In a time of rampant fake news, internet trolls, a community rambunctiously warring about political factions, for all the world to see; when words like “bobo,” “dutertards” and “yellowtards” are hurled from one kabayan to another because “it’s a democracy and one can say what one wants to say”; while high and mighty foreigners take it upon themselves to lecture our government on how to manage our sovereign nation’s affairs – may silbi pa ba ang Pinoy pride?

  Ambassador Corazon Yap Bahjin Diplomat  Another symbol of female empowerment, Former Ambassador Corazon Yap-Bahjin made Philippine Foreign Service history when she became the first Filipina Muslim to pass the career Foreign Service Officers’ examination, and then head a diplomatic mission when she became the Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain in 2009 – the fourth female …

Featuring the works of Filipino photographers across the world, the Illustrado Scrapbook is a curated selection of photography and art. To submit your works, send an email to paolo.benitez@illustrado.co Anthony Tario Austria   Anthony Tario Austria – UAE @anthony_austria_photography       Jophel Botero Ybiosa     Jophel Botero Ybiosa – Quezon City, PH @jbybiosa …

#taasnoofilipino Locally-grown Filipino-owned businesses are flourishing within the UAE and gulf region, with new ventures being registered each month. Here are some of the brave Filipino entrepreneurs who represent us in the frontlines of business and the ventures they have created. #illustradomagazine