For Sahron Tamano, being a Filipino is a privilege and something to be proud of. This view has helped him achieve so many remarkable feats that is not only a testament to his character but also gives pride to his country.

Yen is proud Filipino couturier/businessman and the co founder of Yen Fashion Design – a bridal and couture atelier based in Abu Dhabi . Yen is currently formulating “The Yen Method” – a principle of entrepreneurship that, he says, can propel anyone into achieving their goals and unlock any enterprise’s full potential.

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

Usapang Illustrado: Filipinos vs. Fitness – Being a fit Filipino isn’t exactly a cakewalk, given the kind of food that we normally enjoy, or the way food takes center stage in most of our familial milestones. Unlike the majority of our Western counterparts, we kabayans are comfort eaters, above all.

Thoughtleader: Divine Masinsin  Fitness Pro For over a decade, athletes/educators Divine Masinsin and Rica Rodriguez, have wielded a strong influence in the local fitness scene in the UAE as leading fitness professionals.  Respected authorities in the field, the two, also known as the Dynamic Duo, stand as female and Filipino empowerment figures who embody the …