"Angelo is late again. I think all Filipinos are always late." “Diego is rude! Maybe all Mexicans are rude too.” “Joe is lazy, so all Westerners are lazy.”
“Rajib is...
Do you believe that?
I do.
That’s why I show up when there’s an opportunity - IF AND WHEN my priority allows so. Even at times the introvert in me tries...
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 together? Why don’t you mingle...
Found this amazing online community where members post items to give for free to those in need - particularly to maids, workers, or low-income families (or those in dire...
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 past 3 months, we’ve ‘hoarded’...
It is really heartwarming to see the police and volunteers giving out Iftar boxes to drivers (and passengers) in Dubai during traffic. And they give it to ANYONE, regardless...
In the past, not too many companies give much importance to paternity leaves compared to mom’s maternity leaves.
With our firstborn, I only got 2 days of paid leave (That...
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 you are that old,” “You’re...
We’ve already seen all narratives about new beginnings and hope. But what if the new year is also about endings? What if this year is your last year?
“Are you...
Dubai is on a roll.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) has announced the launch of the Bread for All initiative that aims to help workers...
NBA legends Chris Bosh, Vince Carter, Shaquille O’Neal, Isiah Thomas and Dominique Wilkins will have a special appearance at the fan events.“NBA Night in Abu Dhabi hosted by Shaq” will celebrate...
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 waiting for one more piece...
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 social media influencer Ion Gonzaga...
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 it happen?
I started to feel...
"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 reflected as Dubai Festival City...
Off The Hook Seafood Restaurant, the leading family-oriented dining venue is continuing its aggressive expansion in the Middle East with the opening of its fourth branch in Dubai at...
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 "cheap foods sold on streets;"...
Prices of goods are continuously rising and many of us may have no idea where this trend will lead us. Experts expect that inflation is going to be worse...
This summer, when the temperature rises up to 49 degrees celsius, many outdoor sports go indoors. Running, though, don't just settle for an indoor gym or stadium. In the...
Knowing that many people are resorting to selling not because they want to pursue this as a business, but just as a means to make both ends meet, can there be any special considerations?
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.
