Multi-Awarded Nurse in Abu Dhabi Makes Difference in Other People’s Lives

A nurse for 26 years, Divina Ballesteros Digap was awarded as Bagong Bayani for Outstanding Employee by Bagong Bayani Foundation, Inc. on June 7, 2021.

‘Life is a blessing’

Engr. Lilian S. Bautista, Filipino Community Leader

Lilian Soriano Bautista, 43, a known Filipino community leader, has been recognized for being highly organized and dedicated. 

Filipino views the world in various lenses

The World in Various Lenses for Alexie T. Rieza

Alexie Trinidad Rieza or simply called “Lexie” by his family and friends is currently the HR Manager and HR Business Partner. He currently leads the HR operations across UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait for the Global Business Services Division of the Nielsen Company. 

Pinoy chef shares his taste of success

Laurence Anthony Garduce

One proud Filipino in this oceanfront hotel named after the iconic Dubai Palm Jumeirah is Laurence Anthony Agapito Garduce. 

Filipino wins in 100 photography competitions

Mario Cardenas, Imaginative Mind Beyond Compare

Competitions strengthen one’s photography muscles and just by joining, Mario Cardenas learned a great deal about photography. 

World-class Creative Director shows the way to stardom

Albert Gayo, A Star Guide

When some young Arabs came to his flat in the middle of the night and tried to kill him, Albert Gayo managed to jump out and lived. It was a life-threatening experience for this Filipino achiever. 

Helping people to be debt-free is a mission

Liezel Quiliza-Cruz helps people to be debt-free.

Liezl Quiliza Cruz managed to clinch the most coveted CEO Award at Nexus Insurance Brokers, the number one financial adviser in the GCC, from 2012 to 2014. She belongs to the top 200 among the 38,000 members worldwide of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). 

How to become a Royal Stage Designer? Laarni Eugenio tells her story.

Laarni de Leon Eugenio

For Dubai-based royal wedding stage designer and event planner Laarni de Leon Eugenio, the springboard for success of any once in a lifetime event depends on how you triumphantly create something remarkable. 

Hotelier wins as Filipino of the Year in UAE

Vagelyn T. Federico creates unforgettable memories.

Vagelyn was formerly Deputy Director at Ice Land Water Park. At present, she is the Director of Human Resource at Dusit Thani Dubai.This great Filipina achiever had seen the world in different perspectives and perceptions. 

Filipina gets honor as ‘Lady of Charity’

Lou O. Parroco: A Lady of Charity, Vision and Integrity

Low profile yet known in the Arab corporate world, Lou Olvido-Parroco, a senior level HR manager with 18 years broad-based and progressively responsible experience in management and human resources, though highlights some of her traits that she’s happy to have.