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MAY 23, 2024 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Liter of Light, a Filipino-born global grassroots solar lighting movement, has achieved a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest solar artwork. The World Record was accomplished with 3,000 solar lamps all built by hand by thousands of students from Deira International School and Universal American …
Illustrado interviews Lope Navo, Filipino International Fashion Photographer. Known for his work for Dior, L’officiel Hommes, Esquire and more, Navo shares his insights, personal story and artistic journey on this edition of Artist Spotlight. Tell us about yourself. What kind of art do you make? Feel free to include your personal story. I’m a fashion …
Seven Dubai-based Filipinos were awarded with the prestigious Dakilang Bayani award last Friday at the Philippine Consulate in Dubai as part of the 123rd Philippine Independence Day celebrations. Dakilang Bayani (translated to Noble Hero) is the highest award given to Overseas Filipinos by the Office of the Philippine Consulate General in the UAE. It honors …
Monday marked a historic victory for Filipinos across the world as weightlifting athlete Hidilyn Diaz won an Olympic gold medal. Ushering in a new echelon within the country’s proud line of athletes, Hidilyn has won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. At 30 years old, Hidilyn triumphed within the women’s 55KG weightlifting category …
Until recently, the connection between Filipino and Arab culture has long been overlooked. With the narrative often overshadowed by racial stigma and prejudice, many become surprised when finding out that the two cultures are in fact connected through deep, intertwined roots. Bridging the gap between the two cultures, Dubai-based cultural worker and Ateneo Student Eldrick …
The Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Bangkok, Dubai, Jakarta, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Singapore, and Sydney will hold the first episode of the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) webinar series on April 30 to provide overseas Filipinos (OFs) with opportunities to invest in the Philippines and support the country’s …
Born in Manila, Philippines, Dubai based filipino artist Romeo Robis started his career as a graphic designer in the late 1990s after graduating from Technological University of the Philippines – College of Fine Arts. Romeo draws his influences from a wide range of sources: from popular animations and manga, graphic design to contemporary art. Having …
In recent years, a wave of sustainable fashion has surged throughout the Philippines. With a need for more locally and ethically sourced products, a rising number of Filipinos have taken up the mantle of responsibility in pushing their green businesses forward. Founded by Mark Palabrica, Aton Ini is one of them – combining Philippine craftsmanship …
What Filipina empowerment requires in the 21st century.
BTS UAE Army and startup Springs 15 unite to unveil the first BTS-inspired moving art in the region Dubai, UAE, 3 March 2021: A first-of-its-kind art exhibition that pays tribute to the phenomenal K-pop group BTS will be on display in iconic locations across the country starting March 25. Titled “BTS Meet Street Arts in …
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