#taasnoofilipino They not only share stories, and elevate ideas, they champion an art with a burgeoning community despite the lack of an actual commercial industry in the country. Here are the Filipinos keeping the passion for filmmaking alive in the emirates. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

Thoughtleader – Ben Lebig Jr.  Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Advocate Ben Lebig Jr. is a source of empowerment for many in the local community, equipping fellow Filipinos with financial and entrepreneurial knowledge.  A financial analyst at corporate giant Chevron, and the Founder of KD AgriVenture Inc in the Philippines, Ben is considered an invaluable resource …

Leo Barrameda Philanthropist A philanthropist and a community volunteer, Leo Barrameda has found his purpose in giving back to the community. For the past four years, he has supported the Blaan indigenous community of Sitio Kanibong, Tulunan, with the Adopt-a-School project, sending children to school for free. To date, Leo and his team have provided …

Tastemaker – Phio Enaje Fashion Designer He might be ‘relatively’ new to the region, but Phio Enaje is every inch a true virtuoso in the field of fashion who has obtained respect in the industry for the last 3 decades since he opened his own label in the Philippines at the age of 16. 2019 …