Gamechanger – Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi Global Business Leader Global business leader, Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi’s success, is a testament to the capacity of an empowered Filipina to rise from the usual – from starting out as a chemist, to leading a company as a CEO, and growing it towards global success. Group …

Inspired by his father’s memory-related health problems, Desiree Vlekken founded 4get-me-not; a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness on Alzheimer’s disease in the UAE.

Thoughtleader: Cristina Calaguian Human Resources Expert & Community Advocate PWD’s do not register as ‘People with Disabilities’ to Cristina Calaguian, but rather, ‘People with Determination.’ As the founder of Dagaz HR Consultancy and Recruitment, she has worked tirelessly to bring opportunities to even the most marginalized job seekers in the region. Cristina also helps spread …

As vanguards of Philippine entrepreneurship, the council provides avenues for business exchange among Filipino entrepreneurs, and other parties with an interest in the Filipino market. In 2016, in keeping with the group’s mandate, the PBC hosted a Franchising Seminar, Stock Market Seminar, participation in Art Dubai, as well as networking events.

Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.