Filipina honored at Hospitality Excellence Awards for Middle East and North Africa

Dubai-based Filipina hotel executive Vagelyn Tumbaga Federico was recognized as HR Person of the Year for Middle East and North Africa, First Runner Up in the Hospitality Excellence Awards MENA, a prestigious search conducted by Hozpitality Group (www.hozpitalityplus.com).

Top 20 Famous Filipino Photographers in the Gulf

The top 20 famous Filipino photographers in the Gulf include Mario Cardenas, Cesar Rocky Parroco, Jr., Jeffrey Faranial, Vanj Cubero, Suzette Peachie Bayonito, Manny Fajutag, Donnel Gumiran, Adonis Trinidad, Jef Anog, Gabriel John Rimando, Buddy Gadiano, Alexie Rieza, Ernesto Serrano, Randy Legaspi, Anthony Tario Austria, Renante Cayon, Michael Cruz, Roger Alfonso, Edwin Mendoza and Wallei Bautista Trinidad.

Arch. Jeffrey R. Faranial: Multi-Awarded Architect of Global Fame

• Position: Visualization Director
• Company: Kristina Zanic Design Consultants

Jeffrey Faranial is a Licensed and Registered Architect in the Philippines.

Ernesto O. Serrano: Innovative Entrepreneur, Lensman

• Purchasing Coordinator, Kuwait Food Company-Americana, Dubai
• Hometown: Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines

Ernesto Serrano, 32, is presently a Purchasing Coordinator at the Purchasing Department of the Kuwait Food Company – Americana.

Manny F. Fajutag: World-renowned Photographer

• VIP Helicopter Mechanic, Global Aerospace Logistic LLC, Abu Dhabi
• Hometown: Simara Island, Romblon, Philippines

Despite his stature as a multi-awarded photographer based in Abu Dhabi, Emmanuel “Manny” Fajutag works as VIP Helicopter Mechanic for a living.This native of Simara Island in Romblon has gone far.

Top 10 Award-Winning Shots by UAE-based Filipino Photographers

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” – Karl Lagerfeld 

Dr. Clarina R. Dela Cruz: Multi-Awarded Physicist

• Instrument Scientist, The Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Location Overseas: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
• Hometowns: Banga and Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines

Dr. Clarina Reloj Dela Cruz is a highly respected scientist in the field of Physics.

Francesca Marie Monfero: Rising in a challenging yet laidback world

Managing a collection of shopping villages and destinations across Europe is an ultimate dream job for this Filipina achiever who is addicted to everything fashion-related and considers retail therapy as a form of exercise.

Maria Fe Emata: From Restaurant Hostess to Hotel Sales Manager

Her first job was as Restaurant Hostess for an Italian shop in Marriott by Courtyard Hotel. She has been in the hospitality industry in Dubai for 9 years now.

Royal photographer captures beautiful moments the regal way

Evangeline Mallari Cubero shoots mainly people. Although she started with fashion photography, which she really enjoyed, her heart tells her to shoot what she loves –  maternity, newborn, toddlers, kids, teens, couples, engagements and weddings.