Iman Suguitan is a contemporary Muslim Filipina who is both an entrepreneur and community advocate. She runs her own business, contributes to the Muslim community, whilst pushing forward a social entrepreneurship initiative, at the same time preparing for a family with her husband.

When it comes to religious celebrations and cultural homage, Naga in Bicol Region has always been the prime destination. But over the past years this city in the south of Luzon has taken on a much-needed revamping due to the diversity of tourists coming to the area.

They say “It takes one to know one.” This certainly holds water for Ambassador Renato Pedro Villa, Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait. Having been a migrant worker himself, he has firsthand experience on the true plight of the OFW’s – an advantage that informs his decisions as he looks after the welfare of the more than 200,000 Filipino expats in Kuwait.

Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno
Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.

Arté Pilipinas invites UAE-based Filipino performing artists (dancers, singers, street performers, musicians, beatbox artists, etc) to apply and be part of the festival’s performance programming. Last day of submission is November 30th. Arté Pilipinas, a project of the Philippine Business Council Dubai & Northern, is a first-of-its-kind community festival showcasing the richness and beauty of …