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Legacy – Christina Barrientos Fashion Entrepreneur Before Dubai became known as the fashion capital of the Middle East, before designers received adulation in the region and abroad, one Filipina established a respected atelier that made a stylish mark in the emirates. Christina Barrientos founded The Mayflower in 1991 when the fashion landscape was dominated by …
When Chef Andrew Paderes was offered the role of Executive Chef by his first employer in Dubai, he had to ask himself if he could truly step up to the plate. From working at Nobu in London, then Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Maze in Qatar, Chef Andrew found his way to Dubai as the Executive Chef at the swanky The Gramercy, located at the DIFC, Dubai’s bustling financial district, alongside international brands.
Charles Edward Cabaña – Business Development Manager, Virtuzone UAE Follow Charles: LinkedIn Tell us about your work. Describe your job and how you contribute to the workplace. As a Business Development Manager at Virtuzone, I guide my clients into choosing the most appropriate licensing option, jurisdiction and activity, depending on their requirements. I have more …
#taasnoofilipino Industry forerunner and celebrated entrepreneur, Ishwar Chugani is a legend in the world of regional retail. CEO of Giordano Middle East, the globally-adored fashion and brand, he is also a familiar face to Filipinos, having played an active role in supporting the community in the emirates over the years. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG
As Founder and CEO of Fashion Forward (FFWD) – Dubai’s most prestigious fashion industry event, and Managing Partner at Brag Events, the Filipino Alpha male of the Dubai style scene, Bong Guerrero has not only carved a name for himself as an entrepreneur: he has transformed himself into a true society icon.
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
Monday marked a historic victory for Filipinos across the world as weightlifting athlete Hidilyn Diaz won an Olympic gold medal. Ushering in a new echelon within the country’s proud line of athletes, Hidilyn has won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. At 30 years old, Hidilyn triumphed within the women’s 55KG weightlifting category …
To paraphrase a certain pop star, “Art makes the people come together.” That’s exactly what Rollan’s art has been doing. His talent is so immense that it has become contagious – infecting those around him with an irrepressible spirit of creativity that compels them to do bigger, better things with their talent. He has built communities around his media, and has inspired movements towards a higher appreciation of Pinoy aesthetics.
Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.
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 …
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