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Rhandell Rubio
Jul 13, 2011

CREATIVE Q&A: Bates 141 Philippines' James Bernardo

James Bernardo, executive creative director at Bates 141 Philippines on how he stumbled upon the advertising industry, what it takes to impress him, and revealing his guilty pleasure.

James Bernardo, ECD at Bates 141 Philippines

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