Empowering Creatives: AGC PHC Joins Philippine Junior Marketing Association’s MADWORLD 2025

AGC Power Holdings Corp. (AGC PHC) empowers the next generation of marketers through its collaboration with the Philippine Junior Marketing Association (PJMA)

The Philippine Junior Marketing Association (PJMA) recently hosted its flagship convention, MADWORLD 2025: Beyond Style and Glamour, at Filoil EcoOil Centre on April 5. The discussions highlighted key topics in fashion, business, and marketing, examining how holistic strategies and emerging trends are influencing the future of marketing.

PJMA’s MADWORLD 2025: Beyond Style and Glamour

The PJMA collaborated with AGC PHC as its premier partner for the event, which featured speakers from the AGC PHC ecosystem, beginning with Janine Recto, the new Vice President for Asia Media Brands of One MEGA Group Inc. (OMGI), who talked about brand aesthetics and the art of impactful, strategic campaigns. Ramon Galicia, wearing his VMAN Southeast Asia Publisher hat, discussed fashion marketing strategies and coping with today’s fast-changing trends. Jann Pascua, Art Director of Vogue Philippines spoke on color as a tool for branding, emotion, and marketing impact. RJ Ledesma, Editor-in-Chief of The Business Manual, facilitated a panel discussion on inclusivity in the fashion and business industry and was joined on stage by Vogue Philippines’ Fashion Director Pam Quiñones and AGC PHC CEO Archie G. Carrasco who also wore his other hat as Vogue Philippines’ Publisher.

Janine Recto, Vice President for Asia Media Brands of OMGI

Ramon Galicia, Publisher of VMAN Southeast Asia

RJ Ledesma, Editor-in-Chief of The Business Manual

Pam Quiñones, Fashion Director of Vogue Philippines

Archie Carrasco, CEO of AGC PHC and Publisher of Vogue Philippines

Jann Pascua, Art Director of Vogue Philippines 

Together with these distinguished speakers, NYLON Manila podcasters Nica Glorioso and Bianca Lao, hosts of the brand’s VOICES Podcast, were also invited to the day’s special segment on individuality. They shared their insights on the importance of embracing one’s identity through self-expression during PJMA’s special segment, Be You-nique.

L–R: Nica Glorioso and Bianca Lao, hosts of NYLON Manila’s VOICES Podcast

NYLON Manila also set up its vibrant Career Fair booth beside AGC PHC’s Human Resources Booth, inviting young attendees to explore internships, discover new career opportunities, and network with industry creatives. Students were also given complimentary issues from the media brands of AGC PHC.

Attendees at NYLON Manila’s Career Fair booth and AGC PHC’s Human Resources’ booth

The talks ended on a high note with an electrifying performance by P-pop girl group KAIA, specially arranged by Billboard Philippines. Their dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals added a vibrant energy to the event, leaving the audience thrilled and energized.

P-pop girl group KAIA

With its unwavering commitment to fostering the growth of young talent, AGC PHC continues to inspire and support the next generation of marketers and creatives, paving the way for a creative and progressive future in the industry.

Image courtesy of Gozzy Photography