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64 overstaying Filipinos in UAE repatriated under amnesty program

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 14, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The first batch composed of 64 overstaying Filipinos were repatriated Thursday, the Philippine missions here said in a joint statement. The batch included one with kidney failure who had a dialysis a day before they flew and another who had been in hiding for almost six years. Alfonso A. Ver, […]

Pinoy couple in Dubai quit jobs, now run global accounting firm

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 13, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A couple in their 40s, who both used to work as accountants here, now runs a successful accountancy firm they opened 10 years ago, providing services to companies across a range of industries around the world. Janice Lino Destajo, 41-year-old accountant with an MBA in business administration from Geneva Business […]

Commission on Filipinos Overseas calls for justice over death of Fil-Am nurse

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 12, 2024

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on Wednesday urged authorities to bring to justice those behind the death of Filipino-American nurse Melissa Jubane-Llantero of Portland, Oregon in the United States. In a statement on Wednesday, the CFO assured that it stands together with the Jubane family members as they grieve and seek justice for Melissa’s […]

Pinay in Dubai goes from selling ‘bagoong’ to being beauty queen

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 11, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A 36-year-old Cebuana who used to sell anything from hand-me-downs to gold, bags, accessories, even the lowly anchovies during tough times, has recently won at a major beauty pageant that qualified her to represent the Philippines on an international stage. “Excited na po, but sobrang kinabahan kasi it’s really big […]

Over 2K Filipinos avail of UAE amnesty for overstayers during first week of program

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 10, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A total of 2,053 Filipinos have come forward to avail of the UAE government’s amnesty initiative during the first week of its implementation, the Philippine Embassy and Consulate General said. A joint statement posted on the Philippine Consulate General’s Facebook account on Friday, September 6, said the demand for services […]

Pinay nanny in UAE makes gowns from recyclable materials

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 9, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A 67-year-old woman from Camarines Sur, working for a single family as a nanny for two generations since 1981, has gained popularity in the Filipino community here because of gowns she makes mostly with discarded plastic bottle caps, empty coffee sachets and rice sacks. Marissa B. Postre said she came […]

Pinoy street salesman in UAE levels up to become corporate real estate manager

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 8, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Used to be when Sid Reymond Pajarillaga Rivera, then 21, would be out in the sun for days on end handing out prepaid phone plan flyers to passers-by in the streets. “It was really tough. Working under the scorching sun, sometimes in temperatures reaching 50° Celsius, was something I never […]

Filipina specialist among pioneers of robotics for autism support in UAE

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 6, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A Filipina who specializes in supporting children with autism has gone a step forward, advocating the advancement of education for them through innovations using social robots. “This work is deeply fulfilling, as I witness the transformative impact it has on the lives of those I serve. Despite the challenges I’ve […]

Pinoy former fast food chain crew now among Dubai’s top chefs

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 5, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A former crew at a popular fast food chain in the Philippines now counts among top chefs in this international business and tourism hub known for being a global dining destination with its very competitive culinary scene. David Jezreel Lizardo Pamplona, who has thrice won gold at the prestigious Salon […]

Pinoy supermarket merchandiser in UAE now runs own travel agency

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 4, 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – From moving crates and arranging goods at shelves, to running his own travel agency, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) here has come a long way, now managing five rental apartments back home and looking forward to growing his business in the UAE, the ropes of which he has learned through […]

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