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Danabelle Gutierrez is the author of two highly acclaimed books of poetry: I Long to Be The River, which was published in June 2014. “Let me bite your sugarcane lips. Consider the silk sheets on fire. Consider love like a raging storm with hurricane wings. There is no gentle here.”
– excerpt from Wild Things & Their Wild Fires by Danabelle Gutierrez, as published in her 2015 book, & Until The Dreams Come
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
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.”
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.”
Get inspired by these fierce and playful fashion statements from some of the most style-savvy Filipino bloggers around the globe!
Super performer Kevin Murphy is not only known for being one of Dubai’s most electrifying performers – who also happens to be one of the very few Filipinos with songs that ranked in the iTunes top 10, he is also known for looking sharp both on and off the stage. Here, we look at Kevin’s simple fashion philosophy that seems to work all the time.
Does a diplomat have to give up his artistic pursuits to be called worthy of public office? Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes talks about his passion for singing and keeping it real while being a respectable leader of the Filipino community in the emirates. “Advised to scale down on my singing and be a ‘Congen,’ I thought about how much of myself I must divest to be an authentic public servant. As Consul General, I play the role of my ‘kababayans’ last ray of hope, their role model, and their de facto leader. Where does authenticity lie in the context of these roles? What does being true to oneself mean for those of us in the Foreign Service?”
Illustrado takes a peek at the lives of 3 Power Pinays based in the UAE – Danelle Palang, Dusit Hotel’s Dir. of Marketing Communications, Phil. Business Council – Abu Dhabi Chaiman, Entrepreneur Jan Barlow, and Entrepreneur and Cacao Farming Advocate Iman Suguitan , to find out what makes up the life of a successful Filipina living each day to the fullest.
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