FILCOM  (Filipino Community Dubai UAE) in its effort to collect all donations in cooperation of  Philippine Consulate Dubai UAE, encourage other people to do the same to the victims of typhoon Ondoy.

Where To send your Donation:

2. West Zone with branches in Deira, Satwa and Karama will accept donation on Oct. 2, 2009 between 3:00-8:00PM only. Donations will be collected for shipping on the same day. For inquiries please call  Joseph Alipio of FORAC at 050-7456452.

3. Dubai Outlet Mall from sept 30, 2009 to Oct 2, 2009 during mall hours from 10AM  to 10PM. For inquiries please call Joseph Alipio of FORAC at 050-7456452

Makati Express

-  Complimentary (all inclusive) air freight of 500 kgs

-  Due to strict policy of airfreight procedures, liquid and pressurized products are not acceptable

-  Medicines, in small quantity only, will be acceptable

-  Priority items will be food items

-  Kindly ensure that the above are followed, to ensure that the boxes for airfreight will not be held back by Customs

LBC Cargo

- Complimentary (all inclusive) sea freight with collection for 2 Fridays (2 and 9Oct 09)

-  Boxes will be available at all the above drop-off points (2Oct) + POLO-OWWA office (2 & 9 Oct)

-  All items have to be sorted out so that they can be categorised easily for distribution

-  Boxes can also be dropped/picked up to those who require this service.

Filipino Off Road Auto Club -Dubai (FORAC) is once again knocking at your kind hearts this time to help THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON KIKO in Philippines.

We are here in Dubai, sitting in our tinted air-conditioned cars, resting in our air-conditioned rooms, thinking what we gonna eat next or thinking what we gonna buy next in the shopping malls. And in the other side of the world, FilipInos are crying, no food to eat, no house to stay, no clothes to wear. They just ran for their lives,
bringing whatever they can with them. Most of the time its FIRE. But this time its TYPHOON KIKO.

FORAC is organizing DONATION MARATHON on August 14, Friday at West Zone Supermarket, Karama (Opposite of Karama Post Office) from 4pm-8pm. You can bring whatever things you can give to make life easier for them in this trying times. USED CLOTHING, BLANKETS, CANNED FOODS, NOODLES, TOWELS, MEDICINES etc.

FORAC will shipped them to Philippines with the help of our sponsors and distribute it to ZAMBALES as soon as possible.

For more information please contact:
050 259 95 79 / 055 371 20 20 / 055 280 53 18

PLEASE SPREAD THIS EMAIL TO ALL YOU FRIENDS.
THE MORE DONATIONS WE CAN COLLECT,
THE MORE FILIPINOS WE CAN HELP

The success of The 2nd FILEXPO 2009 in Dubai: Tiangge, Bazaar, ATBP. lies in every individual who had set foot in the Hall 3 of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. What with the global economic climate at the peak of its catastrophic presence, nearly 70 companies and approximately 24,000 attendees became part of the year’s largest gathering of Filipinos in the Middle East. Nearly 7,000 of which came on the first day, more than 10,000 on the second day and another 7,000 spectators or more joined the Philippine shopping fiesta last July 2 to 4, 2009.
It is but notable to say the least that Filipinos, especially in the UAE, are vigilant to where they put their hard-earned money. With the scorching summer coupled with sandstorms in the way, a weekend at home may be more preferable. But thousands came ready to spend cash fresh from their payday few days before. And companies were all set to cater to their customers, offering their money’s worth. It is also noticeable that the FILEXPO did not just attract Filipinos. Several groups from other nationalities including UAE nationals came in without Filipino companions, peering in Filipino products, various garments and accessories. It was this year’s challenge not to disappoint shoppers by offering them wider range of clothing apparels and food products. And on-goers got what they came for as they carried at least one shopping bag in hand.
The exhibitors were comprised of repeat participants, new ones and Filipino entrepreneurs. Just as last year, most Philippine real estate groups garnered positive turnouts in their Middle Eastern clientele. New participants based in the United Arab Emirates were more than pleased to promote their brands and spread awareness of their presence in the region. The sponsors and organizers gave away several prizes as part of the daily raffle draws. As highlighted during the Opening Ceremony, Filipino entrepreneurs are given venue to showcase their products and services in the said event. “This event will help us endorse Philippine-made products. It will also be a good opportunity to our fellow Filipinos who are interested to earn extra money during these hard times as we offer commission-based selling of our products,” says Ester Paras-Capili, Owner/Partner of Natasha Service Center. Another Filipino entrepreneur Frankie Warren, Owner of Nanay Tuneng food and beverage products, shares: “The target market of Nanay Tuneng are OFWs in the Middle East. My study on the market shows that TFC is the only medium wherein I can reach such a broad target.”
ABS-CBN booths offering a variety of services were also present during the affair. New products of The Filipino Channel such as the TFC Mobile’s K-Text and TFCKo or TFC on Demand were launched and demonstrated at the venue. All these were made available for the further entertainment and convenience of TFC viewers. DJ China Heart of WRR 101.9 made the three-day event lively with his signature voice and dynamic hosting. Evening shows drew the crowd to more laid-back evenings. The classy standards singer Richard Poon gained new fans as he sang big band renditions of all-time favorites. Pinoy Dream Academy’s Laarni Lozada and Bugoy Drilon evolved to professional showstoppers with their classic ballads and duets. Bugoy was at owe with the heroism of the Filipinos braving the Middle East that he wasn’t able to hold his tears as he sang his “life’s theme song” One Last Cry. Comedian Onse brought the house down with his unique comic stints on the second evening as well. The Bossa Nova princess Sitti Navarro took the audience under her spell during the final evening for the FILEXPO. Her high energy and crystal voice made a balance between her soothing sounds and rhythmic moves.
The 2nd FILEXPO in Dubai has prompted a tradition of empowering Philippine companies, as well as the overseas Filipinos—giving them the access to the market and the freedom to choose. And with all things considered, most especially the crisis, another feat has been conquered by the Filipino nation yet again…

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There’s definitely more reason to join the merry festivities at The 2^nd FILEXPO in Dubai: Tiangge, Bazaar, Atbp. In the line with The Filipino Channel’s 15^th anniversary, we are bringing you a BIGGER, BETTER and MORE FUN-FILLED EXPERIENCE on July 2 to 4, 2009 at the Hall 3, Dubai World Trade Center.

The 1^st Filipino Expo in Dubai and Qatar held in 2008 gathered a tumultuous number close to 60,000 attendees making it the most successful and most attended all-Filipino organized event in the Middle East to date. Shoppers and exhibitors alike had a superb experience in the event that is beyond doubt for the Filipino, by the Filipino.

This year, set your sights to the largest convergence of Philippine companies in Dubai. Expect the leading groups in the industry of real estate, banking, cargo and remittance, transportation and automobile products to offer their best deals for the Global Pinoy. Don’t get left behind with the most up-to-date offers on electronics and telecommunications. Plan your next trip with travel and leisure packages within your reach. You want ‘tiangge’? Then ‘tiangge’ it is! Get ready for more stylish apparels, accessories and cosmetics to satiate the fashion frenzy.

Various services will be offered to the Filipinos in the UAE. Representatives of the Philippine Government will be present through the three-day affair. Employment and business opportunities are also available in the exhibition hall.

And after hours of shopping, treat yourself to the soothing sounds of ASAP Sessionistas. A variety of Kapamilya artists will serenade the audience with their distinct mellow tunes paired with their authentic musical talent that is proudly Filipino. Savor the soothing vocals of crooner Richard Poon in Ballad Thursday. Meet you Pinoy Dream Academy idols Bugoy Drilon and Laarni Lozada in Pop Radio Friday. Chill with the Bossa Nova siren Sitti on Bossa Saturday. Radio DJ of WRR 101.9 China Heart will be the on-the-ground jock to provide extra entertainment to the expo-goers.

Entry to the venue is absolutely FREE. Tickets for the nightly shows are at AED 20 only. Plus, a free shuttle service will be offered to the venue. All these and more will be made possible especially for you at The 2nd FILEXPO IN DUBAI: TIANGGE, BAZAAR, ATBP.