A champion trainer / volunteer speak why she joined Digerati.

Vanilou P. Bonggolto says:

“The services being provided by Filipino Digerati Association are valuable and necessary in our present day. This is the reason why I am eager and willing to submit myself as a volunteer.

When I think of all the people that FDA helped and the vast number of Kababayans that are still in need of Digerati’s care and support, I am strongly compelled to do my part in accomplishing the organization’s good intentions, being…

Granel Juanay, many things can be said about this man. One being that he’s single, moreno (brown skin), and Ilocano in contrast to the usual joke about Ilocanos being too thrifty, he is totally opposite the most explicit trait of Mr. Granel Juanay is he’s all about giving.

He would often start his class with real truths about life in Dubai, with all his might he would emphasize the need for continues improvement to survive in a competitive employment world.

He brings a commanding voice,…

Lilian or Lee, as she is fondly known by her Digerati family is a friendly, perky, sweet and savvy person. Her high energy level influences her students to participate in class discussions. Lee makes sure that her students understand the lessons conducted in class and is readily available to answer their questions.

Aside from looking after her student’s academic progress, Lee is also concerned about their well-being, a quality adored by her students.

Depression… at some point we all suffer from depression. There are different levels of depression which can sometimes lead to a person being suicidal.

Considering the economic climate that we are going through during these times, surely a lot of people are falling into the hands of depression and may not know whether this is now severe. Here are some guidelines on understanding depression, what causes it and how it can be prevented.

Understanding Depression - Prevention

It's not always possible to…

Bold, Bubbly & Beautiful

Attack of the Pimples!

The biggest beauty blunder that everyone has (and I mean everyone!) is pimples! We all get it... men and women, teens and adults… they are such a nuisance to all and everyone have their own way of dealing with them.

Well, here are some affordable remedies that you can try the next time you spot a menace!

Homemade Skin Care Recipe: Toothpaste to reduce pimples
submitted by Heather Thomas, Melbourne, FL USA

Under the pertinent provisions of UAE Labor laws, on termination of the employment contract, an employee, in general, is entitled to the
following:

1. A notice period, or any amount due in lieu of the notice period in the case of unlimited contract.

2. In case of an unlimited contract, compensation for unreasonable dismissal if the contract was terminated by the employer for unreasonable cause.

3. In the case of a limited contract, compensation equivalent to the period until the end of the contract, or…

The recent concluded Digerati Fun Day on the 6th of March 2009 had tested the strong spirit of camaraderie within the family of Digerati as they have successfully worked together for a common goal and that is to salute those Filipinos who value continuous education and acquiring knowledge to advance to their careers and professions.

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"We dream of having the best Filipino learners today spearheading the nation's economic development in the future for both UAE and Philippines armed with the right tools) skills and knowledge that would enable them to become enormous-globally competitive. The first step is developing these young minds through effective and sustainable use of FREE computer trainings, and GEOSCIENCE, headed by its Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Jane Alvero-AI Mahdi, a Filipina-UAE national, is pleased to announce that they have painstakingly chosen the Filipino Digerati Association, to conduct such…

Little do people know that the success of any training club is not only due to the leadership of the Founders and Executive Committee, but it is also because of the hard work given by the coordinators.

I first met him when we organized the Bayanihan Games.

A simple man ready to give a hand in anything and everything for The Filipino Digerati Association (FDA), I remember clearly that I was holding several prop materials for the Bayanihan Games and with no hesitation, Gilbert took my…