MANILA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deferred for 30 days the implementation of a new hiring regulation for overseas Filipino workers until after the observance of Ramadan, a development that was welcomed by some private groups.
Displaying all posts for September, 2008
New EU policy vs illegal migrants may force Pinoys to return home
By RAQUEL BERNAL-CRISOSTOMO – ust like any other country in Europe, Belgium will soon be implementing strict laws against illegal migrants. With the new EU directive, undocumented migrants are expected to return to their country of origin .
The yin and yang of justice
By J. Vincent Sarabia Ong – We Filipinos recently had two long weekends of snoozing, goofing off, DVD marathons, overdue reunions over coffee, hopping back to our barrios and, of course, pigging out.
Misuari: We are Filipino and Bangsamoro
By Veronica Uy – MANILA, Philippines — We are Filipino and Bangsamoro. This was the answer Nur Misuari, chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front, gave when asked if Moros consider themselves Filipinos.
Countdown to Christmas starts today
By Robert R. Requintina – Today is the start of “Ber” months, ushering in events and festivities leading to the Christmas season. Exactly 116 days before Christmas, Filipinos prepare for the holiday rush, despite problems on food and oil prices, and the worsening violence in Mindanao.
