#taasnoofilipino Alongside a growing national awareness for better health, working out has surprisingly become a hot trend over time – check out these brands that have been facilitating Filipinos, and UAE residents in general, on their fitness journeys. #illustradomagazine #100BFL

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

With all the pressure that such celebrations bring, it’s easy to understand why some people are not exactly ecstatic and as celebratory as the rest. And at this time, more so, since Valentine’s could be quite a biased exercise.

Business and investment confidence in our country is the highest in this decade. The Philippines, as part of the emerging economies of Asia, cannot but be a significant beneficiary in the global economic growth. Our Peso has even assumed the character of an international currency when our Peso denominated bond issues were oversubscribed by thirteen times our US$1B offering.