PINOY OFW

Barrio Fiesta in London

ABS-CBN NEWS — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:03:48 +0000

An estimated crowd of not less 50,000 gathered in one of the largest green areas in west London. For 2 days, Lampton Park was a place of trading, recreation, meeting, relaxation and social and cultural hodgepodge for Pinoys. The 2-day celebration culminated in various acts of local artists and seasoned performers, including ABS-CBN stars. Gabby [...] Related posts:

Study: Filipino Drivers Most Fuel-efficient

ABS-CBN NEWS — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:58:12 +0000

Filipino motorists are the most fuel-efficient conscious drivers around but they are also stingy when spending on gas, a study funded by a multinational energy company stated. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sir_mervs/ According to the latest Shell FuelSave Report conducted among 300 motorists in 11 countries last March 2010, 78% of Filipino drivers said they have become [...] Related posts:

The Filipino American Foundation of New Mexico

PINOY OFW ADMIN — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:53:16 +0000

THE Filipino-American Foundation of New Mexico’s (FAFNM) mission is to promote the recognition and maintenance of the distinctive values and historical heritage of Filipinos while striving to enhance the well-being of Filipinos through education, health, and economic services. We are a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. The FAFNM achieved 501 (C)-3 non-profit status officially in 2005. FAFNM [...] Related posts:

Filipino HR Professionals in UAE to Assist Kababayans

PINOY OFW ADMIN — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:42:24 +0000

Filipinos in the UAE who are facing problems at work or seeking new jobs can now turn to a new group of human resources professionals for guidance. Alan Bacason, the president of the Filipino Human Resources Practitioners’ Association, which refers to itself as Fil-HR, said the group intends to act as a “conduit” between Filipino [...] Related posts:

Filipinos in Kuwait Unimpressed by Aquino’s First State Address

PINOY OFW ADMIN — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:33:41 +0000

Filipinos in Kuwait were largely unimpressed by their country’s new president’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Philippines President Benigno Aquino III delivered his first, keenly anticipated address yesterday at the opening of the 15th congress. Since then, several online bloggers have questioned the new administration’s failure to include anything in the address about [...] Related posts:

P1.1 Billion in OWWA Funds Eyed for OFW Hospital Wards

PINOY OFW ADMIN — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:26:14 +0000

Overseas Filipino workers may be the modern heroes of Philippine society, but their contributions do not guarantee they will be given better treatment anytime. In fact, they and their families find themselves at the losing end in the health care delivery system.Here’s one remedy resurrected anew by a legislator in the Philippine House of Representatives.To [...] Related posts:

US Orders Pullout of All Pinoy Workers in Iraq

ABS-CBN NEWS — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:20:46 +0000

Thousands of Filipino workers in Iraq are on the brink of losing their jobs after the US government ordered all its military contractors to send home expatriate workers whose country imposes a travel ban in Iraq. The deadline for expatriation is August 9. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/ In a memorandum issued by the United States Central [...] Related posts:

Filipino Community Welcomes Judicial Selection of Tani Cantil-Sakauye

PINOY OFW ADMIN — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:05:14 +0000

Local leaders of the Filipino-American community hailed Tani Cantil-Sakauye as an inspiration and her nomination as a step forward for the community. “She represents what can happen in the next generation,” said Larry Asera, the first Filipino-American elected to the Vallejo City Council. Cantil-Sakauye, 50, was picked by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week as his [...] Related posts:

US Drops Fraud Case Against Dr. Alberto Marzan

PINOY OFW ADMIN — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:55:26 +0000

Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against a doctor from the Philippines who went into hiding after being accused of scamming a military health program out of more than $1 million in the 1990s. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Western District of Wisconsin moved to drop a fraud indictment against Dr. Alberto Marzan last week, [...] Related posts:

Australia to Cut Number of Immigrants

PHILIPPINE STAR — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:27:05 +0000

Australia’s main opposition party vowed Sunday to cut the number of immigrants allowed into the country if it wins in next month’s elections. Australia’s rapid population growth and increase in asylum seekers, mainly from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, have become major issues ahead of the Aug. 21 elections. Critics argue that the major parties are [...] Related posts: