Arté Pilipinas invites UAE-based Filipino performing artists (dancers, singers, street performers, musicians, beatbox artists, etc) to apply and be part of the festival’s performance programming. Last day of submission is November 30th. Arté Pilipinas, a project of the Philippine Business Council Dubai & Northern, is a first-of-its-kind community festival showcasing the richness and beauty of …

Illustrado Scrapbook: EUGENE SANTOS – Dubai, UAE and GILBERT BELLEZA – Dubai, UAE

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Going beyond her fame as a leading figure in the Filipino modeling community in the Middle East, Anna Llagas has taken a leap of faith in 2016 by opening her own modeling agency – ‘ANNA Model Management’. With the keen intent of directing the public eye to undiscovered Pinoy talents in the region, her main objective above all else is to introduce a higher degree of cultural diversity to the region’s fashion industry.

Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.

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 beyond the usual tourist haunts, and eat and drink while keeping tabs on your budget just like the locals would.  And if you’re feeling a …