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Major OFW sex scandal shakes DFA

Claims of distressed Pinays being forced into prostitution by embassy officials in 3 Middle East countries

Walden Bellow, Akbayan Representative and Chairman of the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs who has revealed the "sex-for-fly" scandal 

Philippine Overseas Labor Office (Polo) staff in Kuwait...

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Filipina nurse exposed over violent threats to victims

Told victims to use funeral money to repay illegal loans and promised to rub one victims face in the concrete 

Judge Gareth Hawkesworth at Cambridge Crown Court said Mallari was causing fear and anxiety to victims families 

A 46...

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Moved by recent photographs of elementary schools in Abra taken by a former London resident, Jomel Anthony Gutierrez, who now works for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Baguio City, the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-UK (ENFiD-UK) decided to organize a fundraising event for the Children...

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In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island's Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in his sight: driving 3,000,000 miles in the same car - a shiny, red 1966 Volvo P1800.

When he drove...

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As the company commander, the position for this...

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Filipino-American company launches online store AndyanAgad.com in partnership with Robinsons Supermarket

GPX, LLC announces the opening of online store AndyanAgad.com, a website that allows overseas Filipinos to purchase pre-selected grocery packages that can then be picked up at designated Robinsons Supermarket outlets throughout the Philippines.

President Dr. Gino Ang explains...

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• The two-cylinder engine that combines the environmental benefits of methane (CNG) with fun at the wheel ensured by Turbo TwinAir technology wins the prestigious award.
• Maximum power: 80 HP at 5,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 140 Nm at 2,500 rpm.
• The methane-powered Panda TwinAir Turbo produces 86 g/km of CO_2...

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Nissan has significantly updated the Micra with a round of changes so wide-ranging they go well beyond what usually constitutes a mid-term facelift.

As well as a new look front and rear - complete with sheet metal changes - New Micra has been given a substantial interior makeover. There...

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The spontaneous power delivery and precise handling of the MINI  all-wheel drive system ALL4 is now avaible in two more models: ALL4 will be available for the MINI Cooper Countryman and the MINI Cooper Paceman from July 2013. This increases the number of all-wheel versions within the MINI model...

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The Global Peace Festival Foundation – Philippines in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change and the Global Young Leaders Academy is inviting participation from Filipino student leaders and young professionals to the 2^nd International Youth Leaders Assembly which will be held on August...

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UnionBank will be having two (2) auctions on June 29, 2013. One (1) is for the 203rd Special Public Auction for Luzon which will commence at 9:00 a.m. The other is the Auction for Brand New AMALFI units which will follow right after. Both will be held at the Function Room No. 1, 28th Floor of...

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Helena Skeggs, Helena Marcos, Helena Pedroche or even Helena Smith-Campbell - take your choice. These are all names used by the woman who claims to be the adopted or illegitimate daughter of former Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos 

Documents which have surfaced reveal Helena Skeggs, the London based Filipina...

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Maribel Cabral - missing from Calumpit, Bulacan 

The submitted value of field named "Missing Person Family Name:" is:
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Majorie Pugoy - missng from Lala, Lanao del Norte 

The submitted value of field named "Missing Person Family Name:" is:
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“Save the Philippine seas now—before it’s too late”

Greenpeace, marine experts and fisherfolk made the call today as they renewed their demand for the Philippine government to enact and enforce stronger policies to preserve the country’s oceans. The groups also urged all Filipinos to be part of efforts to revive...

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Leading Filipino Government, industry and civil society representatives recently met with 30 Australia Awards scholars from the Philippines.

The informal event was hosted by Layton Pike, incoming Minister Counsellor and Head of AusAID in the Philippines, and was in honour of the AusAID sponsored Filipino guests who attended the...

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Condo Unit - FOR SALE 

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Specifications of Condo Unit

• living area
• Kitchen
• One toilet and bath with water heater
• wash and dry area
• 2 bedroom unit

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London Landmarks - The Royal Observatory at Greenwich Photo Credit: Kjetil Bjrnsrud (details at end of article)

Government Minister criticises Home Office immigration policies and visa controls

Beware of using unregistered immigration advisers

Filipino jailed for illegal UK jobs scam

European Commission takes Britain to EU court over benefits for...

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100 year old Jack Powell taking delivery of his 41st car; all VW's 

A local vet from Thurles, Co. Tipperary reached an important milestone in style this week when he received a brand new Volkswagen Polo from his local dealer in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Local vet, Jack Powell,...

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From top left clockwise: Rolls Royce Phantom ‘Huntingdon', Adler Trumpf Junior, Lancia Fulvia Fanalone, Lanvia Delta Intergrale

As the Greek economy slides down further into the Aegean Sea, many owners of classic cars have had to take the hard decision of whether to keep their prized possessions or eat....

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MG dealers are offering everyone who takes a test drive in a new or used MG6 a mouth-watering special reward.

Between now and the end of June, anyone who takes a test drive will automatically qualify for a very tasty ‘dine in for two’ dinner from Marks & Spencer,...

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Equicom Savings Bank have released a large list of properties for sale, including development plots in the Manila area.

Details of financing are available below.

There are a lot of development plots in Rizal available, some of which look good value.

The bank accepts either cash or installment basis....

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Two British designed classics up for sale in forthcoming auction  

An FIA-spec 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII historic racing car and a superb GTD GT40 replica have driven to the front of the grid for Barons' sale at Sandown Park on the outskirts of London on June 9th. 

With little...

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Fernando Salcedo, a Pinoy career criminal in northern England, gets jailed over massive illegal immigration & jobs racket  

A Filipino gang leader based in the north east of England who used security firms as a front for money laundering and illegal working has been jailed for 30 months....

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End of work restrictions on A8 nationals
Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route open
Indefinite leave to remain absences and appropriate rate
New reporting duty for sponsors of employees on sabbatical
Unannounced UKBA compliance visits
Roll-out of biometric residence permits to remaining migrants
Migration Advisory Committee recommendations
Premium sponsorship proposal
Call...

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Border Agency transition to Home Office
Online payment option for UK visa applications in India
Tier 4 student visa interviews
Change to family visitor appeals

Contributed by Kingsley Napley courtesy of the International Law Office

Author Ilda de Sousa

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Balita Pinoy has now set up an online poll section

First poll is regarding the lack of diplomatic representation in Ireland 

This is specifically for Filipinos and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW's) to vote on an issue they consider either urgent, important or both.

The online poll is similar to...

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UnionBank of the Philippines will conduct another half-day Public Auction of real estate properties on 25 May 2013 (Saturday) at Function Room No. 1, 28th Floor UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City at 9:00 AM.

Just bring PhP 20,000 show money (cash or manager's...

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RCBC have just released the latest list (as of 16 May 2013) of foreclosed properties.

The list gives details, as well as in many cases photos, of the properties offered.

1. All transactions are subject to bank approval.
2. Properties, rates and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
3. The...

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One way of buying a used car is like these people above at the British Car Auctions site in Manchester as long as you know what to look out for. Photo Credit: Darren Meacher 

Tough financial times have prompted Autocar’s Used Car Expert James Ruppert to reveal the secrets...

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