#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 …


Gamechanger – Ramon Benitez Creative Director Creative Director, respected advertising legend Ramon Benitez, has contributed greatly to the sterling reputation of Filipinos as formidable creative talents in the advertising industry. Working in the region for over 20 years, Mon has been the man behind some of Leo Burnett’s campaigns for its biggest clients – multinational …


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 …


An all-new authentic menu full of exciting flavours with a side of live entertainment giving you a taste of the Filipino culture, The Daily’s famous Boodle Fight is back. With travel restrictions, it’s been challenging for everyone to see friends and families and visit home. But who said we can’t bring the flavors of the …
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