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Friday, September 15, 2017

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

OFW Won P2 Million Worth Of Gold in Dubai

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In just a matter of days after an OFW who is working as an engineer in Dubai had won the grand prize of 1 Million Dirhams, another Dubai-based Filipino engineer won another raffle in Dubai, this time he bagged one kilo of gold worth over P2 million.

Edmundo Catangay, general technician in Ras Al Khaimah, won a kilo of gold worth Dh150,000 at a raffle held during the annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) extravaganza.

Catangay, was working there for two years, recently joined a raffle at a local mall City Centre Deira and even forgot that he joined such raffle. When he received the call by the organizers, he even thought that it was a prank. You can never blame him for the emergence of scams, but this time its for real!

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In just a matter of days after an OFW who is working as an engineer in Dubai had won the grand prize of 1 Million Dirhams, another Dubai-based Filipino engineer won another raffle in Dubai, this time he bagged one kilo of gold worth over P2 million. Edmundo Catangay, general technician in Ras Al Khaimah, won a kilo of gold worth Dh150,000 at a raffle held during the annual Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) extravaganza. Catangay, was working there for two years, recently joined a raffle at a local mall City Centre Deira and even forgot that he joined such raffle. When he received the call by the organizers, he even thought that it was a prank. You can never blame him for the emergence of scams, but this time its for real! "Advertisements" He got the grand prize of Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping promotion during DSS that encouraged mall visitors to spend a minimum amount of 400 Dirhams for a raffle entry. The OFW, a father of three children said that he will use his winnings to purchase a house and lot back home. Shoppers who spent at least Dh400 at any fashion outlet in the same mall also had the opportunity to win airfares for two people to visit various destinations, including Oman, Jordan, India, Sri Lanka and Lebanon. Source: Gulf News "Sponsored Links" Read More: A female Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) working in Saudi Arabia was killed by an unknown gunman in Cabatuan, Isabela on Sunday. The OFW is in the country to enjoy her vacation and to celebrate her bithday with her loved ones. The victim's mother, Betty Ordonez, said that Jenny Constantino, 29, arrived in the country from Saudi Arabia for a vacation. China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

He got the grand prize of Majid Al Futtaim’s shopping promotion during DSS that encouraged mall visitors to spend a minimum amount of 400 Dirhams for a raffle entry.

The OFW, a father of three children said that he will use his winnings to purchase a house and lot back home.

Shoppers who spent at least Dh400 at any fashion outlet in the same mall also had the opportunity to win airfares for two people to visit various destinations, including Oman, Jordan, India, Sri Lanka and Lebanon.Source: Gulf News

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The OFW is in the country to enjoy her vacation and to celebrate her bithday with her loved ones. The victim's mother, Betty Ordonez, said that Jenny Constantino, 29, arrived in the country from Saudi Arabia for a vacation.

China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.

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Thursday, August 03, 2017

Asian Man Burned to Death, Five Seriously Injured In Ras Al Khaima Road Mishap

An expat died on the spot and five other people, including two Emirati sustained serious injuries following a traffic accident in Ras Al Khaimah last Thursday morning.

The dreadful road accident happened on the Rams-Shamal road, Ras Al Khaimah’s new Ring Road which is not yet officially open for public traffic.

Police report says that three Asians and two Emirati women sustained serious injuries. The victims were immediately brought to a hospital for treatment. One Asian on the other hand died on the spot sustaining severe burns and fatal injuries.

The two vehicles, one with four Asian expats onboard and the other with two Emirati women, collided head-on causing one of the vehicles ending up engulfed in flames resulting to death of the Asian driver. Responders said that the blaze was so huge and they could not retrieve the Asian driver who immediately died on the scene.

The identities of the victims or whether there are Filipinos involved in the accident are yet to be disclosed.

Brig Al Humaidi urges the public to be extra cautious in driving on UAE roads. He also advised the motorists not to use the streets that are under construction or not yet open for public traffic to avoid accidents.
He explained that using such roads puts the lives of motorists at great risk. He also urged residents to abide with existing traffic rules and abide by the speed limit.

Statistics show that in 2016 alone there were about 4,788 recorded road accidents in the UAE that claimed 725 lives.
Sources: Khaleej Times, Gulf news