The Ilokana Women’s Organization in Kuwait (IWOK) has opened its office to the public in May. It is the first organization in Kuwait to have its own office. Special thanks to Mr. Khaled Sinan and Ms. Rose Ortiz, co-founder of IWOK and President.
“Stars on 40s” Singing Contest for a Cause ” organized by TBIK (The Bicolanos in Kuwait) and FAMA (Filipino Association for Music and Arts) headed by TBIK Pres. Jun Bellen and FAMA Chairman Noel Silva as to entertain the Filipino community after the success of Aegis Concert which both groups have organized.
Although Eid falls during the summer months here in Kuwait, each year I am blessed to receive invitations to lunch or dinner and of course, receiving gifts.
The Memorandum of Understanding and Declaration of Unity and Support was signed by 51 signatories from affiliated Filipino organizations here in Kuwait. FilCom becomes the umbrella organization of the Coalition of Filipino Community in Kuwait under the guidance and moderation of the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait. This move has gathered altogether the heads and leaders…
Looking back, I always admired candidates at beauty pageants and the pageant itself. It must be nerve wracking to participate and compete with each lady on stage. You must look , feel and project your best to the audience.
Truly, the Filipino woman is someone who is beautiful in her own way, has a resilient character, an inspiring spirit and a generous heart. Reasons enough for the gentleman (her husband) to profess his love for today’s birthday celebrant, Madame Mariam Alzankawi.
Music is the universal language they say and I believe that. What makes music more soulful sounding is when it is delivered by a person who has the second nature for it.
Many OFW fathers live away from their families and loved ones in order to provide a better life for them. Homesickness is the number one difficulty an OFW father is faced with when in a foreign land. You may see OFW fathers smiling in social media pictures and videos but their life is not all…
The world celebrates Father’s Day 2015 on June 21st and the occasion is meant for all fathers near and far regardless of nationality, religion, work, status in life. Here in Kuwait, there is one person who stands as the father figure for all Filipinos, most especially the distressed, hopeless, helpless and unfortunate. During the most…
Ramadan is the Holy Month for all Muslims around the world and during my first Ramadan here in Kuwait, it was not an easy adjustment for me – as I love food, juices and coffee. But over the years, I learned to observe and practice the things an expat has to do during Ramadan.