May has been a deadly month among Filipino victims of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes, from 17 in the first week, the number of fatalities has spiked to 48 by May 21. Dubai authorities...
Overseas Filipino workers who are under a 'no work no pay' job arrangement are eligible to receive financial assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Dubai (POLO-Dubai) announced in an advisory dated...
Both residents and visitors who disobey strict regulations imposed by the United Arab Emirates will face fines of up to AED50,000.
AED50,000 fine for patients who refuse the compulsory hospitalization or continue to ingest prescribed medications despite being notified.
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All flights to the UAE are now suspended until further notice.
Entry restrictions
Only the following passengers are permitted to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE):
UAE citizens
First degree relatives of UAE nationals holding a valid UAE residence visa
Domestic...
An online scam has become more prevalent and sophisticated, and authorities in the United Arab Emirates are aware of these sneaky moves fraudsters employ. More than just women getting scammed by folks who pretend to be their knight in...
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...
Whether taking on partitioned rooms, shared beds, or even sleeping on 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.
But...
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...
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 know about...
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...
