With the recent announcement of the nation-wide curfew, the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia also released an advisory for the OFW in the country. The advisory provided additional information on the imposed curfew and encourages OFW in the Kingdom to stay at home to prevent the further spreading of COVID-19. The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh also deleted the advisory that they released yesterday regarding “the new rule from Saudi Government that all shops except supermarket…
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In an effort to slowdown the spread of the highly contagious novel coronavirus or COVID-19, the Saudi Arabian government has mpose a kingdom-wide curfew for 21 days, which started today, Monday, March 23, 2020. The curfew will be for the “health and safety of citizens and expatriates” within the Kingdom. Exempted from the curfew “are the employees of the security, military and media sectors, and workers in the sensitive health and service sectors.” The Saudi…
Philippine Embassy in Riyadh just release a statement regarding “the new rule from Saudi Government that all shops except supermarket and medical store will only be open from 6 am to 8 pm.”, which is circulating in different social media platform and being shared to OFW within the Kingdom. Here’s their official statement; This is fake news and if ever someone sent this to you, just inform them and stop spreading the news.
There are now 511 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a report by Arab News, “Saudi Health Ministry spokesman Mohammed Abdelali said that 72 of the newly diagnosed people were Turkish nationals under quarantine in the holy city of Makkah after interacting with an infected compatriot.” You can go to Arab News to read the full report. #UPDATE: #SaudiArabia’s Health Ministry reported a jump in #Coronavirus cases on Sunday of 119,…
Philippine Embassy in Riyadh is temporarily suspending all their regular consular services in view of the measures to limit the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19). Exempted from the suspension are emergencies like issuance of travel documents in case of death, medical emergencies and release of passports. You can read the full announcement below;
If you are coming from the Philippines, you won’t be able enter Saudi Arabia, since the Kingdom just included Philippines in their travel restriction list. You are exempted from the travel ban if you are a health workers in as long as you take the necessary precautions and cleared enter the country. Here are the list of countries as reported by Arab News; Region 1. Bahrain 2. Egypt 3. Iraq 4. Kuwait 5. Lebanon 6.…
Philippine Embassy in Riyahd just released an advisory regarding the corona virus (COVID-19) situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The press release summarizes the current state of (COVID-19) situation in the country and provided a number of guidelines in order to keep the Filipino community safe. You can read the full text below;
From Datu Chris Dee; These were behind the scene footages during the official photoshoot for Mr. and Ms. Philippines – Saudi Arabia 2018, with the Theme: Fiesta Filipinas – Kultura, Tradisyon, at Kasuotang Filipino. The Pre-Pageant is on August 31 and Final Coronation will be held on September 7. For ticket reservation, kindly contact: Rian Miranda Emmanuel Natividad Leslie Ann Fiestan Pre-Pageant Ticket Rate: SR 75 (Limited to 100 seats only, First come, first serve.)…
A Filipino-American family was told to “go back to your country,” while buying their groceries at Lucky Supermarkets in DalyCity, California
Oh well… I guess no matter how old you are, racism will still be there.
A historic moment, since the driving and being issued a driver’s license have been illegal for women for 27 years. Women in Saudi Arabia will now be able to drive their cars starting this 24th of June.
I’ll just place this here. I can’t seem to find the original video, even from PTV 4 youtube channel.
US-based Filipino lawyer has decided to forsake fashionable New York to work in the Philippines as a Public Attorney representing the poor in legal cases
We need more people like her! A US-based Filipino lawyer has decided to forsake fashionable New York in favor of the Philippines where she intends to work as a public attorney representing the poor in legal cases. https://t.co/S6MQGzzFVL — GMA News (@gmanews) May 29, 2018
Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah warned OFWs to prepare for the coming of Tropical Cyclone Mekunu
OFW in Jeddah, especially those in Najran and surrounding areas can expect torrential rains and possible flash floods.
It’s the first day of 2018 and it will the first day that the new price of fuel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take effect. As of today, the Octane 91 fuel which originally cost 75 halalas per liter will now be available at SR1.37 per liter, more than 82% increase, while the 95 octane which cost 90 halalas per liter will now cost SR2.04 per liter, which is more than doubled its…