COMCO Mundo Continues Global Winning Streak at IABC Gold Quill Awards, PRCA APAC Awards, and Marketing-Interactive PR Awards

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As COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises highlights its Decada De COMCO 10th Anniversary Celebration, the powerhouse integrated communications group continues its global winning streak this 2026, earning industry recognition at the IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) Global Gold Quill Awards, securing multiple wins at the PRCA APAC (Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific) Awards, and garnering further accolades at the Marketing-Interactive PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026. Altogether, the agency brought home eight major awards, reinforcing its position as a leading force in the industry and bringing pride to the Philippines and Southeast Asia on the regional and global stages.

COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises was announced as one of the winners at the IABC Gold Quill Awards 2026. Together with its brand partners, the Agency earned recognition for several standout campaigns. Winning the Nonprofit Sector category is HOPE’s Building a Better Nation for Every Child – The “Generation HOPE” Campaign, while Century Tuna’s “Fit for Any Role” Protein-Fit Campaign was recognized under the Marketing, Advertising, and Brand Communication category.

The USA-headquartered International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a global network of communication professionals that recognizes the best practices and innovative campaigns of agencies, companies, and brands that foster excellence in the field of communications through the Gold Quill Awards. The awarding ceremony will happen in June at the IABC World Conference in Toronto, Canada. 

COMCO Mundo bag three recognitions at the PRCA APAC Awards 2026 in Singapore. (From left: Ampy Corpus, Managing Director & Business Administrator / Partner, COMCO Southeast Asia – Singapore; Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Interregional President & Group Chief Executive and Head of Global & Strategic Communications / Partner & Co-Founder, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises; and Ivan Dator, Associate Officer for Executive Initiatives and Strategic Communications, COMCO Mundo)

Building on this global recognition, at the PRCA APAC Awards 2026 in Singapore, COMCO Mundo, alongside its partners, continued its winning momentum, earning multiple recognitions for its standout campaigns that truly made a mark in people’s lives. These include the CSR and Sustainability Award for the “Sustainable Fishing for a Sustainable Future: Century Pacific Food Inc.’s Padagos Bulan Campaign,” and the Consumer Award (High Budget) for Century Tuna’s “Fit for Any Role: Protein-Fit Campaign. COMCO Mundo also secured the NGO and Charity Award with partner HOPE for Building a Better Nation for Every Child – The “Generation HOPE” Campaign. COMCO also received several finalist citations in four more categories, including APAC’s Large Consultancy of the Year and Multi-Country Award for One Southeast Asia: The Launch of SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo. 

Organized by the Public Relations and Communications Association, the PRCA APAC Awards recognize the most outstanding campaigns, teams, and individuals in public relations and communications across the region. The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world's largest professional body for PR and communications professionals, representing over 35,000 practitioners across 82 countries.

The Marketing-Interactive PR Awards Asia-Pacific Silver Award was received by Toshiba Lifestyle APAC and COMCO Southeast Asia – Singapore representatives. (From left: Coco Deng, Senior Marketing Executive, Toshiba Lifestyle APAC; Dawn Liew, Senior Marketing Manager, Toshiba Lifestyle APAC; and Ampy Corpus, Managing Director and Business Administrator / Partner, COMCO Southeast Asia – Singapore)

Last but not the least, COMCO Mundo was also honored at the Marketing-Interactive PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 in Singapore. These include a Silver Award for Best PR Campaign: Electronics & Tech for Toshiba Lifestyle  Philippines’ “Details Matter” campaign and a Bronze Award for Best Use of Virtual & Hybrid Events for The Communications Olympiad by the COMCO School of Communications, the communication training and professional development arm of COMCO Mundo, and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines. In addition to this, COMCO also received five finalist citations, including the PR Team of the Year (Agency). Meanwhile, Samsung Philippines, together with TARO AOX Inc., the specialist digital PR and integrated communications agency of COMCO Mundo, along with Cheil Philippines, Spark It Philippines, and Starcom, took home the Bronze Award for Best PR Campaign: Electronics & Tech for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series in the Philippines.

Organized by Marketing-Interactive, the leading source of advertising, marketing, and media intelligence in Asia and Oceania, PR Awards Asia-Pacific celebrates exceptional work across Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania, honoring impactful and innovative communications strategies.

“Celebrating this milestone with global recognitions makes the journey even more meaningful,” said Ferdinand Bondoy, Interregional President & Group Chief Executive and Head of Global & Strategic Communications / Partner & Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises. “It reminds us why we do what we do, to continue pushing boundaries and elevating Filipino and Southeast Asian excellence on the global stage,” he added.

As COMCO Mundo marks its Decada de COMCO 10th Anniversary Celebration, the recognition further strengthens its legacy as a trailblazer in the communications industry, championing innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven initiatives. 

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There is darkness ahead. Watch the trailer for “Verity,” starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett In PH cinemas September 30

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There is no light where we’re going. Colleen Hoover’s The New York Times best-selling psychological thriller “Verity” gets adapted for the big screen. The film stars Anne Hathaway as renowned author Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson as writer Lowen Ashleigh, and Josh Hartnett as Verity’s husband Jeremy.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/LxjUChRrvks

Get ready as “Verity” is out in Philippine cinemas soon.

About Verity:

Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity. After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.

Directed by: 

Michael Showalter

Screenplay by: Nick Antosca

Based on the book by: Colleen Hoover

Produced by: Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Stacey Sher, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Anne Hathaway, Colleen Hoover

Executive Producers: Kerry Orent, Dakota Johnson, Lauren Levine

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Brady Wagner

“Verity” is distributed in the Philippines by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #ProjectHailMary @columbiapicph

#VerityFilm 

Nicholas Galitzine has the power as He-Man in the new trailer for “Masters of the Universe” In PH cinemas June 3

 

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Eternia is calling. The legendary He-Man is back on the big screen in “Masters of the Universe.” Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) has been living as a normal man on Earth for 15 years, separated from his home and his power. The Sword of Power leads him back to Eternia, where he reclaims his birthright as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. “Masters of the Universe” also stars Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRGbJIiNDqc

Embrace your destiny as “Masters of the Universe” arrives in Philippine cinemas on June 3.

About “Masters of the Universe”:

In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. 

 

Starring 

Nicholas Galitzine 

Camila Mendes 

Alison Brie 

James Purefoy

Morena Baccarin

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson 

Charlotte Riley

 Featuring Kristin Wiig as the voice of “Roboto”

with Jared Leto 

and Idris Elba

Directed by Travis Knight

Screenplay by 

Chris Butler and Aaron Nee & Adam Nee & Dave Callaham

Story by Aaron Nee & Adam Nee and Alex Litvak & Michael Finch

Based on MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE by MATTEL

Produced by 

Todd Black, 

Jason Blumenthal, 

Robbie Brenner, 

Steve Tisch, 

DeVon Franklin

Executive Producers 

Ynon Kreiz, 

Bill Bannerman, 

David Bloomfield 

Samsung Announces Global Galaxy S26 Ultra Collaboration for the Release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Theatres

 

Global marketing campaign launches with custom content featuring Helen J. Shen

Samsung brings the first ever Runway Cam #withGalaxy to The Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere showcasing the pro-grade camera on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung has launched a global collaboration to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 with a custom spot that features Helen J. Shen as her character ‘Jin’, flawlessly fixing a last-minute Miranda Priestly request using Circle to Search with Google on the new Galaxy S26 Ultra.

[LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd2_a2GZnYw] 

As part of the global team-up, the Galaxy S26 Ultra shone during its red-carpet moment at the global premiere for The Devil Wears Prada 2. In an activation that would leave even Miranda Priestly proud, Galaxy S26 Ultra was used to capture the stunning red carpet looks of attendees, making it the first-ever Runway Cam #withGalaxy that delivered jaw dropping professional-grade footage with a cinematic, social post-ready feel. 

Stars like Helen J. Shen, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Heidi Klum, Paige DeSorbo, Hannah Berner, and Winnie Harlow posed for the Galaxy S26 Ultra photo-op to capture their memorable looks as seen below.

Galaxy S26 Ultra user and influencer Haley Kalil (@hayleebaylee) participated in the photo experience.

“I absolutely love The Devil Wears Prada and as a Team Galaxy member, I just love my Galaxy S26 Ultra,” said Haley. “Seeing those worlds collide here on the red carpet and sharing all my favourite Galaxy S26 Series features with a community who also loves this movie has just been the best experience.”

Haley also took to social media to showcase how she used her Galaxy S26 Ultra features such as Circle to Search with Google to get ready for the premiere.

[LINK: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXW92RFteob/ ]

Circle to Search with Google on Galaxy S26 Ultra is Runway ready

Samsung and Google partnered on a series of creative spots set in The Devil Wears Prada 2 universe to shine a light on how technology – like with Google to Search on the Galaxy S26 Ultra – is the cheat code for staying calm in high-stakes situations.

Want to see if the Galaxy S26 Series is the right fit for you? Visit samsung.com and get ready for The Devil Wears Prada 2, in Philippine theatres 29 April.

About The Devil Wears Prada 2

Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The film is directed by David Frankel, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna. 

Meet the voices of the star-studded flock of sheep in “The Sheep Detectives” Out in PH cinemas this May 6

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Chris O’Dowd voices Mopple (left) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus voices Lily in “The Sheep Detectives”

Herding a voice cast for a whole flock of wooly characters is no mean feat, but there’s an additional twist to finding the right actors for The Sheep Detectives. Every sheep has its own unique personality, but the actors’ delivery and mannerisms would directly influence how their sheep would be fleshed out through animation. 

“We actually capture footage of the actors while they’re recording—multiple angles of their faces,” says

animator Maya Storm Shrestha. “From that, we translate their physical performances into the animation

in a way that balances character expression with how a sheep’s anatomy naturally works.”

In The Sheep Detectives, voices from acclaimed actors like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rhys Darby, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, and more give life to a fluffy cast of characters tasked with solving the mysterious death of their beloved shepherd, George (Hugh Jackman). Driven by their shepherd’s nightly detective novel readings to the flock, the wooly investigators try to prove that even sheep can solve the toughest of mysteries.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/kUbc_7ue_Ho

We start with Lily, the smartest sheep in the group, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Lawful and loyal, she is devoted to George and helms the investigation for the flock. “Lily’s loyalty to George is unbreakable,” says Louis-Dreyfus. “She’s taken what George modeled for her and applies it not only to solving the crime, but to being a kindhearted leader. In doing so, she really addresses her own fears and becomes a better leader.”

Julia Louis-Dreyfus voices Lily, and Hugh Jackman as Shepherd George, in “The Sheep Detectives”

The respected elder of the flock is the regal Sir Ritchfield, voiced by Patrick Stewart. As a voice actor, Stewart manages to crack the crew up with his unexpectedly humorous line deliveries. “One of my favorite pieces of voice acting in the movie comes from Patrick Stewart,” says Executive/Animation Producer Tyson Hesse. “We simply asked him to keep repeating the word ‘murderer’ with escalating intensity, and each time it just got funnier and funnier. It became a great unexpected running gag.”

Patrick Stewart voices Sir Ritchfield in “The Sheep Detectives”

Cynical loner Sebastian is voiced by Bryan Cranston. The solitary sheep joined the flock at an older age, and has never truly assimilated. Sebastian’s personality serves as a foil against the rest of the group, which Cranston appreciates. “Sebastian’s perspective is essential to good storytelling,” Cranston says. “You need contrasting viewpoints—something for the character to push against. Otherwise, it’s boring.”

Paired with Lily, Cranston and Louis-Dreyfus channeled past chemistry to give their characters’ relationship authenticity. “Julia and I go way back—to Seinfeld, when our characters dated,” Cranston says. “When you know her voice and the vulnerability she brings, you can feel that rhythm between the characters. It becomes not just Lily and Sebastian, but something more—a relationship that gives the story real heart.”

“The Sheep Detectives” brings mystery and humor to Philippine cinemas on May 6.

Credit: “Columbia Pictures”

Watch the teaser trailer for “CLAYFACE,” DC Studios’ first-ever horror thriller, available now! “Clayface,” written by Mike Flanagan, opens only in cinemas October 21

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Look fear in the face. “Clayface” is DC Studios’ first horror thriller, directed by James Watkins from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, based on characters from DC. It stars Tom Rhys Harries as the titular Gotham City villain, with Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James. “Clayface” opens in Philippine cinemas October 21.

Watch the teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/ArXnlbzs_uE 

                    Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Official synopsis: 

DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the Gotham City villain.

“Clayface” unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.

The film also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.

James Watkins directs from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, story by Flanagan, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Rafi Crohn, Paul Ritchie, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther executive producing. 

Watkins’ creative team includes director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris, visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton, costume designer Keith Madden, and casting director Lucy Bevan.

DC Studios Presents, in association with Domain Entertainment, a 6th & Idaho Production, a James Watkins Film, “Clayface.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released only in theaters and IMAX® in North America on October 23, 2026, and internationally beginning 21 October 2026. 

The magic returns. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back as the Owens sisters in “PRACTICAL MAGIC 2,” in cinemas September 9. Watch the trailer, now available!

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Magic always finds its way back ✨🔮 Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are back as the Owens sisters in “Practical Magic 2,” sequel to the beloved 1998 film “Practical Magic.” The follow-up is directed by Susanne Bier (“The Night Manager,” “In a Better World”) and written by Georgia Pritchett (“Succession,” “Veep”) and Akiva Goldsman (“A Beautiful Mind”). Kidman and Bullock are joined in the cast by Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest (both reprising their roles from the first film as well), Joey King (“Bullet Train”), Xolo Maridueña (“Cobra Kai,” “Blue Beetle”), Maisie Williams (“Game of Thrones”) and Lee Pace (“The Hobbit” trilogy). “Practical Magic 2” opens in Philippine cinemas September 9. 

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/wSkpEPqQXKI 

#PracticalMagic2

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Official synopsis: 

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, “Practical Magic 2” returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.

About “Practical Magic 2”

Director: Susanne Bier

Writers: Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett

Based on the novel entitled “The Book of Magic” by Alice Hoffman

Producers: Denise DiNovi, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman

Executive Producers: Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Donald Sabourin, Alice Hoffman

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest