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Illustrado columnist author @Krip Yuson on the making of the Pinoy male – “Many still think they’re God’s gifts to women, exercise narcissism and abuse, think nothing of cheating or racking up mistresses. The blowhard, the power-tripper, liar, thief, scammer and murderer walk among us; they are legion. And many are the moral cowards who will bend over in the face of misrule. But there will still be stalwart heroes among us.”
Filipino pros – Chief Designer Denri Jil B. David and Associate Wealth Manager Kent Rosales talk to Illustrado about their careers and their secrets to success.
For Filipino painter Jonathan Benitez, art is not an occupation – it’s an advocacy. He says, “It’s a role given to me to help open the eyes of my audience or community about realities that may not be obvious to them; to orient them with the fact that there is more to life than just trying to get what you can get. We all have our roles in the society, and mine just happens to be that of a culture bearer. I live in a place where environmental advocacy is strong; I help reflect this in my art.”
Annie B Chronicles – Travel opportunities come only once in a full moon. To be able to see new places, learn new cultures and meet different people – especially cute boys – are the things I’ve always dream on. So when my boss asked me if I can accompany him to our company’s Global Conference in the world-class resort island of Bali – without battling my eyelash I quickly said Yes! Libre na, may bayad pa! I get to work while being on a holiday trip – it’s like hitting two beards with one’s tone. Dizzizit, Annie B goes globe-strutting!
“Fazionably Annie” The Annie B. (Batobalani) Chronicles – The adventures and misadventures of a ‘not so average’ Pinay trying to make it in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. Growing up as a young barrio lass in barangay Bagumbayan in the town of Orion in the province of Bataan, I have always been in the center of fashion and glamour.
Life away from the motherland certainly takes a lot of getting used to! Most Filipinos abroad choose to suffer in silence, counting the days when they’ll finally return to the Philippines and enjoy the luxuries of home. Here are 10 ‘Luhoxuries’ that Only Overseas Filipinos Would Understand. By Aby Yap. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino
Artist Spotlight: Isa Tabasuares Singer-Songwriter in Berlin “Life is sometimes hard. Things go wrong in life and love, when this happens, make good art”, says the famous writer Neil Gaiman, and this is exactly how 37-year old, Berlin-based singer-songwriter Isa Tabasuares found her salvation in music and the arts.
Follow the adventures and misadventures of Annie B., a ‘not so average’ Pinay trying to make it in the cosmopolitan city of Dubai.
It’s What I Do features an assistant Manager for Administration & Accounts Dept. and HR and Relations Manager. Know more about Fritz Sapon Servanez and Jennifer Gonzales as they discuss how it is to work and live here in Dubai.
“My art is a visual diary – an extension of myself and my experiences. Most of my works are in mixed media. This allows me to address different issues in a storytelling manner whilst giving myself more creative freedom.” Eugene Cubillo, contemporary artist, shares his journey as an artist, his process and some of his artworks from his solo exhibit.
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