'BANGKÓTA': - The Filipino Times

January 01 - 07, 2021 • Volume 07 / Issue 31

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OFWs not included in PH travel ban of countries hit by new COVID strain

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Metro Manila, 9 other areas to stay under GCQ in January 2021

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UAE ranks first in MENA, 10th worldwide in treating COVID-19 cases

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4 EDITORIAL

THANKS FOR THE VACATION TIPS, TFT!

Dear Editor,

I am one of the many Filipinos who have always wanted to explore the hidden gems of the seven

emirates, and I am excited to start the year visiting them. I have made it my New Year’s resolution to

explore the real beauty of this country, especially during the winter time—when the weather is perfect

for adventures and excursions.

I am glad that TFT recommended these budget-friendly destinations for me and my friends to enjoy.

I hope to visit all of them and promote the hidden beauty of the UAE to my fellow OFWs as well as the

world. There are truly so many things left to discover here!

More power, UAE!

SHARMAINE SIERABAT | SHARJAH, UAE

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December 25 - 31, 2020 • Volume 07 / Issue 30

Page 6Filipinos in the UAE look forward to explore the hidden gems of the seven emirates

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The Philippine government has announced that the

construction of the Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020

Dubai has already reached 87 per cent completion.

Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (PDTI)

and Commissioner General Secretary Ramon Lopez said

that ‘Bangkóta’ is on track of its scheduled handover

in March 2021, with the teams involved exerting full

efforts. Bangkóta also highlights the country’s passion for

sustainability—sourcing majority of its materials from the

local markets of UAE. According to Lopez, such readily

available materials are among the contributing factors that

led to them staying on track of their schedule despite the

movement restrictions caused by the pandemic.

“I am immensely proud of our team for their efficiency

and hard work. Their sheer determination to showcase

the beauty of the Philippines through our pavilion has

made it possible for us to be on time for its unveiling at

Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai reaches 87% completion

the upcoming Expo 2020,” said PDTI Secretary Lopez. “The

Pavilion’s concept, including the materials to be used, has

been well thought of by the creators, a reason it became

easier for the team to go ahead and build the design. While

the restrictions and the novelty of the materials from the UAE

posed a challenge, they also unleashed within the team their

resourcefulness and creativity—allowing them to pull such

magnificent work without any delays.”

Omar Shehadeh, Chief International Participants Officer,

International Participants at Expo 2020 Dubai, also

commended the efficiency of the team in terms of the

construction of the pavilion, saying: “The sheer passion of the

people behind the Philippines Pavilion is truly commendable,

and I am honoured to have witnessed their creativity and hard

work coming to life through Bangkóta. I am confident that

Filipinos in the UAE will be further proud of their identity once

they get to witness what the Philippine team has prepared for

them in the upcoming Expo 2020.”

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana, for

her part, expressed her pride for the team behind the pavilion,

saying: “I am very proud of the Philippine Expo team for the

magnificent creativity they have unleashed in the creation of

Bangkóta. This will boost the name of our country at Expo 2020

and will no doubt create a strong presence for our community in

the world’s greatest show. I am looking forward to the unveiling

of our very own national pavilion and I am confident that it will

create countless opportunities for Filipinos to thrive, shine, and

cement their impact across various sectors globally.”

The design of the Bangkóta Pavilion, or “coral reef” in

ancient Tagalog, honours the natural resources that the

Philippines has to offer, specifically the architectural character

of the coral reefs native to the archipelago.

Designed by Budji+Royal Architecture+Design and curated

by Marian Pastor-Roces, the 1,386-square-metre pavilion

reimagines the Filipinos as a coral reef, interconnecting not

only with each other but also with the world, thereby making

them an extensive global community.

Secretary Lopez underscored that not only will the

splendour of Bangkóta be witnessed by the world, it

will also be showcased to the Filipinos back home, as

the pavilion will be brought to Clark Freeport Zone in

Pampanga once Expo 2020 concludes.

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According to PDTI Assistant Secretary Rosvi Gaetos,

who also serves as the Alternate Commissioner General of

Bangkóta, the pavilion promises to showcase the Filipino

diaspora spread throughout the world through travel,

migration and technology.

“Bangkóta will deploy leading-edge art, architecture,

and design to present a nation bound by zealous

interconnectivity, a culture of compassion, and a tropical,

fevered imagination. It highlights the progressive

development of the nation through the state-of-the-art

portals that promise immersive experiences for visitors—

allowing them to embark on a journey of discovery of the

nature of the Philippines,” she said.

SEC. RAMON LOPEZPhilippine Department of Trade and Industry (PDTI) Secretary and Commissioner General

ASEC. ROSVI GAETOSPhilippine Department of Trade and Industry (PDTI) Assistant Secretary

H.E. AMB. HJAYCEELYN QUINTANAPhilippine Ambassador to the UAE


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Dubai to remove temperature scans in shopping malls, business establishments from January 2021

Shopping malls and other

business establishments are

no longer required to do

temperature checks starting

January 1.

The Dubai Economy

announced that thermal

scanners and checking of

each visitor’s temperatures on

selected public spaces will no

longer be required as part of

the update on regulations and

protocols for the reopening of

businesses from January 2021.

Valet parking protocols of

mandatory covering of seats and

steering wheels with plastic will

no longer be enforced as well,

according to a tweet from the

Dubai Economy.

UAE NEWS

Dubai RTA launches first-ever digital nol cards

UAE sets countrywide standards for PPE with state-of-the-art national system

UAE ranks first in MENA, 10th worldwide in treating COVID-19 cases

Residents in Dubai will soon

no longer need to worry about

forgetting their nol card as the

Roads and Transport Authority

(RTA) in Dubai and the Huawei

Consumer Business Group, have

announced the official launch of

the GCC’s first-ever digital nol

cards and nol Pay mobile app on

Huawei AppGallery.

The new nol Pay app enables

users to purchase tickets and

recharge their nol Cards to be

used on RTA’s public transport

services including the Dubai

Metro, the Dubai Tram, waterbus,

and others.

“The new RTA nol Pay app

works with Huawei Wallet to

The Ministry of Industry and

Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has

developed a National System for

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in

collaboration with its government and

private-sector partners.

The first-of-its kind initiative in the

Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

region, the system outlines a set

of technical specifications for the

manufacture of face masks, protective

and medical gloves, eye shields,

medical clothing, chemical sterilisers,

disinfectants and other products that

are in line with international best

practices.

The development of the initiative

forms part of the ministry’s central

role in enhancing the UAE’s industrial

capacity, supporting the country’s

business sector, and developing

advanced industries that cement

the UAE’s status as a world leader

in quality infrastructure systems

Approved by the UAE Cabinet, the

system is set to be operational by the

first quarter of 2021, where it will serve

to guarantee high-quality standards for

PPEs supplied in UAE markets, as well

The UAE has raised the bar

when it comes to ensuring

individuals who contract the

coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

especially for severe cases,

ranking first in the Middle East

and North African regions and

10th around the world.

Dr. Omar Al Hammadi, the

official spokesperson for the

UAE Government, stated that

the country has provided

breakthrough technology to help

in the diagnosis, treatment, and

recovery of individuals who have

contracted the disease.

“The UAE has applied the

highest scientific standards in its

treatment of Covid19, surpassing

all countries in the Middle East

and Africa, and is rated as tenth

in the world in its effectiveness

of treating the virus,” said Dr. Al

Hammadi.

Among the innovative tools

that the UAE used to help detect

and treat COVID-19 include stem

cell therapy, plasma, and laser

technology.

enable residents

in the emirate to

quickly pay for their

public transport

journeys – and

any facility that

uses nol cards –

from their Huawei

smartphones,”

said Mohammed

Al Mudharreb, CEO, Corporate

Technology Support Services

Sector of RTA.

Residents who wish to avail the

service just need to download the

app from the Huawei AppGallery

on their smartphones, create an

ID with the app in order to use

the service.

Huawei Wallet will provide the

NFC technology support for the

nol Pay app.

RTA’s latest innovative

take on payments for public

transportation is in line with the

Dubai Government’s ongoing

efforts to boost digital payments

and to accelerate the transition

towards a cashless economy.

as prevent any sub-standard products from

hitting the shelves.

Enabling Industry Abdulla Al Maeeni,

Head of Standardisation and Metrology

Department at the Ministry of Industry

and Advanced Technology, reaffirmed

that the National System for PPE will

be mandatory and detail the technical

specifications of these products in

accordance with international best

practices to support medical cadres in the

UAE’s health sector.

Supporting the National Economy

Abdulla Al Maeeni went on to note: “The

new system establishes an integrated

infrastructure to facilitate assessment

of PPEs and ensure they are up to the

“The UAE used laser technology

to diagnose the Covid19 disease,

and it was one of the first countries

to use plasma and stem cell

therapy to stimulate recovery,” read

the statement from the National

Emergency Crisis and Disaster

Management Authority (NCEMA).

To date, the UAE has achieved

over 20.5 million tests – a combined

total from both PCR and DPI tests as

a testament to the country’s aim to

set standards. It also helps boost

the national economy by enabling

Emirati manufacturers to operate

in accordance with international

best practice, rendering them

more competitive in regional and

international markets.

The system will cater to the

requirements of healthcare

and service sectors, as well as

government entities tasked with

quality control. This, in turn, allows for

more effective measures to curb the

spread of the coronavirus, in addition

to accelerating the post-COVID-19

recovery period, in line with the

highest international standards.

track and curb the spread of the

disease.

“Thanks to the vision of our

leadership, the UAE was a global

example to follow in its response

to the crisis, and it dealt with

the epidemic using a holistic

approach which contributed to

limiting its spread and reducing

its impact on all sectors of the

state,” added the statement from

NCEMA.

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Metro Manila, 9 other areas to stay under GCQ in January 2021

AFP confirms Presidential Security Group were first to be injected with COVID-19 vaccine in PH

President Rodrigo Duterte

announced that Metro Manila

together with 9 other areas will

stay under the General Community

Quarantine (GCQ), effective from

January 1 to 31, 2021.

Other areas under GCQ are as

follows: Isabela, Santiago City,

Batangas, Iloilo, Tacloban City,

Lanao del Sur, Iligan City, Davao

The Presidential Security Group

(PSG) were the first ones from the

Armed Forces of the Philippines

(AFP) to receive the first dose of the

COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, as

confirmed by an official statement from

the country’s armed forces.

The statement explained that the

inoculation of the COVID-19 vaccine

was in line with the nature of the

PSG’s mission and function, which is to

protect President Rodrigo Duterte from

all kinds of threats.

“As the unit primarily tasked to

protect and secure the highest official

of the land, the PSG will have to

ensure that the President is safe from

all threats—including COVID-19,” read

the statement.

AFP, however, did not reveal which

particular vaccine the PSG members

Presidential

Spokesperson

Secretary

Harry Roque

said that

getting the

COVID-19

vaccine jab in

the Philippines

isn’t prohibited

by law, even

if it hasn’t been authorized yet

by the country’s Food and Drug

Administration (FDA).

“Hindi pinagbabawal ng

batas ang magpaturok ng hindi

rehistrado. Ang bawal, yung

distribution at pagbebenta,” said

Sec. Roque in a statement from the

Philippine News Agency.

The Palace stated that the law only

prohibits distribution and sale of

unapproved products, stating that the

ongoing claims of military personnel

getting the vaccine “must have been

the decision of the commanders

and the soliders.” Sec. Roque

furthered that to his knowledge, the

vaccination was free of charge.

Malacañang also corroborated

with Philippine Army chief Lieutenant

General Cirilito Sobejana’s earlier

statement that some soldiers

were vaccinated even if there’s no

approved vaccine yet in the country.

City, Davao del Norte.

The rest of the country will under

Modified General Community

Quarantine (MGCQ).

The decision came amid the

possibility of a post-holiday

surge in COVID-19 cases. But

so far the country has recorded

low COVID-19 cases in the last

2 days.

Roque stresses getting unauthorized COVID-19 vaccine jabs isn’t against the law

A research team from the United Arab

Emirates University (UAEU) was able to

accomplish a qualitative research project

to extract the largest possible quantity of

date seeds’ oils for the biofuel industry.

The project was completed within two

years at a cost of one million dirhams, and

it is published in top-ranked journals.

Commenting on the achievement,

Dr. Emad Eldeen Elnajjar, an Associate

Professor in the Mechanical Engineering

Department at the College of Engineering

and a chair of the Research Team, said

that the research findings was valuable

for utilising 100 percent of date seeds

waste in the UAE.

Dr. Elnajjar pointed out that the goal

is to examine the possibility of principal

use of the largest possible amount of oils

took, nor to the details and arrangements

as to how the vaccines were obtained.

“Because of the safety of the President

equates to national well-being, that

security posture should necessarily

include protecting the Commander-in-

Chief from contracting the deadly virus

from those he is constantly exposed

to like the members of his security

detail,” read the statement.

“Ang ipinagbabawal ay

pagbebenta. Wala pong bumili ng

bakuna,” Roque added.

As of posting time, FDA Chief Eric

Domingo reiterated that there’s

no approved vaccine yet in the

Philippines. The FDA and DOH

have repeatedly warned the public

against using unregistered vaccines.

“Vaccines are kept in strict

conditions. They only work if they

are followed through from the

factory through the cold chain.

And this is only done by licensed

distributors. If people are getting

vaccines from unknown sources,

and they inject it with an unlicensed

facility, the probability of getting

counterfeit or spoiled is very high.

If something happens, there’s no

way to trace where this came from.

So there are a lot of dangers,”

Domingo told CNN Philippines in an

interview.

Man who faked identity in marriage to spend 3 years in Dubai jail followed by deportation

UAEU research team extracts date seed oil to make biofuels

A man who faked his identity to

marry a woman in Dubai in 2007 and

was only discovered by

his wife after 13 years

was sentenced by

Dubai Criminal Court to

three years in jail to be

followed by deportation.

The man forged

documentation to get

married, using another

man’s identity.

The wife claimed that

she discovered the

deceit when she urged

her husband to apply for a passport for

their 12-year-old son.

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When the woman pressed her

husband, he later on admitted that

he was using the identity of another

man.

“He told me his real name after

which I went to the police and

reported him, then asked for a

divorce,” the woman complained.

A police officer told the Dubai

Criminal court: “But he told me the

woman’s father knew the truth at the

time and agreed.”

The man was sentenced for

cases of forgery and providing false

information to public employees.

resulting from date seeds

in the biofuel industry.

The study found that

90 percent of the output

of date seeds waste after

oil extraction is used in

the pyrolysis process, so

that fuel such as hydrogen

gas, methane gas, carbon

monoxide gas and the

remaining product from the waste as the key

component of charcoal, can be extracted. This

helps in using 100 percent of the date seeds.

“There are more than 40 million palm

trees in the UAE that annually approximately

produce one million tons of date seeds, 10

percent can be extracted as oils, so we have

100,000 tons of oils that can be converted

into biofuels. The waste about 900,000 tons

can be used in gaseous pyrolysis, and the

final waste is used in other applications,

particularly agriculture as fertiliser,” Dr.

Elnajjar noted.

He explained that most of the data

analysis were carried out in the UAEU’s

laboratories. This study intended to

conduct a full analysis to characterise

Date Seed before and after oil extraction.


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bayanihan, our biggest identity that

showcases our drive to help each

other without question.

The concept of bayanihan has

been vastly evident in the creation

of Bangkóta. This time, however,

‘bayanihan’ is taking place on a

global scale, with the concerted

efforts between the Philippine team,

the UAE-based construction team,

as well as other multi-cultural and

multinational entities responsible for

the construction of Bangkóta.

The teamwork showcased

by these individuals shows how

progress can only be achieved if

we work together as one, without

discrimination, without prejudice.

Bangkota shows the beauty of

solidarity in the international

arena, and inspiring the world

to collaborate, especially as we

reel into a new era after a year of

challenges and crises.

MAIN STORY

of compassion, and a fevered

imagination.

Spanning 1,386 square meters,

the Bangkóta pavilion, an ancient

Tagalog term for “coral reef”,

reimagines the Filipinos as an

interconnected nation creating

global linkages. It will showcase

the Filipino people’s embrace of

social system, and their passion for

creating large-scale interfaces.

The design, digital innovation,

and the concept of Bangkóta

perfectly represent the theme of this

upcoming Expo 2020—Connecting

Minds, Creating the Future—as

the pavilion promises to narrate

the unique ways Filipinos connect

with global citizens and celebrate

diversity despite differences.

Located at the Expo 2020’s

Sustainability district, the ‘Bangkota’

will storify the rich history of the

Philippines while celebrating a

forward-looking country with a

bright, innovative future built on

the foundations of progressive

collaboration and meaningful

cooperation.

A COLLABORATION OF MASTERS

The Philippine pavilion also

promises to reveal to the world

the untold story of Filipinos—with

its unique structure and design

showcasing the exceptional talent

of Filipino artists, designers and

craftsmen.

The design of Bangkóta pavilion

is conceptualized and actualized by

Budji+Royal Architecture+Design

and Marian Roces & Digital Content

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Filipinos in the UAE are already

anticipating the grandeur of

Philippine artistry right at the heart

of their second home through

‘Bangkota’—the official pavilion of

the Philippines for the upcoming

Expo 2020 Dubai, that aims to

present a nation propelled by

keen interconnectivity, a culture

By Jamille Domingo-Marasigan

The Philippine Pavilion in the Expo 2020 aims to showcase leading-edge art, architecture, and design in order to introduce to the world a Philippines that is propelled by interconnectivity, and a culture of compassion and imagination

Creators, in a bid to honor the

variety of natural resources that the

Philippines has to offer.

In addition, Dubai-based

celebrated Filipino fashion designer

Ezra Santos, who is the official

outfitter of the Pavilion, and his team

are creating sustainable uniforms

to be worn by the pavilion’s team

of tour specialists that will reflect

Filipino craftsmanship at the Expo.

Santos is one of the most

prominent Filipino fashion designers

in Dubai and recipient of the 2016

The Filipino Times Rizal Award

and Fashion Designer of the Year,

with celebrities the likes of Lady

Gaga and Heart Evangelista having

praised his work.

THE SPIRIT OF BAYANIHAN ON A

GLOBAL SCALE

The Philippines’ continued

progress is rooted in its passion for

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A glimpse of Bangkota’s exterior lighting and facade at night

Bangkota’s 7th area - the Imaginarium (Deck 2) features Charlie Co’s sculptures suspended in the air called: “Soaring High”


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PASSION FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Resourcefulness is one thing Filipinos are known for, and the designers guarantee that it is widely

reflected in Bangkóta. Architect Royal Pineda, a Principal of Budji + Royal Architecture + Design, instils

various means to show this trait through art and humble materials like cyclone fencing.

Aptly located in the Expo 2020’s Sustainability District, Bangkóta is an actualization of the Philippine

government’s drive to promote sustainability, with majority of the items used sourced locally and are

recyclable. The pavilion, which shows organic and coralline shapes reef, forms around tiny polyps,

attached to different surfaces in different waters, to become vast networks—mirroring how Filipinos are

interconnected worldwide.

And, since it will be brought home after six months, the pavilion makes for a high-impact investment

for the Philippine government, especially since it makes prudent use of the people’s money.

MAIN STORY

AREA 1 – NATURE IS PEACE:Experience the tropical forest

AREA 2 – MAN IS NATURE:How Philippine history evolved and lived in harmony with nature

AREA 3 – VARIETY OF THE WORLD:Many cultural traits, one identity, connected all over the world

AREA 5 – GO LOKAL! MARAHUYO:Store selling items made exclusively for Expo 2020

AREA 7 – THE PLAZA: Filipino culture through performance

AREA 4 – THE MAKING OF BANGKÓTA: Origin stories of the pieces and installations

AREA 6 – THE RAMP:The end of the exhibit; a moment for reflection and enjoyment of the garden on the roof deck

AREA 8 – ARTISANAL CAFÉ: Eat with your hands in a pristine environment of mangrove trees

EIGHT AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINE PAVILION CREATIONS OF FILIPINO ARTISTS BEHIND ‘BANGKOTA’Here are some of the Filipino artists who will have their works displayed at the Bangkota:

DUDDLEY DIAZ. His sculpture, ‘Haliya’ is a depiction of the

protector and goddess of wisdom - one among many of his

works that are rooted in mythologies and religious beliefs.

LEE PAJE. Paje takes visitors to the Philippines’ expansive biodiversity

the second area ‘Man is Nature’ where they would find a forest turned

on its head.

IVAN SARENAS. Sarenas’ captures photos of species of birds

only found in the Philippines as part of his advocacy to protect

Avian species. His photos will be on display at the second area

of the pavilion.

BABY AND COCO ANNE. ‘Bangkota’ hosts a uniquely-designed

helix which showcases the descendants and origins of Filipinos

that represent the variety of the world – a description that

reflects the fourth area of the pavilion.

DENISA REYES AND TERESA BARROSO. Reyes and Barroso bring a

collaborative contribution for the fifth area of ‘Bangkota’ that conveys

their message of cultural sustainability. Barroso creates the sound

design for the fifth area while Reyes brings her creative energy from

her years as a stellar member of Ballet Philippines and as a former

Artistic Director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

DEXTER HERNANDEZ. Filipino street art is the name of the game for

Hernandez who has created an impressive wall mural that depicts the

life and times of overseas Filipinos located at the Imaginarium Deck 1.

TOYM IMAO. The Imagnarium roof deck at the ‘Bangkota’ will see a

huge architectural sculpture with a roof of birds created by Imao –a

metaphorical representation of Filipinos flying towards the futre filled

with optimism while staying true to their cultural roots.

DAN RARALIO. At the first area of the pavillion, Raralio takes

visitors between the past and the future with a sculpture of a

creature from the depths that is suspended in the air.

SCOTT “GUTSY” TUAZON. The Filipino photographer

captures his advocacy to preserve the country’s coral

reefs and marine environment in still photos that will be on

display at the second area of the ‘Bangkota’.

PATRICK CABRAL. Filipinos have been seafarers for thousands

of years – of which Cabral has masterfully created a symbolic

white boat sculpture at the third area of the ‘Bangkota’ – ‘Man

is Nature’. This sculture encapsulates the science-oriented story

of the 4,000-year movement of the Austronesian-speaking peoples

through the Philippines into the Pacific Ocean.

DAVID GUERRERO. BBDO Guerrero, led by their Creative Lead

David Guerrero, creates the Philippines’ ‘Gift to the World’ at the

fifth area of the pavilion – a 180-degree film that captures the

history of the Philippines’ identity as a water-oriented culture for

the past 4,000 years

RIEL HILARIO. Avian-human sculptures will be a grand sight

for visitors of ‘Bangkota’s seventh area – the Imaginarium

Bridgeway. These giant structures are Hilario’s representations

of the humane Filipino cultural power.

CHARLIE CO. Images of floating men and women will surprise visitors

at the Imaginarium Deck 2 at the seventh area of the ‘Bangkota’. These

sculptures represent Co’s style of dream-like expressions that depict

the Filipino tenacity and courage to face hardships head on.


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price and is available across all

West Zone Supermarkets.

These two variants offer

Filipinos with a distinct yet

familiarly delicious taste of freshly

harvested rice.

Shoppers can select from any of

West Zone Group’s supermarket

brands to get their preferred

brand of Jasmine Rice which

include: West Zone Supermarket,

New Safestway Supermarket,

Giant Supermarket, ShopWorth

Supermarket, SM Supermarket,

Newsbox Supermarket, W Mart

Fresh, and W Mart.

Follow West Zone on their social

media channels & to stay up-

to-date with their latest deals &

promotions.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

WestZoneUAE

Instagram: @

westzonesupermarkets

Twitter: @WestZoneUAE

Shoppers can also get updates

through WhatsApp by sending

‘addme’ to 056 403 8008.

They can also reach West Zone

to get the latest promotions and

WOW deals through their App

available on the Apple App Store

or Google Play on Android: West

Zone Supermarkets

delicious goodness for their daily

meal plans that their family and

friends have and will still enjoy

through to the New Year ahead.

“We thank all of our customers

who continue to trust and make

their daily lives more nutritious with

Abevia every day. We are glad to

share that we will be introducing

more products for everyone this

2021,” shared Biswas.

Abevia has since expanded to

cover all seven emirates in the

country becoming more accessible

to Filipinos and other expats and

is now available across several

supermarkets including (but not

limited to) West Zone Supermarkets,

Safeer Supermarkets, New Al Madina

Hypermarkets, Sharjah Coop, Union

Coop, Abu Dhabi Coop, Al Ain Coop, Baniyas Coop,

UAQ Gift Center and more.

Filipinos can also connect with Abevia through

their website: www.nutridor.com as well as through

the following channels:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: @Abevia Milk

Instagram: @abevia_mena

Abevia Evaporated Milk is made from 100%

quality ingredients from Europe without any

preservatives and no added sugar.

Its unique low cholesterol formula loaded with

Protein, Vitamins A and D, and Calcium, brings

you a creamy, tasty, and healthy experience.

ADD ABEVIAADD GOODNESS TO LIFE.

West Zone launchesPremium Quality Jasmine Rice


11OFW NEWS

Last Chance! Get up to 80% discounts at Sharjah’s Winter Clearance Sale until January 2

Filipinos who reside in

Sharjah can still enjoy up to 80%

discounts at the ongoing Winter

Clearance Sale at the Expo

Centre Sharjah.

Prominent brands featured at

the 10 day sale that started on

Christmas Eve include leading

retailers and brands such as

Sharaf DG, Clarks, Bellissimmo

Perfumes and Cosmetics, Nikai,

Clikon, Anker, Gant, Lasenza,

Dwell among others.

“With consumer confidence

rising and the festive season

in progress, retailers are

expecting year-end shopping

splurge by residents. Discounts

are one of the most influential

purchasing factors, and with

every participating retailer

offering massive markdowns

on popular brands of fashion,

electronics and household goods,

the Winter Clearance Sale will offer

the best price in town at this point

of time,” said H.E. Saif Mohammed

Al Midfa, CEO, Expo Centre

Sharjah.

While electronics and gadgets

are likely to retain their consistent

retail trend, fashion, accessories,

and perfumes are set to be in focus

at the event.

“Physical retail has a long-

standing place in the hearts

of consumers, and the Winter

Clearance Sale offers them the

perfect chance to cherry-pick

the deep discounts retailers are

offering. Besides, the presence

of major retailers ensures that all

the popular brands in the country

are available at a single place

and shoppers can hunt for the

best prices from thousands of

offers. Some of the most generous

promotional offers in recent

years can be found at the Winter

Clearance Sale,” said Mr. Jacob

Varghese, Liz Exhibitions.

Since clothing and perfumes

are two of the many categories

where the touch and feel of

products and sales associates’

assistance is important in the

purchase process, the Winter

Clearance Sale stands out from

the many recent sales events that

were predominantly online.

The Winter Clearance Sale runs

from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm until

January 2.

Entry is AED 5 adults, Children

below 12 years is Free entry,

parking is free.

EAT PLAY SHOP

FASHION | ELECTRONICS | SPORTS | LIFESTYLE

Timings : 10.00am - 10.00pm

SALEWINTERCLEARANCE

5 AED ENTRY

EXPO CENTRE SHARJAH

“Don’t be complacent” – CBCP urges OFWs to remain vigilant in fight against COVID-19

OFWs not included in PH travel ban of countries hit by new COVID strain

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference

of the Philippines-Episcopal

Commission on Migrants and

Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMIP)

reminded overseas Filipino

workers (OFWs) to closely monitor

developments especially with

the new strain of the coronavirus

disease 2019 (COVID-19).

“Let us remember and accept that

this COVID-19 is not stopping, and

not slowing down. There is much

danger of its mutations. So, our

dear OFWs, don’t be complacent

but be very careful and take

much necessary precautionary

measures,” said Bataan Bishop

Ruperto Santos, vice chairman of

the Commission, in a statement.

He also advised OFWs to follow

the orders of Philippine officials

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)

from countries which have confirmed

cases of the new coronavirus strain

are still allowed to head back to the

Philippines.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III

stated that all OFWs should expect

that they will undergo quarantine

once they arrive.

“They will be allowed to come

home pero they have to be subjected

to the 14-day quarantine. Kahit na

pagdating nila, na-swab sila, negative

sila, they still have to undergo the

14-day quarantine,” said Sec. Bello

during a press briefing.

The Labor Secretary furthered

that even OFWs who received

COVID-19 the COVID-19 vaccine

are still included in the mandatory

quarantine.

Sec. Bello stated that President

Rodrigo Duterte firmly advised to still

allow OFWs to head home, despite

the threat of the new COVID strain.

“You can come home for the

holidays, for the New Year, upon the

strict order of our President,” said

Bello.

The Labor Secretary earlier advised

and urged OFWs who just wish to

take a vacation to forego their plans

for the mean time.

in the countries where they are

employed, as per a report from the

Philippine News Agency.

“It is for our common good

and safety to set aside social

gatherings and unnecessary

travels. Always follow the

directives of our (Philippine)

Embassies, listen to the guidelines

of our Filipino chaplaincies,”

Santos said.

“Cooperate with them. Let all of

us be helping and healing hands

to one another,” he added.

Several countries have already

reported cases of the new strain

of COVID-19, which was first

reported in the United Kingdom,

prompting other nations to impose

travel restrictions and strict border

controls.

“Uuwi dito, magbabakasyon. Maka-

quarantine ng 14 days. Sayang ‘yung

panahon eh. Eh di hintayin na lang nila

na gaganda ang panahon. Yun ay payo

lang naman. Kung gusto nilang umuwi,

eh di OK lang. Kaya lang dadaan lang

ng 14-day quarantine,” Bello said in an

interview with GMA News.

President however said that OFWs

should be given the option to go home

no matter what.

“Sabi ko may total restrictions sa

mga galing ng UK except ‘yung mga

Filipinos na uuwi. OK lang naman pero

ang problema, kung OFW, uuwi dito,

magbabakasyon, maka-quarantine ng 14

days. Eh ganun kamahal ng Pangulo ang

mga OFW. Sabi niya, hindi, pauwiin mo,”

Bello said.

Travellers coming from these countries

will be denied entry to the Philippines,

except for OFWs:

• United Kingdom

• Switzerland

• Denmark

• Hong Kong

• Singapore

• Ireland

• Japan

• Germany

• Australia

• Iceland

• South Africa

• Italy

• Israel

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Lebanon

• Canada

• Sweden

• France

• South Korea

POSITIONSVACANT

SENIOR MANAGER - CUSTOMER DATA | AL-FUTTAIM

AUTOMOTIVE | DUBAIThe Senior Customer Data Manager will evolve Auto Division’s data strategy and

analytics to drive customer success. This role will partner with data scientists,

product management and customer engagement teams to derive insights which will inform new products, new features, and new ways to delight our

customers through their journey. Finding and understanding new data relationships will help us to unlock new innovations and opportunities to delight customers. The role

will help Al-Futtaim Automotive to never lose a customer by using key performance predictors and metrics to ensure we are

executing effectively to consistently deliver Customer success and delight.

Apply at: careers.filipinotimes.net===

CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTSeize opportunities to upsell products when they arise. Build sustainable relationships and engage customers by taking the extra

mileKeep records of all conversations in our call center database in a comprehensible wayFrequently attend educational seminars to improve knowledge and performance level. Meet personal/team qualitative and

quantitative targetsApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net

===CONTRACT EXECUTIVEThe hiring company is the largest

consumer cooperative in the UAE as it operates 18 branches and two malls.

They also launched two grocery chains, a new concept, thereby making it the first consumer cooperative to include a smart shopping concept in many of its branches in the MENA region. Additionally, they offer

a wide range of products from food and electronics to hardware and household

appliances.Supervision, support and follow- up of all maintenance, supplying and Service

ContractsSupport and follow up of contractual/non-contractual maintenance and spare parts

SCAN ME

FOR MORE JOB LISTING

Survey/search suppliers to source the best service with competitive rates to maximize

financial surplusReview new contracts for the completion

of terms, conditions, ensure contracts have been reviewed and approved at the

appropriate levelApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net

===ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE

Scan the physical invoices receivedDownload from vendor portals

Upload them into Basware tool using our Readsoft reader capabilities

Redirect them in the system to the AP team for action

As and when needed, check expense receipts are all attached to claims ( only

when they have free time)Manage AP mailboxes

Daily cheque deposits into CitibankApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net

===DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE

Support the station commis in achieving key performance indicators and optimal line efficiency within the company safety

and quality policiesEnsure health and safety is first and foremost with every task carried out

Ensure the use of station commis recipe manuals procedures to give a consistent

platform for carrying out operationsInvolvement in new products tasting and

sampling in your departmentEnsure that the materials are available and

online in timely a timely mannerOpen to any nationality

Male/Female, 25 years old and aboveDiploma in High School or any related

certificationAt least 3 years of similar work experience

in casual, fine dining, or stand-alone restaurant


SALES REPRESENTATIVEMust be minimum 3+ years experience in

UAE Market.Preferred experience candidate from

Leather industry or selling product to Hotel industry

Must be energetic well spoken and eager to close sales and increase revenue

Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to

detailApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net

===CUSTOMER DATA ANALYST | AL-FUTTAIM AUTOMOTIVE |

DUBAIThe purpose of the role is to use their passion for big data and analytics to

provide the understanding and advancing of AFA division knowledge of customer

behaviour by building and maintaining a 360° view of the Customer. This role will

produce critical business reporting and will support users across the organization in leveraging customer-level data to drive

business strategies and tactics.Work alongside with colleagues who

possess diverse perspectives who are committed and passionate about customer

advocacy.Evaluate the effectiveness of our data, and recommend improvements in data system, regulatory reporting, business processes

and procedures.Work with a wide range of teams ensuring the data perspective is always representedHighlight any opportunities and challenges

and recommend next stepsReview the performance of all activities and provide key reports and recommendations


ACCOUNTANTMonthly accounting tasks support – book-

keeping, accounting/journal entries in the system, employee expenses review, distributor payments, assist in Vat filings

Month end reporting - IFRS reporting standards

Assist in AR/AP managementAd-hoc reporting tasks (for timely

submissions to HQ)Ad-hoc Analytical support – management

P&L reporting sideApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net

===CONTRACT ASSISTANT

Draft Agreements; Logistics/Personnel – similar type agreements

Contract Management; POA’s, Trade Licenses, Insurances

Document ControlMaintain registers & trackers

Support Finance – payment follow upsResponsible for managing close out

procedure for CUSB3-4 years’ experience in a similar role in

similar industryKnowledge of lease agreements bonusGood English skills; written and verbalHigh standard of contract management

Strong attention to detailPro-active, ability to use own initiative to

deliver tasks to completionApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net

===

ADMIN SUPPORTadd listings

Organise documentsMarket updates

Provide newsletterKPI completionStore backup

Social media researchordering of items when required

Salesforce / Data inputSupport in meeting deadlines

So it is general support and the person needs to be versatile and adaptable.

Very good level of EnglishApply at: careers.filipinotimes.net


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Bedspace and partition available located nearby Canadian hospital.

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Executive bed space available for male near DAFZA metro.


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We are located in Hamdan St., same building of Lulu Exchange Bldg. Opposite Hamdan Center near WTC,

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Female bed space available at Al Barsha 1.Access to a well-equipped Gym and a swimming pool is included. Only 5 minutes walk to metro station, bus

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limited number of people.Starting from AED 750


Bedspace available for men’s near Pond Park, Al Nahda 2 (Dubai)

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Bed space partition mall of the Emirates MOE Al Barsha Metro

We have Kabayan only option and mixed nationality also Bed space for girls Also available


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single bed for girls available for rent

Spacious rooms fully furnished, All Brand new appliances, Brand new Furniture, Including DEWA/ High

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Hostel Apartment available for rent in Dubai Marina- Fully Furnished

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We have Kabayan only option and mixed nationality also Bed space for girls Also available


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single bed for girls available for rentSpacious rooms fully furnished, All Brand new

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water & cleaner twice a week.Starting from AED 800


Amazing Rooms And Bed Space For Rent In Tecom only girls.

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Ladies only: Bright and beautiful luxury bed space available located at Barsha Heights, TECOM.

Fully equipped kitchen with dinning table, cooking range, big fridge, cutlery, crockery, glassware & all pots

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Cleaning twice a weekStarting from AED 1200


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Side Table provided. Starting from AED 1500



14 ENTERTAINMENT

Lani Misalucha reveals loss of hearing in one ear Roxanne Barcelo ties the knot amid pandemicAsia’s Nightingale Lani Misalucha

shared that she had lost her

hearing in one of her ears after a

bout with a life-threatening illness.

“Medyo bingi, hindi pala medyo.

Bingi po talaga ang nangyari sa

akin, dito sa right side ko, kaming

mag-asawa,” she said during

a performance in a Christmas

special in GMA-7.

“Meron po kaming vestibular

dysfunction kaya po kailangan

namin ng alalay lagi,” she added.

Misalucha said that she and

her husband were rushed to the

intensive care unit (ICU) after

suffering headaches and body

pains.

“Meron lang talaga kaming

Singer and actress Roxanne

Barcelo shared that apart from

being engaged this year, she also

tied the knot amid the coronavirus

pandemic.

In her YouTube vlog entry called

“Hear Me Out” Roxanne said that

her partner proposed to her few

months when the COVID-19 began

to spread in the Philippines.

“My partner asked me to marry

him and he said he wants to start

a family with me. It was such a

beautiful moment because he

patuloy na nararamdaman, which is

‘yung dizziness, and pagkahina ng

pandinig,” she added.

The singer said that until now she’s

not used to being deaf in one ear.

“Sinabi ko sa sarili ko, ‘Okay,

singing may not be for me

anymore,’” she added.

By Staff Reportasked me twice,” Roxanne said.

“He actually asked me a few

months after quarantine pero

since naka-lockdown pa noon,

all we knew was we were going

to get married before the year

ends,” she added.

Roxanne did not mention when

the special day took place.

“Totoo pala ’yung, ‘when you

know, you know.’ I knew from the

start na siya ’yung para sa akin.

Like I said in my vlogs, he is worth

the wait and so am I,” she said.

She also shared some photos

of her wedding on her Instagram

account.

Ex-PBB housemate Aldred Gatchalian among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

The eldest son of boxing

champion Manny Pacquiao,

Jimuel has found a new love with

an ABS-CBN up-and-coming star.

Netizens shared the photos of

the young Pacquiao with talent

Arabella Del Rosario.

Pacquiao posted a photo of

the star on his Twitter account

saying hi.

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate

Aldred Gatchalian is among those who

first received the coronavirus vaccine in

the United States.

Then PBB Teen Edition Season 1

housemate announced that he got

vaccinated by the Pfizer-BioNTech

Actor Xian Lim has decided to buy an

elevator and have it installed in his home

for his grandparents.

The actor said that during the lockdown

he was able to spend more time with his

mother and grandparents.

He shared the good news with his

followers on his Instagram account.

“I got to spend time with @

mommymaryanne, my lola and lolo, and

realized how much family time is of huge

importance. Sometimes we get too caught

up in so much work and we forget what

truly matters most,” he wrote.

By Staff Report

vaccine which prioritizes medical frontliners.

It’s unclear though on what kind of medical

profession Gatchalian currently practices.

“Received my 1st dose of Pfizer/BioNTech

COVID-19 Vaccine today at work. I will give

you guys an update if I experience any

adverse reactions. So far, it’s been great!”

Jimuel Pacquiao finds new love on Star Magic new talent

Xian Lim buys elevator to keep grandparents safe

Aldred wrote.

Gatchalian was a batch mate of Kim

Chiu.

Gatchalian posted another update,

stating that he felt pains similar to other

vaccine injections.

“So far, I only feel some heaviness

on my left arm where they injected

the vaccine, and a pain level of 2/10

whenever I move it. This is very common

for any vaccination or any intramuscular

injection. I’m also experiencing mild

malaise, or that feeling when you’re about

to get sick. But overall, I feel fine and I

was still able to go to work and drive,”

shared Gatchalian.

The United States is rolling out its

coronavirus vaccination plan with Pfizer.

The US government also recently

approved another vaccine, Moderna, for

emergency use.

Arabella on the other hand

posted photos of them holding

hands while inside Pacquiao’s car.

Arabella also shared a photo

of Jimuel about to kiss her hand.

The young Pacquiao was

previously in a relationship

with actress Heaven Peralejo.

The two broke up months after

announcing their relationship.

Lim also shared a clip of the

elevator being tested by his

grandmother.

“My grandma chose the

room downstairs because she

literally has hundreds of cross-

stitch collections and she wants

it all by her side. She goes up

and down the stairs and ayaw

magpapigil, even if I had set up

her own room upstairs. A few

months have passed, and I finally decided to

acquire this lift and I’m just so amazed with

the final product,” Lim said.

“This is truly a happy moment for me. I

now have peace of mind knowing that the

seniors in my home [are] safer with this

lift,” he added.


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Former Kapuso actress Rich

Asuncion is now living a happy and

blessed life in Australia.

The actress is married to

husband Benjamin Mudie and

they have a two-year-old daughter

named Bela.

Last July, Rich said that she

was offered to take on a job at a

Former Kapuso star Rich Asuncion living a happy life as waitress in Australia

parang baboy na sinasakay sa jeep.

Ung mukha ng demonyo. Ang bigat

ng nararamdaman ko,” he added.

His only wish for the family of

the slain victims is to get swift

justice: “Sana’y wag silang magaya

sa pamilya namin na namanhid

na lang sa tagal ng paghihintay

ng katarungan. Sana wala ng

makaranas ng kasamaang ito.”

Police Senior Master Sergeant

Jonel Nuezca shot Sonya

Gregorio, 52, and her son Frank,

25, in front of their relatives

when a heated confrontation

ensued over the use of boga,

an improvised canon-like

noisemaker.

The suspect has been charged

with double murder.

Andi Eigenmann and partner hold underwater shoot

After announcing their

engagement on social media,

Andi Eigenmann and future

husband Philmar Alipayo shared

photos of their underwater shoot.

“The love we were promised in

fairy tales was never something

for us to find. It has always been

something for us to create,” Andi

said.

“Such breathtaking photos from

that perfect afternoon! So happy

we got to do this impromptu

photoshoot in the ocean,

Eigenmann wrote as she thanked

Pernilla Sjöö “for taking the time

to take these magical shots for

us,” Andi added.

Recently, Andi said that she got

engaged with Alipayo.

“I never thought about how my

engagement would go because

quite honestly, I didn’t think I’d

have one,” Andi said.

Andi and Philmar are expected

to welcome their second baby

soon. Andi has a daughter with

actor Jake Ejercito.

Tarlac slay triggers trauma for Vice Ganda over murder of his own father in 1991

Escaping the imagery of the

policeman who shot a mother

and son point-blank in front

of their home in Tarlac can be

nearly impossible, especially as

the brutal incident captured on

video has spread like wildfire on

social media.

For Kapamilya comedian and

host Vice Ganda, it triggered his

own trauma over the slay of his

father, who was gunned down

just outside their house in Manila

back in 1991.

Vice Ganda’s father was a

barangay captain in Manila

at that time. His father’s killer

remains at large.

“Natulala ako matapos ko

mapanuod ung video,” the

comedian said on Twitter.

“Bumalik yung trauma ko.

Bumalik lahat ng pilit ko ng

ibinabaon na alaala. Ung putok ng

baril. Ung itsura nung tatay ko na

daycare center. She is also working

as a waitress in Australia.

In an interview with Pep.ph, Rich

described her life away from the

limelight.

“Sa totoo lang, enjoy ako sa work

ko as a waitress. Nagagamit ko

kasi ang background ko sa Tourism

and hospitality. Tsaka may mga

ka-work akong Pinoy at madami

rin kaming nagiging customers

na Pinoy. Fourteen years akong

nasa showbiz kaya nagustuhan

ko iyong challenge ng work ko

ngayon,” she said.

Rich said that after more than a

decade in the showbiz industry,

she finds this new job of hers

challenging.

“Fourteen years akong nasa

showbiz kaya nagustuhan ko

iyong challenge ng work ko

ngayon. At mabait kasi ang boss

ko at mga katrabaho kaya masaya

sa trabaho,” she added.

Rich joined Starstruck in 2006

and became its first Princess in

2007. She also joined Binibining

Pilipinas in 2009.

She also said that her

relationship with husband Ben

became stronger even during the

coronavirus pandemic.

“Doon ko na-prove na kaya kong

iwan ang lahat para sa kanya at

sa pamilya namin,” she told the

online news portal.

Morissette Amon announces engagement with boyfriend of nine years

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Singer Morissette Amon has

announced her engagement with

boyfriend Dave Lamar.

The singer made the

announcement on her Instagram

account, posting a romantic

photo on a rooftop with her

engagement ring.

“More than just an 11:11 wish,

you’re an answered prayer. I

love you @davejlamar, always

have and always will,” Morisette

wrote.

“After finally letting our families

and most of our closest friends

know in the past couple of

months since this happened,

we’re finally ready to share it to

the world.. we’re engaged!” she

added.

The two have known each

other for nine years. The

singer’s relationship became

controversial when Morisette’s

father spoke publicly against the

relationship.

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