Asia's Most Influential PH

Media & Marketing

The storytellers shaping the world’s knowledge

Kim Atienza

TV Host

As a multihyphenate television personality, Kuya Kim Atienza has become one of the nation’s most famous dispensers of facts and forecasts

Juan Kevin Belmonte

President and CEO; Vice-Chairman, Philstar.com; Nuvoland Philippines

By leading the Philippine Star into the internet age with PhilStar.com, Kevin Belmonte did much to preserve the legacy of his family’s broadsheet

Miguel Belmonte

President and CEO, Philippine Star

As president and CEO of The Philippine Star and BusinessWorld, Miguel Belmonte is a force shaping the Philippine media landscape as it faces an especially turbulent time

Karen Davila

Broadcast journalist

The award-winning broadcast journalist optimises multimedia to become a positive influence

Micky Fenix-Macabenta

Food Writer, Editor, and Book Author, Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI)

Micky Fenix-Macabenta is one of the most well-respected food writers in the Philippines today

Lance Gokongwei

President and CEO, JG Summit

The business tycoon and leader balances empathy with bottom-line objectives

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng

SVP for Digital Transformation and Corporate Services, JG Summit

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng founded one of the Philippines’ top lifestyle publishers, and now orchestrates the digital transformation of her family’s conglomerate, JG Summit

Felipe L Gozon

Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO, GMA Network

An outstanding business leader who propelled GMA Network to unparalleled heights

Annette Gozon Valdes

President, GMA Worldwide, Inc.

Annette Gozon Valdes is president of GMA Films and GMA Worldwide, which together form a significant share of one of the Philippines’ biggest legacy media networks.

Erwan Heussaff

Content creator and creative director, TheFatKidInside.com

This well-known gastronome is preserving Filipino culinary traditions through new media

Rico Hizon

News Anchor, CNN Philippines

Broadcast journalist Rico Hizon has been an anchor for CNBC, BBC, and is now best-known as an anchor for CNN Philippines

Carlo L Katigbak

President, ABS-CBN Corporation

Leading a multimedia behemoth in the face of insurmountable odds is no small feat

Angie Mead King

Vlogger and media personality

YouTube vlogger, farmer, and environmentalist Angie Mead King also uses her automotive knowledge and background to build cars

Small Laude

Social media personality

With her vlogs, Small Laude wins audiences through authenticity, laughter and positivity

Ernie Lopez

President and CEO, ABS-CBN Publishing

As president of Creative Programs, Inc, Ernie Lopez oversees the lifestyle ecosystem of ABS-CBN, his family’s media network

Martin “Mark” Lopez

Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation

Mark Lopez is chairman of the Philippines’ largest media network, ABS-CBN

Juana Manahan-Yupangco

Founder, Mesa Ni Misis

Juana Manahan-Yupangco is the founder and editor of Mesa Ni Misis, an online platform for plant-based recipes and healthy living

Millet Mananquil

Associate Editor and Lifestyle Editor, The Philippine Star

Journalist and editor, Millet Mananquil is a well-known name across many industries as she continues to share more about the most interesting events in and out of the country

Rissa Mananquil Trillo

Co-founder, Happy Skin

The Galanistas | Rissa Mananquil Trillo marries her passion for style with her advocacy for sustainability

Hannah Reyes Morales

Photojournalist

Her photos have landed on the pages of the world's renowned media outlets

Manny Pangilinan

Chairman and president, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation

This respected businessman has not stopped innovating and investing in the future

Sandy Prieto-Romualdez

CEO, Inquirer Group of Companies

As the head of the Inquirer Group of Companies, Sandy Prieto-Romualdez's task is to create stronger synergy within the group

Maria Ressa

Journalist, CEO, co-founder, Rappler

The Nobel Prize winner was also honoured by UNESCO for her courage in upholding freedom of speech

Montserrat "Mons" Romulo

Columnist, Philippine Star

She writes, organises events, publishes books, and busies herself with Katutubo PH, a quarterly pop-up that showcases our local designers and artisanal products.

Roland Ros

Founder and CEO, Kumu

This tech innovator is the founder of Kumu, one of Asia’s top streaming apps

Korina Sanchez-Roxas

Broadcast Journalist, ABS-CBN Corporation, Integrated News and Current Affairs Division

This award-winning broadcast journalist is one of the Philippines’ most renowned and trusted news bearers. Her dedication to public service has led her to the frontlines of the media industry.

Paul Soriano

Director and co-founder, Ten17P

The award-winning director brings to life some of the country’s most popular film narratives

Pinky Webb

Broadcast Journalist, CNN Philippines

Senior anchor Pinky Webb solidifies herself as the face of CNN’s public affairs news

Emilio Yap III

President, Director, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp.; Philtrust Bank; Manila Hotel Corporation; Centro Escolar University (CEU); and Cocusphil Development Corp.

Media mogul Emilio Yap III quietly led his 121-year-old newspaper, the Manila Bulletin, to the digital age.

Tim Yap

Eventologist and founder, Yaparrazi Events + PR

The vibrant eventologist and head of Yaparrazi Events + PR is always the life of the party