#taasnoofilipino Extraordinary professional Dr. Becky Desiderio is quite veritably a great combination of head and heart; an empowered woman who knows how to soldier on despite the challenges of the job. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino Anna De Leon is a renowned beauty advocate and fierce practitioner of Jiu Jutsu in the UAE. More than her achievements in sports and local pop culture, Anna’s cachet lies in what she represents for women, that you can be a beauty, compete like a beast, and do anything you set your heart to, at any age. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino Guiding a roster of wealthy clientele in their commercial ventures and championing Filipino influence through his endeavors, Atty. Barney Almazar is not only one of the most successful young Filipino lawyers of his time, but also a leading proponent for OFW’s in the region. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino They look just like any other mother and son team, Elcy a doting mom, and Euan a fun-loving 16 year old, who dreams of becoming a Nat Geo wildlife photographer someday. But they’re not like any other. Euan, who studies and also works as an intern at an accounting and consultancy firm in Dubai is autistic, and together, their story has given a lot of families a bright spark of hope. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino Photography plays a significant role in the world of fashion, and is often unsung and unrecognized. Meet the men behind the lens, the Fashion Photographers who shape and refine the glamorous and elegant image of fashion as we know it today. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino Producers Ape & Company and Animo Events gave the Filipino community its first full length feature film shot in Dubai, produced for OFWs by the OFWs in the movie ‘Lamentasyon,’ which delves into the lives and struggles of Pinoy expats. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG

#taasnoofilipino For Eric Elnar, no sacrifice goes unnoticed. At the core of his often-times arduous job, as the Commercial Attache for the Middle East and Africa at the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Dubai, he finds solace in the fact that all of his efforts go towards collectively empowering the Filipino people. Learn more about this influential individual here: #illustradomagazine

#taasnoofilipino Meet the distinctive guys and gals of today’s Filipino social media landscape who exuberantly bring konwledge, entertainment, and also inspiration to the Filipino community. #illustradomagazine #100MIFG