Catriona Gray is not a “Pure Filipino.” But is there really such a thing?
How ‘Filipino’ should a Filipino be? As we progress into our evolution, our diaspora often finds us asking a lot of questions pertaining to our ethnicity. Editor in chief Lalaine Chu Benitez tackles the matter and sheds light on our situation as global Filipinos. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
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Filipino – Founded Startups: Denarii Cash, Acudeen and Beamandgo
DENARII CASH www.denarii.cash Established Since: 2017 Founder: Jon Edward Santillan A money transfer application based in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Denarii Cash enables overseas workers to send money home with absolutely…
The Legacy of the Balikbayan Box and the Culture of Padala
If you hear the term “OFW” 10 years ago, the things that pop into your head would probably be: remittances, thick gold chains bringing to mind ‘Katas ng Saudi’, sad…
Filipino Businesses in the Middle East and Beyond: Illustrado – Creo, Ape Creative, Jungle Beige, Almost Impossible Agency
ILLUSTRADO – CREO www.illustradolife.com www.creomad.com Since: 2013 Co-Founders: Lalaine and Mon Benitez Illustrado FZ-LLC is a multi-disciplinary communications company operating since 2006. Originally established as a publishing business, with Illustrado…
UAE-based Prime Group awards halal certification to The Purefoods Hormel Company, Inc.
Global halal food market to reach USD922.53 billion by 2026 Surge in halal food revenues prompts leading market players to secure halal certification and obtain access to a wider consumer…
DUBLOG POWER CARD: A DISCOUNT CARD MADE FOR FILIPINOS
Dubai –DuBlog Power Card has officially been launched last August 8, 2019, at 8 PM, hence the iconic 08.08.08 theme at Burjuman Arjaan Rotana Hotel. The event was attended by…
PH designers to highlight natural and eco-sustainable materials at INDEX Dubai 2019
Lifestyle products crafted from natural and eco-sustainable materials will be the focus of this year’s Philippine participation at INDEX Dubai, the biggest design event in the Middle East and…
Filipinos in the Gulf Serving Filipinos in Mozambique
Upon the invitation of the Filipino Community in Mozambique (FILCOMOZ), four Dubai-based Filipinos flew to Maputo, Mozambique, on August 10th, to provide personal development workshops to more than 100 professionals…
Travel Tips from Locals in Your Fave Cities – Tokyo Japan
When it comes to preparing for your next holiday destination, nothing beats insight and tips from the people who actually live there. Enjoy the sights and sounds, find hidden gems…
Top 12 Travel Destinations We Love This Year
By Alwee Villarosa For the longest time, traveling has been considered a luxury only for the privileged few who can afford the expensive air tickets to bring them to their…
Winning Despite the GCC Downturn: Lessons on Resilience, Agility and Opportunity
For a lot of companies in the UAE and the GCC, the economic downturn of recent years on the back of low oil prices, coupled with slow economic growth and…