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Mariecar is your quintessential journalist – ever-curious, resourceful, resilient, and with a level of integrity that has become an inspiration to the Filipino community in the Middle East. Her beat has taken her far and wide and has earned her various recognitions, such as the The Journalist Award that she received this year from a well-known Gulf-based publication.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Michelle Graune Since when have you been staying there? Can you recount why and how you moved there? My husband and I were dating back in 2010 when he accepted a Dive Technician job in Macau. Since then, I have been visiting the country back-and-forth. Tell us about where you live. What is the place …
Faith Rodriguez @thelookbureau Glamorous blogger Faith Rodriguez is cementing her lifestyle blogger status in the international arena. Over and above her frequent collaborations, being chosen as a brand ambassador for Dubai Tourism, enabling her to represent her community through her unique way, was indeed a notable win. Faith has also featured retail and fashion events, …
The Tajanlangits Musicians Many musically-inclined Filipinos in Dubai back in the late 1980s through to the early 2000s would have been touched by the musical genius of the Tajanlangits. Once referred to as the Filipino Von Trapp family (from the Von Trapps of The Sound of Music), the Tajanlangits, composed of Victorino Tajanlangit, his concert …
Nila Bandigan Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Woman of substance, philanthropist, and kindness champion Leonila Bandigan’s heart lies within the pursuit of the greater good. Growing up, she was imbued by her family, particularly her mother with positivity and good moral values, hence the desire to help the unfortunate, and assist others in need has always been …
Romeo Mangunay Athlete & Community Champion Athlete and bike aficionado, Romeo Mangunay has encouraged and inspired people to live a healthy lifestyle through his love for cycling and sports. By creating Bikers in Kuwait Encounters (BIKE), he has given rise to a community of health enthusiasts, that has gone on to be recognized in the …
Herald Herrera @heraldherrera Herald Herrera finds joy and purpose in churning out inspiring Instagram content. While some do this as a side hustle, Herald has turned it into a full-time opportunity, earning him not only a living but, most importantly, a rewarding and satisfying experience. As social media manager and content director for SALT, as …
Lady Anne Bitamor Abit @ladyandhersweetescapes Seeing ‘Lady and Her Sweet Escapes,’ a popular travel and lifestyle blog that has allowed her to share her thoughts, dreams, and travel experiences has been a very fulfilling experience for Lady Anne Bitamor Abit. One that she is particularly proud of, especially with the recognition she has received from …
Jay Hilotin is the current Tablet Editor of Gulf News, the biggest English-language daily in the region. He belongs to that select group of journalists who occupies a special threshold between the old and the new. He is a veteran of print journalism whose biggest challenge today lies in tooling up for new media and being able to engage one’s audience through various forms of interaction.
Constancio Vigno Jr. Diplomat “My true aspiration is that every Filipino who goes abroad does it out of choice and not because they are forced to do it because of economic circumstance.” Career diplomat former Ambassador Constancio Vingno Jr had quite a run in his four decades-long career at the Foreign Service. His last post …
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