Menu
Woman of Substance 2012: HILDE CAPANANG – Like so many of our unsung heroes, nanny Hilde Capanang, who is referred to by the lady she has taken cared of for 27 years as “Nannay,” is a shining example that even in the humblest of professions, a Filipina’s love and care are simply priceless.
You can say that Nina Quintos has built a career for herself as one of the top architects working in the Middle East and Southeast Asia brick by brick. With a career that spans more than two decades, Nina has carved out her own trail in a man’s world and has come out on top.
Lou Parocco has an interesting view of what makes one rich. It is what she calls, an “abundance mentality.” To Lou, when you recognize all that you have been given, sharing a part of it with others comes naturally.
Photographers Dionisar Baseleres (UAE), Arian Marcos (UAE) and Christopher Sanan (Kuwait) won first, second and 3rd prize at the recently concluded Nikon photo competition with the theme “I AM an Empowered Filipina” in conjunction with Illustrado’s Women of Substance 2012 Event
In collaboration with Nikon, Illustrado Magazine’s annual Women of Substance event enters another year in its successful photo competition under the new theme “I AM an Empowered Filipina”
A look back at the remarkable pictures of 2011’s Nikon “The Empowered Filipina” Photo Competition in conjunction with Illustrado’s Women of Substance – an exhibition that celebrates the beauty, strength, diversity and special roles that Filipinas occupy in today’s society.
Hey Blood Sister, repeat after me! I, (insert name), who hails from any of the 7,107 islands (during low tide) of the Philippines, acknowledge that we come in all shapes and sizes with various quirks (read: pagka-loka-loka) and goals.
She might be far from the 33-25-35 slim and dainty physique typically perceived of Asian women. But even in a society which defines beauty with perfectly sculpted cheekbones, a tiny waist and bony limbs – nobody can deny the beauty of the full-figured Filipina.
Some reminders for Filipinas, especially those outside the Philippines, towards success and to avoid problematic situations
Filipinos professionals share their career stories and insights on how to climb the corporate ladder
Input your search keywords and press Enter.