Socorro Yap Sun, a top exec overseeing 70 countries, has a few lessons to teach and quite a few misconceptions to correct, for those pushing to get ahead in the corporate ladder

#taasnoofilipino Filipinos are not particularly known as business-owners abroad. However, that notion is changing quickly with the escalation of Filipino entrepreneurship across the world. From tailor made products to specialized services, here are some of the brave entrepreneurs who have created a benchmark within the many fields of Filipino business. #illustradomagazine

Splash and Stay with Canopy Dubai Al Seef Hotel! With Dubai Summer Surprises around the corner, the hotel has rolled out exciting new staycation offers and family packages. Located within Old Dubai, this charming hotel allows easy access to Al Seef Dubai which features a two-kilometer promenade of shops, cafes and pop ups. Guests who …

For Filipino painter Jonathan Benitez, art is not an occupation – it’s an advocacy. He says, “It’s a role given to me to help open the eyes of my audience or community about realities that may not be obvious to them; to orient them with the fact that there is more to life than just trying to get what you can get. We all have our roles in the society, and mine just happens to be that of a culture bearer. I live in a place where environmental advocacy is strong; I help reflect this in my art.”