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How this Filipino expat turns struggles to service

Every challenge in the UAE has shaped the person and leader she is today

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Girley Pineda, manager at Spice Grill

How the UAE shaped success for these three brothers

Their father’s stories inspired a dream, the UAE gave them the chance to build it

From left to right: Raul De Guzman, Karl De Guzman, and Nicolai De Guzman

Why this Filipino expat commits to giving back in UAE

His greatest achievement is not his career growth but helping others succeed

Francis Diesto Danganan, founder of Philippine Chefs Association UAE

How this family started over in UAE after losing father

This family turned grief to grit, rebuilt their lives through sacrifice, unbreakable bond

Clockwise from left: Ramona Mariano Sotto, Cris Sotto, Aiza Mariano, and Jovito Mariano

How this Filipino expat rebuilt life in UAE with Dh50

A reminder of how quickly life changes, how resilience emerges from the hardest moments

Bernie De Guzman, founder and head chef of Lutong Bahay

How this ex waiter selling fish built his Dubai company

After years of side hustles, setbacks, savings, he launched his own food trading business

VJ Estander, managing director of Great Harvest Foodstuff and Trading Services

UAE's Filipino cyclists unite for Independence Day ride

Over 550 riders turned the desert to a display of Filipino unity, resilience, bayanihan

Kalayaan Ride returns for its second year, uniting more than 550 Filipino cyclists in the UAE to celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day

From farm to business: Filipina thrives in the UAE

She started farming at eight years old, today she helps expats find opportunities, hope

Judy Dimayuga, co-owner of Jeju Skincare

How Kalayaan 2026 brought Filipino culture to life

Over 60,000 attended the celebration marking the 128th Philippine Independence Day

The event has stood as a display of the Filipino community’s resilience, gratitude, and lasting contribution to the UAE’s multicultural society

How UAE helped an expat take Filipino craft globally

The daughter of a roadside vendor now champions Filipino craftsmanship globally from Dubai

Marilou Lorenzo-Joson, founder and managing director of Casa Filipina

How four friends found opportunity, purpose in the UAE

Friendship, resilience, shared belief in each other have changed the course of their lives

From left to right: Carla Castro, Jay Esqueta, Chrissie Asuncion, and Delia Rubios

UAE-based entrepreneur creates jobs in uncertain times

Filipino expat says business success should be measured by how many lives are uplifted

Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Rolly Brucales

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