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Village Pipol Magazine marked its 19th anniversary with a night of fashion, entertainment, and celebration at its Anniversary Gala Night 2026 held last October 17, 2026 at The Boiler Room, Riverbanks Center, Marikina City. With the theme “High Fashion Halloween Glam”, the event brought together industry partners, media personalities, influencers, and guests to celebrate nearly two decades of storytelling, style, and multimedia publishing. The celebration highlighted the magazine’s journey in covering travel, lifestyle, technology, and entertainment while recognizing the partners and personalities who have contributed to its continued growth.
Jay-Ann Claire Bincal Unveiled As 19th Anniversary Cover Star
One of the evening’s highlights was the unveiling of Jay-Ann Claire Bincal as Village Pipol Magazine’s 19th anniversary cover star. The cover celebrates her journey as the founder and CEO of Purse Maison, a luxury resale business that grew from her love for bags into a brand built on authenticity, trust, and entrepreneurship. The feature offers a glimpse into her journey from a career in accounting to building her own ventures, including Purse Maison and CHARLÉ, her bag brand developed with business partners Anna Magkawas and Mary Cruz. It also explores her perspective on confidence, financial independence, and building a lasting legacy while staying true to her values. The cover added a meaningful moment to the anniversary celebration, recognizing Jay-Ann’s entrepreneurial journey and the story behind the woman featured on the magazine’s milestone cover.
Celebrating With Other Industry Personalities, Creatives, And Media People
The Village Pipol Magazine 19th Anniversary Gala Night welcomed a diverse mix of drag queens, industry personalities, content creators, and media representatives who joined the celebration of the publication’s 19 years of storytelling and creativity. Among the notable personalities in attendance were Trishia Espena, Arthur Osin, Dr. James Co, Dennis Mandigma, Rize, Jadriel Llorca, Xcegon, Jhade Ong, Ian Murillo, Jomar Yee, Amiel Salisi, Al Kalifa, and Cham Dela Cruz among others. The celebration also welcomed media partners and publications, including Iconic MNL, Visage, The Philippine Star, Wazzup PH, Gizguide, TAP Magazine, and Exploring Manila. Their presence highlighted the importance of media collaboration and industry connections in celebrating Village Pipol Magazine’s milestone. The gathering served as a meaningful opportunity to bring together people from different creative fields, recognize shared contributions to the industry, and celebrate another year of stories, partnerships, and memorable moments.
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A Night Of Fashion, Entertainment, And Glamour
Guests arrived in creative, high fashion Halloween looks, setting the tone for an evening filled with striking ensembles and memorable moments. The red carpet experience was brought to guests by Rising Design PH, giving attendees a glamorous welcome as they arrived at the venue. The event’s overall atmosphere was enhanced by the creative contributions of its event partners. Design Therapy handled the event venue styling while 8 Banquet Co. served as the official catering partner. PROSHOT Concept studio provided the glam booth, and Cocoon Studio captured the evening through red carpet photography. Guests also enjoyed the Parallel Blooms Photobooth while BUENO Mobile Bar served as the event’s mobile bar partner. Together, these partners helped bring the anniversary celebration to life, creating an event experience that reflected the evening’s fashion-forward theme.
Drag Excellence
Adding energy and spectacle to the celebration, House of Brent delivered a drag performance that brought its signature flair to the anniversary gala. The performance added to the evening’s entertainment, celebrating the artistry, creativity, and individuality that made the occasion memorable. Katana also took the stage for a special performance, adding another highlight to the evening’s program. The appearance complemented the gala’s bold and expressive theme, bringing together performance and fashion in a celebration of creative talent.
Recognizing The Partners And Brands Behind The Milestone
Village Pipol Magazine extends its heartfelt gratitude to the brands and partners who helped make its 19th Anniversary Gala Night possible. These include Gold Sponsors Careline, Peculiar, Sharp, Hotel Sogo, and Hotel Dreamworld; Silver Sponsors Eurotel, Apo View Hotel, and TECNO; and Bronze Sponsors ASUS, Hotel 101, Gluta-C, Infinix, Xiaomi, OPPO, Maya, Manulife, Anker, Jollibee, Foodpanda, Pay & Go, New Moon, and Universal Robina. Their support played an important role in bringing the celebration to life, making the evening a memorable gathering of fashion, entertainment, and industry partnerships. As Village Pipol Magazine celebrates 19 years of storytelling, the publication recognizes the value of these collaborations and thanks its sponsors for being part of this milestone.
Celebrating 19 Years And Looking Toward The Future
Village Pipol Magazine’s 19th Anniversary Gala Night celebrated more than the publication’s longevity. It highlighted the people, partnerships, and creative work that have helped shape its identity through nearly two decades of storytelling. As the magazine looks ahead to its 20th year, the celebration served as a reminder of its commitment to bringing stories, personalities, and experiences to its readers across its multimedia platforms.
Celebrating The Woman Behind The Cover
Through its anniversary cover, Village Pipol Magazine offers readers a glimpse into the woman behind the businesses, recognizing not only what she has built but also the dedication and vision that continue to guide her. The feature reflects the spirit of the magazine’s milestone celebration: honoring individuals whose journeys offer inspiration beyond their achievements. Jay-Ann’s story is one of building with purpose, finding confidence through experience, and understanding that meaningful success is shaped by both ambition and the values one chooses to uphold. The unveiling of Miss Jay-Ann as Village Pipol Magazine's 19th anniversary cover star stands as a celebration of perseverance and the people who continue to create opportunities through their hard work. Her story reminds readers that every dream has a starting point and with commitment and courage, there is always room to build something more.
