About
A Creative Venture Built Around Originality
ILLUMINA MUNDI was established in May 2026 as an independent creative business by Saigon De Manila, an educator, writer, entrepreneur, social researcher, artist creator of original entertainment and intellectual property concepts.
Drawing from experiences across the Philippines, Japan, and Southeast Asia, the studio explores storytelling, human ingenuity, cultural perspectives, and new formats for contemporary audiences.
Our work begins with original concepts and moves toward structured development, intellectual property stewardship, and opportunities for creative collaboration.
Studio Philosophy
Create with imagination. Develop with discipline. Collaborate with purpose.
Research & Continuity
Beyond Stories: The Human Continuum
Beyond entertainment, ILLUMINA MUNDI explores the human experiences that give stories their meaning—identity, belonging, caregiving, reinvention, and continuity across life's transitions.
This perspective informs both our original media concepts and our interest in social research and systems-oriented innovation.
Among these explorations is AMAUNET™, an original intellectual property associated with the iCareContinuum / Care Continuum OS concept. Its development collaboration with NUKOSO Innovatives Inc., established in June 2026, reflects our interest in connecting human-centered ideas with emerging technological possibilities.

Founder’s Story
Saigon De Manila
Founder | Creative Director | IP Creator
The creative force behind ILLUMINA MUNDI and its growing portfolio of original entertainment formats, storytelling concepts, and intellectual properties.
Saigon De Manila's legal name is the registered proprietor of ILLUMINA MUNDI and the rights holder of its original media intellectual properties.
Business Information
- Studio name
- ILLUMINA MUNDI
- Registered business name
- ILLUMINAMUNDI INFORMATION SERVICES
- Registered proprietor
- Edgardo Cosico Castro
- Legal structure
- Philippine sole proprietorship
- DTI Business Name Registration No.
- 8154656
- Registered
- 2 May 2026
