Pinoy OFW

You may look good on those selfies you took on your mobile phone. But unless you are alone or pose with friends who consciously want to be in that snapshot, you could be in trouble if the photo was taken in the United Arab Emirates. The…

Whether taking on partitioned rooms, shared beds or even sleeping at the couch, it is expected that Filipinos taking their chances for employment in the United Arab Emirates will have to do with what type of accommodation is available.…

Relocating in Dubai to start a new job and a new phase of life is an exciting prospect.Moving to Dubai, or any other city in the United Arab Emirates can be a daunting place to some expats relocating for new career life. Expat life in Dubai…

The United Arab Emirates has offered amnesty for foreigners who have violated its residency laws. It includes those who entered the UAE illegally, overstaying their visa conditions or absconding from their employers. Here's what you need to…

You may read plenty of harrowing stories of hardships, abuse and uncertainties that come with being an overseas Filipino worker. But since overseas jobs often pay more than those back home, Filipinos will keep striving to land a job in…

Gambling has ruined lives and relationships of many. Noel, a former OFW working as sales supervisor in Dubai shared his story to all through The Filipino Times, hoping that his experience will be a reminder of the perils of gambling vice…

Under Labor Law of the United Arab Emirates, certain behavior of an employee can be grounds of outright termination from job. Specifically under Article 120 of Labor Law, an employer may dismiss an employee without prior notice under any of…

If you plan to  take a photo of anyone without prior permission or record a video footage of someone for documentary or other purposes, be aware that in the United Arab Emirates, it can be treated as invasion of privacy and can lead to…

For failure to regularize their status during a specified grace period, licenses of seven currency exchange houses in the United Arab Emirates were downgraded by the UAE Central Bank Monday, reported Khaleej Times. The seven companies…

The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has implemented a new rule regarding the renewal of Philippine passports. In a memo posted in the Consulate's website, it said that no walk-in applications will be accepted for passport renewals.…