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...
7-time NBA champion and Lakers legend, Robert Horry, talks to us about the game, the evolution of the NBA, and the basketball landscape in the UAE. He also shared...
Ikea announced on their social media and on their website they are launching Filipino-themed dining experience with selected "favorite authentic" dishes from May 24 to 26 only.
The dishes to...
Here are 8 of many typical practices of people - residents and expats - living and working in Dubai:
1. Clean as you go (CLAYGO) mentality
It's not a policy but...
I discovered a new men's clothing line online that does not only focus on selling apparel but also on giving extra value to customers through their creative content. They...
For the first time ever, the NBA announced in an email broadcast, that they are bringing the games to the UAE. In a rematch of the 2021 Eastern Conference...
As the new One Health Pass registration comes into effect starting May 3, 2022, here's a list of countries whose vaccination cards and certificates are recognized and accepted by...
The Philippines' Bureau of Quarantine advises travelers to register for One Health Pass (OHP) to avoid "hassle-free" arrival processing in the Philippines.
Starting May 3, 2022, there's yet another...
Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC is that piece of paper that every employed Filipino abroad must obtain to be able to travel to and from the Philippines (in...
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 it myself too.
People are coming...
A lot had advised me to refrain from posting politics on my page for worries that it may give me some “bad image.” I really appreciate the concern, but...
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. Unlike other sports, running is...
Ben&Ben met with our group over lunch at Off the Hook Seafood Restaurant in Ibn Battuta Mall, a few days after their concert in Dubai.
We talked about their...
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.
