Strong Group is off to a strong start with a rout of the UAE national team, 82-66, in the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Al Nasr Club in Dubai, UAE. As expected, former NBA player Andre Roberson, who showed the way for the Philippine-based squad,...
President Marcos has apologized to the Filipino community in Dubai for canceling his supposed trip to the United Arab Emirates, saying he will make it up to them. In a video message, Marcos said he felt sad for missing the Filipino community gathering in Dubai on Thursday, Nov. 31, which was...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol is participating in the Conference of Parties (COP) 28, the annual global climate conference hosted by the United Nations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from December 1 to 2. AUMENTADO (FB) The contingent is led by Gov. Aris Aumentado, and with him...
TACLOBAN CITY – Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda has been invited by the United Nations (UN) to the first-ever Local Climate Action Summit at the Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in December. AGDA (FB) The invitation recognizes the city government's efforts toward climate...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he wants to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai this December, as climate change is a vital issue for the Philippines. *Emirati Ambassador to the Philippines Mohamed Obaid Salem...
Senator Rafael "Raffy" Tulfo visited Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to check on the condition and see the situation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in that city. Sen. Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo poses with some overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during his visit to Dubai. (Photo from...
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers have stopped two Filipinas from going to Dubai at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for allegedly using fake exit stamps given to them by a human trafficking group. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said the victims, whose names were withheld for their...
Strong Group is banking on its sixth man – the Overseas Filipino Workers in Dubai –to provide the much-needed boost as it takes on an expected tough field in the 32nd Dubai International Championship beginning Friday, Jan. 27. All bags are packed and ready to go as the Jacob Lao-owned...
Senator Imee Marcos has aborted her planned trip to Dubai this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19. Marcos was scheduled to visit Dubai to greet her countrymen who will watch ‘’Maid in Malacañang’’ this coming Aug 19 to 20. ‘’Unfortunately, her RT-PCR (reverse...
GENERAL SANTOS -- The family of a Filipino domestic helper who reportedly committed suicide in Dubai has cried foul over victim’s death. Relatives of Shona Bacalso Capacio, 45, doubted the report of Dubai police that the victim committed suicide by jumping off a residential building of her...
Emirates expects "high demand" for its newly launched Tel Aviv, Israel service from the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil and the United States, according to a statement from Adel Al Redha, Emirates Chief Operating Officer. Emirates mounted its first ever service from Dubai, United Arab...
Cebu Pacific (CEB) is increasing its flights from Manila to Dubai to 10 times per week, beginning July 2, 2022 to address rising demand for travel. CEB will operate the additional Manila-Dubai flight 5J 18 every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, scheduled to depart Manila at 10:20pm, and arrive in...
