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How To Become Dirham-Wiser and Peso-Wealthier (Dubai Event)

Many of our OFW’s, especially in the Middle East, are exposed to spending temptations and less-informed about ways on how to save money and make it grow for themselves and their families’ future. This is where our advocacy comes in.

This coming March 29, 2014, OFW UsapangPiso-Dubai‘s partner and guide in our financial literacy advocacy, Randell Tiongson, will once more grace our educational event for our OFW’s in Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

For one night only, Randell will discuss about how to take care of your income in UAE based on a systematic approach and how to invest them to achieve your financial goals. Continue reading How To Become Dirham-Wiser and Peso-Wealthier (Dubai Event)

Asian Terminals Inc. donates 3 million pesos to the iACADEMY scholarship fund

I have been supporting the advocacy for education and our friends from iAcademy has been instrumental in making dreams come true to some of our kababayans back home.

It’s also great to know that companies like Asian Terminals, Inc. are injecting more hope into our students’ dream so that they may strive to continue learning and honing their crafts by availing these scholarship programs.

Here’s the latest act of social responsibility from Asian Terminals, Inc. Continue reading Asian Terminals Inc. donates 3 million pesos to the iACADEMY scholarship fund

My Frugal Valentine Date: A Throwback

I met a very beautiful girl back in early 2003 when I was still a very young, skinny, and hungry, small-earning audit professional in the Philippines.

It’s not that I’m complaining but it was really hard dating a model-looking, gorgeous, young lady who stands 5’8″ and looks like Jodi Sta. Maria (a tad even better). I always had to guard her from potential stealers and colegiala-snatchers like our neighbor John Lloyd Cruz.

But inspite of her alluring aesthetics and captivating charm, I was lucky to have dated her, albeit, on a cheapskate level. Continue reading My Frugal Valentine Date: A Throwback