We’re no Supergirls, Wonder Women, or Darnas. But how do Pinays ever manage to get what we want—well, well (a la Maleficent)—nearly every time?

Thoughtleader – Alan Jambaro  Marketing Professional Regional Digital Manager Alan Jambaro has led the overall build of the regional digital ecosystem and channels for three of the region’s leading malls under the prestigious Al Futtaim Malls chain – Dubai Festival City, Doha Festival City, and the new Dubai Festival Plaza.  He has also spearheaded the …

Does a diplomat have to give up his artistic pursuits to be called worthy of public office? Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes talks about his passion for singing and keeping it real while being a respectable leader of the Filipino community in the emirates. “Advised to scale down on my singing and be a ‘Congen,’ I thought about how much of myself I must divest to be an authentic public servant. As Consul General, I play the role of my ‘kababayans’ last ray of hope, their role model, and their de facto leader. Where does authenticity lie in the context of these roles? What does being true to oneself mean for those of us in the Foreign Service?”

#taasnoofilipino Interest within entrepreneurship has been on a steady rise in the recent years. With all indicators pointing to a promising future, and Filipino entrepreneurs rolling up their sleeves to push out the next big thing, here are 10 Filipino-founded startups from the homeland and elsewhere, which are making a difference in their fields. #illustradomagazine