Ebe Dancel talks about his music, roots and purpose

We talked to Ebe Dancel ahead of his gig tonight at the grand opening of the cool and hip Chef Richelle Ortiz Restobar in Holiday Inn, Al Rigga.Here's our...

Highly acclaimed, OFW-produced film, Lamentasyon, to have public screening in Dubai

PROUD MOMENT - This movie, Lamentasyon, deserves a place in your calendar - not only because you're a Filipino supporting Filipino, but because you deserve to witness excellence.For the...

Why watch Lamentasyon, the first ever full length Filipino film produced in UAE

"Oo nga, obligasyon mo ang pamilya mo, pero siyempre di ba, obligasyon mo rin ang sarili mo...""...hindi porke't andito ka sa abroad; sabihin mo sa kanila, hindi umuulan ng...

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We were out and about this weekend and wherever we go, on the road, in the room, at the park or in the pool, we chat. We chat untiringly....

From street vendor to OFW to entrepreneur

I experienced selling sampaguita when I was a preschooler. I go with my grandparents every time they sell outside school gates and at a public market in Laguna.  I...

15 reasons why you need Filipino friends in Dubai

One of the largest expat communities in Dubai are Filipinos. There is no place in the emirate where you cannot find them. In fact, the population of Pinoys in...

Money or Me?

Chasing contentment. How much more ironic could it be?Many people these days are busier than ever chasing money. For them money is happiness. But when they get the money,...

7 cool and instagrammable Filipino restaurants in Dubai

If hip and cozy ambiance add more life to your appetite, these Pinoy hot spots are sure hit for you. Why not, it's always great to eat...

10 things to know about iDOLE, the new OFW ID

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Where to find the best Filipino food in Dubai

I've been to countless Filipino restaurants in Dubai, big and small, good and not-so-good. That's why I always get asked, "Where's best to eat?" I would often respond based...

VIDEO: A visit to The Green Planet, Dubai

We visited Dubai's indoor rainforest park, The Green Planet and we had fun exploring over 3,000 species of plants and animals.The journey begins at the canopy, the roof of...

5 things you need to prepare for the Hillsong United concert in Dubai

Listening to their music is a spiritual relief. It can lift our spirits up, inspire us and/or makes us cry. How much more hearing them live? Their words can...

Conversation with Mikey Bustos

We had a conversation with Mikey Bustos ahead of his show in Dubai and this is what he had to say about vlogging, his impression with Dubai and his...

Come as you are, Win with Crocs

Drew Barrymore, John Cena, and Korean international artists Yoona and Superjunior member Henry Lau are chosen to become Crocs brand ambassadors. Bloggers and influencers all over the world, including...

I did something bad and it was good

There's this car that just stopped in front of us in the driveway and I don't know why. I gave him a 3-minute calm treatment to do what he...

Isra and Mi’raj, Prophet Muhammad’s Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem

Isra and Mi'raj is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. We have a holiday today because tomorrow, our Muslim brothers and...

Conversation with Chinkee Tan About Savings and Spending Habits

We chat with Mr. Chink Positive himself, Chinkee Tan, about the saving and spending habits of Filipinos abroad. Here's what he had to say...

11 free things to do in Dubai for the long weekend

 For once, let's give the mall and us some space, shall we? There are a lot of great things to do that will not have us spending much, well,...

Ministry on the hardcourt: basketball and devotion

While waiting for our turn on the court, Jay gathered the boys, about 25 of us, and formed a big circle. Someone lead the opening prayer. Then everyone brought...

Holy Land Tour Reflections Part 1: The Miracles

The places we visited in the Holy Land reminded me about everything Jesus did during his time on earth. It's surreal to be in the place where he physically...

6 picnic ideas to keep the kids (and adults) away from gadgets

Filipino picnic usually is "pigging out." Sometimes, families go on picnic but kids are still glued to their iPads and mobile phones while lying in the greens. It doesn't...

When things are tasteless and bitter…

Word count: 187 | Average reading time: 47 seconds -- You are not a good cake if everything in your life is sweet.Pastor Rick Warren uses a good analogy in...
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Ion Gonzaga, a.k.a. "Boy Dubai" is a no-nonsense authority blogger and storyteller. He is known to "say things many people cannot say." He's also a UX designer, runner, cyclist, a big fan of basketball.

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