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 FILIPINOS IN
 UAE EMBRACE
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 2021 WITH
 OPTIMISM

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UAE begins 2021 on a high note with its massive roll-out of free COVID-19 vaccination drive.
OFWs express confidence that the UAE would always prioritize everyone’s health and safety

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  UAE residents without health cards                Philippine Red Cross aims to              Abu Dhabi launches ‘Choose to
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                                                                                                        LETTER
                                                                                                      LETTER TOTO THE
                                                                                                                THE   EDITOR
                                                                                                                    EDITOR
              Dr. Karen Remo                                                     SO PROUD OF BANGKÓTA!
              Publisher and
              Editor-in-Chief
                                                     Dear Editor,                                                                                                         January 01 - 07, 2021 • Volume 07 / Issue 31

               Vince Ang
                                                       This year is proving to be very exciting for many of us Filipinos in the UAE not only because of the
            General Manager
                                                     positive developments the UAE has undergone, but also because of the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai!
               Mark Nituma
                                                     Our pavilion Bangkóta shows the grandeur of our artistry, reflecting our evident connection with each
             Editorial Director
                                                     other in the world. I am so excited when I saw in the last issue the design of our pavilion, because it
                                                                                                                                                                            ‘BANGKÓTA’:
                                                                                                                                                                               SHOWCASING THE UNTOLD
                  Neil Bie                                                                                                                                                     STORY OF FILIPINOS TO
              Assistant Editor                       truly introduces a brand-new Philippines with innovative features truly at par with world-class standards.                THE WORLD
                                                                                                                                                                           The Philippine Pavilion in the Expo 2020 aims to showcase leading-edge art,
                                                     I am certain that it will rival the pavilions of other countries, and it will truly showcase the exceptional          architecture, and design in order to introduce to the world a Philippines that is
                                                                                                                                                                           propelled by interconnectivity, and a culture of compassion and imagination
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Page 8

            Jamille Domingo -
               Marasigan                             talent of Filipino artists, designers and craftsmen.
                Reporter                               I cannot wait to see Bangkóta!                                                                                                           Read on at page 6                                  Read on at page   7                           Read on at page   11
                                                                                                                                                                            UAE ranks first in MENA, 10th                 Metro Manila, 9 other areas to                      OFWs not included in PH travel
                                                                                                                                                                            worldwide in treating COVID-19                stay under GCQ in January 2021                      ban of countries hit by new
                                                                                                                                                                            cases                                                                                             COVID strain

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid highlights                                                                        UAE residents without health cards
key UAE milestones in 15th anniversary                                                                       may avail of free COVID-19 vaccine
of his Accession Day                                                                                                                                                           Hospital, Burjeel
                                                                                                                                                                               Specialty Hospital,
                                                                                                                                                                               Prime Medical Center
                                                                                                                                                                               and Thumbay Hospital.
                                                                                                                                                                                 In Umm Al Quwain,
                                                                                                                                                                               residents may
                                                                                                                                                                               receive vaccination in
                                                                                                                                                                               government centers,
                                                                                                                                                                               including Al Bait
                                                                                                                                                                               Metwahid.
                                                                                                                                                                                 In Ras Al Khaimah,
                                                                                                                                                                               they may go to Expo
                                                                                                               UAE residents without health cards           Center and Al Bait Metwahid of Idhn
                                                                                                             may avail of free coronavirus vaccine,           The assistant undersecretary
                                                                                                             an official of the Ministry of Health and      emphasized that for COVID-19 vaccine
                                                                                                             Prevention (MoHaP) said.                       to be effective, one must be inoculated
                                                                                                               Hussein Abdul Rahman Al Rand,                with two doses of it within a time period
                                                                                                             Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry       of 21 to 28.
                                                                                                             of Health for the health centers and             He also said: “The vaccine is secure
                                                                                                             clinics sector, told in an interview           and is offered to age groups from 18
                                                                                                             with Sharjah Radio and TV’s program            years and above. There are doctors
                                                                                                             ‘Direct Line’, “The health situation in        in the centers who examine visitors to
                                                                                                             the UAE is reassuring, and we call on          make sure that the vaccine is suitable
                                                                                                             everyone to abide by the instructions          for them.”
                                                                                                             and precautionary measures. Our wise             Earlier, the MoHaP clarified that getting
                                                                                                             leadership has provided us with the            inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine is not
                                                                                                             vaccine in all centers and it is provided      mandatory for citizens and residents
                                                                                                             for free to everyone, both Emiratis and        alike. However, the Ministry urges the
 On the 15th anniversary of his     biggest legislative reform in our     January, the members of the        expatriates, even if they do not have          elderly people and those with people at
Accession Day, His Highness         country through issuing more than     UAE Supreme Council elected        health cards, and there is no need for         high risk of contracting the virus to get
                                                                                                             prior appointments.”                           the jab.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid          50 new laws to help us adapt to       Sheikh Mohammed as the Vice-
                                                                                                               These hospitals that conduct free              The UAE registered China’s Sinopharm
Al Maktoum, Vice President,         the future.”                          President of the UAE.
                                                                                                             COVID-19 vaccine in coordination with the      COVID-19 vaccine for public use in
Prime Minister and Ruler of          He added, “the UAE government         On February 11, 2006,
                                                                                                             Ministry are spread across the country,        December 2020, after it reported an 86
Dubai, highlighted the key          was ranked the second in the          President His Highness Sheikh
                                                                                                             according to a report of Gulf Today.           percent efficacy rate.
milestones that have placed the     world in financial efficiency. We     Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,         In Sharjah, vaccination is provided            Dubai has also rolled out a COVID-19
UAE as a leading nation in the      restructured the government           nominated Sheikh Mohammed          at Al Zahra Hospital, Zulekha Hospital,        vaccination drive using Pfizer-BioNTech
region and the world through        several times to keep pace with       to become the Prime Minister of    Central Hospital, Saudi German                 vaccine.
an open letter he wrote to the      the rapidly-changing world. We        the UAE; the Council approved
people of the UAE.                  doubled the federal budget by         this nomination.
 Through celebrating 15
years heading the federal
                                    130 percent and boosted our
                                    competitiveness to make the
                                                                           Since then, Sheikh Mohammed
                                                                          bin Rashid has achieved great
                                                                                                             Dubai Police’s phone app notifies users of
government, he addressed
the major achievements that
                                    UAE rank the first globally in 121
                                    indicators across various fields.
                                                                          strides in the UAE’s government
                                                                          work, establishing an approach
                                                                                                             temporary street closures, major accidents
have transformed the UAE’s          Our work is nowhere near the          based on innovation and              WAM: The Dubai Police General

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Pexels from Pixabay
government work starting with       end.”                                 constant development. Through      Command has launched a new
                                                                                                             feature on its smart mobile
the first federal strategy of        Recalling the major economic         his futuristic vision, he has
                                                                                                             application, which notifies users
2007 to the announcement of         leaps reaped through efficient        been leading an astounding
                                                                                                             of temporary street closures and
the UAE Vision 2021 back in         government performance, he            development journey for the        major traffic accidents.
2009.                               said, “Our economy is the second      UAE, spearheaded primarily by        According to Brigadier Khalid
 In his letter, Sheikh              biggest in the Arab world, and        young men and women who            Nasser Alrazooqi, Director of the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al              our country is ranked the first       are empowered to innovate          General Department of Artificial
                                                                                                             Intelligence at Dubai Police, the
Maktoum stressed that the           regionally in attracting foreign      and actively take part in the
                                                                                                             new feature parts of the force’s
results of the UAE Vision 2021      investment and facilitating           country’s achievements. Sheikh     efforts to support and improve traffic         police patrols, road users will be then
are captured in the reality that    business. We are leading regionally   Mohammed bin Rashid’s              management system in the emirate               notified via Dubai Police app so they
the people of UAE are living in     in more than 437 global indicators,   leadership is based on the         through reducing traffic congestion and        can seek alternative routes and avoid
today.                              and our sovereign credit rating is    main principle of investing in     redirecting motorists to alternative routes.   congestions,” the director of AI in Dubai
                                                                                                               “Providing the community with                Police explained.
 He wrote, “We have                 the highest in the region.”           the human capital out of belief
                                                                                                             smart solutions reflects Dubai Police’s          Brig. Alrazooqi confirmed that this
established the principles           On January 4, 2006, Sheikh           that people are the basis of any
                                                                                                             keenness to achieve the strategic              service is expected to ease traffic flow on
of strategic planning in the        Mohammed bin Rashid became            nation’s success. Thanks to this   objectives of the government to                roads and increase customer satisfaction,
government. Excellence              the Ruler of Dubai following the      vision, the UAE has been leading   transform Dubai into a smart city,” Brig.      especially during special occasions,
and competitiveness have            death of his elder brother Sheikh     on regional and global fronts      Alrazooqi added.                               celebrations and national holidays.
transformed into an institutional   Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum,        across many developmental            “When a major accident that calls for          The new feature is now available via
                                                                                                             a temporary road closure is reported           Dubai Police smart app on iOS and
culture. We carried out the         the then Ruler of Dubai. On 5         fields.
                                                                                                             to the Command and Control Room or             Android devices.
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Sara Duterte tops list of Presidentiable                                             Philippine Red Cross aims to vaccinate
candidates for PH 2022 elections – Pulse Asia                                        1 million Filipinos against COVID-19
                                                                                       The Philippine Red Cross
                                                                                     (PRC) has expressed its plans
                                                                                     to vaccinate up to one million
                                                                                     Filipinos against the coronavirus
                                                                                     disease (COVID-19).
                                                                                        Senator and PRC Chairman
                                                                                     Richard Gordon revealed that
                                                                                     his team managed to vaccinate
                                                                                     a million Filipinos for polio and
                                                                                     measles, and that they plan to
                                                                                     do the same once a COVID-19
                                                                                     vaccine has been approved for
                                                                                     public use in the Philippines.
                                                                                        “Ang goal namin one million
                                                                                     [vaccines]. ‘Yan ang pinag-usapan
  Davao City Mayor Sara                    Moreno ranked 4th with 12% while          namin ng aking mga staff kasama
Duterte ranked first on the list           Senator Manny Pacquiao followed           ang mga doktor namin,” said
of Presidentiable candidates               at 5th with 10%                           Senator Gordon in an interview
that Filipinos plan to vote for the          Current Vice President Leni             with CNN Philippines.
upcoming 2022 elections.                   Robredo ranked 6th with eight
                                                                                       However, Senator Gordon
  Pulse Asia’s latest survey               percent of the survey respondents
                                                                                     also stressed that while
reveals that Duterte received              who chose her to be the next
                                                                                     they at Red Cross are ready
26% of the total votes, while              president of the Philippines.
former Senator Ferdinand                     Meanwhile, Moreno took the top          to provide vaccines for
“Bongbong” Marcos and Senator              spot for the Vice Presidentiable          the public, he blasted the          Hanggang hindi nababayaran ‘yan,         to date.
Grace Poe tied in at 2nd with              preference among Filipinos with           Philippine Health Insurance         we cannot go and commit ourselves          “Ako makakakuha ako ng
14% each.                                  17% of the votes, closely followed        Corporation (PhilHealth) anew       again to baka another wild goose         tulong sa ibang international Red
  Sara Duterte has yet to make             by Duterte at 16%.                        for its longstanding debts for      chase trying to get it out,” explained   Cross societies pero syempre
any official announcements if she            Senator Tito Sotto came in third        the COVID-19 testing that has       the PRC chairman.                        at the back of their heads
will be running for president for          at 14% while Marcos and Pacquiao          reached millions of pesos.            He also stressed that while            ‘Nanghihingi ka ng tulong pero
the 2022 elections.                        tied in as Vice Presidentiable              “We are going to do it with       international donors may extend          ‘yung utang sayo ng gobyerno
  Incumbent Manila Mayor Isko              candidates with 11% each.
                                                                                     the Red Cross kung papayagan        help to the Philippines, they may        mo… tinulungan mo na, hindi
                                                                                     kami but again, ayaw ko pang        also raise concerns as to why the        ka binabayaran P800 million na
                                                                                     pumasok diyan dahil ang laki

Marine plastic pollution surges with estimated 1.56
                                                                                                                         government’s debts to the local Red      aabot ang test, bakit ka hihingi
                                                                                     pa ng utang ng PhilHealth.          Cross organization remain unsettled      sa amin?’” said Senator Gordon.

billion face masks thrown in oceans this 2020 – study
                                                                                     Feng Shui Master Hanz Cua says tech business to boom in 2021
                                                                                                                                                                  ang social media online
                                                                                                                                                                  business, mga kinalaman sa
                                                                                                                                                                  visuals yan ang patok sa 2021,”
                                                                                                                                                                  Cua said.
                                                                                                                                                                     The ‘Year of the Ox’ is also
                                                                                                                                                                  a year that could be filled by
                                                                                                                                                                  calamities like earthquakes.
                                                                                                                                                                     Cua adds that since Ox is a
  A concerning wave of pollution           single-use masks in order to preserve                                                                                  water element, people should
brought about by the coronavirus           the environment.                                                                                                       remain vigilant.
disease (COVID-19) pandemic is               It also called on governments to do                                                                                     “Ang element ng 2021
harming the Earth’s oceans, with an        the following preventive measures:                                                                                     is water we expect a lot of
estimate of 1.56 billion face masks        • Implement policies designed to                                                                                       calamities related sa baha, ulan,
dumped around the world’s waters               encourage the use of reusable                                                                                      at typhoon,” Cua said.
according to a study.                          masks, such as releasing guidelines                                                                                   “Ang year of the ox ay earth
  Hong-Kong-based marine                       regarding the proper manufacture                                                                                   element. So we will expect also,
conservation organization OceansAsia’s         and use of reusable masks.                                                                                         may malalakas na earthquake
study ““Masks on the Beach: The Impact     • Foster innovation and the                                                                                            lindol bagyo at baha. Hindi
of COVID-19 on Marine Plastic Pollution”       development of sustainable                                                                                         po ito panakot. Paggabay ito,
suspects that the irresponsible dumping        alternatives to single-use plastic                                                                                 paghahanda sino makakaalam
of face masks in the oceans will result        masks.                                                                                                             kung kailan darating. Kung tayo
to an estimated 4,680 to 6,240 metric      • Discourage littering by increasing                                                                                   ay handa mas maaari nating
tons of plastic waste that will have a         fines, and educate the public about     Feng Shui Master Hanz Cua         interested to go into business in        maiwasan,” he added.
negative impact on marine wildlife and         responsible ways to dispose of        believes that technology-           2021 should invest in something             Cua drew flak from netizens
ecosystems.                                    masks.                                related businesses will prosper     related to technology.                   after he forecasted that 2020
  OceansAsia urges the public to rely      • Repair and improve waste                in the Year of the Metal Ox.          “Computer, internet, cellphone         will be a good year, which
more on reusable masks as often as             management systems to reduce            In an ABS-CBN Interview,          ay patok na patok pa rin. Sa             turned out to be the worst year
possible and for the proper disposal of        losses and spillage.                  Cua said that people who are        negosyo natin kailangan gamitin          among Filipinos.
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     FILIPINOS IN
     UAE EMBRACE
     2021 WITH
     OPTIMISM
   UAE begins 2021 on a high note with its massive roll-out of free COVID-19 vaccination drive.
                                                                                                                                                                                     By Neil Bie
   OFWs express confidence that the UAE would always prioritize everyone’s health and safety

           SCAN ME                                                                                                                            As a COVID-19 survivor, and experiencing how
                                                                                                                                              UAE cared and fought against COVID-19, I am
                                                                                                                                      with them in prayer and there is no doubt it will end
                                                                                                                                      soon. Malinaw yung mensahe sa akin na welcome ka
                                                                                                                                      dito, at iingatan kita
                                                                                                                                        “As business owner, we are                   government for the provision of rent
        TO READ THE                                                                                                                   thankful that we survived 2020.                discounts and payment extensions as
        FULL STORY                         Bionaflor Padrigo recovered from COVID-19 here in the UAE with the help of health
                                                                                                                                      And we’ve learned a lot especially             part of Abu Dhabi’s stimulus packages
                                           authorities and frontliners at the Humanitarian City in Musaffah.                          since you never know how long this             released for business owners to ease
   In April 2020, Abu Dhabi-based                                                                                                     pandemic could last. We learned                their worries on rent payments.
OFW Bionaflor Padrigo contracted         pandemic. The country launched                to rethink the strategy from selling           that you should learn to adapt to                “With UAE’s continuous efforts
the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).      comprehensive initiatives and                 sports jerseys to manufacturing                the needs of the times, protect your           to fight COVID-19, this 2021 ay
   She got sent to a hotel for initial   provided solutions for everyone to            reusable cloth masks and has since             cash on hand by spending it wisely,            optimistic tayo na babalik na sa
quarantine prior to getting her          pull through the year.                        managed to continue providing                  and keep your employees informed               normal ang sitwasyon, with safety
test results. When Padrigo tested           “As a COVID-19 survivor, and               jersey clothes for those who would             about your plans,” said David.                 precautions pa din syempre. In fact
positive, she was sent to the            experiencing how UAE cared and                request in batches.                              She also thanked the UAE                     before 2020 ended, almost normal
Humanitarian City in Musaffah - a        fought against COVID-19, I am with
dedicated quarantine area for            them in prayer and there is no doubt
individuals who have contracted          it will end soon. Living here for more
COVID-19. There, health authorities      than 10 years, isang pribilehiyo ang
and frontliners took care of Padrigo     ma-witness at ma-experience ang
until she got better by June 29.         buhay UAE. Malinaw yung mensahe
   “Ako po mismo na-experience ko        sa akin na welcome ka dito, at
kung paano ang asikaso at pag-           iingatan kita,” said Padrigo.
iingat sa bawat patient. Everyone           Almost a million Filipino expats
was treated equally and the best         living and working here bore
po ang kanilang pangangalaga in          witness as to how the UAE has risen
terms of physical, emotional and         to the challenge of the pandemic.
health comfortability. Talagang may
assurance that you are in good           SUPPORTING GROWING
hands,” recalled Padrigo, who works      BUSINESSES
as an optometrist in the capital.          When the pandemic hit the UAE,
   Padrigo’s story is but one of the     business owner Ann David was
many inspiring stories that prove        worried that her tailoring company
how the UAE came in prepared             would struggle when it comes to
to protect everyone living in the        demand since sports events came                   Business owner Ann David (3rd from right) said that her business survived 2020 thanks to the help of the UAE government and her
                                                                                           employees who have stayed with her through the pandemic.
country from the huge impact of the      to a halt. However, she managed
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  Abu Dhabi launches ‘Choose to Vaccinate’ campaign                                                                                Dubai begins vaccination drive
  with free COVID-19 vaccines for all residents                                                                                    for frontliners, employees in vital
    A Covid-19 vaccination
 campaign has launched in Abu
                                                                                                                                   professionals in government sector
 Dhabi under the supervision of
 the Department of Health – Abu
 Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Public
 Health Centre.
    The ‘’Choose to Vaccinate’’
 campaign asks everyone to get
 vaccinated to protect themselves
 against Covid-19, with the
 understanding that together we
 are protected.
    All UAE nationals and residents
 can receive the free Covid-19
 vaccine.
    Abu Dhabi’s rigorous approach
 to managing the pandemic,
 including mass screening and
 testing and active tracing,
 has allowed the emirate to
 successfully maintain a low rate                                                                                                     Dubai Health Authority (DHA)           DHA will also shortly begin the
 of 0.39 per cent of confirmed                                                                                                     announced that it has begun the        same process for frontliners in
 cases out of total tests conducted                                                                                                vaccination drive for frontliners      the private healthcare sector, as
 in the emirate.                         clinical trials that have contributed to   the simplest and most effective                and employees in vital                 they are a priority group.
    The vaccination campaign             ensuring a vaccine is now available.       way to stay safe. Throughout                   professionals in the government           Dr. Al Khaja said, “In the
 aims to preserve the health                “As we enter 2021, we want to           history, vaccines have saved                   sector.                                first phase, Emiratis as well as
 achievements attained so far in         ensure our people continue to be           millions of lives around the world.               Dr. Farida Al Khaja, CEO            residents above the age of 60
 curbing the spread of Covid-19,         safe, which is why the vaccines have         “Covid-19 will not disappear                 of Clinical Support Services           years, people of determination,
 and ensures Abu Dhabi will              undergone rigorous trials to ensure        unless we fight back and the                   and Nursing Sector at the              people with chronic diseases,
 continue to lead the way in             their safety, efficacy and quality. I      most effective way to do that is               DHA and Chairperson of the             frontliners in the public and
 comprehensively protecting the          hope you choose to vaccinate to            with vaccines. I hope everyone                 COVID-19 Vaccination Steering          private sector and people in
 population.                             protect your health and the health         chooses to vaccinate, to break                 Committee, said the vaccination        occupations with the highest
    Sheikh Abdullah bin                  of our nation.”                            the infection chain and be a part              drive is in line with providing        COVID-19 risk are eligible. In the
 Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman                Dr. Jamal Mohammed Alkaabi,             of victory against this pandemic.”             vaccines for priority groups in        next phase, other segments of
 of the Department of Health –           Undersecretary of Department                 Immunisation through                         the first phase.                       society will be eligible.”
 Abu Dhabi, said: “The Covid-19          of Health - Abu Dhabi, said: “The          vaccination is the safest and                     “These employees are public-           In terms of the vaccine, she
 pandemic has challenged the             approved Covid-19 vaccines                 most effective way to curb the                 facing employees, we are truly         said, “Vaccination comprises
 world in an unprecedented               are safe and will give recipients          spread of Covid-19. Vaccinations               thankful to all frontliners across     of two doses, taken separately.
 manner. In Abu Dhabi, we                the immunity needed to protect             strengthen the body’s natural                  all sectors. We have received          The gap between the two doses
 are proud to have prioritised           themselves. I hope everyone                immunity against a disease and                 the list of these employees            is 21 days. The vaccine is given
 protecting our community and            chooses to vaccinate to help get our       have saved millions of lives in                after coordination with                in the muscle of the upper arm.
 curbing the spread of the virus,        lives back to normal.”                     recent decades.                                relevant stakeholders across           For the vaccine to be effective,
 while being active in finding              Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director           To learn more about the                      all government departments             it is necessary to adhere to the
 solutions by partnering with other      General of Abu Dhabi Public Health         vaccination campaign, visit                    and we have booked their               appointment of the second dose
 global leaders to participate in        Centre, said: “Getting vaccinated is       www.doh.gov.ae.                                appointments.”                         as per the stipulated time.”

                                         naman talagang very impressive ang                                                        Among those who have already             “Nung unang vaccine po ay
  “Welcome to your Second Home.”         approach na ginawa ng UAE sa pag                                                        received their vaccine shots is Jean     medyo nakaramdam ako nag
  Padrigo took a snap of the Abu
  Dhabi’s Humanitarian City quarantine   sugpo sa COVID-19 at pagsalubong                                                        Mary Perdiz, a shadow teacher            pagkahilo which is normal naman
  facility at Musaffah.                  sa 2021,” shared David.                                                                 who has been working the country         po yun sa side effect nung vaccine,”
                                                                                                                                 for 12 years. She shared that she        said Perdiz who thanked the UAE
                                         MASSIVE VACCINATION                                                                     decided to take the vaccine not only     government for providing assistance
                                         CAMPAIGN                                                                                to protect herself from the virus, but   for frontliners like her to fight against
                                           Following months of countrywide                                                       for the welfare of the students she      the coronavirus disease.
                                         sterilization campaigns on the                                                          teaches as well.                           “The UAE is always willing to
                                         streets, buildings, and public spaces,                                                    “Napagdesisyunan ko po na              provide all the medical assistance,
                                         and mass testing for COVID-19 that                                                      magpa-covid-19 vaccine dahil po          including free-swab tests, and
                                         has now reached over 21.6 million,                                                      sa school ako nagwowork para po          now the provision of the COVID-19
                                         the country became among the first                                                      sa safety ko at safety narin ng mga      vaccine for frontliners like myself
                                         worldwide to approve two COVID-19             Mary Perdiz, a shadow teacher based       studyante namin,” shared Perdiz.         and residents too. On behalf of my
                                                                                       in Abu Dhabi, got her first dose of the
                                         vaccines for use for the general              COVID-19 vaccine during the UAE’s           Perdiz received her first dose as      fellow teachers, we wish to extend
                                         public: the Sinopharm vaccine from            emergency vaccination campaign            part of the UAE’s emergency use          our sincerest gratitude to the UAE
                                                                                       back in November.
na ang lahat - what more now na          China that underwent the third                                                          campaign last November 11 and got        government from the bottom of our
nagpapamigay na rin ang bansang          phase of human trial in the country’s       jointly created by laboratories from        her second dose last December 5.         hearts. We can proudly say that we
into ng libreng COVID-19 vaccine         #4Humanity Trials back in July, as          USA and Germany that applied for            She shared that she only experienced     can defeat COVID-19 here in the
para sa lahat ng residente. Kaya         well as the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine         emergency use in December.                  minor pains when she got the jab.        UAE! Thank you,” she added.
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                                                                                                                  of your health. In addition to boosting your mood
                                                                                                                  and improving sleep, exercise can also strengthen
                                                                                                                  your immune system, something that is particularly
                                                                                                                  important at this time, especially for older adults
                                                                                                                  who are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
                                                                                                                     Before you begin an exercise programme
                                                                                                                  seek your physician’s advice first if you have any
                                                                                                                  underlying health conditions, take medications for a        DR. AILEEN M. VILLANUEVA
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                                                                                                                  sugar, or experience dizziness, balance problems,           Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
                                                                                                                  or joint issues. And if you feel pain during an activity,   as well. It might even inspire you to walk a little
                                                                                                                  stop and rest!                                              further the next day.
                                                                                                                     As with exercising at any time, it’s important to           The current recommendation of WHO for
                                                                                                                  be safe, wear good footwear, start slowly, and give         adults is to aim for at least 150 minutes of
   Staying at home for prolonged periods of          difficult to find the motivation to exercise. With the
                                                                                                                  your muscles and tendons time to adapt to any new           moderate intensity activity every week (or 75
time can give rise to a significant challenge        challenges of working from home and limited access
                                                                                                                  activity, not to forget the simple guidelines to follow     minutes of vigorous intensity) with two sessions
for remaining physically active. Sedentary           to fitness facilities, you may be finding it hard to stick
                                                                                                                  when you are doing outdoor activities: wear a mask,         of strength building activities per week. That’s
behaviour and low levels of physical activity can    to a workout routine, but there are number of ways to
                                                                                                                  maintain a safe distance from others, and frequent          about 30 minutes of movement, five times per
have negative effects on the health, well being      do it if you are really determined to keep active and
                                                                                                                  hand sanitising/washing.                                    week. It’s also okay to break it up. Two 15-minute
and quality of life of individuals.                  healthy during this time.
   It is important to give priority to our              Even a small amount of activity can make a huge                                                                       workouts or three 10-minute workouts can
                                                                                                                  HOW MUCH EXERCISE IS ENOUGH?                                benefit you just as much. Include warm up and
physical and mental health during this time          difference to how well you think and feel. Exercise is
                                                                                                                    During this time of uncertainty and fear, it’s            cool down time as part of your workout—as
of uncertainty, and the importance of staying        one of the most powerful tools we have for staying
                                                                                                                  important to remember that when it comes to                 well as some activities around the house or
active during Covid-19 will help us to overcome      physically and mentally healthy.
                                                                                                                  exercise, something is always better than nothing.          workplace.
worries and fears among ourselves.                      Exercise can help ease depression, stress, and
                                                                                                                  Going for a walk around the house or workplace will            Start your exercise plan now and enjoy the
   As many of our daily routines remain restricted   anxiety, and aid in the management of chronic
                                                                                                                  not only stretch your legs but help clear your head         weather!.
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7 organizing tips from IKEA Al Wahda store to maximize your small space
                                                                                           Living in the UAE usually                                                        to combine                  just that with a hollow space where you can fit in
                                                                                       leads many Filipinos to                                                              different types             several items.
                                                                                       accumulate items that would                                                          of shelves                      Under the bed. No - there’s no monster under
                                                                                       lead them to pile up at every                                                        along your                  your bed. Instead, there’s a gigantic amount of
                                                                                       space in their home.                                                                 wall through a              space you could be missing out on! Drawers or
                                                                                           This is why IKEA is a go-to                                                      pegboard.                   even an entire deep bed frame from IKEA’s MALM
                                                                                       spot for Filipinos who wish                                                             Under                    Ottoman bed could provide a convenient solution to
                                                                                       to organize and declutter to                                                         the counter.                fit in items you don’t always need all the time.
                                                                                       help out ease your worries                                                           Kitchens                        What’s even better is that Filipinos can enjoy
                                                                                       and give back space that                                                             could always                having their IKEA products delivered at home
                                                                                       your home needs.                                                                     use extra                   through their “Click and Collect” service, which
                                                                                           Here are top tips and                                                            space - and                 allows for a safe and contactless shopping
                                                                                       items from IKEA to help                                                              IKEA’s drawer               experience right at the comforts of their homes.
                                                                                       you out:                                                                             dividers,                   All they need to do is select items they want from
                                                                                           Think vertical. Shelves,                                                         such as the                 IKEA’s
                                                              shelves, and more shelves - and they don’t have to be                                                         MAXIMERA,                   catalogues
                                                              horizontal. IKEA’s LACK wall shelf unit can fit corners                                                       will help you               and the
                                                              or walls along                                                                                                maximize your               item will be
                                                              your home for                                                                                                 shelf space                 conveniently
                                                              you to place                                                           to give you that added space boost you might have                  sent to their
                                                              your plants,                                                           missed before.                                                     preferred
                                                              books, and                                                                Get hooked. Placing IKEA’s BJÄRNUM folding                      location at
                                                              other decors.                                                          hooks is a simple yet very convenient tool to use to               their time
                                                                 Hang them                                                           help your clothes hung up and ready for that outdoor               and date of
                                                              up. IKEA’s                                                             trip any time.                                                     choice.
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The Visa Center expands its office in Abu Dhabi
    Abu Dhabi—After being established last 2017 to cater         While they can be found in the same building in Al Ghaith                                                                              because they make their own choices, decide and act on it.
to aspiring immigrants, The Visa Center, one of the top       Tower, Hamdan Street, they have now taken over a higher floor                                                                             Vice versa, they also learn from their mistakes and grow from
immigration firms in the Middle East, expands its operation   with a bigger space at Unit #53, 19th Floor.                                                                                              it,” said Ms. Flores.
in the heart of the United Arab Emirates.                        “The main purpose of our expansion in Abu Dhabi is to give                                                                                  Previously, The Filipino Times ran stories of a 32-year old
    The Visa Center, also known as TVC, has been              better service and comfort to our clients when they visit us. We                                                                          cashier from Isabela, now in Canada with the help of The Visa
operating amidst the pandemic and has now proved              know that a bigger office will provide clients more security during                                                                       Center, Pinay achieves her immigration dream to Australia at the
stability more than ever through an office expansion of       this situation when social distancing is very important,” said Ms.                                                                        age of 23, making her mama proud, and Couple goals: Husband
their Abu Dhabi branch. Their main branch is located in Bur   Jonnafel Flores, the Operations Manager of The Visa Center.                                                                               and wife to finally fulfill their dream of living in Australia.
Dubai and they also have branches in Business Bay and            With more individuals wanting to migrate to countries                                                                                       These stories shared how The Visa Center became
one in the Philippines.                                       which provides benefits like social and age pension, free                                                                                 instrumental in providing resettlement solutions to
    They have assisted several individuals to immigrate       education for children and free medical insurance, The                                                                                    professionals with complete transparency. If you want to
as Permanent Residents and International Students in          Visa Center geared up ensuring quality of service without              Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates                     be the next individual to be featured with a successful
countries like Canada and Australia. Pre-pandemic, they       sacrificing comfort of both clients and employees. As Ms.                                                                                 immigration story with The Visa Center, visit them in any of
also assist tourists to get hold of visas for touring US,     Flores mentioned in our interview, the management of The               THE GREAT FEAT: EXPANDING AMIDST A PANDEMIC                        their offices below:
Europe and other parts of the world.                          Visa Center believes that “a spacious office can also help them            Opening a new branch amidst a pandemic is a great feat for     ABU DHABI:
                                                              concentrate and feel confident and safe while attending one-           any business. It reflects the type of leadership executed by the   #53 19th floor Al Ghaith Tower, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi
MOVING TO A BIGGER OFFICE                                     on-one consultations with clients.”                                    management of The Visa Center. As for their team, they believe     UAE. Office timings: 9am-8pm, open daily. Contact No.: +971-
                                                                                                             “A more private         they owe it to their people.                                       2-508-9066
                                                                                                         discussion in meeting            “It’s very rewarding when we see that our office is getting   BUR DUBAI:
                                                                                                         rooms can lead to           bigger and that won’t be possible without the people working       101 NBQ Building, Bank Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai UAE. Office
                                                                                                         more understanding          on it,” said Ms. Flores.                                           timings are from 09:00 am – 9:00 pm, open daily. Contact
                                                                                                         and easiness of                 The Visa Center is now on its road to opening a new branch     No.: +971-4-331-0006
                                                                                                         conversation as we          to cater to aspiring migrants from Sharjah area and more offices   BUSINESS BAY:
                                                                                                         treat every information     in the Philippines.                                                19th Floor, Exchange Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE Office
                                                                                                         shared to us with high          “Having more offices gives us more responsibilities as it      timings are from 011:00 am – 8:00 pm, open daily. Contact
                                                                                                         confidentiality,” added     means more employees to manage. Work becomes easier if             No.: +971-4-2472615
                                                                                                         Ms. Flores.                 you trust your people and you let them decide on how they          PHILIPPINES:
                                                                                                             The Visa Center Abu     end their day. If they know you count on them, they will feel      2nd Floor JFG Bldg., San Juan South, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija,
                                                                                                         Dhabi team in their new     responsible and accountable for their actions. And I think,        Philippines Office Timings: 9am-6pm, open daily. Contact No.
                                                                                                         office in #53 19th Floor,   people grow professionally if you credit their achievements        +6344 333 9017
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                                                           New Year’s Day 2021 in UAE
                                                        Filipinos around Dubai and the UAE welcomed 2021 with festive fireworks during
                                                                New Year’s Eve. Here are some of their most memorable snapshots.
                                                      Do you have interesting photos of the UAE’s sights and landmarks? Submit your photos to be featured here at
                                                            ‘Through the Lens’ at neil@newperspectivemedia.com with the subject: “Through the Lens”

                                                                                                                                     Tradition & Resolution at
      Grandest fireworks of the Burj Khalifa                                                                                         Historical Places
      right in the heart of Dubai                                                                                                    Photo by: James Aquino Navarro
      Photo by: Mark Pagsibigan                                                                                                      Location: Al Seef, Dubai Creek
      Location: View by Dusit, Dubai                                                                 Fireworks at the Beach
                                                                                                     Photo by: Allen Sotingco
                                                                                                     Location: Dubai

      Global Fireworks Display
      Photo by: Anthony Evan Gamo
                                                                                                                            Glimpse of Light in the darkness
      Location: Global Village Dubai
                                                                      “Siblings by Heart ‘’ - having                        Photo by: Joseph Parado
                                                                      discussion about the 7                                Location: Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
                                                                      Fireworks that they will be
                                                                      witnessing that night.
                                                                      Photo by: Marlyn Moises
                                                                      Location: Global Village, Dubai

                                                                        Colorful New Beginnings
                                                                        Photo by: Michael John Urbano
                                                                        Location/Emirate: Galeria Mall,
                                                                        Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

                    2021: A New Hope for Everyone
                    Photo by: Herbert B. Nacario
                    Location: Sheik Zayed Heritage,
                    Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi
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                                                                              will bring more joy – so just enjoy life!
                                                                                Aries (March 21 – April 19)                                                                              Libra (September 23 – October 22)
                                                                                It’s time to shake off the dust and dive into the new year, Aries. The moon plows                        Be very gentle with yourself this week, Libra. You’re likely caught up in the post-holiday
                                                                                through busybody Virgo all day, helping you tune into your current to-do list. You                       undertow of stirred up feelings that require alone time to process. The moon roams
                                                                                may be particularly aware of any underlying health issues this week. If there’s                          through introspective Virgo this afternoon, encouraging you to pull away from the
                                                                                any build-up of stress, you’ll find exercise to be an extremely helpful outlet. Luna                     demands of other people and to reinvigorate yourself through restorative actions.
                                                                                connects with mold-breaking Uranus and the identity-defining sun, promising to                           Luna’s link to insightful Uranus and the identity-defining sun helps you ground down
                                                                                help you keep things fresh on the work front.                                                            while dealing with new revelations.
                                                                                Lucky Color: Mauve                                                                                       Lucky Color: Carnation Pink
                                                                                Lucky Numbers: 08-14-16-25-34-42                                                                         Lucky Numbers: 09-19-20-26-33-38

                                                                                Taurus (April 20 – May 21)                                                                                Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
                                                                                Sunday’s skies are built for your leisure, Taurus. The moon cruises through down-                         Sometimes, our friends are the only thing that keeps us sane, Scorpio. That feels
                                                                                to-earth Virgo all afternoon, stopping for a supportive visit with change-bringer                         especially true this week, as the moon cruises through down-to-earth Virgo and stirs
                                                                                Uranus and the self-confident sun. Ideally, this week would be best spent pouring                         up your need for connection to your chosen community. Luna forms a supportive link
                                                                                your energy into a creative field that brings you joy. Your self-expression is likely                     with surprise-bringer Uranus and the identity-defining sun this week, helping supply a
                                                                                to break through to new levels as well, helping you embrace important changes                             steady flow of important change and conversations on the relationship front.
                                                                                on the relationship front.                                                                                Lucky Color: Silk White
                                                                                Lucky Color: Cornflower Blue                                                                              Lucky Numbers: 10-21-24-37-39-41
                                                                                Lucky Numbers: 01-16-20-21-39-40

                                                                                Gemini (May 22 – June 20)                                                                                 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
                                                                                The universe is asking you to slow your pace this week, Gemini. The moon cruises                          Sunday’s skies find you ready to get busy, Sagittarius. After a few days of some
                                                                                through reflective Virgo all afternoon, meeting up with insightful Uranus and the                         welcomed leisure, the cosmos offer you the chance to get a head-start on important
                                                                                self-affirming sun on her path. These connections imbue the day with a surprise or                        work regarding your career path. Productive action paired with a refreshed
                                                                                two, but ones that are likely to be positive. You’ll be happiest in the comfort of your                   perspective is the easiest way to feel in sync with yourself this week, as the busybody
                                                                                home, unwinding and listening to the new revelations breaking through.                                    Virgo moon aligns with the self-confident sun and novelty-bringing Uranus.
                                                                                Lucky Color: Vanta Black                                                                                  Lucky Color: Neon Orange
                                                                                Lucky Numbers: 07-11-13-31-33-38                                                                          Lucky Numbers: 07-13-18-19-28-31

ACROSS                             DOWN
1.    Insect                       1.    Intense criticism                      Cancer (June 21 – July 22)                                                                                Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
5.    Cut of pork                  2.    Bound                                  As a Cancer, you sometimes hold your tongue when you want to speak up.                                    You’re ready to break out of the mental rut you’ve been moving through, Capricorn.
                                                                                Sunday’s skies encourage you to tell your story and get your thoughts out, as the                         The universe agrees it’s time to widen your horizons and bring you a refreshed
10.   Source of illumination       3.    Catch sight of                         moon cruises through precise Virgo. You can expect quite a bit of movement or                             perspective, as the moon meanders through detail-oriented Virgo. It’s an ideal day
14.   Disoriented                  4.    Consumed                               travel this week, as the moon links up with game-changing Uranus. It’s likely that                        to stretch yourself through any activity that challenges your comfort zone, as Luna’s
                                                                                important conversations will crop that require you to state your POV.                                     link to the self-affirming sun and routine-breaking Uranus encourage to grow into a
15.   Blazing                      5.    Aristocrat                             Lucky Color: Crimson Red                                                                                  new phase.
16.   Musical instrument           6.    A great distance                       Lucky Numbers: 02-05-17-19-25-30                                                                          Lucky Color: Indigo
17.   Visual aspect                7.    Stable gear                                                                                                                                      Lucky Numbers: 05-15-23-28-30-39

19.   Halo                         8.    Flower
20.   Tonality                     9.    Indicating maiden name                 Leo (July 23 – August 22)                                                                                 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
21.   Portable light               10.   Reluctant                              Sunday’s skies are all business, Leo. The moon wades through workaholic Virgo                             The cosmos call you inward for a deep, internal review this week, Aquarius. The moon
                                                                                all afternoon, encouraging you to take a second look at the talents and skills you                        treks through highly sensitive Virgo, turning your attention towards the current stories
22.   Freshwater mammal            11.   Adjoin
                                                                                rarely utilize and to bring them to life. Luna’s link to the self-affirming sun and                       taking place on the intimacy front. Luna’s link to authenticity-seeking Uranus and the
23.   Offspring                    12.   To a greater degree                    surprise-bringer Uranus is stimulating and helps you have faith in yourself and                           self-defining sun help you break new ground psychologically. Thus, it’s an ideal day to
24.   Snag                         13.   Juicy fruit                            bring a fresh perspective to your work approach.                                                          confide some of your new findings with a trusted friend or lover.
                                                                                Lucky Color: Pastel Yellow                                                                                Lucky Color: Fire Red
26.   Surgical knife               18.   At the summit                          Lucky Numbers: 06-10-20-32-39-41                                                                          Lucky Numbers: 01-06-12-19-28-35
30.   Female deer                  22.   Body of water
31.   Tree                         23.   Roofing material
34.   Worn in ancient Rome         25.   Unit of weight for wool (British)
                                                                                Virgo (August 23 – September 22)                                                                          Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
35.   Twitch                       26.   Rod carried as a symbol                As a Virgo, you tend to devote a lot of your energy towards other people. Sunday’s                        Your relationships are all aglow this week, Pisces. The moon spends the day wading
37.   Proceed slowly               27.   Venomous snake                         skies remind you to turn that caring eye inwards, as the nurturing moon roams                             through your opposite sign of logical Virgo, turning your attention towards the
                                                                                through your sign. Prioritizing your needs is key this week. Luna’s link to the self-                     expectations, projections, and emotional interworking on the partnership front. It’s a
39.   Become less intense          28.   One more time                          affirming sun and routine-breaking Uranus allows you space to freshen things up                           great day to cover new ground and share parts of your story you’ve kept under wraps,
41.   Cooking vessel               29.   Part of the mouth                      with any creative personal projects you’ve been working on.                                               as Luna’s link to the identity-affirming sun and change-bringer Uranus helps you break
43.   Wanderer                     31.   Let in                                 Lucky Color: Forest Green                                                                                 new ground in your communication style.
                                                                                Lucky Numbers: 03-13-21-23-29-34                                                                          Lucky Color: Ash Gray
44.   Ally                         32.   Angle                                                                                                                                            Lucky Numbers: 08-15-21-24-31-38
46.   Paddle                       33.   Fence of shrubs or bushes
48.   Chess piece                  36.   Pigeon sound

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49.   Devotee                      38.   Roused from sleep
50.   Male title                   40.   Result
52.   Adornment                    42.   Mariner                                          www.dailysudoku.com                                                                                          http://heavy.com/
54.   Female sovereign ruler       45.   Perish
56.   Distant but within sight     47.   Copyright payment                                                                                                                              ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
57.   Publish                      51.   Revoke                                                                                                                              Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, vertical,
60.   Relating to the nose         53.   Part of a shoe                                                                                                                                     diagonal, forwards or backwards.
62.   Label                        54.   Pose a question
65.   Palm fruit                   55.   Mother-of-pearl
66.   Slow down                    57.   Not working
68.   Prevaricator                 58.   Spoken
69.   Heron                        59.   Male deer
70.   Metallic element             61.   Outstanding tournament player
71.   Jittery                      62.   Root vegetable
72.   Scrawny                      63.   Particle
73.   Cupola                       64.   DNA segment
                                   66.   Condensation
                                   67.   Relieve from

  SOLUTIONS TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE & SUDOKU

                                                                                                                                                                            BOISTEROUS, BUMPY, BURNISHED, COARSE, CRUDE, FLAT, FLOWING, FLUENT,
                                                                                                                                                                              FLUID, GLOSSY, GRATING, HARSH, IRREGULAR, JAGGED, LEGATO, LIQUID,
                                                                                                                                                                          PUGNACIOUS, REFINED, RIDGED, ROCKY, ROUGH, SATIN, SERRATED, SILKY, SLEEK,
                                                                                                                                                                                         SLICK, SMOOTH, STACCATO, SUAVE, WRINKLED.
Leverages technology and digital tools to                      ensure adherence to quality
       POSITIONS                                       develop, automate, and optimize reports and             Manage and adhere to long-term contracts
        VACANT                                          dashboards to support business objectives.                                with suppliers
                                                        Analyses data for trends, provides business                     Ensure adequate stock levels
                                                        insight, and recommends actions based on                  Support and coordinate with the various
            SCAN ME                                                           analysis.                        departments particularly with accounts with
                                                      Tracks project progress and provide reports as                                   ease
                                                                    directed by management.                 Track both the movement of raw materials and
                                                                 Oversee inventory procedures               subcontracted goods sent to the subcontractor
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                                                      CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVE                                                     support
                                                          Act as an ambassador of the company at           Record all transactions and periodically conduct
                                                        all times and attend to customer needs in a                              ageing analysis
    FOR MORE JOB                                       professional, friendly and courteous manner                 Collate purchase orders and purchase
       LISTING                                        Ensure that a high level of professional rapport       requisitions in order to order materials, goods
                                                     is developed and maintained with all customers                               and supplies
                                                           Follow customer service procedures as               For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net
          SALES AND MARKETING                         outlined in the manual to comply with the ISO                                   ===
                   EXECUTIVE                               procedures and safe working practices             KEY ACCOUNT DEVELOPER (ABU
            Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE                     Maintain a thorough knowledge of all                            DHABI & AL AIN)
Developing and maintaining active contact with        departments, company products and services              Responsible for FINE Solutions product sales
 the local press and key overseas media people            so that customers are provided accurate          through direct sales and channel expansion. The
     Monitoring all current attitudes and public                            information                      job holder is required to be an outgoing sales
    statements concerning the restaurants and          Ensure all tickets are actioned in accordance       practitioner capable of opening new businesses
                      local media                    with Network Standards so that we comply with                in various market segments, manage a
To maintain complete and supported records of                   service levels given to customer               comprehensive Product Portfolio and deliver
 all media and purchase agreements, contracts           For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net             sales results against set sales targets.
      and quotes for the hotel as per company                                   ===                             Following up on all customers and conduct
                      procedures                       SALES DIRECTOR - ONLINE FX &                           regular visits to ensure satisfying their needs
      To work closely with the Marketing in our                COMMODITIES TRADING                          and handling their requirements. Pursuing new
headquarters in France and Outsource company              Continually seek new clients and develop         businesses and demonstrate product portfolio to
   for PR to ensure maximum targeted publicity                             relationships.                                       potential clients.
   and coverage of the restaurant’s positioning,      Continually communicate with existing clients              Conducting sales visits and or sales calls
promotional programs, corporate image building                    and strengthen relationships.            (telesales) as instructed by his direct supervisor
                  and other activities                     Lead customer happiness, success and                      in order to achieve the sales target.
  Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration,                          retention efforts.                  Satisfying all aspects of customer relationship
    Marketing Executive, or any relevant course         Gather information and analyze the market             activities including development of customer
        Minimum 3 to 5 years of similar work          on a daily basis on fundamental and technical        database and contacts in order to ensure strong
      experience in hospitality industry or other                         analysis report.                       client relationships converts into retained
  industry with extensive Marketing experience       Responsible for the development and execution                customers and growth in market share.
    For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net             of territory sales plan and targets.        Achieving the sales targets and plans in relation
                         ===                          Follow up with potential clients, and take lead      to soliciting and establishing supply agreements
         STRUCTURAL ENGINEER                            on conversions and achieving sales targets.              with potential customers in line with own
    We are looking to hire a Structural Engineer       Pursue the targeted acquisition of new sales                    department strategy and plans.
  with excellent mathematical, IT and analytical            leads via telephone and personal visit.          Building close relationships with potential and
  skills. Structural Engineers are expected to be       For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net      new customers to ensure satisfying needs and
  detail oriented, creative and possess amazing                                 ===                                               expectations.
    problem-solving skills, mainly in the field of     WHOLESALE SALES EXECUTIVE                               For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net
             steel structure engineering.                      Represent the company to clients                                       ===
To ensure success, Structural Engineers should           Be proactive in establishing a contact with             ASSISTANT REGIONAL SALES
    display an investigative nature and must be                           potential clients                                      MANAGER
  accurate, commercially aware and have great             Provide services to existing and potential          GMS are currently recruiting for an Assistant
     communication skills with a keen interest                                 clients.                          Sales Manager to join a large automotive
    in ensuring the safety and physical integrity        Install and demonstrate product demos at           company in Dubai. Managing overall KSA sales
     of buildings and other large structures. Top                           client’s site                      performance and following up daily with the
     candidates should have very good project        To fill in data, reports, and feedback from clients                  distributors in the Kingdom
     and budget management skills with great              Attend meetings and exhibitions held by           Managing the relationship between distributors
knowledge of construction processes, materials                               company                                        and solve any conflicts
                and legal regulations.               Deliver the required information and material to       Follow-up the monthly sales team performance
    For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net               the client on company’s behalf               and suggest improvements where necessary
                         ===                                    Carry out daily routine reporting             Build a capable sales team buy following-up
          SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST                            Ensure clear and truthful communication           with distributors in order to enhance manpower
     Handle the implementation of standardized                 between the company and client                     Managing fleet deals and creating new
  global Supply Chain KPIs, metrics, reports and            Follow up on contracts and payments.                         opportunities in Saudi Arabia
  dashboards for the areas of Service, Demand           For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net       Follow-up ordering to delivery and any related
      Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory, and                                 ===                                         issues with the factory.
    Logistics. Maintains and owns Supply Chain                  PURCHASE EXECUTIVE                              Support any sales related activities in KSA
  KPIs, metrics, reports, and dashboards within               Streamline procurement processes                 For more info, visit careers.filipinotimes.net
                areas of responsibility.                 Authorize and evaluate goods receipt, and                                    ===
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                                                                                      1400                               provided. Fully furnished Centralized A/C Apartment.                   For more info, contact: 052 499 1226

      RENTALS                                                                  Inclusive of the following:
                                                                                                                         24/7 Security. New Bed and Mattress provided. New
                                                                                                                                   Cupboard and Side Table provided.
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                                                                                                                                                                                     Bed space available in Bur Dubai near Al Fahidi Metro
                                                                  Rent, Electric, Water, Gas, Internet, BOTIM, Gym                        Starting from AED 1500                        Station for 3 persons only single beds , 3 minutes
 Executive male bachelor’s bed space available in AL         Cleaning is 5 days a week with daily garbage disposal.               For more info, contact: 050 132 5909                 walking distance from Al Fahidi Metro Station, very
                   khail Gate 700 AED p/m                             Down the building following is available:                                      ===                             neat and clean room daily cleaner available, Automatic
                    All included in the rent                                   Grocery, Superstore, Salon               Bed space available for rent in Deira. For Filipinos only.       Washing Machine, refrigerator in side room , fully
                  Beds + Medical Mattress                                 Barber, Mobile shop, Restaurants                 New flat, ready to move in located at Al Muteena.          furnished with free DEWA and full speed Wifi service
  2 Minutes far from Bus Station, Mosque, Blue Mart,                  For more info, contact: +971589087583                               Starting from AED 1300                                available at main road prime location.
                     Westzone, Gym, KFC,                                                   ===                                    For more info, contact: 055 405 8736                                 Starting from AED 1200
                     2 Master Bathrooms                        [Price dropped] Master room - attached bathroom -                                     ===                                        For more info, contact: 055 262 6955
                           Free Dewa                                            Sahara Center Al Nahda                    Fully Furnished family Bedroom for rent in Al Nahda                                      ===
                            Free Wifi                             1) Exactly on the borders of Dubai and Sharjah.                   Sharjah very near to Dubai border.                 Flats for Executives sharing at Al Barsha near MOE
            Free Full Speed Internet With Botim                2) In 2 min walk, you can enter Dubai and be at bus                        Starting from AED 1600                        and City max hotel . The place is very neat & clean
                            Free Gas                              stop for Stadium, Dubai Gold Souq, Lulu Village,                For more info, contact: 050 794 1656                 and very approachable from the Metro and the Mall
            Washing Machine, Fridge, Gas stove                                     Business Bay, etc.                                                ===                             of the Emirates (1 minute walk) and many restaurants
                    Free Cleaning Service                      3) Very close by to Super markets like, Lulu, Baquer         Bed space available at Meena Bazar Bur Dubai,                                  are in the vicinity.
   Grounds for playing and open Gym in Community                Moheibi, Carrefore, safeer mall. All within 500 mtr        Near to the Metro. Executive Bed Space with daily                            Starting from AED 700
            For more info, contact: 0525500597                                            radius.                                           apartment cleaning.                                 For more info, contact: 055 778 6313
                               ===                                 4) A big open space parking / Kaccha parking             Rent Includes all utilities and Botim service also                                     ===
  Executive Furnished bedspace available in Karama                         available for the people with car.                                      available.                                       Bed Space in Master Bedroom
         (Near Karama Park /ADCB Metrostation ).              5) A closed building parking can also be arranged by              Lower and higher bed both are available.                             Beside NMC Hospital Dubai
      Rent is including all bills (dewa, hi-speed wifi,           paying an upfront fees of AED 1500 for an year.                          Starting from AED 600                                       Cleaning 3 days a week
                   cleaning, cooking gas )                                    6) Big lobby for the building.                      For more info, contact: 058 169 4351                                GYM and swimming Pool
  -5 Minutes walking distance to ADCB metrostation              7) Family building, with 24 hour security and daily                                  ===                                          Bus station in front of the building
           and very close to Karama Bus station.                   cleaning/sanitization of the building premises.           Full newly starting apartment all furniture and                           Starting from AED 1200
-Very close to most of famous south india restaurants                 For more info, contact: +971562818984                apartment settings new only. Full executive male                     For more info, contact: 052 641 0672
               ,Lulu supermarket, Nesto etc.                                               ===                            Bed Place Available near Internet City Metro Station                                     ===
         -Spacious Balcony with a very nice view.             Fully furnished Luxury specious Batchelor Bed Space                               Dubai tecom.                            Furnished Master Bedroom / Bedspace for Only 2
                   -Mess facility available.                                 for Rent with balcony facility.             Only 5 Minutes Walk The Internet City Metro Station.               Executive Ladies behind Mega Mall Sharjah
                           Features:-                                   Neat and clean bed Space with room                         Very clean and nice nice apartment                 Only 2 ladies in master bed room. Its spacious 2BHK.
    -Single wooden bed with new fresh matress (No                                Full maintenance free.                                    Starting from AED 650.                                          Ready to move in.
               bunker bed in the apartment ).                                        No commission.                               For more info, contact: 055 547 6102                                    In-house Facilities:
                    -Individual wardrobes.                        Cooking facility, home appliances,TV with Music                                    ===                                           King size bed with side drawers
               -Automatic washing machine.                                                system.                                Partitions available at Al Nahda 1 Dubai.                               Four door wardrobe
                  -Double door refrigerator.                                   Rent AED 550-850/month.                                    Amenities: Pool and gym                                            Dressing Table
           -Cooking range with Gas connection.                                      Deposit AED 300                                  Nearby bus stops and groceries                        Big Kitchen with cooking equipment & fridge
                        - Hi-Speed Wi-Fi                     Sharjah-Rolla Bus stand/Near to KM Trading/Just Near                             Free wifi and gas                                         Starting from AED 650
                  -Dining table with chairs.                       to Al Zahra hospital/Just near to KFC Building.                                 Clean flat                                   For more info, contact: 050 119 7698
              -Attached balcony &Bathrooms.                              For more info, contact: 0504795460                               Starting from AED 1600                                                   ===
                 - Cleaning twice in a week.                                               ===                                    For more info, contact: 056 502 0483                   2 bed space available near Union metro station.
                              Rent:-                            Executive Bed Space for Male in Mankhool on Twin                                     ===                                           Exclusive for lady kabayan only.
    -Monthly Rent 950dhs Including All (Dewa, Wi-Fi,             Sharing basis with attached washroom available            Al Raya Hotel Apartments offers a luxury sharing                                  * not crowded
                   Cleaning, Cooking Gas )                                             immediately.                      rooms in a fully furnished 3bedroom apartment near                     * bed, mattress and cabinet provided
   - Two sharing room available at 1200 aed /month.           The rent is including DEWA, Wi-Fi, cleaning and gas.      Burjuman Mall, Mankhool Spinneys Golden sands Area                 * cooking utensils available for common use
 - Three sharing room available at 1100 aed /month.           The building has swimming pool, gym and recreation          preferable for executive male and female bachelors              * fridge, microwave, stove, automatic washing
        Please call or WhatsApp: +971559146569               club. The building is located near Golden Sands 9. It is                             separately.                                    machine available for common use
                               ===                                  a new flat with new furniture and appliances                          Starting from AED 1500                                          * sharing bathroom
       - New flat super lux with wallpaper and PVC                          Available to move immediately.                        For more info, contact: 052 641 6030                                         * FREE WiFi
     - Near from Faheedy & Gubaiba metro stations                        For more info, contact: 0556500463                                          ===                                               * DEWA equally divided
      - Rent including (DEWA. High-speed internet,                                         ===                              Available: 1 wooden partition with own door and                             Starting from AED 550
                            Cleaning)                           Male to share two persons in master room ,all the        window (Hallway) for 1-2 Filipinos only (price varies)                 For more info, contact: 054 455 9677
                          - Central AC                        bill including AC cooling, high speed Wi-Fi ,dewa ,car                   For non-drinker Filipinos only.                                             ===
- In the same building there is Al Madina Hypermarket            parking ,bus stop and carrefour market under the                        Not crowded. All inclusive.                               New appartment, fully furnished
        - Big GYM is available in the same building          building, you will get very luxury bed with new cabinet            Located at Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali.                   Privacy and clean spaces for long term living
          For more info, contact: +971506105655              very quiet place, and botim international call available                     Starting from AED 1800                                         High speed internet
                               ===                                           ,every week cleaning service                         For more info, contact: 055 896 2496                   Access to gym, pool, sauna, jaccuzi, steam, and
    Promotion offer: Pay 3 months rent together and                      For more info, contact: 0507679940                                          ===                                                         squash
  get 4th month free.Neat and clean 7 bedrooms villa                                       ===                          Big partition available at Al Rigga near to metro station                  Parking available upon request
   private rooms with attach washroom are avialable                 Only 2 people in one room .only for ladies ...                       near to grand central hotel.                 Located at Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai
   in Rashidiya near by Metro station only 2 mintues                        NO Commission ..direct owner.                                 Starting from AED 2000                                       Starting from AED 2000                       Executive Bed Space Available only for women                              – Tecom.
   walking distance for metro, very near by NAD big                   New flat neat and clean. Including water                    For more info, contact: 050 402 6658                          For more info, contact: 052 554 9556                               (Burjuman metro)                                        What we offer:
  market fir shopping all items, Including all facilities.   /electricity/ net/ bottoim/washing machine/fridge and                                   ===                                                           ===                              Executive working ladies are required to share             Huge Rooms with attached bathrooms
                    Contact: 0567192274                                             all cooking items.                      Bed Space in Luxury flat International City CBD.             Furnished Closed partition with own sliding door           a spacious room & fully furnished room near to                           Personal TV
                               ===                               Weekly cleaning will be done by a female cleaner                         Starting from AED 1250                        & complete privacy.. Near Burjuman Metro station,                           Burjuman metro                                   Clean and spacious rooms
 Partition room available in al nahda sharjah. Oppsite                   Bed and cupboard will be provided.                       For more info, contact: 056 744 0419                 behind Gusto Furniture, Govindas Building, Karama.                          Facilities include:                  Fully furnished flat (washing machine, microwave,
 Sahara center behind Fresh Spot Supermarket.Near                Only for executive bachelor’s ladies and full-time                                  ===                                                   (for Filipinos only)                                          Room:                                      water heater, Refrigeratr, etc)
                 Dubai border RTA bus stop.                                         parking available                                    Partition for kabayan only.                    All in! Inclusive of DEWA, full high speed 30 mbps                       Bed with Side table                                 Huge attached wardrobes
            For more info, contact: 0564613989                 AED 825 for 3 people hall available in the same flat.     Location: back of asiana hotel, near sala aldin metro                        internet and gas! All free!                                 Separate cupboard                    FREE cleaning in common areas only twice per week.
                               ===                                                   also a full room                     with 2 toilets, walang problema pagligo sa umaga.                            Starting from AED 1700                                   Starting from AED 900                          Swimming pool & gym access (FREE)
   We have alot of options as per your requirement .                                     available                            100% walang nag-iinuman at nagvivideoke.                          For more info, contact: 050 912 9055                    For more info, contact: 052 773 6699                          Starting from AED 1500
        LUXURY bed spaces available for FEMALE’s                                 Full security available                                   Starting from AED 850                                                   ===                                                    ===                                  For more info, contact: 052 974 5223
         LUXURY Partitions available for FEMALE’s                     For more info, contact: +971553717857                       For more info, contact: 055 291 2651               New apartment near DIC metro station ( Dubai internet                  Bed Space for ladies available.                                     ===
       Call or WhatsApp Kareem +971582908957                                               ===                                                       ===                               city ) 3 minutes waking distance from metro station       Attached Bathroom; Fully Furnished; Daily Cleaning.      1Bhk flat for rent for sharing with one person.
                               ===                           For Ladies Only - Master Bedroom with attached toilet        Fully furnished 1bhk apartment for ladies only. Very         All partition fully closed up to ceiling and furnished           Located at Burjuman Business Centre                   Flat has a separate Hall and a bedroom.
   All in Partitions with generous spaces at Al Barsha       sharing with one lady. Ready to move in anytime. Next       neat clean and quite apartment with Only 2 person in                       Very well close kitchen setup                               Starting from AED 850                           Located at Abu Shagara in Sharjah.
                             1, Dubai                          to Financial Center Metro Station.3-4 minutes’ walk        one room, There is attached balcony in both rooms.                           Starting from AED 2000                           For more info, contact: 056 363 3409                          Starting from AED 1800
  Above Shown Partition AED 1700. Others available.              to Emirates Tower Metro Station .Clean and quiet          Located at Barsha Heights, Tecom. Starting from                      For more info, contact: 055 984 3760                                      ===                                  For more info, contact: 052 621 2700
   Window Partition 1800 / Private Balcony Partition             flat with balcony. Kitchen and laundry equipment                                 AED 2000                                                         ===                          Bedspace available at a huge room in Barsha Heights                             ===
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