“Three factors make an authentic Filipino architecture,” says award-winning Filipino architect Francisco Mañosa, “Filipino values, Philippine climate and the use of indigenous materials. The point is not to rebuild the bahay kubo and bahay na bato – their time had come and gone – but to learn from them. What is the essence of indigenous …

What Filipina empowerment requires in the 21st century.

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, Constancio Vigno Jr. has been the Filipino community’s pillar of support since he assumed Head of Post in 2015, and it is with great praise that we can thank him for where we are today. :ast year was a significant year with landmark achievements under his able leadership. Learn more about his strive to Filipino excellence here: #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino #pinoypride

Trailblazer – Christian Vasquez Architect & Community Champion In his 18-year career, Christian Vasquez who is currently Project Architect and Business Development Executive at National Engineering Bureau has worked on hundreds of projects, from retail shops and housing projects to large scale towers, resorts, hotels, and master-planned developments. He has also worked on the Marina …