A Primer on UAE Immigration

FAQ on UAE Immigration

In this issue, Atty. Barney Almazar answers the most common questions regarding visa, immigration, deportation, blacklist and appeals, so you can maintain your legal residency status in the emirates without any complications.


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UAE Law: Avoiding a Debt Sentence

UAE Law: Avoiding a Debt Sentence from Illustrado

Snapshots of the Vital Points of UAE Law Every Pinoy Expat Should Know

Every month, our in-house lawyer, Atty. Barney Almazar will explain legal concepts affecting the lives of Filipino expatriates across the emirates. This New Year, he explains how to avoid being in a downward credit card spiral which could get you to court or worse, put you behind the bars.

No Debt Sentence this 2014

By Barney Almazar, Esq.

So you’ve done your holiday shopping, hit the malls for that iPhone 5s or designer purse, but before you think about taking out that credit card and swiping it for another purchase this year, read Article 401 of the UAE Penal code first:

“A punishment of confinement of one month to three years, or a fine of a minimum of AED1,000 shall be inflicted on any person who, in bad faith draws a cheque with no existing or drawable provision.”

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Young Hot Pinoy Trailblazers from Illustrado

Young Hot Pinoy Trailblazers

From Illustrado

By Nicai de Guzman with additional reporting by Nicholo Jallores

Photo from Shutterstock

They’re young, they’re good-looking, they’re intelligent, they’re talented. These young Filipino men seem to have it all. And with all their God-given gifts, they find purpose in giving pride to their country and serving their fellow Filipinos.


Meet these young men of good looks and substance who have made it to local and international news – out to save the world or make it just a tad better by simply existing for womenkind.


Here are the list of Young Hot Pinoy Trailblazers:



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1.) Kobe Paras: MVP


2.) Barney Almazar: Lawyer


 3.) Neil Perez: Mr. International


4.) Atom Araullo: Journalist


5.) Ronald Molit: Triathlete


6.) Paolo Ballesteros: Makeup


7.) Bryan McClelland: Socio- Ecological


8.) Wesley So: Chess Grandmaster


9.) Kevin Espinosa Murphy: Singer & Dancer


10.) Froilan Malit: Director of Labour Research


11.) Ramon Bautista: Internet Superstar


12.) Erwan Heussaff: Restaurateur


13.) Chino Roque: Astronaut