Filipino Community Rallies as Alex Eala Advances at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
After weeks of build-up around the city, Women’s Week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships finally came alive. And on opening day, it...
UAE-based Filipino workers can verify contracts through VFS Global
For many OFWs in the UAE, contract verification is one of those required steps you just have to deal with—important, but often time-consuming and...
Why should Filipinos work abroad
An unsolicited advice to Filipinos in the Philippines
If you ever get the chance to work abroad — take it. Not just for the income,...
Upcoming Filipino artists concerts in Dubai in 2024
Dubai is set to host a series of world-class concerts featuring some of the Philippines' most iconic artists, promising unforgettable nights of music and...
Why Taptap Send is the Best Remittance App for OFWs in Dubai
Remittances are a lifeline for many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families and expats living in Dubai. However, the process of sending money...
Is Taptap Send a legit money transfer mobile app?
Taptap Send is one of the fastest-rising money transfer apps, gaining significant attention in recent years. It allows users to send money to many countries without any service fees, usually within a few minutes, if not instantly.
Why we’re not migrating to Canada?
I’ve been asked many times if I consider moving to Canada.
I really respect those who have made the tough choice to move and restart...
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...
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