“ANAK NG MASA” MEETS ARAB BILLIONAIRE: World’s 7th richest Arab Mr. Mishal Kanoo exchanges gift with Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada during their meeting in Dubai recently. The 39-year-old Deputy Chairman of Kanoo Group have a personal fortune of US$1.7 billion and is the world's 22nd most influential Arab. Kanoo Group is one of the few employers who practices "No Placement Fee, No Salary Deduction" policy. Mr. Kanoo also expressed interest in engaging business in Cebu and hiring more Filipino workers for his company. Standing from left to right are Consul General Benito Burgos Valeriano of the Philippine Consulate in Dubai, Mr. Kanoo, Sen. Estrada, Kanoo Group HR and Administration Manager Mr. Pieter Vorster, and Kanoo Group General Manager for Finance Mr. PS Ganapathi. Not in photo is Labor Attaché Virgina Calvez of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Dubai.