Filipino Photographer Allan Cadaoas: Grand Mosque in UAE

Filipino Photographer Allan Cadaoas: Grand Mosque in UAE from Illustrado

 

Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE

 
Architectural photography enthusiast Allan Cadaoas is an architect who works in Abu Dhabi and lives with his family in Dubai. Residing in the emirates for almost five years now, Allan has a natural affinity for taking snaps of structures with striking architectural elements. Here he shares with us glimpses of one of the region’s grandest mosques, a veritable tourist spot in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Mosque.

 

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Que Horror!

Que Horror! - Illustrado

By Aby Yap

Ready to be scared out of your wits?

Come on, people, this month won’t be complete without remembering our dearly departed — God bless their souls — and without remembering that which gave us endless goosebumps, made us scream to the wrath of our neighbors, and drove us to do sabayang pagsi-C.R. OMG, help us through our sleepless nights.



But then, what would be November for the average Pinoy if not for the fright—and the fun — of it all? Mwahahaha!

Of Plants, Zombies, and Whatnot

You know it’s that time of the year again when you suddenly miss MGB or “Magandang Gabi, Bayan” and its true-to-life narratives of Sto. Niño possessions, floating coffins, obsessed engkantos, and vengeful white/black/red ladies. Hah! If not for this show’s annual Halloween special, we’d go on with our pitiable lives believing that the White Lady monopolized those female-starred tales of terror. For this enlightenment alone, we’re grateful to Kabayan Noli. (We promise to be more grateful if MGB stages a comeback, even if it’s only during November.)

And since it’s the 11th month, let’s not forget Shake, Rattle & Roll’s 11 installments (and still counting, for as long as there’s Metro Manila Film Festival), some of which brought out our paranoia about the least intimidating objects. A Christmas tree, for one, because it might turn out to be a human-eating-tree. And we don’t want to be served as Noche Buena. Another is the “pridyeder.” (Please, not refrigerator. Show respect to the late great Ishmael Bernal, who directed this episode.) See, it’s not just a killer fridge, which churns out bloody fingers if you want longganisa for breakfast; it’s also rather promiscuous, seducing a younger — and slimmer — Janice de Belen. Mwahahahaha!


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In The Classroom Called Life

In The Classroom Called Life from Illustrado

Lalaine Chu-Benitez

Image via Flickr: Valley Library (Oregon State University)

When was the last time you considered yourself a student?

Most of us have gone through the usual route of getting ourselves an education. You go through primary, high school and then endeavor to complete higher studies to specialize in your favored field. Some of us pursue post graduate degrees or professional courses mainly to further reinforce skills to widen career opportunities.

But as we go through the motions of acquiring an education, do we realize that we spend the greater part of our lives mostly focused on merely cultivating technical capacity?
There is nothing wrong about striving to get ourselves a seat at the workplace, but what a pity if we don’t see the bigger point of learning, because truth be known, in the classroom called life, sometimes, we do tend to miss the larger scheme of things. Education has a deeper and more profound purpose than just to earn a living. It is that which will help you towards realizing yourself and your dreams – hopefully guiding you to your place in the world. For some of us who are more spiritual, education itself is a means to freedom – a liberation of the psyche and spirit.


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Spirit of the Trees

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Spirit of the Trees

By JR Bustamante
Boo!

It is that time of year again when the young and old don their scariest costumes to the surprise and delight of friends and onlookers as they walk the streets in the spirit of Halloween.
Witches, vampires, zombies, and ghosts mingle with the cute fairies, superheroes, little bugs and pumpkins . . .  just a few of the characters and creatures that come a-knocking for their treats.

In every village, you still have your grumpies and scrooges who turn off their lights, hide behind the curtains, and put up “do not disturb” signs infront of their doors to keep these happy souls away. So these revellers just look out for spookily-decorated houses they can approach as this signals a welcoming home.

At the end of their journey, a feast of sweets await these trick or treaters who have made the effort to plan and create unique, imaginative garbs that elicit smiles and giggles from homeowners.   This once-a-year day of horror attempts to scare the pants off people, who end in a scream of laughter, is a much-awaited event. But behind this fun-filled season is a story that will make give you the shivers. Did you ever wonder about the trees that stand as silent witness and what lurks behind them while everybody else is having fun?

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Filipino Entrepreneur: Another Look at Education

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Another Look at Education

By Francisco J. Colayco

Most parents assume that the best education is the most expensive one. Going to the higher tuition schools is almost always equated to high quality education. Graduating from such expensive institutions is taken as a guarantee for a good career and personal financial success. Indeed, education is an investment for one’s own future. 


But what if we were to look at education as strictly a financial investment decision? Though clearly, it is not all about money, determining the most appropriate type of education for our children boils down to affordability. Here is where the pitfall lies. Most of us will kill ourselves to give our children the most expensive education (at the expense of other just as pressing needs) we can afford. Why? This is because we have been conditioned to believe that the higher the investment in education, the higher the return. Worse, some of us may even believe society will judge our stature by where and what category of school our children go to. NOTHING COULD BE MORE IRRELEVANT TO OUR LIVES THAN THIS!


Purely on a return on investment perspective, we must evaluate the cost of formal schooling versus the lifetime cash return to the graduate.   Presently, even graduates of the so-called high-end schools are having a hard time finding jobs. This was happening even before the present global economic crisis.


Today, life is more complicated, much more competitive and expensive. Few can have the luxury of wasting time, effort and money in an education that was not really fit to the personality of a child/person. Thus, we should encourage “dreams” in the minds of our children much earlier in life on what they want to be when they grow up. As parents and teachers, we must observe them more and guide them towards the field/s in which they seem to have the most capability to enjoy and succeed. They have to be preparing for their “personal career” as soon as they step into high school.


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Filipino Photographer: Alexander Yee

Filipino Photographer: Alexander Yee from Illustrado

Alexander Yee found his niche beyond his university double-degree and professional expertise. His chosen medium for his works, appeals to even the most scrutinizing eye. His camera has flashed on numerous personalities and events in the Kingdom of Bahrain, but even most importantly, he has contributed significantly to the recognition of Filipino artists in the country. Alexander, who photographs events, portfolios, fashion, glamour, and landscape, is a pioneering member of Fashionaires Middle East – a UK based group that provides stimulating events focused around fashion and lifestyle. He has also had several successful photo exhibits, the most recent of which is a solo event – Art Uncorked at Vintage, Gulf Hotel.

See also: Filipino Photographers: Reginn Palacio & Leogel Lagaras

Pinoy Entrepreneur: Janice Frias Neff

Pinoy Entrepreneur: Janice Frias Neff from Illustrado

 

JANICE FRIAS NEFF, SYMMETRY PHYSICAL THERAPY
13890 Palmdale Rd., Victorville, CA 92392
website: www.sympt.net

Please describe your business.

Symmetry Physical Therapy is an out-patient rehabilitation center which focuses on industrial injuries, pediatric rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, sports medicine and orthopedic injuries.

Why did you establish your own business? Can you tell us when and why you started?

Symmetry was established in 2009 as a collaborative effort between my husband and myself. Up until that year, I had worked for many different out-patient facilities and had expressed a deep desire to one day open my own. A business venture in 2005 with a would-be partner turned out unproductive, which was an eye-opener for me. I was also not very pleased with my position as director at a local hospital. Being female and a minority and governing 5 male therapists, I felt that my position was subject to discrimination on both a sexual and racial nature. It was a turning point in 2009 when I finally decided that I needed to take rein of my professional future.

Check out the Pinoy Entrepreneur behind one of the most well-loved food brands! 

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