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New Rule on Passport Renewal at Philippine Consulate in Dubai
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.…
138 UAE Traffic Violations & Penalties
Road safety is of paramount importance in the United Arab Emirates and everywhere.
To deter actions that put lives of people on the road at risk, a defined list of infractions along with their corresponding penalties.
These road…
Accredited Balikbayan Box Agents in Dubai (2019 Update)
List of FTEB-Accredited Sea Freight Forwarders and their Foreign Agents Sending Balikbayan Box Shipments (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
As of 31 January 2019
Accredited Balikbayan Box Agents in Abu Dhabi (2019 Update)
List of FTEB-Accredited Sea Freight Forwarders and their Foreign Agents Sending Balikbayan Box Shipments (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
As of 31 January 2019
How to Renew Your Passport in UAE
At some point, passports of Filipino workers based in the United Arab Emirates will expire, thereby curtailing their freedom to travel overseas. Needless to say, such passport need to be renewed. The introduction of passports with 10-year…
Generous Employer in Abu Dhabi Gifts Filipina Domestic Worker With House and Lot
A Filipina domestic worker in the United Arab Emirates will become an owner of a house and lot, thanks to the generosity of her employer.
According to The Khaleej Times, Dina Tenerife Celo, 45, worked for Melissa McPike, an American who…
Man Poses as Recruitment Agency Staff, Kidnaps 7 Arriving Domestic Workers in Dubai Airport
An unemployed man, who allegedly kidnapped seven domestic workers at Dubai International Airport after he posed as representative from the recruitment agency that brought them to the country, has been presented at Dubai's Court of First…
When A Domestic Worker’s Employer Pays Her A Visit In Her Hometown
It may not be likely to many domestic workers but to a Filipina who works for a family based in Dubai, she never gets tired of raving about the kindness, respect and love she gets from her employees, a report from Khaleej Times said.…
UAE OFW Unaware Wife Had Affair Back Home
Overseas Filipino worker Marlon Gamos admitted he had no idea his wife was involved in a relationship with a man who admitted to killing her and her 7-year-old daughter.
"Everyday naman ang communication namin, halos araw-araw naman kaming…
Remains of OFW Who Succumbed to Stroke in UAE Back Home
The remains of the 45-year-old Filipino visit visa holder who succumbed to a stroke in the United Arab Emirates while looking for a job has returned home.
“Sad, very sad,” said Reynaldo B. Angulo, volunteer social worker who arranged for…