“Beyond genetics, it is our unique upbringing that sets us apart from our foreign contemporaries. ” Are Asians Born to Excel in School? Here’s what teen Filipino Antonino Benitez has to say. #illustradolife #taasnoofilipino

From an underground art group exhibiting in obscure alternative spaces, to one that can now boast major billboards, commissioned murals and pride of place at events like the Middle East Film and Comic Con, StreetCon, the Sharjah Biennial, among many others – the Brownmonkeys truly have come a long way.

Inseparable is a word to describe Pinoys and food. But do we actually know what we’re eating? Maria Rivera eats her way to healthier food.

#taasnoofilipino Instagram has set the new benchmark for all things cool and trendy – where style and aesthetic approach are key in gaining internet fame. From the Philippines to the rest of the world, here are the cool kids, the Pinoy instagrammers we love! #illustradomagazine