To bring down the cost of sending money to the Philippines, Vice President Jejomar Binay said Wednesday he is pushing for the creation of an “OFW Bank." Binay — also the Presidential Adviser on OFWs’ Concerns — wrote to President Benigno Aquino III pushing for the proposed bank as an “alternative yet viable" remittance institution [...]
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As part of its efforts to honor overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the government is giving returning OFWs a free ride to bus terminals where they can get a ride to their home provinces during the holidays. Radio dzBB’s Denver Trinidad reported Monday the free rides are part of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration’s "Pamaskong Handog [...]
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President Benigno Aquino III will go to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Monday to welcome returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The move would symbolize the government’s high regard for OFWs, whose remittances sustain the economy, radio dzBB reported Sunday. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Carmelita Dimzon will be with the [...]
Charlie’s Kitchen is the latest place in town. Offering the best of Filipino and Western Cuisine in the heart of Singapore’s financial district. A place to relax, a place to chat, eat and drink. Description: Filipino and Western Cuisine in the heart of Singapore’s financial district. Located within Once Upon a Bar at 25 Church [...]
They have been all over the news but I have no idea that there’s a male and female version of the dance…. They may not be the best dancer but in fairness they got the world attention. Kudos to the creative and marketing people in-charge for this madness . They really achieved their purpose, to [...]
Got this from Strait Times – with the current rate of population growth in Singapore, it is very clear that it will need to draw talent from all over the world to supplement the local pool. SINGAPORE needs foreigners to grow the economy and create jobs for Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Local [...]
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Tayong Dalawa (lit. "The Two Of Us"), a Philippine primetime drama series broadcast on ABS-CBN in 2009 will premiere on 31st August 2010 on Channel 5 in Singapore which featured an ensemble cast. The story revolved around fraternal twin brothers (Jake Cuenca and Gerald Anderson) who share the same name, the same aspirations, and the [...]
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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – The red carpet will be laid out for Sarangani Province Rep. Manny Pacquiao when he arrives in Singapore on Friday. The Singapore Government has invited the 7-division world champion for a goodwill visit scheduled from Friday to Sunday. It will be Pacquiao’s first trip to the Southeast Asian city-state. “It’s so [...]
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Charice fans brace yourself for one night only as she’ll be shaking Singapore on a special performance of “Pyramid” with two of R&B’s most exciting artists, iYaz and Kevin Lyttle who are set to sway shores the first time on August 18th at Fort Canning. A three-time multi-platinum singer-songwriter and rapper, iYaz released his first [...]
From Philippine Embassy Singapore: The Pag-IBIG Fund announced that effective 1 July 2010, the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), under the 18 June 2010 Collection Servicing Agreement signed between the Fund and the POEA, has started collecting Pag-IBIG Fund membership contributions from departing OFWs. Under Republic Act 9679, Pag-IBIG membership is now a requirement for [...]
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