Village Pipol Magazine

16/10/2025

When the sun dips below Manila’s skyline and the night starts to hum, another kind of city comes alive—one bathed not in streetlights but in sequins, spotlights, and confidence. Inside small clubs or on makeshift stages, drag performances transform the chaos of the metro into a symphony of glitter, and power.

Discover how drag brings Metro Manila to life after dark, where art meets resistance and glamour meets grit.

16/10/2025

With this expansion, AKASO sets its sights on becoming the preferred action camera brand among Filipino adventurers and content creators.

With this expansion, AKASO sets its sights on becoming the preferred action camera brand among Filipino adventurers and content creators

16/10/2025

Bridging eras and emotions with cinematic intensity, “Delikado” tells a gripping father-and-son narrative wrapped in post-punk energy.

The Dawn bridges eras and emotions with cinematic intensity, “Delikado” tells a father-and-son narrative wrapped in post-punk energy.

16/10/2025

The diversity and quality of the line-up assure cineastes that this will be the most competitive and exciting year of the Puregold CinePanalo yet.

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 has released their official Top 15 shortlist for the festival’s full-length category.

16/10/2025

Big prizes include GCash credits, gift certificates, a home appliance showcase, an iPhone 16, a motorcycle, and even the all-new BYD Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic hybrid car.

When GCash celebrates its birthday, everyone’s invited to the party. Starting October 15, is set to unveil exciting surprises.

16/10/2025

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 has released their official Top 15 shortlist for the festival’s full-length category. The select entries come from the country’s most driven directors who range from emerging voices in the field to eminent visionaries of the industry.

From the list of 15, only seven filmmakers will be selected, each of whom will receive PhP 5 million production grant.

The top 15 full-length films for the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo are:

Ennui - Alpha Habon
Pasilyo - Allen Galindo
Gods and Thieves - Tyrone Acierto
Apol of My Ai - Thop Nazareno
Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa’yo) - Rodina Singh
And There was Silence - Jonathan Jurilla
Wantawsan - Joseph Abello
Stuck on You - Mikko Baldoza
Mono No Aware - BC Amparado
Ang Lalakeng Lumuluha ng Perlas - Khavn
Beast - Lawrence Fajardo
I’ve Seen Where it Ends - JP Habac
Aripuen - Christopher Gozum
Patay Gutom (Dead Hungry) - Carl Papa & Ian Pangilinan
Catch Me if You Stan - Rayn Brizuela

The Top 15 filmmakers will face one more round of selection before the announcement of the official festival line-up. The selected full-length films will screen at the 2026 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival at the Gateway Cineplex 18 on August 7 to 18, 2026.

Meanwhile, applications for the Puregold CinePanalo’s student shorts category continue. Interested applicants may still submit their dream projects to https://tinyurl.com/PCPFFShorts before 11:59 PM on November 25, 2025.

15/10/2025

Village Pipol Magazine is filled with gratitude as we mark this meaningful chapter in our journey. 18 years of creating, collaborating, and growing wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity and trust of our dear sponsors.

Your support means more than words can express, and we carry your kindness with us as we look ahead to the future. Thank you for being part of our story.

15/10/2025

Village Pipol Magazine celebrated its 18th anniversary on October 15, at The Vibe Arcovia, marking a debut of growth, gratitude, and inspiration. At the center of this celebration stood Anna Magkawas, entrepreneur and cover personality of Village Pipol’s 18th anniversary issue.

Village Pipol Magazine celebrates 18 years of excellency. At the center of this event, Anna Magkawas graces the cover of the 18th year issue.

15/10/2025

Anna Magkawas gave birth to Luxe Beauty and Wellness in one of the hardest times on Earth—the pandemic. What seemed impossible became her turning point, and today, Anna Magkawas proves that resilience, vision, and staying grounded in family can build an empire.

Read the full VP/Cover here: https://villagepipol.com/vp-cover-rooted-in-power-the-luxe-journey-of-anna-magkawas/



Publisher | Richie de Quina () & Gwynn Crisostomo
Editor-in-Chief | John Luke Chica ()
Junior Editor | Lei Sedero ()
PR & Advertising Manager | Josh Austria ()
Marketing Head | Regino Rubi ()
Digital Manager | Allen Esteban ()
Executive Assistant | Dream Dubria ()
Words by Lei Sedero ()

Photographer | John Lester Ducor
Videographer | Madoka Kasiwashaki
HMUA | Emerson Go and Team
Set Design | Ms. Marinell and Team
Associate Producer | Elle Stellar
Associate Producer | Regino Rubi

15/10/2025

Special thanks to our Silver Sponsor for Village Pipol’s 18th Anniversary!

✨Maria Clara Sangria✨

With heartfelt gratitude, we thank you for your steadfast support and meaningful partnership in shaping the legacy of Village Pipol.