Modern Media, Built on Culture and Innovation

Modern Media Group, Inc. (MMGI) emerged from AGC Power Holdings Corp.’s ambition to build a media company attuned to the rapidly changing ways audiences discover, experience, and participate in culture. Its roots can be traced to 2020, with the introduction of NYLON Manila under the broader AGC PHC portfolio, establishing an early foothold in youth culture and digital-first storytelling.

In late 2022, AGC PHC formally established MMGI as a dedicated media subsidiary, following its acquisition of the global Billboard title and laying the foundation for a portfolio built around internationally recognized voices, Filipino creativity, and contemporary cultural conversations.

A Digital-First Beginning

NYLON Manila brought the irreverent spirit of its global counterpart to a distinctly Filipino audience, becoming a platform for fashion, beauty, music, art, technology, travel, and the many facets of youth culture. Bold, progressive, and unapologetically expressive, the brand championed individuality while giving emerging Filipino creators and voices a space to lead conversations rather than simply participate in them.

The brand’s editorial character was evident from its maiden covers, which looked beyond familiarity and into the ideas, identities, and convictions shaping a generation. Andrea Brillantes explored self-definition beyond the spectacle of celebrity, Kokoy De Santos spoke to the importance of love, identity, and belonging, while Frankie Pangilinan embodied a generation finding clarity in its voice and purpose. Together, the covers established NYLON Manila’s instinct to look beyond the surface, spotlighting personalities not simply for who they were, but for what they represented in a rapidly evolving cultural landscape.

Its commitment to innovation extended beyond digital storytelling. Through immersive events and initiatives such as MyZine, NYLON Manila explored new possibilities for print as a medium for self-expression, transforming the traditional magazine into a premium, customizable format featuring curated editorial packs, interviews, visuals, mood boards, and functional inserts.

MyZine reimagined the traditional magazine as a canvas for self-expression, combining curated editorial content, bold visuals, and customizable elements in a premium hardbound format created for the NYLON Manila generation.

By July 2023, NYLON Manila was formally integrated into MMGI, bringing its distinctive perspective and deep understanding of youth culture into the group’s expanding media ecosystem.

“NYLON Manila demonstrated that youth culture in the Philippines is not only vibrant, but deeply influential,” said Anne Bernisca, former Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of MMGI.

As the media landscape continued to evolve, so too did the role NYLON Manila had come to play within it. In March 2026, MMGI announced the conclusion of the NYLON Manila franchise, marking the close of a distinctive chapter while carrying its perspective, energy, and connection to youth culture forward across the group’s wider portfolio. Its influence remains woven into the people, ideas, and cultural conversations it helped bring to the forefront.

The formation of MMGI was closely tied to AGC PHC’s acquisition of the global Billboard title and its vision of creating a definitive platform for Filipino music. In October 2023, Billboard Philippines officially launched as the Philippine edition of the globally recognized music authority, joining an international network that spans markets across Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Built around the Philippines’ deep-rooted relationship with music, Billboard Philippines was created to give the country’s vast pool of musical talent a stronger platform at home and abroad. With coverage spanning OPM and diverse Filipino genres, the brand combines authoritative music charts and editorial storytelling with magazines, immersive events, concerts, podcasts, and collaborations—creating multiple avenues for artists and audiences to connect.

The launch of Billboard Philippines on October 15, 2023 marked a significant milestone for MMGI and its partnership with Penske Media Corporation, bringing the global music authority to the country with a shared ambition to elevate Filipino music and talent on the international stage.

The occasion brought together Archie G. Carrasco, Chairman and CEO of AGC PHC; Anne Bernisca, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of MMGI; Bret Jackson, Chief of Editorial Content of Billboard Philippines; Randolf Palanca, Chief Business Officer and Executive Partner of AGC PHC; Gurjeet Chima, Global VP and Head of International Markets of Penske Media Corporation; and Mike Van, Billboard’s first-ever CEO.

For Bernisca, the arrival of Billboard Philippines was ultimately about giving Filipino music a wider stage: “It’s about time we shine a spotlight on our local artists and bring OPM to a wider, global audience.”

Its arrival marked an important step in MMGI’s mission to bring Filipino music into a wider global conversation while maintaining the credibility and standards associated with the Billboard name.

MMGI’s portfolio continued to grow as the company brought more globally influential media brands to the Philippines. In June 2024, it reached a defining milestone with the signing of licensing agreements for Rolling Stone Philippines and Robb Report Philippines, expanding its reach from youth culture and music into broader cultural commentary and luxury.

Rolling Stone Joins the MMGI Portfolio

In December 2024, Rolling Stone Philippines joined the portfolio, bringing one of the world’s most influential authorities on music and culture to the local market. With a legacy spanning music, entertainment, social issues, and popular culture, the Philippine edition created a platform for both global icons and Filipino talent, pairing the perspective of an internationally recognized title with stories rooted in the country’s own cultural landscape.

For Archie G. Carrasco, Chairman and CEO of AGC PHC, the arrival of Rolling Stone Philippines also opened a new chapter for audiences to engage with the brand’s enduring cultural influence: “Rolling Stone has been a beacon of social, cultural, and musical commentary for over five decades. We’re excited to see how our audience will engage with Rolling Stone’s rich heritage and forward-thinking content.”

Where Filipino Excellence Meets Global Luxury

Building on this momentum, MMGI expanded into the luxury segment with the introduction of Robb Report Philippines, bringing one of the world’s most respected luxury media brands to the country. Officially launched in February 2025 through an exclusive three-day experience at Amanpulo, the Philippine edition established a distinctive space for luxury storytelling, covering automobiles, yachts, watches, real estate, travel, art, design, and more. The launch reflected AGC PHC’s vision for translating the global authority of Robb Report into a perspective that celebrates Filipino excellence. As Carrasco expressed:


“We take pride in presenting the same exceptional standard of storytelling but with a distinct perspective—one that highlights Filipino excellence, global sophistication, and a commitment to a life well-lived.”

In 2026, The GAME became part of MMGI, expanding the group’s cultural footprint into sports. Originally launched by One Mega Group Inc. (OMGI) in August 2022 as its first sports media brand, The GAME brought a lifestyle-driven perspective to athletics, spotlighting not only athletes and competition but also the people, passions, and culture surrounding sport.

Its inaugural issue featured tennis champion Alex Eala following her historic 2022 US Open Junior Girls’ Singles victory, establishing the brand’s commitment to celebrating Filipino athletic achievement on the global stage. Within MMGI, The GAME extends this perspective further, exploring the intersection of sports, music, style, entertainment, identity, and community while elevating sports storytelling beyond the scoreboard and into the wider cultural conversation.

With its growing presence in music and culture, MMGI reached a major milestone on October 21, 2025 with the inaugural Filipino Music Awards (FMAs)—a landmark celebration of Original Pilipino Music produced by AGC PHC and presented by MMGI, with Billboard Philippines as its official media partner. The first-ever ceremony brought together the country’s leading artists, emerging voices, industry figures, and music institutions in a celebration of Filipino artistry and ambition.

The FMAs brought together the many voices that give OPM its character, celebrating 18 awardees across four major categories alongside performances that captured the energy and spirit of Filipino music. With its scale, artistry, and world-class production, the ceremony became an expression of MMGI’s evolving role in culture—creating experiences that move beyond traditional media and give Filipino talent a stage as ambitious as the music itself.

The milestone brought together teams across the AGC PHC ecosystem, with MMGI and Billboard Philippines leading the event’s media and creative direction. Rolling Stone Philippines and Robb Report Philippines also joined as media partners, extending MMGI’s collective voice into the celebration and reflecting the group’s ability to unite its brands around significant moments in Filipino culture.

For MMGI, the awards became a meaningful expression of its wider purpose. As Bernisca reflected, the FMAs “embody the group’s mission—to champion Filipino creativity and give local artists a world-class platform.” The FMAs became another chapter in MMGI’s cultural journey, extending its storytelling into a live celebration where Filipino music, artistry, and community converged.

A Voice in MMGI’s Early Journey

From its formative years, MMGI grew through a period of rapid expansion under Anne Bernisca, who served as Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner from May 2023 until July 2026. Her connection to the group’s wider media ecosystem began in 2015, when she served as Head of Digital Media for OMGI, where she developed an early understanding of how digital platforms, audiences, content, and culture could come together in meaningful ways.

At MMGI, Bernisca became part of a chapter marked by ambition, movement, and the arrival of brands that would define the company’s identity across music, youth culture, luxury, and sports. Her tenure coincided with the growth of Billboard Philippines, Rolling Stone Philippines, Robb Report Philippines, and The GAME, helping shape an environment where different voices, creative disciplines, and audiences could find their place within one evolving media ecosystem.

The Spirit Behind the Work

As MMGI grew into a wider family of brands, Nikki Balboa became part of the journey as Head of Operations, bringing with her a belief that structure should make room for creativity, not stand in its way. Her approach centered on finding the harmony between people, ideas, and processes—helping create an environment where teams could work with greater ease while allowing good ideas to take shape.

Balboa was part of a formative period for MMGI, contributing to the culture and collaboration that accompanied the company’s expanding portfolio. She concluded her tenure with MMGI in 2026, leaving behind relationships, ideas, and a shared spirit of collaboration that became part of the group’s continuing story.

A Culture-Driven Media Ecosystem

Across its portfolio, MMGI brings together music, luxury, sports, entertainment, and youth culture as interconnected expressions of identity and community. Through print, digital platforms, video, live experiences, events, partnerships, and socially attuned storytelling, its brands create meaningful ways for audiences to discover and engage with culture.

MMGI is driven by the belief that Filipino creativity deserves both a strong local platform and a place in the global conversation. Anchored in editorial excellence, innovation, and cultural relevance, the company continues to build platforms that elevate local talent, ideas, and stories while connecting audiences across generations and borders.