Many people are still confused which is which: Dubai or UAE? Are they just the same city? Or country? To clear things up (hopefully once and for all), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the … Read more
In a statement released by the Philippine Embassy in Guam, Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee has announced that it will soon be opening a branch in the island city soon. The said development reflects the Philippines’ … Read more
Qatar has made a recent landmark decision to offer permanent residency status to some of its long-time expatriates, as shared in a news report by The Siasat Daily. Last Wednesday (September 5), the Amir, His … Read more
Earlier this week, the House of Representatives has approved a bill on third and final reading, which recommends increasing the number of paid maternity leaves of members according to an official last Thursday (Sept. 6), … Read more
By October 1, all PhilHealth members shall be required to have completed at least 9 months of contributions within the last 12 months prior to any request for assistance for hospital confinement, as shared in … Read more
The Philippine Consulate in Manado also caters to Filipinos who are staying in Indonesia. Filipinos who can’t directly go to the embassy in Jakarta can resort to the consulate in Manado to avail of services … Read more
Last August 30 (Thursday), a Taiwanese national at the NAIA Terminal 3 filed a complaint against two airport personnel for alleged theft after losing USD 2,600 (Php 139,000) after he passed through the security screening … Read more
For those who have home amortization dues to pay in Pag-IBIG, there has been a change as to the payment method for this service. Last July 1, the funding agency announced that all payments for … Read more
The “Ber” months, which typically herald the holiday season in the Philippines, has just arrived but the national government has already released the list of public holidays in the country for 2019! If you’re wondering … Read more
The Department of Foreign Affairs together with the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand is currently investigating the reports of Filipino workers being exploited in the said country. The embassy said in a statement via … Read more