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Honest Pinoy bus driver in Dubai return Money that left from his bus
Mar 23rd
This is another proof of the true Filipino Values. ( Sana po tularan pa natin ang ganitong gawain)
A Filipino driver Jonel Dignadisi personally turned over the money to the foreign tourist who left it inside his bus. I heared a different version of the exact value because according to GMA news TV it was about 470,000 dirhams (roughly P6..2 million) but according to Balitang Middle East (TFC) it was more 400,000 Iranian Rial (roughly more than 2000 dirhams only).
By the way this is not the amount that matters it was the honesty of a man who surrender a thing that More >
Prohibited Public behavior in Dubai Issued
Mar 19th
In update to my last post regarding that Dubai bans dancing, kissing & other “inappropriate” behavior.
14, 2009
Dubai Executive Council issued a list of the Appropriate Public Behavior, obliging Dubai Locals, Expatriates and Visitors on respecting its Social, Cultural, Religious and Customary ethics.
The list ‘Obtained by Emirates Today News Paper’ compels locals, residents and visitors on respecting the country’s values, morals and believes by avoiding all kinds of inappropriate behaviors throughout the whole Emirate.
The list has been circulated throughout Dubai ’s Governmental Departments and Private Companies.
Under the Article of Public Moral Code, the list stressed on the importance of respecting the More >
No Dancing in Public Places in Dubai
Mar 16th
To All expats live here in Dubai do you hear about this news Please read below:
DUBAI (AFP) (“ca.news.yahoo”)- Playing loud music, dancing, nudity, kissing and even holding hands in public is considered inappropriate behaviour under new guidelines laid down by the authorities of Dubai, a report said Saturday.
Arabic-language daily Al Emarat Al-Youm said the Dubai Executive Council had urged residents of Dubai, where foreigners make up more than 80 percent of the population, to respect the customs of the Muslim majority country and avoid inappropriate behaviour.
The rules, which apply to all public places, include a ban on all forms of More >
BORRISON IVY: UNITED WE ROCK
Mar 9th
What do you get when you put a Filipino, an Indian, an Australian and a Scotsman together in a music studio or on stage with some musical instruments?
The answer is Borrison Ivy, one of Dubai ’s newest originals rock bands formed in 2008 but one that is quickly gaining a good foothold in the UAE’s music scene.
The band composed of Quay Evano on bass, Nikhil Uzgare on vocals, Richard Barber on guitar and Marc McWilliam on drums, are working on releasing an album of all original songs early this year (their target is March). With so many original compositions in More >
OFWs have new outlet in ‘Pinoy Talk’ in Dubai
Mar 7th
A radio talk show hosted by Filipinos and for Pinoys is a new avenue for OFWs to air their concerns regarding their work in Dubai.
“Mula ng nagkaroon kami ng programa sa Dubai Eye Radio marami na ang tumatawag sa Filipino Press Club na humihingi ng abiso kung ano yung gagawin nila,” Mariecar Jara-Puyod, president of the Filipino Press Club in Dubai.
Puyod said most of their listeners and those who want to be heard are OFWs engaged in various tasks.
“Ito usually yung mga katulong, mga mangagawa na nagkakaroon ng problema sa kanilang mga trabaho pati ngayong panahon ng krisis takbo sila More >
FPCUAE 2nd PHILIPPINE INTER-SCHOOL ESSAY WRITING AND PAINTING COMPETITIONS
Mar 4th
It was a great effort for the FPCUAE (Filipino Press Club UAE) to conduct this kind of competitions and I would like to congratulate them specially to Maricar (FPC President), Nikki, Elle, Butch, Quay, Jay, Ares and to all who supported this events. I’ve got a copy of the top three Essay’s and I would like to share it here.
The topic of this competition is related to what we are facing now the financial crisis.
Topic: How is the global crisis affecting your family?Critera for judging: Essay-Writing A. Relevance – 50% B. Communication Impact – 30% C. Writing Style (Grammar, More >
Bagong Bayani Awards 2009
Mar 1st
The Bagong Bayani Foundation Inc.(BBFI) in cooperation with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced their search for 2009 Bagong Bayani Awardees as officailly open.
This Bagong Bayani Awards are pay tribute to the countries outstanding Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as the new heroes of our time. To give due recognition to their significant efforts in fostering goodwill among people of the world, enhancing the image of the Filipino as a competent and responsible worker andcontributing to the nation foreign exchange earnings.
The General qualification for the nomonations of any Filipino’s working overseas landbased od seabased are as follows.
- Must be or has More >
