Recently, the official designs of the new Kuwait currency have been released by the Central Bank of Kuwait. The designs of these Kuwaiti Dinars were created by the De La Rue company in the United Kingdom. Since 1821, this company is known for selling printing technology and high-security paper for more than 150 currencies in…
Last April, a new shelter was opened by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait for abused Filipino household service workers (HSWs). This three-storey building is located in Hateen, and this will serve as another home for our kabayans needing protection from abusive employers—in addition to the Filipino Workers Resource Centre (FWRC) in Faiha. FWRC and this…
The 2 questions to Intuitive Reading, whether they’re emails, journals, blogs, books or Ebooks, most of us read regularly as part of our jobs, and to develop our skills and knowledge. But do you ever read what should be a useful for you, yet fail to gain any helpful information from it? Or, do you…
I have always been a fan of Avanti Palace. For any special occasion, my friends or colleagues and I would celebrate in its original branch in Salmiya. Who would not love the delicious food that they serve, and the elegant dining area where you could experience true relaxation? For sure, I am not the only…
Last April, the newly assigned consul general to Kuwait, Atty. Raul Dado arrived to the state. Little did the Filipino community know that the change we were hoping for a long time was about to happen. Before Atty. Dado was consul general here, many OFWs in Kuwait were hesitant to ask help from the Philippine…
It is not easy to be an OFW here in Kuwait. Aside from the need to adjust to the different culture and environment, being away from your family is a tough battle. I feel pity for my kababayan here who are experiencing maltreatment in their work. Sad but true, there are lots of them here…
Recently, Fr. Ben Barrameda has celebrated his 10th Priestly Ordination Anniversary with Salmiya Church. Many rejoiced with this blessed man and seeing how many OFWs in Kuwait doted him with greetings and surprises after the mass celebration, it cannot be denied that this servant of God is loved so much by his spiritual children. I…
“Teacher” contains the word “teach”, but being a teacher is not limited to the educating role only. The word “teach” is dominant, but it is predicated with the capacity to plan flawlessly in order to maximize the teaching or learning process. Differences of Learning Focus As Psychology explains, each person has a different intellectual focus,…
“Let there be light so they will see the future.” This is the motto of LightBenders Photography Group in Kuwait. For the past three years that this organization has been upholding it, the members can say for themselves that the mission is running, and it starts within the group. I can say this because I…
Diary ni Gracia OFW Advocacy / Case in Kuwait for April 2014 (Concern Kabayan) Post about OFW advocacy or case in Kuwait for our fellow Filipinos who are in need of direct assistance for their job, visa, employer, other concern kabayan, aid, crisis response, or any other kind of support by Diary Ni Gracia. Date: April…
