The Global Filipino Magazine

Hard work is a kind of love language for Anthony Galeria Gacis, a 49-year-old training manager and a legendary overseas Filipino worker (OFW). Educating people for Anthony is one of his greatest passion, and although he went through different jobs, a

There is only one way to get rid of debt, and that is by facing it head-on. This has been the scheme that Mr. Dong and Ms. Mary Beth Dumilag–both former overseas Filipino workers in the United Kingdom–adopted when they were saddled with almost never-

In the age of internet calls with cameraless Nokia, Ericsson handsets before wi-fi, Viber, Messenger, and WhatsApp, JTB and Easi telephone cards made three-minute home calls cheaper at night Brunei’s Post Of-fice landline. On August 31, 1990, Antonio

Nothing daunts Brother Ronell John Patrocenio when he decided to work as a religious missionary in Argentina. This Filipino descent brother was from Maguindanao in the southern part of the Philippines. Brother Ronell, 31, is a Claretian Missionary wh

UAE-based Filipina achiever Sharina Bertiz Manaog is considered one of the most successful Filipino young professionals in the UAE. This 24-year-old woman of action is currently creating a big name in the world of academe and branding. Sharina is the

Jerwin Ebora arrived in the UAE in 2010 with dreams and faith in himself that one day he’ll have the success that he created and imagined in mind. Hailing from a humble barrio in Batangas City, he is motivated to broaden his horizon. Today, the 32-ye

A Dubai-based Filipino who lost his job due to the Covid-19 pandemic has invested AED200 for a small business is now a boss of his own. Marvin Fer Martin, 29, recounted when he arrived in the UAE in 2014 on a visit visa. His first job was as a servic

A man of greatness and intelligence like Ronald Allan Magbunga is considered the new hero of innovation of 21st century research. Dr. Ronald finished his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and currently serving the Philippine Normal University (PNU) as the

Confidence is always the key for Ahmed Yousif El Sharif, a professional dental surgeon, entrepreneur, and pageant king. Ahmed was raised in a multicultural environment. Aside from being of Filipino-Arab descent, he is also an American citizen current

Ma. Kimberly Fay Adlawan is a graduate of Business Administration, a degree that focuses on compilations and analyses with no subjects related to anatomy and physiology. Despite this circumstance, in 2020, she started to take another path by making a

The World Expo in Dubai has been touted as the largest attraction ever held in the Arab world. It aims to help heal the planet, let people’s voices be heard, create new ideas, inspire new perspectives, and plan the path forward for urgent action. All

A nurse at the Latifah Hospital in Dubai for more than 11 years, Filipina worker Marites Rufo has recently won P100,000 or about AED7,200 after being named as one of the recipients of Angel Awards. The award is given to medical professionals to celeb

An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in UAE has clinched the most coveted UAE National Latte Art 2021 title in the coffee industry. Mondrick Alpas, 30, represented the UAE in the national latte art championship recently. He said that he has been competi

A Filipino expat based in Abu Dhabi is hailed as one of the Most Influential Filipina Women in the World by the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network. Joanne Rico, a marketing professional working and living in the UAE for over 9 years, was invited

It has been almost three months since EXPO 2020 began to open the pavilions to the public. Millions of tourists and residents have already visited the said event. But, seeing the Expo for some people might not be enough. People tend to challenge them

With immense pride, a sophisticated educators’ convention in Bahrain truly realized the profound goal of bringing all Filipino educators in Bahrain together to catalyze their ultimate mission of promoting and maintaining unity, and a pervasive cultur

Last November 26, The Filipino Institute community in the United Arab Emirates celebrated its sixth anniversary through Sports Fest in Shabab Al Ahli Club, Al Nahda, Dubai. The event was attended by more than a thousand students, staff, sponsors, and

About 200 individuals residing in the Middle East have taken Filipino Institute’s online free courses which are being offered both to Filipinos and non-Filipinos. According to Mr. Oliver Lalo, the dean of online courses, while others do it for the so

Multi-genre band The MaineStream has successfully conducted its first live concert recently at the Social House Circuit Makati with sold-out tickets. The rising Philippine-based band, during the concert, which was dubbed as the Were’ Still A’live!, h