According to a recent survey by HSBC, the Philippines ranked third among four countries in the world that are most vulnerable to climate change. Topping the list is India, followed by Pakistan, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. …
While footage of the world’s largest aerial projection screen is still fresh in our minds, yet another world record has been set in the UAE. Abu Dhabi University (ADU), together with Knowledge Group (KG), recently created …
Recently we shared that working for more than one employer is possible in the UAE. Thanks to a new system introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), Emiratis and expats are now allowed …
The Philippine House of Representatives recently approved a bill that seeks to make divorce legal, despite strong opposition from the Roman Catholic Church in the country. The Absolute Divorce Act of 2018 or House Bill …
In a previous article, we talked about working part-time in the UAE. Today, we will focus on full-time workers, particularly on legal working hours, overtime, and other related matters. What are the regular working hours in …
Previously, when an Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) comes to the Philippines for a vacation, he or she has to renew the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) before returning abroad. This can be a time-consuming process, given the …
Aside from the new OFW ID card, there’s another proof of identification that all Filipinos can look forward to: a National ID. Government officials have stated that President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign into …
This year may mark the Year of Zayed, but the Year of Giving still remains, especially through the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin …
Just like in other countries, jobs in the UAE generally fall under two major categories: public and private sector jobs. The former includes positions in government agencies, while the latter involves career openings in private …
We’ve often shared success stories of fellow Pinoy workers in our OFW Interviews section. Today, however, we would like to feature a special group of youngsters — the Philippine delegation to the 9th Special Olympics MENA …