The Filipino food craze in Dubai in the last decade
In the Philippines, we are craving for fancy, non-traditional food, not necessarily Filipino. In the UAE, a typical Filipino expat would be...
How did I become part of a TV series
I had a Q and A with TFC couple of months back, about my participation in their first-ever digital miniseries, Hinahanap-Hanap Kita, or HHK.
Here's...
An open letter to PBA about Arwind Santos’ recent racial antics
Dear PBA (and Arwind),
NLEX is set to play Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel in Dubai this October. The upcoming pair of games in the...
I called 999 Emergency in Dubai and the response was amazing
The other night, we dialed 999 for an ambulance and they reached us in less than 5 minutes.
Sunday - As I left the coffee...
Inasal, becoming the national food of Philippines
Move over Adobo. A friend recently asked me if Chicken Inasal is the national food of the Philippines. Can’t blame him.In just less than...
Tayo’y Magsaya! Laguna Waterpark set to host monthly Kabayan Party
Following a sell-out weekend which saw a tide of visitors take over Laguna Waterpark for the ultimate Pinoy party, the award-winning attraction is excited...
Was the Philippine Flag displayed the wrong way?
A huge milestone happened last night when the Philippine flag was flashed on the facade of 2 world-record-holding attractions in Dubai.
First, a nearly 4-minute...
11 right decisions I made about money
"Working abroad will make us rich"Â - It's a myth. Whether you work in Dubai, the US, or the Philippines, your road to being...
6 specific money mistakes I made in the past
Many OFWs, myself included, have little or no strong financial literacy background before flying overseas to work. Financial events were not too often during...
Ways to spend less and still feel good about life
Lemme tell you a secret - I’ve been wearing a non-working watch for a year now - and nobody bats an eye about it.
That’s...
Chowking involved in one ‘hearty attack’
I was at work, she's at home.Chowking heeded my request as I ordered lunch for the wife thru Zomato.At the checkout, in the 'Special...
How I dispute a parking fine with RTA
I always use mobile parking for its convenience and I’m diligent about it 99% of the time. Last week, I got fined. So when...
What a restaurant did with a delayed food delivery
A little proactive decision makes up for an impending customer dissatisfaction
Zomato has an ongoing 50% off No Cooking Week promo and I found Wing...
An open letter to UIPS Dubai
Dear UIPS Foundation Day Committee (if there is such),Congrats on your 27th Foundation Day. Thank you again for inviting us, parents, to witness our children's fantastic...
Manager saves the day, uplifts a hearty customer experience
When switching jobs in Dubai, it is a common practice that salary accounts with existing finances are put on hold until the new visa...
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