Inspired by the Cathedral of Milan, Michael Cinco captivated the audience of Dubai Fashion Week with his latest collection: The Impalpable Dream of Duomo Milano.
Photography by Bethoven Filomeno (@caughtbybetongslens).
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It’s What I Do: Milanie Sanchez Regalado
Milanie Sanchez Regalado
Freelance News Presenter/ Reporter –
Arabian Radio Network,
UAE Correspondent – ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel
Dubai, UAE
My job
I work as a freelance news presenter/ reporter at Arabian Radio Network where I regularly write news copies and conduct interviews in both English and Tagalog. I also present hourly newscasts for the first and leading Filipino radio station in the UAE, Tag 91.1. I also have the opportunity of conversing with the radio jocks, when we give advice to listeners, voice our opinions on various topics, be light and funny and even sing on air!
I also report on TV as a UAE Correspondent of ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel, where I cover people and events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The job entails shooting videos, interviewing people, writing scripts and doing voice overs.
My typical working day
My job starts when most people are still in slumber. I usually come to work around 3:30 am and start writing local and international English news copies, then discuss with fellow news presenters (of other stations under ARN such as Dubai Eye, Dubai 92, Virgin, City, etc.) which stories should be used and which ones should be highlighted as leads. I then proceed in writing my Tagalog bulletins; newscasts on the early shift run from 5am until 10am, and in between. I go down to Tag studio for my live teases and chats with the radio jocks. I also upload news stories and photos on the ARN News Centre app, which can also be accessed on the ARN News Centre Facebook page and Twitter account.
Being in my workplace every day uplifts me as writing and reporting are already in my veins. I feel more energetic and grateful for every commendation, appreciative and corrective comments from bosses, colleagues, listeners and viewers.
My message to Filipinos
Aim high but never let your ambitions ruin your character. Use your profession, whenever possible, to serve and help people in need.
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A Funky Asian Party in Bur Dubai? Illustrado Got It SceneZoned at Miss Wáng
A Funky Asian Party in Bur Dubai? Illustrado Got It SceneZoned at Miss Wáng.
We found a totally unexpected new funky hangout spot just in the middle of Bur Dubai and it was amazing!
Miss Wáng in Majestic Hotel When you think about the Mankhool area, the first thing that probably goes to your head is “Old Dubai” where residents sit down until the wee hours to sip a milk heavy cup of karak chai and smoke shisha. But the place has a lot more to offer! Majestic Hotel Towers recently launched the new hottest secret spot for adventurers who are on the hunt for something different, something mysterious, with a definitive funky vibe. And we’re digging a new term for it: MANK-COOL!
Miss Wáng in Majestic Hotel It’s only mid-week but work the next day didn’t stop the fashionphiles to dress up and show up at Illustrado x Miss Wáng Come Out & Play #AsianMafia party. Pumped with good music, flowing drinks and food to share, the night was packed with dancing, fun and good vibes. Miss Wáng is very hip, industrial and urban with contemporary touches and pops of color, bringing an Asian downtown hipster vibe to life. A perfect venue for #TeamIllustrado to throw a party for the city’s coolest, most stylish and the most influential Filipino residents.
The Asian connection goes deeper in the menu that was served during the party, drawing from diverse cuisines offering a mix of authentic favorites and also modern variations of signature dishes including crunchy volcano shrimps, teriyaki beef sliders and apple pie wontons. The dishes were complicated with non-traditional handcrafted cocktails from all over Asia – Thailand, Japan, Philippines and Vietnam.
Meet the unique, unafraid, creative people who got #scenezoned at the party in a photo series by Filipino fashion photographer Rozen Antonio:
Blogger: Nina Carpio – @smilelikenina 
Philippine Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes & Madam Yasmin 
Designers: Izhcka Zeta & Garimon Roferos 
Models: Charisse Sipin Monserat & Anne Llagas 
Des Devierte aka Annie B 
Bloggers: Bettina Micu & Marjanne Reyes 
Fashion Designers: Yen AB, Izchka Zeta, Carla Fuentes, Phio Enaje, Garimon Roferos 
Dawn Almario, Sonny Guzman, Alexis Wenceslao, Olga Barcelona, Des Devierte aka Annie B 
Fashion Designer: Izchka Zeta 
Illustrado’s Power Couple: Creative Director Ramon Benitez and Editor-in-Chief Lalaine Chu – Benitez 
#IllustradoSquad: Joy Caasi, Tessa Antonio, Alwee Villarosa, Leal Rimorin, Kris Macapagal, Kier Pascual, Paul Ramos 
Bloggers: Faith Rodriguez & Millette Suan Watch the video here:
https://www.facebook.com/illustradomagazine/videos/10159070347085051/
Having a major FOMO already? Visit Miss Wáng at Majestic Hotel in Bur Dubai. For timing and schedule, follow them on Facebook and Instagram @misswangdubai.
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Illustrado Day of Sisterhood
Photos By Donald Rosales and Cristina Linaza
Illustrado threw a community event for Filipinas in the UAE on the 6th April 2012, at the Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai.
Dubbed the “Day of Sisterhood” the whole day affair dedicated to celebrating “Pinay Power” saw a gathering of 400 Filipinas from all walks of life, who came together for a whole day of learning and bonding.
An offshoot of Illustrado’s Women of Substance campaign, an advocacy devoted to the empowerment of Filipinas in the region, the Day of Sisterhood’s became a venue where attendees were provided useful information on topics that could help them enrich their lives. The event also became a platform where the women were able to fearlessly discuss personal concerns and issues, especially those related to reproductive health and sexual empowerment.
Event host, Lalaine Chu-Benitez – Illustrado’s Publisher & Editor-in-Chief welcomes guests with the Go Pinay mantra 
Phil Ambassador to the UAE Ambassador Grace Relucio-Princesa The affair was graced by Ambassador Grace Relucio-Princesa who opened the event with a non-denominational prayer.
Most awaited during the affair was the open forum session with renowned psychologist, author and TV personality, Illustrado columnist Dr. Margarita Holmes who flew to Dubai especially for the Women of Substance and Day of Sisterhood events.
- Digerati’s Lilian Lee Bautista (L) looks on with a smile
Renowned psychologist, author and TV personality Dr. Margarita Holmes discusses sexual empowerment 
No holds-barred discussion on sexual empowerment and reproductive health 
Digerati’s Arlene Pulido asks the good doctor a question 
During the discussion, Dr. Holmes, together with host Lalaine Chu-Benitez, Illustrado’s Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, highlighted the message that women should make the right decisions for themselves and see to it that they protect their well-being – especially when it comes to their own sexuality as well as reproductive health.
- WOS Honoree Engr Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi shares some insights
Lending their expertise on other useful topics for Filipinas were Engr. Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi (career advancement), Financial Consultant Bey Celso (financial literacy and planning), Style Consultant Agnes Aquino-Briggs (style, image and grooming), Sherwin Lim (investing and Philippine real estate) and Jhasmin Cipriano (Pinays Take Charge Guideline). Also adding to the educational and fun aspect of the event were the demo on Self-Defense for Women conducted by Ibrahim Rubel Beltran, a mini make-up workshop led by locally renowned make-up artist Ginno Alducente, as well as the live painting session by artist Flordeliza Pesigan.
Illustrado’s Johanna Dalocanog conducts a contest for Titan Watches 
Artist Flordeliza Pesigna dances salsa while completing a painting right in front of the audience 
Other elements such as the hourly Titan Watches give-away, displays from local Filipina entrepreneurs and Pinay Make-Over, as well as the free bone scan from Anlene, give-aways from Dove, Ayala Land, Xpress Money, Dunia, Giordano, as well as refreshments from Al Ain Dairy, Arab Beverages and Galang LLC made for an enjoyable day of bonding the attendees will not forget.
Titan Watch winner Jewel Rovera with Illustrado’s Johanna Dalocanog 
Dr. Margarita Holmes with photographer blogger Cristina Linaza 
(Center) Regina Marauta at the Meeting Love Sports stand 
Free bone scan at the Anlene stand 
At the Xpress Money stand 
DJ Amor Dagdag of Tunog Pinoy (center) and companions 
Busy at the registration 
At the Dunia stand 
Photographers-bloggers Cristina Linaza and Mariyah Gaspacho 
At the Titan Watches standAt the Ayala Land stand 
At the Al Ain Dairy stand 
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Illustrado Magazine Launch – 20th September 2006
It was in the year 2006 when Dubai witnessed the birth of Illustrado, the first and only Filipino lifestyle magazine in the Middle East. Glamorous attendees from the advertising, retail, fashion industries and more were spotted at the event at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai. To recall this momentous social event, here are some of the images taken from Illustrado Magazine’s launch party.
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Women of Substance 2010
Women of Substance is an annual event that celebrates Filipina empowerment. Held at the Godolphin Ballroom of Jumeirah Emirates Towers last 27th of March 2010, the usual afternoon-tea affair hosted by Illustrado Magazine blossomed into a huge gathering of over 500 Filipinos in the UAE. This year’s program included preview of the mini-documentary film “The Empowered Filipina”, photo exhibit, mini-bazaar, talk show, awarding ceremony, fashion make-over and a special talk facilitated by renowned lawyer Katrina Legarda.
Take a look at this gallery for a quick glimpse of the fabulous attendees of Women of Substance 2010.
