The Covid-19 pandemic caused millions of people to lose their jobs as the economy crumbled. Not everyone was lucky enough to have their job reinstated when business picked up...
Never wait for opportunities, create them. When your long wait for an opportunity does not find a result, never give up. There are so many of them waiting around...
"Anak, sa Pilipinas ka na muna mag-college ha. Maiwan lang kami ng tatay mo dito para patuloy magtrabaho."
One of the family concerns I've heard one too many among Filipino...
1. Celebrate other people's happiness
Rejoice even with their small wins.
2. Be the crab that pushes people up
Reverse the crabmentality.
3. Know your why & always remind yourself about it
Be purpose-driven.
4....
...while not depriving yourself of joy.
1. Avoid shopping for groceries when hungry
...or you'll end up buying more than you plan to.
2. Skip that costly coffee outside
But if you can't...
In addition to the obvious reasons, here are 49 more amusing and interesting facts why the country is well-loved by locals and expats alike.
Everything is the best, tallest,...
100,000 Dubai residents run the whole city to cap a very exciting, encouraging, and fruitful Dubai Fitness Challenge. This year's edition saw dozens to hundreds of runners of all...
Think you've seen it all in Burj Khalifa? Not until you see your artwork displayed in the world's tallest building.
Burj Khalifa, on Instagram, announces an 'open call' inviting all...
Imah Dumagay, the Filipino standup comedian who's making it big in Dubai's international performing arts scene, will have her first solo act on November 27.
A long-time resident of Dubai,...
From 1937 to 1941, President Manuel L. Quezon opened the doors of the Philippines to the Jews. His remarkable act of opening the country to the refugees saved 1,200...
Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben marks a definitive new era in music with the release of their latest single, “Di Ka Sayang” - an empowering anthem that respects individuality without...
For one morning, bikers are invited to cycle around two iconic routes in the 14-lane Sheikh Zayed Road.
The most popular highway in Dubai is set to become a huge...
Etisalat provided the world’s fastest mobile download speeds in the United Arab Emirates between January and July 2020, with an average download speed of 115.89 Mbps, gaining recognition as...
How would you like to be rewarded by just walking?
Fitze, the UAE’s first-ever fitness rewards-based app that converts steps into coins announces its most rewarding challenge ever - 200k...
Dubai Miracle Garden returns for its 9th season on Sunday, November 1, 2020. The world's largest natural flower garden is set to reopen under stringent health and safety protocols...
In a time when restaurants are closing one after the other, it is refreshing to hear about new restaurants launching. And it's even more pleasing to hear the backstory.
For...
The Largest wooden Arabic dhow in the world was verified by Guinness World Records today in Dubai. The ship is called ‘Obaid’ in reference to Obaid Jumaa bin Majid...
Known as the earliest people to celebrate Christmas every year, Filipinos are in for a treat. The world's largest indoor theme park, IMG World of Adventures, has an exclusive...
On November 27, the whole of Dubai will transform into a city-wide running track for all ages, abilities, and fitness levels; giving everyone exciting new reasons to join 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.
