PBA Moto Club to play in Dubai
In Filipino basketball lingo, "Dayo" refers to a visiting basketball team eager to challenge the local team of the place they are visiting. In...
50 life lessons we can learn from basketball
Being my favorite sport, I've been meaning to write about all the golden nuggets of wisdom we can get from the game of basketball....
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...
I invested in running – even if they cost so much in Dubai
I ran 35 races last year.
I wanted to get fit and feel better about myself. But every time I plan, I struggle to start....
Popular basketball courts in Dubai get a design upgrade
Dubai Municipality led the completion of the beautification works of two basketball courts in the city's most popular parks. The initiative aimed to beautify...
NOL Card, the only thing you need for transportation in Dubai
If you're new to Dubai, whether for business, leisure, or a bit of both, using public transportation is one of your key concerns for...
My Dubai Nightmare Stories (Finding the right job edition)
One
My first boss locked me in a room for a whole day. I never bothered to return and collect my salary because of trauma.
Two
My...
Small acts of kindness at the Dubai Metro
I was supposed to pick up my mom from the train station. I tried calling her to know when she was arriving and where...
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...
What makes you poor?
Buying things you want will NOT make you poor
Buying items on sale will NOT make you poor
Spending on gadgets, hobbies, and food trips will...
We shouldn’t judge a nationality by the actions of a few
"Angelo is late again. I think all Filipinos are always late." “Diego is rude! Maybe all Mexicans are rude too.” “Joe is lazy, so...
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...
There’s a Dubai-based Facebook group for giving
Found this amazing online community where members post items to give for free to those in need - particularly to maids, workers, or low-income...
We’ve been buying second hand and we’re saving money
I used to not like second-hand stuff for personal reasons but surprisingly, there are many Dubai residents selling pre-loved items in really good condition.
The...
They gave me an Iftar box even if I’m not fasting
It is really heartwarming to see the police and volunteers giving out Iftar boxes to drivers (and passengers) in Dubai during traffic. And they...
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