Seven Dubai-based Filipinos were awarded with the prestigious Dakilang Bayani award last Friday at the Philippine Consulate in Dubai as part of the 123rd Philippine Independence Day celebrations. Dakilang Bayani (translated to Noble Hero) is the highest award given to Overseas Filipinos by the Office of the Philippine Consulate General in the UAE. It honors …


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 …


The Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Bangkok, Dubai, Jakarta, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Singapore, and Sydney will hold the first episode of the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) webinar series on April 30 to provide overseas Filipinos (OFs) with opportunities to invest in the Philippines and support the country’s …


Born in Manila, Philippines, Dubai based filipino artist Romeo Robis started his career as a graphic designer in the late 1990s after graduating from Technological University of the Philippines – College of Fine Arts. Romeo draws his influences from a wide range of sources: from popular animations and manga, graphic design to contemporary art. Having …


The case comes in six unique colors with antibacterial technology proven to kill up to 99.99% of most common surface bacteria. Dubai, UAE, March 2021 – PanzerGlass™, one of the leading screen protection brands in the world launches ClearCaseColor™ , its latest range of antibacterial limited edition clear color smartphone cases in the region. Made …


Pamela Gotangco – Switzerland @pamelagotangco Youtube: https://bit.ly/386tXbq Tell us about yourself. What kind of art do you make? Hi, my name is Pamela Gotangco and I am a wife, a mother of three and a visual artist based in Switzerland. I moved to Switzerland from Abu Dhabi in 2009. I had 2 very different …


Joselito “Bluebird” Echevarria Broadcaster Retelling the story of the Overseas Filipino in Dubai has always been the driving force behind Joselito “Bluebird” Echevarria’s radio career. As one of the most well-known radio presenters and well-loved personalities in the country, this “Gandang Umaga” host at TAG 91.1 truly lives up to the moniker “Mr. Congeniality” spreading …


Maria Teresa Sales Al Ansari Entrepreneur A good heart is synonymous with the Filipino spirit. Maria Teresa Sales Al Ansari, however, has combined that trait with the power of entrepreneurship to leave a profound impact on thousands. In believing that education is the most valuable asset any child can have, she established the Far Eastern …
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