Providing a platform for Filipino creative talent. Illustrado features the works of Dubai-based professional photographer Chris Calumberan.

PLAY MIDDLE EAST www.play-mebc.ae Since: 2015 Founder: Edwin Duria   Managing over 250 high profile clients including Samsung, Pearson Education and JC Bamford Excavators Ltd, Play Middle East has maintained an excellent track record in its four years of Business Consultancy. Through founder Edwin Duria, the company has devoted its cause to assisting individuals and …

Trailblazer – Romeo Puncia  Missionary Athlete Romeo Puncia is a world-class triathlete who has conquered some of the most grueling international races.  But more than that, he has demonstrated how one’s wins, can also be a win for others. Known as the Missionary Athlete, Romeo uses his athletic prowess to help indigenous people in Palawan …

Over the last 6 years, the rise of the Filipino photographer has been an unstoppable phenomenon in the UAE and the larger Gulf. What with the unprecedented popularity of photography as a hobby and the growth of photography groups, the community has spawned a new breed of lensmen that have promoted Filipino creativity in a new niche.