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The Filipino Times is the largest digital news portal catering to Filipinos residing in the Middle East. It is also the biggest free newspaper in the United Arab Emirates. The portal covers the latest news, entertainment, and lifestyle stories relevant to the Filipino community in the region.
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Filipinos are known for their love of music. In fact, many internationally known and award-winning artists and musicians originated from the Philippines—so why not follow in their footsteps and unlock your musical prowess? Thomsun Music Institute offers an array of music courses that will surely kickstart your musical career and level up your natural-born talents ..read more
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A Texan resident has reclaimed his Guinness World Records title by taking to the skies at the remarkable age of 106 years and 327 days old. Alfred “Al” Blaschke initially earned the distinction of being the oldest person to tandem skydive when he bravely leaped from a plane at the age of 103 back in ..read more
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The Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province, China, is facing backlash after visitors discovered that the advertised “panda dogs” were actually chow chow dogs with their fur dyed to resemble pandas. The exhibit, which opened on May 1, claimed to showcase rare “panda dogs.” However, visitors were surprised to find dogs instead of pandas, with their ..read more
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During the Arabian Travel Market opening, plans for the GCC common visa were revealed. The announcement came at the 40th GCC Interior Ministers’ meeting. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary General, declared the project’s approval, calling it a significant achievement. The meeting, chaired by Sayyed Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi in Muscat, discussed the unified visa’s ..read more
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President Bongbong Marcos called former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales a professional liar following his recent testimony at the Senate. Morales claimed that he saw authentic documents naming Marcos and some high-profile personalities as drug users. The chief executive previously said that he would not dignify the malicious claims of his detractors ..read more
The Filipino Times
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The iconic 5-star hotel in Manila, Sofitel Plaza, will be closing its doors beginning July 1. “The hotel has announced that it will close and cease operations starting July 1, 2024,” Accor said in a message to Business World. The hotel said the decision is for the best of their guests and colleagues and they ..read more
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Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav has unveiled plans for not just one, but two new installments in the beloved “Lord of the Rings” film franchise. Set to grace the silver screen in 2026, these films promise to transport audiences once more to the enchanting realm of Middle-earth. Among the exciting announcements, the news of ..read more
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A Catholic priest from Chester County, Pennsylvania, found himself in hot water after allegedly splurging over $40,000 or approximately (Php 2,298,240.00) of church funds on mobile games like Candy Crush and Mario Kart Tour. He was arrested last week. Reverend Lawrence Kozak, formerly associated with St. Thomas More church, faced charges for theft and related ..read more
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President Bongbong Marcos revealed that there has been no report of an active destabilization plot against his government from active police officials. This is amid speculations that some members of the Philippine National Police want him ousted from the presidency. “I don’t see—, wala kaming report na in the ranks. Iyong mga retired baka mayroon ..read more
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced the arrest of a Japanese man wanted by authorities in Tokyo for allegedly abducting and assaulting a female compatriot over four years ago. Identified as 38-year-old Sugihara Hirotaka, the fugitive was apprehended on Monday along Dr. A. Santos Ave., San Dionisio, Parañaque City, by operatives of the BI’s ..read more