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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Filipino Students Showcase First Dressmaking Project
Filipino dressmaking students proudly presented their first creative project—a balloon skirt—during their third hands-on training session at the Majestic Hotel in Bahrain. The project marked a significant milestone for the trainees enrolled in the Pinay Ikaw Na (PIN) dressmaking training programme, which is run in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO). The unique outfits demonstrated the students' perseverance, creativity, and growing technical mastery in fashion design and creation. Having become proficient in the skirt expose technique, participants have now moved on to pattern making and cutting square pants, a more complex garment design. The project encouraged trainees to incorporate their own personal interpretations of modern fashion trends, showcasing not only skill but also artistic expression. Personal Journey of Growth Among the most motivated trainees is Cristina Coscolluela, a 58-year-old from Miag-aon, Iloilo, who currently resides in Bahrain with her daughter and youngest son. The training marks the sixth batch of the ongoing PIN programme, which empowers Filipino women in Bahrain with sustainable skills and career opportunities in the fashion industry.
Independent Singapore
7 days ago
- Independent Singapore
Maid who pinched and slapped 1-year-old who interrupted her sleep said this is how she raised her own children
SINGAPORE: The prosecution is seeking a 30-month jail sentence for a helper from the Philippines who abused a young child in her care on over 20 occasions when he interrupted her sleep. While she has said that she hopes the boy's parents will forgive her, she also claimed that she treated her own children back home. According to a Channel NewsAsia (CNA) report, Nucom Loreta Talbo was responsible for the care of a one-year-old boy, who slept in the same room as she did. She began working for the child's family in September 2023, and between Mar 5, 2024, and Jul 23, 2024, she abused him at least 22 times. Nucom pleaded guilty to one count of ill-treating a child over 22 occasions on Wednesday (Jul 16) and will be sentenced on Jul 30, with CNA adding that the helper has been given the opportunity to talk to a representative from the Philippine Embassy. While the child's parents were only alerted to the helper hurting their child in July 2024, the abuse could have started as early as December 2023, when the boy's teacher found signs of injury. The helper denied having hurt the boy when the parents confronted her, however. See also Employer "can't afford maid's medical bill" — wants to replace her On Jul 23, 2024, the boy's parents woke up in the middle of the night because they heard him crying loudly. This prompted them to check footage from the CCTV camera in the bedroom the helper shared with the boy, and they discovered that she had been hitting the boy's head several times, slapping him, pinching his cheek, and other examples of rough handling. Even with the evidence, Nucom at first denied mistreating the child, but later admitted it, adding that she had raised her children with such treatment. It is unknown if the helper was abusive toward the boy prior to Mar 5, 2024, as the CCTV had been faulty before that date. A number of commenters on the story, while horrified at the cruelty of Nucom's actions and expressing the hope that she is punished accordingly, also said that it would be better if helpers had clearer roles. They argued that maids should be expected to do housework, and if they are hired as nannies, then this should be their primary duty, particularly if they are responsible for the care of very young children, and not a mixture of both. 'You either hired helper for the housework and a nanny for the kids. Never two jobs for the helper,' wrote one. Another said it has been common for people to 'hire a maid who has to do all the chores, cook, take care of the kids, and even walk their dogs, sometimes even on her rest days.' A number of commenters said that young children should sleep with their parents, and not with helpers, especially since toddlers are still unable to express themselves in cases where they have been hurt. This would also ensure that the helper gets a break from her duties, especially if she does housework as well as childcare. 'I will never let my helper sleep with my baby. My baby still does at least one night feed, helper already has so much work in the day, it is cruel not to let her have proper sleep at night,' one woman wrote. Local Reddit users appeared to agree. 'You cannot expect infinite patience from them when the child cries through the night or disrupts their rest. Even as parents, we experience frustration when the child just keeps waking up through the night. It is wrong for them to abuse your child, yes, but do you want to take the risk that they will do it without your knowledge to your child who is unable to voice their suffering to you?' one wrote. 'The thing is, nannies are not maids and maids are not nannies, but it ends up becoming part of their job scope to do anything and everything. If ppl cannot take care of their two to three kids daily while doing all the housework… why do they expect the maid to do it?' another added. /TISG Read also: 'DO NOT HIRE A MAID IF…': Singaporean calls out unrealistic expectations of employers
Filipino Times
15-07-2025
- General
- Filipino Times
Filipinos in Qatar help beat plastic pollution with over 7,000 bottles recycled
More than 7,000 plastic bottles were successfully recycled during the 'Kabayan Recycles 2025' campaign, an environmental initiative led by the Philippine Embassy in Qatar that encouraged the Filipino community to take part in sustainable practices. In partnership with Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, the week-long campaign ran from June 30 to July 7 across Qatar and invited Filipinos to deposit their used plastic bottles in reverse vending machines (RVMs) located across Al Meera branches nationwide. 'Indeed, environmental conservation is a collaborative effort. The Embassy hopes that through this activity, the Filipino diaspora could lead by example and encourage other expatriate communities to follow suit,' the Embassy wrote in a Facebook post. It also expressed its utmost appreciation to all participants and announced that it will be awarding the five individuals who deposited the highest number of bottles during the campaign period. 'The Embassy will be awarding the five most number of plastic bottles recycled during this campaign period. For those who participated, kindly check your email for the notice of awarding,' it added. The initiative, launched in observance of Philippine Environment Month, aimed to inspire the Filipino diaspora in Qatar to lead by example and promote environmental awareness among fellow expatriate communities. Through this campaign, the Embassy hopes to strengthen its message that environmental conservation is a shared responsibility—and that even small actions, like recycling plastic bottles, can make a lasting difference.
SBS Australia
14-07-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
'We lose a day's wage for processing a document': The high cost of access for many Filipinos living in the regional areas
During an interview with SBS Filipino, several community members talked about their experiences living in Roma, Dalby, and Toowoomba, regional towns located three to six hours from Brisbane. Community members say they feel left behind due to the slow pace of digital transformation in public service delivery. Experts and community leaders believe that involving communities in program planning is essential to ensure the initiatives are effective and tailored to their needs. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST SBS Filipino 14/07/2025 14:11 Filipino SBS Filipino is currently awaiting the official statement or response of the Philippine Consulate and Philippine Embassy regarding this issue. 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
GMA Network
24-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
No Pinoys hurt in Qatar after Iranian air strike on US base -PH Embassy
No Filipinos were hurt in Qatar after Iran launched air strikes on an American military base on Monday night, the Philippine Embassy in Qatar said, citing Qatar government's announcement that there were no casualties following the strike. "Batay sa mga pahayag ng mga kinauukulan sa Bansang Qatar, walang nasawi o nasaktan sa pagtatapos ng pag-atake nitong gabi," the embassy said in a post on Facebook on Tuesday morning (PH time). (Based on the announcement of the authorities in Qatar, no one died or was injured after the attack tonight.) "Kanila ring tiniyak na handa nilang tugunan ang mga banta sa seguridad ng Bansang Qatar at ng mga naninirahan dito," it added. (They also gave the assurance that Qatar is ready to respond to threats to the nation and the residents living here.) The embassy then advised Filipinos to monitor the news to keep abreast of the latest developments. "Gayunpaman, inaabisuhan ng Pasuguan ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Bansang Qatar ang mga kababayan nating Pilipino na manatiling tumutok sa balita at tumalima sa mga tagubilin ng Pasuguan at ng mga kinauukulan," it said. (The Philippine Embassy in Qatar advises Filipino nationals to remain tuned in to the news and comply with the advisories of the embassy and authorities.) "Manatiling maalam, listo, mahinahon, at handa," the embassy added. (Be informed, alert, calm, and ready.) Iran launched missiles at the US' Al-Udeid Air Base located southwest of Doha on Monday night, in retaliation to the US' bombing of its nuclear sites over the weekend. —KG, GMA Integrated News
