The barren earth meets the endless blue sky and calm waters in one dramatic moment of silence providing perfect backdrop to smoldering Filipino fashion with nomadic inclinations.

Filipino Uganda: A Filipina reflects on the three years she spent in Kampala, Uganda as a full time volunteer

Illustrado salutes the Filipino trailblazers, tastemakers and thought leaders of the Gulf

So you’ve done your holiday shopping, hit the malls for that iPhone 5s or designer purse, but before you think about taking out that credit card and swiping it for another purchase this year, read Article 401 of the UAE Penal code first: