mission statement

To create and promote a space highlighting individuals of Philippine descent, featuring their achievements and contributions in the arts, fashion, media and public service.

A place where every Filipino around the globe can engage and be inspired through the stories we tell of our people thriving in their respective fields.

ENGAGE • THRIVE • INSPIRE

hiraya team

FRANCIS ARDEN

Editor In Chief

MICHAEL CARANDANG

Creative Director

JUSTIN TRUONG

Art Director

MERILLE RAAGAS

Fashion Director

MALCOLM BACANI

Fashion Editor

TRISTAN MANGUNDAYAO

Fashion Editor

A.C. DE QUINA

Entertainment Director

MIKE TALPLACIDO

Community Events and Entertainment Editor

FRANCIS GUM

Special Features Editor

WESLEY VAUGHAN

Copy Editor

KATHERINE URSOLINO

Contributing Editor

ELLAINE LAURETA

Contributing Editor

NIKITA MCELROY

Contributing Editor

JAY PAMINTUAN

Contributing Editor

CHRISTOPHER SANTIAGO

Contributing Editor

JOSEPH ALCANTARA

Contributing Editor

HYDEE URSOLINO PICHAI

Publisher

ICA IMANUELLE MACAZO

Marketing and PR Director

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