soybean curd in English) is a comforting street food made of three essential elements: silky tofu, arnibal (a sweet syrup made from caramelized brown sugar), and sago or tapioca pearls.
7 unwritten rules when asking favor to ship items with you across borders
Pag-pa-padala, or requesting a favor for someone traveling to ship items for us, is a common practice among many expats, especially in Filipino communities...
It’s not about the nationality
I've heard this one too many times. At some point during my first few jobs in Dubai, I also asked the same question.
But just...
Why Filipinos only mingle with fellow Filipinos?
Let me rephrase that a bit, "Why do Filipinos abroad prefer to mingle with fellow Filipinos?"
My friend asked me, “Why you guys always group...
Why do Filipinos look younger than their age?
Does looking young pose an advantage or disadvantage?
Every time age is talked about in the workplace, I always get the same reactions, “No way...
What I thought about Katips: The Movie
* This is not a movie review, just an honest take - as always.
I watch Katips: The Movie the other day and here are...
How to handle Cebu Pacific’s disappointing response about missing and damaged baggage
We arrived in Manila 14th of July (that's 13 days ago as of this writing).
We were the last to leave the baggage conveyor...
Why Filipino expats want OEC exit certificate scrapped?
Gulfnews reached out to me to seek my thoughts about this Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC. Here’s what I had to say…
Filipino vlogger and...
We tested positive for COVID in Manila
Day 5 now
I had 2 days of terrible headaches and coughing, and the kids had a high fever for a couple of days.
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How did...
Philippine Independence Day in Dubai is a Festival in the City
"Kahit saan mo ilagay ang Pinoy, magsasaya yan!" (Wherever you bring the Filipino, they will always find ways to be happy).
This was very much...
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