Tag: United Arab Emirates
Two Filipina athletes hailed Jiu-Jitsu World Champions in Abu Dhabi
Filipina athletes Meggie Ochoa and Kimberly Anne Custodio have been declared Jiu-Jitsu World Champions at the 2022 Jiu-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF) Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Cebuana domestic worker in Dubai publishes Biriterang Makata poetry book
Cebuana domestic worker Ester Vargas-Castillo has self-published a book of poetry sharing her experiences as a household worker in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Ben&Ben performs unreleased song in live concert at Expo Dubai
Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben is set to perform its new song for the first time in an upcoming live event at the Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Elias Tabac is 1st Filipino elite finisher in Top 20 of Spartan World Championships
Obstacle course race champion Elias Tabac has made history as the first Filipino and Asian male who finished in the top 20 of the Spartan World Championships recently held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Filipino social enterprise Liter of Light holds free solar light-making workshops in Dubai Design...
Filipino social enterprise Liter of Light conducted free workshops on solar light-making to promote sustainable energy at the Dubai Design Week in the United Arab Emirates.
Bohol Wisdom School reaches finals of Zayed Sustainability Prize in UAE
The Bohol Wisdom School (BWS) has been shortlisted for the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize, the United Arab Emirates' pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism.
Filipinos Michael Cinco, Furne One bag top honors in Dubai EMIGALA Awards
Filipino couturiers Michael Cinco and Furne One Amato have won top accolades in this year's prestigious EMIGALA fashion awards held in Dubai.
Champion triathlete Romeo Puncia races for Filipino workers’ bike drive
Filipino champion triathlete Romeo "Oreo" Puncia celebrated his 34th birthday with a triathlon event for a cause to support frontline workers and commuters in the Philippines with bicycles as alternative means of transport amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UAE’s Burj Khalifa lights up with Philippine flag on Independence Day
The world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is set to once again feature the Philippine flag on Independence Day 2020.
Southville Philippines to open 1st Filipino Higher Education Institution in UAE
Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) will be the first Filipino school to open up a fully licensed higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates UAE) in a move that the school says intends to keep Filipino families together.
Eljay Pamisa strikes SILVER at Asian Juniors Boxing Championships in United Arab Emirates
Filipino junior boxer Eljay Pamisa finished Top 2 with a silver medal at the 2019 Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Asian Men and Juniors Boxing Championships in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.
Pamisa, who studied in Xavier...
Philippine Azkals book historic AFC Asian Cup berth
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The Philippines made football history after defeating Tajikistan, 2-1 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium to qualify for the first time ever for the prestigious AFC Asian Cup.
Azkals striker Phil Younghusband sealed the victory...