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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 …
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 …
Giordano International Limited announced that it has entered into an exclusive franchise agreement with Melcom Limited to launch Giordano in its key department stores and other prime locations throughout Ghana over the next few years. The move sees Giordano continue its recent expansion in the African continent – adding to its portfolio which already includes …
In recent years, a wave of sustainable fashion has surged throughout the Philippines. With a need for more locally and ethically sourced products, a rising number of Filipinos have taken up the mantle of responsibility in pushing their green businesses forward. Founded by Mark Palabrica, Aton Ini is one of them – combining Philippine craftsmanship …
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