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ABOUT THE EVENT
TOP FILIPINO ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS
IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2025
The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Engineers and Architects in the Middle East honors the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional overseas Filipinos in the fields of engineering and architecture across industries in the UAE and the Arab World. These outstanding individuals have helped shape the landscape of the region and continue to contribute to its growth and development.
THE AWARDS
The Awards is a testament to the fervent desire of The Filipino Times, the biggest Filipino newspaper in the UAE and the largest digital platform for Filipinos in the Middle East, to give a nod to creative and innovative minds from the Philippines whose lifelong bodies of work demonstrate a combination of talent, vision, and commitment to change the face of cities, communities, and landscape across the region.
The event celebrates the passion and commitment of these individuals in planning and designing smart, sustainable and more livable places and spaces.
The event celebrates the passion and commitment of these individuals in planning and designing smart, sustainable and more livable places and spaces.
THE SUMMIT
The Filipino Times Watchlist: Top Engineers and Architects Summit brings together Engineers and Architects, industry leaders, government officials, suppliers and industry stakeholders to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities in the Engineering and Architecture industry in the region. It offers an unparalleled platform for participants to network, share best practices, and learn about the latest trends and innovations in Engineering and Architecture.
2025 KSA & BH WINNERS
Victorino Abejero • Elmer Amador • Jay Animas • Don Aparicio • Leo Argoso, Jr. • Nasser Asain • Jeoffrey Asis • Joy Carale Azur • Emerson Romero Cabrera • Renato Siquig Camacho • Zoilo Caringal • Luisito Carlos • Carlos Casenas, Jr. • Edgar Castilla Colmo • Ernel Tadea Cudal • Fernando Datu • Richard De Belen •Fredel De Vera • Michael Diwa • Aliw Carter Elamparo • Darwin Fernandez • Aldon Ray Balayo Fortaleza • Marlon Gacutan • Mories Galuso • Jan Michael Ganaban • Feleo Gines • Amir-Hussein Sinsuat Kamir • Brian Lacaba • Sherwin Ladiana • Franklin Panaguiton Laru-An • Renato Lat • Jay-ar Legaste • Rogel Limjoco • Russel Lived • Jan Marlou Luis • Lormel Taduran Magistrado • John Michael Malvar • Erwin Mandia • Jeffrey Catapang Manguera • Johnny Manlangit • Mario Fabian Manuel • Rigel Quijada Pelayo • Rhoel Vincent Rabillas • Raymund Ralph Zalun Ramos • Rafael Rentutar, Jr. • Ricky Salavia • Rodolfo Saludez Jr. • Lorenzo Santos • Franklin Morados Semilla • Geraldin Suede • Gregorio Guamos Tiamson • William Angelo Conejos, Jr. • Willard Ganea • Samer Musa Mohamad
2025 ME WINNERS
Rhona Bahala • Antonio Dicipulo • Carmelita Gaela • Jeffrey Carlo Gavino • Cherylliz Anne Lago • Fernando Pabalan • Woderick Pareja • Bernadette Pigao • Kriz Samed Quiogue • Franz Felea Reyes • Paul Peter Son Rico Rigor • Kenneth Mark Santos • Charles Concordio Abad • Marichelle Aldaya • Jay Animas • Blesil Apduhan • Joey Bañadera • Erwin Bayot • Alfonso Belito Betita • Kristoffer Arnie Borreros • Glenn John Buenconsejo • Jonathan Cabardo • Jaime Jr. Castañeda • Ronald Castillon • Alden Cayaga • John Carlo Cayog • Anngela Chavez • Randy Piniera Cocjin • Leonides Dalupang • Sheryl Dela Peña • Michelle De Sesto • Fredel De Vera • Pablismer Dela Cruz • Cedrich Joshua Yllana Delos Santos • Leonester Villar Diestro • John Nielsen Dolozon • Joeper Famorcan • Michael Jeanios Francia • Julie Galve Galeon • Paquito Idos • Romaline Isla • Ace Juntilla • Ahmer Labarda • Roland Leaño • Jay-ar Legaste • Asuncion Lopez • Percival Magnaye • Vanessa Angela Malaluan • Leonel Joseph Malayao • Raleigh Malubay • Gerry Manglicmot • Williamson Mangubat • Vener Manqueria • Nathalie Marcial • Joevince Molbog • Lorena Navarro • Melvin Kieth Nicdao • Sharon Nuque • Mario Oligo • Meliza Ortiguerra • Engersol Pigao • Raymund Ralph Ramos • Rafael Jr. Rentutar • Juanito Ricohermoso • Marites Sanchez • Alberto Jr. Tampipi • Dana Lynn Tan • Jundee Mar Tejedo • Jojo Utram • Vic Allen Victorio • Jowy Palma Deauna • Jolivette Rapadas Dela Cruz • Florencio Jr. Lopez • Patrick Luis Soriano • Rodolfo Jr. Yamson • Genesis Agnes • Heherson Batoon • Maricarl Capuno • Mark Nhel Gasangue • Garry Garcia • Leo Vincent Lao • Rafael Lontoc • Ma. Elisa Maglaque-Arcega • Jeejay Al Perez • Leif Marvin Valeros • Manny Boy Cabalse • Elmer Casao • Rodrigo Jr. Castulo • Leo Cupido • Aruel Diaz • Elmer Genove • Alfie Guillermo • Marlon Hipolito • Venerando Laguerta • Norberto Jr. Lingcaso • Jalan Nicolas Oyao • Victor Paloma • Ken Anthony Perez • Lesley Ariel Pineda • Melanie Rances • Roanne Joy Recto • Rocil May Saragpon-Guillermo • Ian Waldy Sayaman • Jose Tangcogo • Enrie Andy Vergosa • Eryl Villa • Leonardo Aguado • Kristian Basario • Arlan Beltran • Clyde Bienson Calingasan • Sonny Calma • Pasciano Defensor • Domingo Jr. Delgado • Juanito Jr. Ingal • Eduardo Malagapo • Shayed Mamayog • Felizardo Jr. Orticio • Cipriano Parubrub • Jed Gregorio Perpetua • Lloyd Christian Pineda • Reynald Ramos • Henry Regalado • Jaime III Reyes • Francis Louie Rosete • Michael Serben • Jeffrey Valero • Jayson Zamora
2024 ME WINNERS
June Alzate • Ramon Angel • Catherine Bantoy-Marte • Joy Cristina Celerio • Ramon Angel • Catherine Bantoy-Marte • Joy Cristina Celerio • Joseph De Ala • Yvette Mary De Jesus • Maria Kristine Diosana • Christine Espinosa-Erlanda • Josephus Jr. Gandionco • Jonathan Gregorio • Arlan Ronquillo • Shadrach Joseph Siguan • Marvin Tejada • Mark Anthony Abendan • Bernardo Aguilar • Rhea Albelda • Rachel Alcantara • Noel Antonio • Blesil Apduhan • Harold Baladad • Ariel Bantugan • Riyadh Barrizo • Clarise Canoso • Luisito Carlos • Jaime Jr. Castañeda • Ronald Catequista • Geovanni Vergil Contreras • Victor Cocoy Corrales • Leonides Dalupang • Michelle De Sesto • Fredel De Vera • Josenia Dela Cruz • Julie Christie Dela Cruz • Leonester Diestro • Donnie Ray Distrito • Marvin Era • Joseph Steve Esteves • Elvin Fajutagana • Joeper Famorcan • Joaquin Jr. Gamba • Hyacynth Gonzales • Hero Infante • Jaddeth Isip • Salibel Jatulla • Franklin Laru-an • Jason Lee • Jay-ar Legaste • Ma. Teresa Licardo • Richard Licardo • Gerry Ligutan • Ryan Mark Maer • Erwin Mandia • Diomel Mangosing • Emelyn Martinez • Melvin Kieth Nicdao • Mario Oligo • Joe Nino Orapa • Rizalde Pante • John Harold Porol • Eisen Punzalan • Carlito Rendon • Wilfred Reyes • Roderick Rodenas • Dave Sanchez • Rolando II Solmerin • Alberto Soriano • Ritz Tagapan • Alberto Jr. Tampipi • Jojo Utram • Nonilo Jr. Vergara • Kristine Ghea Villanueva • Julie Galeon • Jestoni Cuizon • Arlan Duay • Mary Jane Alvero • Eugenio Aprecio • Noel Castillo • Julie De Castro • Jowy Deauna • Enrico Layug • Florencio Jr. Lopez • Marco Quesea • Warren Relota • John Philip Rivero • Melody Jay Rivero • Eleazar Salut • Mary Lyn Tabasan • Sanni Rose Tumambing • Rodolfo Jr. Yamson • Hero Jun Ladores • Evangel Arcega • Leo Jr. Argoso • Analiza Binondo • Mark Nhel Gasangue • Reenan Gotis • Rafael Lontoc • Leonardo Mendoza • Lloyd Allen Ondona • Matthew Pallan • Jethroefel Ramboyong • Julito Jr. Rojas • Frederick Roxas • Maynard Theodor Saga • Reuben James Sevillano • Emmanuel Yumul • Victorino Abejero • Rogelio Jr. Alcantara • Frederick Aquino • Jrold Asiong • Eduardo Jr. Bangate • Joel Barnachea • Abdon Jr. Baylosis • Rolando Casanas • Arnie De Guzman • Melchor De Roma • Loreto Jr. Fernandez • Benjamin Gallego • Marlon Hipolito • Jerson Maglunob • Rustico II Mariano • Renante Moral • Jay-ar Murillo • Liffey Jun Pacana • Joel Peñaflor • Dan Ehrald Samarita • Michael Santiago • Alex Villanueva • Deugene Acojido • Kim Curlie Alfonso • Kristian Basario • Clyde Bienson Calingasan • Vince Neil Castillo • Ramir Crame • Jerry Fer Damian • Guillermo Jr. Del Mar • Richard Galas • Amalio Jr. Gayola • Vilmar Haropohop • Ryan Ben Sabilala • Lloyd Christian Pineda • Francis Louie Rosete • Francis • Anthony Uy • Jeffrey Uy • Jayson Zamora • Felizardo Jr. Orticio
2023 ME WINNERS
Allan J. Hock • Anthony R. Raquepo • Anthony T. Austria • Arnold A. Datu • Catherine L. Alba • Christine Espinosa-Erlanda • Christopher R. Bonoan • Eldrid B. Refil • Florence Joy P. Cadorna • James Roy T. Jimenez • John Carlo J. Carlos • Kirby A. Zalameda • Leonila V. Robledo • Robbie Robert B. Gitgano • Suzette Peachie Bayonito • Woderick M. Pareja • Mary Jane Alvero Al Mahdi • Abechael Y. Capili • Albert J. Damo • Aldrin Castro • Alvin E. Alejandro • Ariel A. Bantugan • Arnel E. Caburnay • Arnel E. Dayao • Bernie N. Favorito • Daygrace C. Salunga • Dene S. Horneja • Dennis L. Magnaye • Dennis P. De Mesa • Deugene M. Acojido • Edmar F. Cabra • Emelyn Martinez • Enrico John Niño G. Chavez • Enrie Andy E. Vergosa • Florencio G. Lopez, Jr • Francis Anthony M. Uy • Frederick B. Espinosa • Gideon C. Gucilatar • Hilbert M. Libres • Jacob B. Sambahon • Jan Michael G. De Villeres • Jay Ar P. Legaste • Jeffrey P. Arreza • Jeffrey Uy • Jestoni E. Cuizon • Jethroefel E. Ramboyong • Joanah P. Mozo • Joel G. Abaincia • Joeper F. Famorcan • Joey B. Bañadera • John Joseph R. Guinoo • Jojo R. Utram • Jomar T. Battung • Kristian G. Basario • Leonardo G. Mendoza • Leonester V. Diestro • Lilian C. Geron • Louie James T. Bendanillo • Louie Mel C. Maliksi • Luisito S. Carlos • Manilyn D. Mallari • Manolito M. Landicho, Jr • Manuel F. Papasin • Marco Q. Quesea • Mario M. Solang • Maximo H. Adarlo, Jr • Noemi S. Culala • Noriel M. Ong • Onofre P. Valencia • Orandantes M. Delizo • Perry L. Kwan • Preniss Ann J. Quibrantos • Rafael C. Lontoc • Ramil A. Biador • Reenan M. Gotis • Renante G. Abellanosa • Reuben James B. Sevillano • Rheesa Mae G. Alfaro • Richard Z. Roxas • Robert U. Mabulay • Rodolfo B. Yamson, Jr • Rolando M. Nicolas • Ronald M. De Castro • Ryan B. Clarina • Ryan Ben R. Sabilala • Sheena O. Mecaydor • Sheryl G. Dela Peña • Vanessa M. Malaluan • Victorino Abejero • Yvonne O. Cabang • Paul Anderson N. Vera
2025 KSA & BH WINNERS
Divina Asug • Dr. Bernard Laxamana Carpio • Dr. Maurice Joy Cudal • Marie Dahlia Bobbie Fopalan • Paul Reinald Base Garcia • Haidee Haropohop • Maricris Ignacio • Rodemel Mar Maceda • Julius Jude Pastrana Mamaclay • Maykiel Terowa Mauro • Jose Rex Navarrosa • Ana Boy Olimba • Errol Andy Recinto • Dr. Jordan Tovera Salvador • Dr. Ma. Abigail Trinidad • Glenn Ford Valdez
2024 ME WINNERS
Muhaima D. Abdulgani • Jacquelyn M. Adormeo • Arthur R. Agero Jr. • Mark Joseph V. Alforque • Aldrin Ian O. Alpe • Arce V. Amparo • Verna A. Andaya • Esperanza R. Andoloy • Divina I. Asug • Dr. Rosanna M. Barrera • Adahlia T. Basco • Peter Jay A. Batoon • Nelson A. Bautista • Angelo Dino M. Bernardo • Dr. Dianne Kristine Joy C. Bonsol • Noriel Paul O. Bracamonte • Angelita Cortel- Braceros • Carlo Jay C. Buenaventura • Dr. Sherwin B. Cabillo • John John G. Cabrillos • Dr. Jane Cecille Quijano- Cadag • Michelle M. Calapano • Fitz Gerald D. Camacho • Red Capuyan • Cirio B. Caras • Jonathan M. Carretas • Ramel C. Cenil • Antonieta D. Conarco • Doris Matilde L. Daabay • Dr. Dan Lester Dabon • Cherry Dalmacio- Liwanag • Dr. Ariel M. De Roxas • Axzelle Mae F. De Torres • Merlito L. De Torres • Dennis C. Del Rosario • Dr. Christian Marvin A. Dela Cruz • Maria Jesusa ‘Susie’ Delgado • Mark King C. Dimasisil • Marsan N. Domingo • Adonis C. Dungca • Mark Oliver H. Duque • Queenie G. Durano • Gemma V. Eroles • Dr. Grace B. Estacio • Amelita B. Estrada • Dr. Antonio Ronaldo G. Fabian • Rommel A. Facturan Jr. • Dr. Marvin A. Felix • Olivia O. Fernandez • Marebel P. Ferrer • Lemuel Ian U. Ferreria • Jerome G. Flores • Mariezl L. Fonbuena • Dr. Thesalyn O. Foronda • Anwar T. Gadia • Dan Louie I. Galang • Ronald Gamiao • Daryll A. Garcia • Dianne Jeffrey B. Gavarra • Vivian C. Gerardo • Czarina Gerard S. Gomez • Dr. Vea Romelle S. Guinoo • Krisnan E. Gundaya • Marilyn L. Hamsirani • Maricris B. Ignacio • Julius Ray P. Inso • Jefferson I. Lacson • Ruhaina S. Ladja • Janice A. Lanaria • Rachell Ann S. Lantayona • Dr. Pauline Bernadette P. Lorenzo • Voltaire John F. Malaluan • Rainier Co Maquilan • Jennifer D. Maralit • Lauriano R. Marcos • Kathleen F. Mariano • Maricar P. Mariano • Dulce Elaine Q. Mendoza • Jericson De Leon Mercado • Billy Joe Mercurio • Amy M. Miranda • Al Sharif A. Mortiga • Normie Paranga-Natividad • Dr. Jose Rex N. Navarrosa • Maria Victoria H. Nocillado • Ana B. Olimba • Mary Grace C. Pabiona • Karla Monique L. Padrelanan • Primo P. Pagdato • Liezl D. Pangilinan • Elenita C. Paraiso • Jan Martin Phius A. Quibilan • Vincent T. Ranario • Ciara M. Relator • Dr. Ciarra Jansen V. Rodriguez • Samuel Bidjee F. Rodriguez • Ben Joseph R. Sabilala • Richard B. Sagasag • Veronica F. Saha • Julieto S. Saja • Gilbert T. Salacup • Dr. Arnel B. Salgado • Wannur A. Salih • Jim Paulo B. Salvador • Jordan T. Salvador • Marie Pie C. Santos • Leah B. Sarsonas • Dr. Eligin Jumel H. Sayson • Wilma L. Schuck • Emily A. Semira • Juvy S. Somcio • Malony L. Soriano • John Christian J. Tadique • Zenaida G. Tarcena • Myra M. Teano • Carmina P. Terrado • Renel B. Tique • Ma. Abigail C. Trinidad • Gideon L. Valledor • Dr. Aileen Villanueva • Dr. Jose Puno Villanueva • Rowena A. Vargas • Charmaine Lynden P. Vergel • Jasper Kim A. Wagan • Dr. Annaleah D. Yim