35,000 seasonal workers, papasok ng Italya
Roma – Marso 9, 2012 – Ngayong taon ay papasok muli ng Italya ang 35,000 mga seasonal workers para magtrabaho sa agrikultura, turismo at mga hotels. Ang dekreto na magpapahintulot sa mga new entries ay…
March 2012
DOLE: On the closure of Non-Compliant Maritime Education Programs of the Philippine Maritime Institute
Joint Press Statement Department of Labor and Employment-Maritime Training Center and the Commission on Higher Education on the Closure of Non-Compliant Maritime Education Programs of the Philippine Maritime Institute 07 March 2012 The Philippines, a…
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Millions of OFWs without embassies – Atty JBJ
Source: DIRECT FROM THE LABOR FRONT By Atty Josephus Jimenez There is no country in the world without a Filipino. He may be an immigrant waiting to be granted citizenship by the host country or…
DFA Assures Continuation of Services Despite the Closure of 10 Embassies and Consulates
8 March 2012 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that there will be minimal effects on its services to areas affected by the planned closure of 10 Embassies and Consulates General. The DFA…
March 8, 2012 – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900’s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. 1908 Great…
Feature: Mga Mabulokon nga Pulong ug Mabungahon nga Pagtulon-an
Words by: Atty James Lobedica (aka Mang Tomas) Graphics by: Graphics by: Iris Templado Odever (aka Diwata sa Bangaw) KAABTIK – kini ang timaan sa pagkab-ot sa kabaskog ug kasayon sa panglihok-lihok pinaagi sa palusot.. ug inutok..
Cebuano Short Story: ANG BUNGOT NI KADYO
Si Kadyo ang pinakainila nga sirkero sa karnabal ni June ug Geline. Bisan asa nga lugar napadpad si Kadyo sa pagpanimpalad sa panginabuhi. Gikan sa tumoy nga bahin sa lungsod sa Santander hangtod sa kabaybayonan…
Today in our History: First Battle of Bud Dajo
The First Battle of Bud Dajo, also known as the Battle of Mt. Dajo, was a counter insurgency action fought by the United States Army against native Moros in March 1906, during the Moro Rebellion phase of the Philippine-American War. While fighting was limited to…
HRW: Domestic Workers in Singapore to Get Weekly Day of Rest
(New York) – The decision by Singapore’s Manpower Ministry to grant foreign domestic workers a weekly rest day is an important reform but falls short of international standards, Human Rights Watch said today. The changes,…
Philippine sports beyond Pacman
By Dionesio C. Grava The grapevine had been abuzz with talks about the Pambansang Kamao being motivated lately by ethical things and the Bible. He reportedly had renounced his sins and bad habits on the…
Feature Article: Filipino words with Arabic origin
My Arabic is just conversational but for 13 years of my daily use of the language; I learned that there are many words in Arabic which are similar to ours. For several years, I had…
A Night With FOWWA – Israel
The Filipino Overseas Workers Welfare Association is an organization in Haifa Israel that provides many services to the Filipino Community. The group is active in organizing different cultural activities, sports activities, fund raising, support for…
USA: In the forefront of gay-lesbian pride
By Dionesio C. Grava Photos courtesy of Barangay Los Angeles In time for Valentine’s Day, Gov. Chris Gregoire of Washington signed into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage. Washington, D.C. has now joined New…
Featured Poetry: Walang paalam, kaibigan!
Ang araw ay dumating, oras na nang paglisan, Luha’y unti unting dumaloy sa pisngi ng mga kaibigan, Puso’y nalulumbay, kay hirap ng pagpapapaalam, Kay hirap sambitin, ng puso’y hindi magdaramdam. Sa tuwing aking mamamasdan, malungkot…
Featured Video: ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING INFOMERCIAL – www.visayanforum.org
Anti Human Trafficking Infomercial by www.visayanforum.org
Ang Inyong Lingkod: Francisco S. Aguilar Jr.
Francisco S. Aguilar Jr. (born August 29, 1959), a former OFW who is now the President and General manager of FMW Human Resources International, a recruitment agency which is not charging fees to applicants seeking…
USA: Dismissed directors of FACLA reinstated. Nyet!
By Dionesio C. Grava Chief of Reporters (http://www.pinoywatchdog.com) A court in Los Angeles has mandated that five directors dismissed from the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) be reinstated. FACLA to court: Not just…
Cebuano Short Story: KINILAWNG BUNGOTON
Si Tonying maoy hulagway sa malipayong binuhat nga puno sa kadasig ug pagmaya. Batid siyang molitok sa mga pulong nga makapalugwa sa kwarta sa pinakatihik nga tawo nga iyang baligyaan sa nagkadaiyang galamiton sa panimalay…
Featured Video: One Friday with Islam ISIP Brothers
One Friday with Islam Isip Brothers Feature Story: ISIP – Filipino Muslim Group in KSA launches a new Web TV Program
Health and Beauty Tips With Olive Oils
The qualities of olive oil have never been limited to the kitchen. Traditionally, olive oil was used throughout the Mediterranean area for medical and cosmetic purposes. Rafi Hadar, head consultant at Dr. Payot Cosmetics Israel,…