Former Ambassador Roy Señeres Diplomat and Statesman Former Philippines Ambassador to the UAE and statesman Roy Seneres is widely acknowledged as a champion of Filipino migrant rights.  He is also credited for the establishment of the first Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) center in the UAE.  During his tenure in the emirates (1994 to 1998), …

#taasnoofilipino While many personal trainers are known to be Filipino, Renuel Sanchez stands out among the majority within the highly competitive field of fitness. Aside from being a well renowned personal trainer, Ren is also the General Manager of the famous MMA Fitness chain of gyms in Dubai. Learn more about this inspiring individual here: #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

“I believe that each person has a mission in life. Each individual has a calling to do something productive in life and spread that message to the world and even be an agent of change in her own little way.” Visual artist Ginny Guanco takes us through her story on how she found her calling. Find out more on how her craft and dedication brought her to success on this edition of Illustrado’s Artist Spotlight. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino

Business and investment confidence in our country is the highest in this decade. The Philippines, as part of the emerging economies of Asia, cannot but be a significant beneficiary in the global economic growth. Our Peso has even assumed the character of an international currency when our Peso denominated bond issues were oversubscribed by thirteen times our US$1B offering.