Riyadh

There is a renewed hope that the remains of a Filipina who fell to her death in Saudi Arabia would soon be repatriated back to the Philippines. This comes after the Blas F. Ople Policy Center, an advocate for migrant workers, assured the…
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Beware of the possible consequences of being a loan guarantor. A Filipina nurse working in Saudi Arabia has been detained for unpaid loan of a Filipina friend she helped by acting as a loan guarantor. Gerlie Rubrico, 35, of Batad,…
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Jollibee customers in Saudi Arabia will get a chance to win a Riyadh-Manila round-trip ticket. A joint month-long promotion between the Philippines' largest fastfood chain and Cebu Pacific called 'Eat and Fly' gives away 10 round-trip…
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From the perspective of a migrant worker, the definition of best city usual translates to the accessibility of services (location of labor offices, cultural ties from home country, consulates and embassies and welfare organization),…
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The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reminds the public to transact only with officials of the Philippine Embassy and its attached agencies and exercise caution when dealing with individuals claiming to be officials of the Embassy. Every…
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Riyadh is ranked among the world's 50 safest cities, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Safe Cities Index 2015 White Paper which used four indicators to evaluate safety of cities including digital security…
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Due to a large population of Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia, getting services can be a challenge. That is why the Philippine embassy in Riyadh requires applicants to book an appointment for services such as passport renewal. This is done…
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To many people, the Batha Market in Riyadh is just another large market where they can find lots of Asian stores. But for Filipino workers and expats in Saudi Arabia, it represents a home away from home. The market is full with Filipino…
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