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Illustrado looks at the lives of diplomatic spouses who play the role of mother, wife and de facto public servant. “There are thousands more women around the world who are fulfilling the role of mother, wife, and de facto public servant. These are the women who wear numerous hats, not just to provide stable family support for their diplomat husbands and a consistent home life for the kids, but also to promote the interest of their country and help serve the needs of their countrymen living abroad. ” By Loraine Balita-Centeno
Divining Digong: Dutertenomics in the time of Brexit. We take a look at how the new Philippine President Duterte’s socio-economic policies are expected to shape up. “In this time of Brexit and anti-elitism, the work is cut out for the new government to make poor Filipinos truly experience inclusive growth.” By J. Albert Araneta Gamboa
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.
Meet His Excellency Constancio Vingno Jr – Philippine Ambassador to the UAE. “More than the perks that go with a position in the diplomatic corps, including that of being able to live around the world together with his family, Ambassador Constancio Vingno, Jr. looks at his life in the Foreign Service with the utmost fulfillment, especially since he was given the opportunity to contribute something to the Philippines. “The best thing about this job,” he shares, “is when you are able to help a kababayan and engage the Filipino community and you see the results of your work. When I see people saying ‘thank you’ – the satisfaction I get is truly amazing. Maski pagod ako, hindi ko na napapansin, nakakatulog pa ako ng maayos.”
“After Ashton, my DOM Pinoy date never returned my phone calls, text messages and emails after our romantic Eyeball – Ang labo mo, Ashton! Sorry ka na lang…It’s not my loose, it’s your lost!!! – my boss set me up in a blind date. This time with a foreigner – yes. White leghorn na itu – Dizzizit!!!!
Filipinos making a difference at the workplace. It’s What I Do features a Filipino who designs skyscrapers and one who helps build smiles. Read career advise from Dubai-based Pinoy pros Architect Julius Duran and Dentist/Clinical Coordinator Vencer Montes.
Joshua Corpuz does conceptual art and illustration for a living. He says, “I’ve been drawing since I was a kid, inspired by video games like the Final Fantasy series and Legend of Mana and anime like Digimon and Shaman King.Getting to work for big companies is fun and all, but getting to meet and learn from all the people that I look up to has got to be #1 in my highlight list.”
It takes true martyrdom and sheer love of the Philippines to deal with the worst each day of our lives without calling it quits. Here are the 10 Things Filipinos Wish they were free from, forevermore. Onli in Da Pilipins by Aby Yap #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
“It was confirmed – a Thursday dinner date, 7:30pm at Tagpuan Restaurant in Karama. I’m finally meet the man of my dreams. Maybe he is just being humble – what if he’s really a millionaire kabayan who’s been looking for the right girl to bring to the altar and be his queen in the kingdom of the rich and the famous lifestyle? Jumeirah Janes, here I come!” Check out what happened during Annie B’s romantic Eye Ball !
There is something about shellfish that is simultaneously sophisticated and primal. They look elegant on the plate, and feel like a nuclear explosion of deliciousness in the mouth. Nothing tastes of the ocean as much as shellfish – not even fish.
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