Filipino Institute in the news
Since 2015, the Filipino Institute name has appeared in newspapers, magazines and learners’ own stories. Here they are, each with a link to where it was first published.
Independent media
Coverage by publications that are not connected to Filipino Institute.
Filipino Entrepreneurs in the UAE and GCC: Travel & Services
A profile of Filipino Institute in the UAE and its professional courses for Filipinos in the Middle East.
Read on IllustradoMeet Gabriel John Rimando of the Filipino Institute
An interview with FI’s founder about making education affordable for Filipinos in the Middle East.
Read on Dubai OFWUAE-based Filipinos discuss the PhilHealth payment suspension
Reports on the online petition for overseas Filipino workers that FI’s founder launched during the pandemic.
Read on Gulf NewsMeet the nominees: TFT Awards 2018
FI’s founder is listed among the nominees, for teaching photography and life skills to fellow Filipinos.
Read on The Filipino TimesEat Bulaga Live in Dubai
Filipino Institute is named as one of the support partners of the show.
Read on The Filipino TimesIllustrado 300 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf: Gabriel Rimando
FI’s founder is named in Illustrado’s list of 300 influential Filipinos in the Gulf, for his work in training.
Read on IllustradoFilipino Businesses in the Middle East and Beyond: Education & Training
A feature on Filipino-owned education and training businesses that includes Filipino Institute.
Read on Illustrado80,000 Filipinos graduate in short courses in UAE, GCC
A news report on the number of graduates of the short courses, as stated by FI’s founder at a press conference.
Read on Expat MediaDubai POLO swamped with TESDA inquiries
Names Filipino Institute as one of the training providers in a report on caregiver training for Filipinos in Dubai.
Read on The Filipino TimesFilipino Institute in Dubai: Opening New Opportunities for OFWs
A guide to the courses and the community in Dubai, with the stories of two graduates.
Read on Dubai OFWCaregiver Courses in Dubai for Filipinos
Lists the Filipino Institute caregiver training course among the courses for Filipino caregivers in Dubai.
Read on Dubai OFWLearners in the news
Stories by and about people who trained under the Filipino Institute name.
From poverty to purpose: an OFW mom’s 25-year journey in Dubai
The story of Divina Valdez Domingo, a caregiver whose caregiving and nursing assistant certificates include training at Filipino Institute in Dubai.
Read on Gulf NewsAZHtudy Videography
A learner writes about taking the Basic Videography class at the JLT campus in Dubai.
Read the blog postMy First Graduation in Filipino Institute Deira, Dubai Campus
A graduate of Batch 5 at the Deira campus describes graduation day.
Read on LinkedInFrom The Global Filipino Magazine
The Global Filipino Magazine was published under the Filipino Institute name, so these are brand stories, not independent press. Public libraries list the issues through OverDrive.
Professional turns mentor to inspire OFWs and expatriates
A former learner in Abu Dhabi who went on to teach the Document Control Professional course.
Read the storyBack issues in library catalogues
Graduate stories and news from the campus years.
Issue 9, January 2021 · Issue 20, December 2021About this page. These articles were written during the campus years and describe that time. The campuses have closed, and Filipino Institute today works online only. A nomination or a mention is not an award or an endorsement. Have you seen FI in the news? Tell us by email. See also FI Memories and About FI.