FILIPINO FIRST

Charisse Aquino Tugade could have chosen to start a career in anthropology in the United States where she grew up and received her education, but her passion in promoting the Filipino culture led her to founding The Manila Collectible, a cultural shop that promotes the Philippine indigenous culture and provides livelihood to marginalized communities in the Philippines. Host, writer: Donna Reyes Master editor, graphic artist: Rico Salvan Director: Jeffrey Mejia Special thanks to: Uni-Mart EVA Air Lady's' Choice Jan Paul Ferrer Aeron Lancero Opulence Skin Care and Medspa Glen Abog Photography The Manila Collectible Charisse Aquino-Tugade