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Gamechanger – Robert Bagatsing Social Entrepreneur Robert Bagatsing has always had it in his moral code to support humanitarian advocacies that benefit the underprivileged. Believing that education is a powerful tool to prevent poverty, he and his wife have built a platform that not only benefits the community of engineers across the world but also …
Gamechanger – Jon Edward Santillan Startup Founder Jon Edward Santillan made a splash in the region’s startup circuit when his company Denarii Cash won first place at the Dubai Startup Hub’s Smartpreneur Competition 4.0. Established in 2017, and backed by FinTech investors from the US, UAE and KSA Denarii Cash is rising fast as the …
Gamechanger – Chef Earl Roland Puse Born in Paris to Bulakenyo parents and raised in London, Chef Earl Roland Puse comes from a background steeped in multicultural culinary influences. He has honed his skills at a variety of world-class restaurant brands, including the Conran (now Plateau Restaurant – Canary Wharf), La Petite Maison in London …
Gamechanger – Ronald Awa Community Champion – Filmmaking Ronald Awa is on cloud nine these days as this year, the prestigious Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has recognized his platform, the Emirates Short Film Festival (ESFF), for shining the spotlight on emerging filmmakers and actors across the region and paving the way for …
Gamechanger – Joseph Francis ‘Jobi’ Bihag Creative Director Ford, Kit-Kat, Coca-Cola, Virgin Atlantic, the list goes on. Seasoned advertising professional Jobi Bihag has been the powerhouse behind creative campaigns for these brands, and has led several teams throughout his career at respected advertising Y&R, Intermarkets, Labstore, and most recently, Almost Impossible. Jobi’s work has been …
Gamechanger – Edipolo “Edan” Aggarao Creative Director Edan Aggarao represents one of the earliest success stories in Filipino leadership in the field of advertising in the region. Hailed by his peers as the “Godfather of Pinoy Advertising in the Middle East”, he has been leading creative teams in the UAE since the ‘80s working for …
Joselito “Bluebird” Echevarria Broadcaster Retelling the story of the Overseas Filipino in Dubai has always been the driving force behind Joselito “Bluebird” Echevarria’s radio career. As one of the most well-known radio presenters and well-loved personalities in the country, this “Gandang Umaga” host at TAG 91.1 truly lives up to the moniker “Mr. Congeniality” spreading …
Maria Teresa Sales Al Ansari Entrepreneur A good heart is synonymous with the Filipino spirit. Maria Teresa Sales Al Ansari, however, has combined that trait with the power of entrepreneurship to leave a profound impact on thousands. In believing that education is the most valuable asset any child can have, she established the Far Eastern …
Michael Emlano @ikeng Dubai has offered a lot of opportunities for dreamer Michael Emlano. Moving to Dubai for work has given him the chance to travel, meet, and experience life with diverse cultures, and, basically, see the world. The move also allowed him to discover more about himself and realize how he wanted to make …
Jennifer Gonzales Community Volunteer Former public servant Jennifer Gonzales, who had worked for five Philippine Presidents, ending her government career with the rank of Undersecretary at the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), has applied much of her expertise supporting many initiatives of benefit to the Filipino community in the emirates. As a counselor who has …
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