Travel in Republic of Georgia Series – Abanotubani (Sulphur Bath District)
March 1, 2010 – 12:26 am | No Comment

According to Wikipedia, Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulfuric baths.
 
The bath district is located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fortress and …

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OFW’s Commented! FREEDOM!!!
July 27, 2009 – 3:41 am | 2 Comments

Two days ago I published an article about an open editorial of an OFW that concerns his freedom to choose which country he’d like to pursue his dreams for his family back home.
 
AntiTrapo.com received some …

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An open editorial from the “Overseas Filipino Worker for Social Equality” (OFWSE)
July 25, 2009 – 3:24 pm | 2 Comments

Here is an open editorial from a concerned Overseas Filipino Worker in regards with the freedom to choose when the opportunity knocks, whether it’s Iraq, Afghanistan or any country that the Philippine government imposed a …

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OFWFriends.com update: 666 Members
June 14, 2009 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
OFWFriends.com update: 666 Members

I just checked few minutes ago how many members we have in OFW Friends Online website and I am glad that since May 27, 2009, 67 new members registered.  Isn’t that amazing, who knows OFWFriends.com …

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OFWFriends.com – Looking for the 600th member!
May 27, 2009 – 3:55 am | No Comment

In OFWFriends.com, we have 599 members so far and we are looking for the 600th member.  If you are thinking that there will be price for the 600th member, you are right!  The 600th member …

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NOT TRUE: Old Green Philippine passport will not be valid starting January 2010
March 3, 2009 – 9:33 am | One Comment
NOT TRUE: Old Green Philippine passport will not be valid starting January 2010

I received an email from my friend Lulu who works in Kuwait, containing an Advisory from Cecilia B. Rebong a Philippine Consul General in New York U.S.A regarding false information on Philippine passports being circulated …

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Pssst.. 2008 – Kuwait
February 19, 2008 – 5:27 am | No Comment
Pssst.. 2008 – Kuwait

 

I’m not residing in Kuwait anymore but I still want to support the organization that brings joy to the Overseas Filipino Workers in Kuwait. 
So if you’re not doing anything on the 7th of March 2008, …

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At last, OWWA adjusted the OFW fees!
December 21, 2007 – 4:38 am | One Comment
At last, OWWA adjusted the OFW fees!

If it was not brought up by Senate President Manny Villar, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will not even think to adjust the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) fees to P42:$1. 
Can you believe that even …

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Ranarios life spared by the Amir!
December 10, 2007 – 5:25 am | One Comment
Ranarios life spared by the Amir!

Marilou Ranario’s (an OFW house maid in Kuwait) life was spared by the Amir of Kuwait – Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.  “Normally, I don’t interfere in the judicial process. But, since you are here to …

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Philippine Passport Online Application
November 24, 2007 – 8:53 am | 5 Comments
Philippine Passport Online Application

I sent an email to this website and a certain Mr. Bryan Zarzuela replied to me promtply and amazingly he answered all my questions.  Don’t you feel good when you inquired to a blog or website …

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Pinoys Travel ban in Afghanistan – Latest Update
November 17, 2007 – 7:28 am | No Comment

Here’s a latest update regarding the Travel ban to Afghanistan.
“For OFWs going to Afghanistan, Brion said “ang ating mga OFWs na employee ng coalition forces at ng mga recognized international organizations like United Nations, mga …

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Reminiscing Kuwait – Part 1
November 13, 2007 – 12:11 pm | 6 Comments
Reminiscing Kuwait – Part 1

It’s been three months since I left Kuwait for a job opportunity that can’t be ignored.  Who would ignore a chance of going to the US of A to have your medical examination and other processing before …

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Pinoys Travel ban in Afghanistan – Update
November 12, 2007 – 2:48 pm | No Comment

I don’t know if this is an update since the news article below is dated October 30, 2007.  But, it’s always nice to know that there’s some development on the plea of Filipinos who works …

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Pinoys in Afghanistan want travel ‘ban’ lifted
November 7, 2007 – 11:19 am | 18 Comments
Pinoys in Afghanistan want travel ‘ban’ lifted

Many Filipinos were affected on the travel restrictions to Afghanistan that the Philippine Government (sorry to say, my government) has implemented.  Why I said sorry, because I am one of the affected Filipinos who are …

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