tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16477719175535167042008-07-25T03:44:03.496-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comBlogger1001251323340http://www.feedburner.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-14362745091432578572008-07-23T02:37:00.001-07:002008-07-23T05:38:33.858-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.com Yet another Filipino Concert LIVE in DUBAI…. organized by CAC EVENTS, this time, bringing in the ever popular RnB Princess “KYLA AND JAY R”. The show will also be supported by four Local Filipino DJs. The event will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Rashid Halls on the 15th of August. Price of the tickets will be Dhs.65/- per person; free entry for children below the age of 5 <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=DovgMZ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=DovgMZ" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/jay-r-kyla-live-in-dubai.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-75597893084967069252008-07-17T00:24:00.000-07:002008-07-17T00:25:22.422-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comUnited Arab Emirates » Public Holidays Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period: 2008 1 Jan New Year’s Day. 10 Jan Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year). 20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). 30 Jul Leilat al-Meiraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 2 Dec National Day. 9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). 29 Dec Al-Hijra (Islamic <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=6a7tZn"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=6a7tZn" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/united-arab-emirates-public-holidays.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-55385270195166353652008-07-16T21:09:00.001-07:002008-07-16T21:09:29.951-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.com40 arrested in malls for cross dressing By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter Published in Gulf News: July 17, 2008 Dubai: Police have caught 40 cross-dressing tourists in shopping malls and other public places and they will be deported soon, a senior officer said on Wednesday. The visitors were arrested after police launched a campaign against transvestites last May. Lieutenant General Dahi <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=0YuEfR"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=0YuEfR" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/40-arrested-in-malls-for-cross-dressing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-39610724208008950802008-07-14T21:39:00.000-07:002008-07-14T21:40:41.841-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Undercover police are strolling beaches and manning watchtowers to crack down on topless sunbathing, nudity and other forms of indecent behavior in the Persian Gulf tourist haven of Dubai. Dubai is reminding visitors what it considers decent. Nearly 80 people have been detained in recent days in a campaign that reveals a clash of customs in this traditional <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=qleiCY"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=qleiCY" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/undercover-cops-order-dubai-beach.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-21980346083399150092008-07-14T21:33:00.001-07:002008-07-14T21:33:27.460-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.com200 attend memorial service for crash victims in Dubai By Sunita Menon, Staff Reporter Published in Gulf News: July 15, 2008, 00:09 Dubai: "You were taken from us too soon," wrote a friend in the condolence book that was kept at the Ritazza Coffee shop. About 200 people attended the memorial service that was held at the coffee shop for Sheril, an Indian, and Michelle, Cecile, Ethel, all <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=2JqP1u"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=2JqP1u" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/200-attend-memorial-service-for-crash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-39401851718085927642008-07-13T21:56:00.000-07:002008-07-13T21:57:13.479-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comFriends offer prayer for Filipinas killed in Dubai road accident By Sunita Menon, Staff Reporter Published in Gulfnews: July 14, 2008, 00:08 Dubai: For Carlos Marcelo, a Filipino media coordinator, it is impossible to believe that the girls whom he saw laughing and dancing to blasting music at their coffee shop on Saturday afternoon will never dance again. The girls were among the five who <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=wCl9mk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=wCl9mk" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/friends-offer-prayer-for-filipinas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-68901921365358845282008-07-07T21:14:00.000-07:002008-07-07T23:21:56.168-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comLat night Dayna called me from Trust Caregivers in Canada and asked if I could help her spread the job vacancies they have for Filipina Cregiver to work in Canada. Below is the article about living and working in Canada and how you can apply... Opportunities Abound for Filipinos in Canada Times are tough for overseas Filipinos in the UAE right now. Work Permit renewals are being denied. Wages <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=QKURt2"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=QKURt2" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/opportunities-abound-for-filipinos-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-18340428215788900772008-07-03T23:16:00.001-07:002008-07-03T23:16:53.498-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comToday, I have read a friendster bulletin from a friend and a college schoolmate regarding Senator Trillanes' Annual Report to the People. In this report he pointed out the bills he filed in the house of Senate. While reading the proposed bills, I can't help myself but to react to some of his proposed bills as follows: 1. SBN 753 - An Act providing for a P125.00 daily across-the-board increase in <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=ACdpX0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=ACdpX0" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/07/commentary-to-senator-trillanes-annual.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-91742460875516152502008-06-28T00:55:00.001-07:002008-06-30T08:14:28.394-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comFilipina still looking for an elusive dream in the UAE By Marie Magleby, Special to Gulf News Published in Gulfnews: June 28, 2008, 00:04 <!--maxlength:2837--&gt; Abu Dhabi: Since she came to the UAE in 2006, Rose has been picking up the pieces of her shattered hopes. Now, eight bosses later, she keeps hoping her day will arrive. Rose arrived in the UAE with <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=HhwG2z"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=HhwG2z" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/06/filipina-still-looking-for-elusive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-53794800352562276192008-06-27T11:26:00.000-07:002008-06-27T11:28:51.806-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.com 'We will stop daily runs to nearby states' By Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff Reporter Published in Gulfnews: June 27, 2008, 00:07Dubai: A 25-year-old Syrian teacher was travelling to Muscat for a visa run when he was killed in an accident about two weeks ago. He went to Oman to change his visit visas as he had to leave the country to apply for another visa. Officials had told him <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=g7zfwQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=g7zfwQ" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/06/we-will-stop-daily-runs-to-nearby.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-16549552208887302302008-05-27T09:23:00.001-07:002008-06-07T20:37:49.595-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.com <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=gKcYLE"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=gKcYLE" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/job-fair.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-44529819496647735672008-05-27T09:23:00.000-07:002008-05-27T09:25:02.136-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comNew Salik toll gates to be installed by September By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter Published: May 27, 2008, 14:24 Dubai: New Salik toll gates will be installed at Al Maktoum Bridge and between the first and second interchange on Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday. “The two new toll gates will be activated from September 9 as part of the second <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=m08RYi"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=m08RYi" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/new-salik-toll-gates-to-be-installed-by.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-86211415315312995302008-05-26T20:49:00.000-07:002008-05-26T20:50:17.690-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comUAE residents get time to prepare for VAT By Saifur Rahman, Business Editor Published in Gulfnews: May 27, 2008, 00:06 Dubai: The introduction of the value added tax (VAT), expected early next year, will depend on the government's preparedness as well as the "taxpayers' readiness", a senior government official said. "We are working on it and will soon be ready for implementation. The entire <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=xtprtu"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=xtprtu" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/uae-residents-get-time-to-prepare-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-54507963317396600242008-05-25T20:35:00.000-07:002008-05-25T20:37:00.521-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comTransvestites caught in public will be arrested By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter Published in Gulfnews: May 26, 2008, 00:02 Dubai: Police will arrest transvestites if they are caught in public as part of a five-day campaign to crack down on them, the Dubai Police Chief announced on Sunday. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim said transvestites have been seen of late in public places, <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=NW6IhZ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=NW6IhZ" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/transvestites-caught-in-public-will-be.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-87083367587941597542008-05-25T01:56:00.001-07:002008-05-25T01:56:38.576-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comWomen get jail and deportation for kissing on Dubai public beach Staff Report Published in Gulfnews: May 25, 2008, 09:28 Dubai: Two women who were standing trial for kissing and cuddling on a public beach have been sentenced to one a month prison term followed by deportation. The women, a 30-year-old Lebanese visitor and 36-year-old Bulgarian employee, had pleaded not guilty to kissing, <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=MAEyUT"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=MAEyUT" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/women-get-jail-and-deportation-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-30351058154663387252008-05-23T23:46:00.000-07:002008-05-23T23:47:25.715-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comHotline to fight spiralling prices By Cleofe Maceda, Staff Reporter Published in Gulfnews: March 14, 2008, 00:30 Dubai: The UAE has urged consumers to report any sudden price hike as it seeks ways to curb inflation. Consumers can register their complaints on a toll-free number which will prompt the authorities to crack down on the errant retail outlet, officials said. The Consumer Law, <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=z74w8B"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=z74w8B" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/hotline-to-fight-spiralling-prices.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-20554038920783206072008-05-18T20:27:00.000-07:002008-05-18T20:28:22.453-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comPictures on phone land man in jail By Bassam Za'za', Senior Reporter Published in Gulfnews: May 19, 2008, 00:17 Dubai: A visitor who secretly filmed female shoppers wearing miniskirts in a hypermarket had his six-month imprisonment confirmed on Sunday. The Dubai Court of Appeal confirmed the initial ruling and also ordered that the 18-year-old visitor from Azerbaijan be deported after serving <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=RzSGax"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=RzSGax" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/pictures-on-phone-land-man-in-jail.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-10462527574678907232008-05-17T09:51:00.000-07:002008-05-17T10:10:36.691-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comOne of the places that I would love to visit one day is Sydney, Australia. This city is Australia's oldest and biggest. Sydney is a city of diverse culture with golden beaches, skyscrapper and beautiful outdoor. It is one of the world's favourite tourist destination with over 3 million visitors every year. Some of great places in Sydney are the spectacular Blue Mountains, beautiful Bondi Beach, <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=jCqvjo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=jCqvjo" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/05/oz-getaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-62596798201684880182008-04-29T09:42:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:44:20.396-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.com Philippine maid's body in Sharjah morgue for months By Nina Muslim, Staff Reporter Published in Gulfnews: April 29, 2008, 00:00 <!--maxlength:2083--&gt; Dubai: A 27-year old Filipina maid's corpse has been unclaimed for almost three months after her death, due to insufficient funds to send it home, and officials say the wait may not be over. Noraida Ayunan, <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=QAWgta"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=QAWgta" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/04/philippine-maids-body-in-sharjah-morgue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-34013054204399136172008-04-29T09:36:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:38:09.341-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comPGMA-signed ‘U.P. Charter 2008’ grants P500-M & greater autonomy to U.P. system TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008 | EDUCATION http://www.gov.ph/news/?i=20785 The proposed University of the Philippines Charter of 2008 -- which President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had just signed into law today at the UP Cebu campus in Cebu City -- provides a <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=cQ9Uja"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=cQ9Uja" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/04/up-charter-2008-grants-p500-m-greater.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-2420614222995087292008-03-19T11:59:00.000-07:002008-03-19T12:00:44.692-07:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comIt's been like ages since we have installed the lights in the party room and I have been trying to figure out how to really brighten up the room lately. I looked at strobe lights, colored spot lights and a lot more. I just couldn’t find what I really needed. And to think, every one is looking for that ‘green’ category light that will look good and be energy saver at the same time. Maybe something <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=mSiAMy"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=mSiAMy" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/03/red-rope-lights.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-17078007198688617562008-03-06T22:55:00.000-08:002008-03-06T22:58:15.925-08:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comreliance relocation is a company which is run by seasoned moving professionals with a full spirit toward providing superior services to the community. The company is a moving company supplying moving services. A community or society which has grown from modest east Texas starts to include the entire communities from the North Eastern States to California. The priority of the moving company is <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=FXI0R8"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=FXI0R8" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/03/moving-out.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-88252608892004000692008-03-06T22:47:00.000-08:002008-03-06T22:53:38.729-08:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comThe cheaperthanhotels.co.uk is one of the leading hotel reservation, it is a website that offers affordable and reliable hotels in the United Kingdom and in major countries of the world. So, if you wish to travel in the United Kingdom why not book you accommodation thru www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk. It's guaranteed! The United Kingdom is a perfect destination for anyone who wants to see a <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=GlP5EN"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=GlP5EN" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/03/cheaperthanhotels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-46020946558748213762008-01-28T09:01:00.000-08:002008-01-28T09:03:25.593-08:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comW e all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn't know who to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=VIdJmo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=VIdJmo" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/01/in-case-of-emergency-ice.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1647771917553516704.post-6613566735058415062008-01-27T21:16:00.000-08:002008-01-27T21:17:02.862-08:00Pinoy_akonoreply@blogger.comPhilippines and UAE to enhance trade ties By Irish Eden Belleza, Staff Reporter Published in Gulfnews: January 28, 2008, 00:28 Dubai: A memorandum of understanding signed by the Dubai and Philippine chambers of commerce and industry was the highlight of Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's visit to Dubai. Under the agreement, the two countries are expected to strengthen and expand trade, <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?a=udWlBX"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/pinoyAE?i=udWlBX" border="0"></img></a></p>http://www.pinoyexpatuae.com/2008/01/philippines-and-uae-to-enhance-trade.html