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...
Locally-made Gourmet Tuyo and Dulong now available in Dubai
We're living in a time where we see the usually-typical things evolving into something special. Street foods used to live by their name as...
What can other countries learn from the people culture in Dubai?
Here are 8 of many typical practices of people - residents and expats - living and working in Dubai:
1. Clean as you go (CLAYGO)...
Only vaccination certificates from these countries are accepted when traveling to the Philippines
As the new One Health Pass registration comes into effect starting May 3, 2022, here's a list of countries whose vaccination cards and certificates...
How to register for One Health Pass when traveling to the Philippines
The Philippines' Bureau of Quarantine advises travelers to register for One Health Pass (OHP) to avoid "hassle-free" arrival processing in the Philippines.
Starting May...
Filipino food with a twist featured in Mangrove popup
Remember Mangrove Cafe at PH Pavilion at Expo? They’re having a pop-up at Razon's of Guagua in Karama - from May 1 to 4...
Open letter to POLO-OWWA Dubai: Suspend the contract verification and OEC now
Dear POLO-OWWA,
A lot of people have tagged me about their recent experiences in getting OECs. I was at the Consulate last week and saw...
Why I am voting for Leni Robredo
A lot had advised me to refrain from posting politics on my page for worries that it may give me some “bad image.” I...