Houz of Zen www.houzofzen.com Founder: Rozen Antonio Houz of Zen is a niche and creative boutique event management company that specializes in creating beautiful, personalized experiences through bespoke flower decorations along with beauty and fashion photography. “Whether it is creating that one exquisite arrangement for the perfect finishing touch or completely transforming a space, we …
LOGISTICS KAHON.PH www.kahon.ph Established Since: 2017 Founder: Nick Padilla and Carlos Domingo As the first tech-enabled full-service storage solution in the Philippines, Kahon.ph is elevating the concept of storage by integrating technology in the practice of decluttering. This startup, co-founded by Nick Padilla and Carlos Domingo, eliminates the logistical burden of having to bring items to …
MPQ TOURISM www.mpqtourism.com Since: 2013 Founder: Malou Guinto – Prado MPQ tourism stands out among the most well-known travel and tours agencies serving the Filipino community in the UAE. With a range of client services spanning international airline ticketing, visa services, travel insurance, hotel bookings, travel packages, customized travel itineraries, tour services and more, MPQ …
#taasnoofilipino What makes an entrepreneur? What are the challenges that come along with it? Rebecca Bustamante, a self made Filipina entrepreneur shares her stories and tips on how she channelled her life experience into a positive and noble cause. #illustradomagazine
BRUSKO BARBERS www.bruskobarbers.com Since: 2018 Founders: Roy Cruz, Abi Gaddi Cruz, Algene Suria, Malu Gallardo More than just a barber shop at JLT, Brusko Barkers redefines the male grooming experience. A breath of fresh air among Dubai’s hustle and bustle, it is one of the only high-end Filipino–owned barbershops in the region. By combining old …
STYLEGENIE www.stylegenie.ph Established Since: 2016 Founders: Abbie Victorino, Minrie Macapugay and Rione Palacios Due to its unrivaled practicality, online shopping is quickly surpassing the need for its traditional counterpart. When it comes to buying fashion, e-commerce is one thing. However, platforms that provide you with specialized styling from the comfort of your own home is …
LA CARNE www.lacarne.ae Since: 2014 Founder: Jovy Tuano As one of the only premium multi-brand meat retailers in the country, La Carne has risen to become one of the benchmark brands of its kind in the country. Working as a premium meat retailer in the UAE, the company has supplied award-winning beef and lamb from …
TANGERE APP www.tangereapp.com Established Since: January 1, 2018 Founder: Martin Xavier Peñaflor While market data is instrumental to the research and development facet of companies, it is not the most obtainable considering the high price traditional market research companies often charge for it. Undermining this reality is Tangere App. Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises …
Meeting Garments Trading LLC www.meetingdancewear.com Since: 2005 Founder: Regina Martin-Marauta Meeting Dance and Leisurewear is a one-stop-shop for durable, high-quality clothes, shoes and accessories that caters exclusively to the growing dance community and fitness enthusiasts of the emirates. “We pride ourselves on providing dance and active wear that is both chic and comfortable.” Founder Regina …
BURKET.PH www.burket.ph Established Since: June 2018 FounderS: Herbert Joei Bactong, Roy Benedict Julian, Jeff Clarenz Turla, Alexander Soriano, Benedicto Manreza, Juan Celso Flores Burket.Ph is a business to business social network, marketplace, and SaaS (software-as-a-service) all rolled into a single platform called a Market Network. With ambitions of becoming the next LinkedIn or Facebook for …