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...
How running in Dubai has transformed my mind
For me, running is the perfect metaphor for life. I’ve done a lot of sports but running presents the most identical situation to life....
We have to restart somewhere
In this comeback run, I finished LAST.
28th out of 28 who ran 10K7th out of 7 runners in my age bracket (30-39 years old)
I...
Is the name of your school important to find a job in Dubai?
"Can I find a decent job in a good company even if I graduated from a lesser-known school?
--- That was me doubting about my...
OFWs are breadwinners but some family members want the bakery
An OFW once shared with me these stories:
A brother asking for extra money for a “business”A cousin asking money for her niece’ birthday bash
The...
I almost backed out from my first obstacle course race in Dubai
I had a grueling schedule last week with a rare 3 late nights that took a toll on me. I was not able to...
Do you still feel safe in Dubai
While doing my work at a cafe, I once left my laptop unattended because I had to use the washroom on the other side...
List of Philippine schools in the UAE
Here are the 8 schools are offering Filipino curriculum in the country:
Dubai
United International Private SchoolFounded 1992The Philippine School DubaiFounded 2008
Sharjah
Far Eastern Private SchoolNew Filipino...
Why “supporting your own” does not always sound right
I often hear Filipinos say, “Support our own” in many situations. How nice right? Very positive. But a generally positive outlook sometimes can do...
DTI’s response to my open letter about the Philippine Pavilion
Did you know that the initial name of the Philippines Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai is BAHURA?
I first heard of it 3 years...
An open letter to the Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
To the Philippine Pavilion Team,
Thank you we have significant participation in this Expo, and to be fair, it's a decent one.
But I have to...
Mamser Mentality: Should we drop the Ma’am / Sir?
A colleague laughed when she was addressed "ma’am" by someone on the phone. She asked me, “Why do Filipinos call me ma’am? I feel...
Abandoned supercars in Dubai
Among the countries of the Middle East, The United Arab Emirates is one of the richest. This status is not only because of petrol,...
How I got scammed in Dubai
I wish someone had warned me before that there are also scammers in Dubai. But I guess we can’t have everything fed on us....
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