PRovoke Media names COMCO Mundo as Agency of the Year in Asia and among 75 Best Agencies in the region at the SABRE APAC Awards 2026

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As COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises continues its Decada De COMCO yearlong 10th Anniversary Celebration, the intercontinental and integrated communications group further solidifies its position as an industry trailblazer as it wins the Agency of the Year in Asia award at the SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific 2026. COMCO also proudly emerged as the only Philippine-led communications group included in PRovoke Media’s 75 Best Agencies in Asia-Pacific, underscoring the group’s consistent growth, strategic leadership, and creative excellence across the region.

Adding to its regional acclaim, COMCO achieved top honors at the SABRE Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 for its purpose-driven and impact-led campaigns. Leading the agency's recognitions is The Communications Olympiad: Rewriting Climate Change with the Next Gen Communications Practitioners, which was awarded a Certificate of Excellence. Spearheaded by COMCO School of Communications, the training and continuing education arm of COMCO Mundo, together with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the country chapter of the leading worldwide network of communication professionals, this initiative empowers future PR and communications professionals to tackle pressing global issues through strategic communications.

In addition, COMCO's advocacy efforts were highlighted in the Corporate Social Responsibility Category, where Building a Better Nation for Every Child: The “Generation HOPE” initiative earned a Finalist Citation. The program addresses critical social and educational needs across the Philippines, demonstrating the power of communications in driving real-world community impact.

As the world's largest and most prestigious public relations (PR) and communications awards competition, the SABRE Awards recognizes "Superior Achievement in Branding and Reputation" across North America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), Latin America, and APAC (Asia-Pacific). Produced by PRovoke Media, a leading global media platform, intelligence provider, and publisher dedicated to the PR and communications industry, the SABRE Awards serves as an industry gold standard, honoring campaigns that achieve strategic communications excellence, creative brilliance, and real business and societal impact.

“Being hailed as Agency of the Year in Asia and recognized as one of the Best 75 Agencies in the Asia-Pacific are incredible recognitions for our teams from Southeast Asia to the Middle East, as well as for our country, as we are the only Philippine owned and led agency network honored in the list,” said Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Interregional President & Group Chief Executive and Head of Global & Strategic Communications / Partner & Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises. “As we celebrate our 10th year, or our #DECADAdeCOMCO, these metals inspire us to keep pushing boundaries, championing meaningful storytelling, and showcasing Filipino, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern communications excellence to the rest of the world.”

These latest honors add to COMCO's continuous momentum on the global stage, building on its earlier wins this year at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Global Gold Quill Awards, the Public Relations and Communications Association Asia-Pacific (PRCA APAC) Awards, and the Marketing-Interactive PR Awards Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and purpose-driven work across its group of companies.

Stay updated with COMCO Mundo by visiting comcomundo.com or following fb.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo on LinkedIn, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

Jobstreet by SEEK awards “But First, Coffee” as the winner of BizBayani Employer Excellence Awards

 

DITO BizBayan’s MSME Head Gabriel Cui, DITO Telecommunity’s Chief Revenue Officer Atty. Adel Tamano, But First, Coffee’s Founder Anna Magalona-Go, Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines’ Managing Director Dannah Majarocon, DITO Telecommunity’s President & CEO Eric Alberto and DITO Telecommunity’s Deputy Chief Revenue Officer Luis Ignacio Lopa at the DITO BizBayani Awards

Jobstreet by SEEK has named homegrown coffee brand “But First, Coffee” as the recipient of the BizBayani Employer Excellence Award at the recent inaugural DITO BizBayani Awards. The special award was provided by the leading career platform in recognition of business leaders who have built high-performing, people-first workplaces while creating meaningful employment opportunities. 

Launched this year by DITO Business, the DITO BizBayani Awards is a recognition program that celebrates Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the entrepreneurs behind them for their resilience, innovation, and contributions to their employees, customers, and communities. The initiative forms part of DITO Business’ broader commitment to supporting Filipino entrepreneurs with connectivity, technology, and resources that can help their businesses grow.

But First, Coffee stood out for its dedication to people-first leadership, inclusive hiring practices, and employee development programs. The company prioritizes character, potential, and learning agility alongside technical qualifications, opening career opportunities to undergraduates, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and individuals with limited work experience.

Founded as a one-person startup during the pandemic in 2020, But First, Coffee has since grown into a nationwide enterprise under the leadership of founder Anna Magalona Go, employing thousands of staff across its franchise network.

“Through the DITO BizBayani Awards, we want to highlight how small businesses can build strong employer brands even with limited resources. When entrepreneurs invest in learning agility, open communication, and employee care, they not only build stronger companies but also contribute to a more resilient job market for Filipinos,” said Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines.

"Investing in people is the true foundation of our long-term business growth," shared Anna Magalona Go, Founder of But First, Coffee. "From handling barista duties on day one to supporting over a thousand employees nationwide, our focus has always been creating a culture of trust, open communication, and shared success."

As part of the award, But First, Coffee received Jobstreet by SEEK's Top-Up Reward Package worth over PHP 165,000, which is designed to strengthen its employer branding and talent acquisition efforts. The recognition formed part of the broader DITO BizBayani initiative, which supports small business leaders through connectivity solutions, learning opportunities, and resources aimed at sustainable growth.

For more information about Jobstreet by SEEK, visit jobstreet.com.ph. To learn more about the DITO BizBayani Awards, visit ditobizbayaniawards.com. 

SEPTEMBER 2026

 

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in September 2026! 

#PracticalMagic2

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

September 9 - Practical Magic 2 (Warner Bros. Pictures)

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

Directed by: Susanne Bier

Trailer: https://youtu.be/KD5O7Y5jJkM?si=uA4pqjohVxUmzMhd 

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. 

#ResidentEvil

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

September 16 - Resident Evil (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser 

Directed by: Zach Cregger

Trailer: https://youtu.be/xUhD0rM3qaA?si=A8MmgcttcvpBRwLN

Official synopsis:

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (“Weapons,” “Barbarian”) comes a thrilling – and terrifying – reinvention of the “Resident Evil” franchise. In an all-new story, “Resident Evil” follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. 

Forgotten Island

Photo credit: Universal Pictures

September 23 - Forgotten Island (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Liza Soberano, H.E.R., Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng

Directed by: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado

Trailer: https://youtu.be/I2ny0TPqw5Q?feature=shared

Official synopsis:

While celebrating their last night together, Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony-winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. 

#HeartOfTheBeast

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

September 23 - Heart of the Beast (Paramount Pictures)

Cast: Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe

Directed by: David Ayer

Trailer: https://youtu.be/VrbczgDt-Wo?si=Kzo331wNo3S9O853 

Official synopsis:

After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet. 

#DiggerMovie

Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

September 30 - Digger (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Robert John Burke, Emma D’Arcy, Burn Gorman, Sophie Wilde

Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Trailer: https://youtu.be/i5SHDI7Zj28?si=tml8Dgg7SvSk7h7G

Official synopsis: 

The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s

savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything. 

#VerityFilm

Photo credit: Columbia Pictures

September 30 - Verity (Columbia Pictures)

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

Directed by: Michael Showalter

Trailer: https://youtu.be/5yFtz0NUlIg?si=61ZVwViqOu4TiQxA

Official synopsis:

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.

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice.*  

Watch the new trailer for “The Social Reckoning,” a companion piece to 2010’s “The Social Network” In PH cinemas October 7

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The verdict is in. The reckoning is coming. Jeremy Strong stars as Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Reckoning.” Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film is inspired by the actual events surrounding “The Facebook Files,” and the whistleblower that started it all. The film also stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, and Bill Burr.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/BksC5Mr_-ME

“The Social Reckoning” reveals everything as it arrives in Philippine cinemas on October 7.

About The Social Reckoning:

Written and Directed by: Aaron Sorkin                           

Produced by: Todd Black, p.g.a., Peter Rice, p.g.a., Aaron Sorkin, p.g.a., Stuart Besser, p.g.a.

Executive Producers: Lauren Lohman, Roger McName, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove

Cast: Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, with Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong

Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story. Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. 

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE review --- A delightful, heart-warming, visual treat for the whole family !

By: Edgar Allan E. Yu 

Photo Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

When the Paw Patrol’s ship crash-lands on a vibrant tropical island hidden from the rest of the world, the heroic pups  find themselves surrounded by a whole new world of giant, gentle neighbors: dinosaurs!

Photo Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

Unlike the terrifying, predators found in Jurassic Park or Jurassic World, these dinosaurs are distinctly tailored for younger audiences—they're friendly, expressive, and far more curious than scary. The film delivers a steady stream of clever, action-packed rescue missions that keep the story moving at a fun, brisk pace. Visually, the animation is top-notch, bursting with brilliant colors, lush jungle landscapes, and high-tech rescue gadgets. And, of course, the pups themselves are as charming and cute as ever.

Photo Credit: “Paramount Pictures International”

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is a cheerful, heartwarming, and visual treat that will delight young kids, and any kid-at-heart looking for a fun, feel-good escape. It’s an easy recommendation for young fans and a fun, wholesome watch for the whole family! 

#PAWPatrolMovie

@paramountpicsph 

Jennifer Hudson, Fortune Feimster and Jameela Jamil talk about their Dino-Loving Adventurer Characters in “PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE”, opening in PH cinemas August 26! Plus, meet PAW Patrol pup Marshall in his own featurette!

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The pups, dinos and humans in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Cal Brunker, back once again in the director’s chair for the latest PAW Patrol movie, loves dinosaurs. Working on PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie has been one of the most fun experiences he’s had while working on the franchise, because he got to learn more about dinosaurs! 

“We all love dinosaurs,” shares Brunker. “But animating dinosaurs is not easy! We wanted our dinosaurs to move in a way that felt authentic, believable, and realistic, pulling everyone even deeper inside the story. So one of the coolest things about making this movie was talking to real dinosaur experts to learn exactly how the bones and muscles fit together.”

Meet the dino-loving adventurers in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie. But first, get to know more about pup favorite Marshall in his own featurette: https://youtu.be/ynSnTuXXzm0 

Marshall in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Portraying a dinosaur-loving reporter called Lilian Ledes is Academy Award-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson (Goat). Lilian soon gets wrapped up in the adventure on Dino Island when she not only reports on the dinosaurs – the biggest story of her career – but she also ends up on top of one of the dinosaurs. Thankfully, the PAW Patrol is there to save her.

“It is beyond a dream to be a part of the PAW Patrol,” raves Hudson. “You didn’t have a childhood unless you grew up watching PAW Patrol! My son did. He is 16, and he is still in love with it to this day. It is an inspiring story because it has so many heroes in it, and everyone has a superpower. It teaches kids that they have one, too, and there’s always an answer and a solution by the time you get to the end.” 

Meanwhile, Eugenia Bunsen (Fortune Feimster, Zootopia 2) and Heidi Pothesis (Jameela Jamil; Elio, The Good Place) have come to the island to study the miraculous dinosaurs. “I am so pumped to be in PAW Patrol,” shares Feimster. “It’s one of those films that is for everybody. It’s such a feel-good movie, and I’m finally a hit with my nephews! It is something they can watch and tell their friends about.” 

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Feimster also loved seeing the way her voice informed the final look of her character in the film. “When I saw Eugenia, I immediately noticed she had big, curly blond hair and resembled my essence,” she says. “That was pretty cool. I couldn’t believe this animated character was physically inspired by my voice!”

Heidi, meanwhile, works at the Paleontological Institute where she’s studying dinosaurs. “It’s so cool to be part of PAW Patrol, partially because I’m obsessed with dogs,” laughs Jamil. “Dogs are the best, and dogs are genuine heroes!” 

Heidi’s on the island trying to help the pups understand the dinosaurs, but she’s flying a little close to the sun, so she, too, soon finds herself needing the pups to come to her rescue. “They become a big crew together because they’re all fighting for survival under these insane circumstances,” she says. 

It is the clever combination of all the things kids love and find stimulating that makes PAW Patrol so special, according to Jamil. “Kids feel seen, and they feel as though they can see themselves in these really fun adventures,” she says. “They’re saving people as a group, and so it’s not about ego, and there’s not one superstar. Everyone has their own moment at their own separate time. It’s a lovely and important thing to demonstrate the power of people coming together, and how much more powerful the outcome is. PAW Patrol is such an iconic franchise, and all my friends, especially the ones who are parents, now think I’m very cool. Finally!”

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie roars into cinemas August 26. The song “Bottle Up,” performed by the Backstreet Boys and co-written by Ed Sheeran, is now out! Watch the official music video and learn the dance! #PAWPatrolMovie 

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE

In Cinemas August 26

Paramount Animation and Spin Master Entertainment Present 

A Spin Master Entertainment Production 

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE

 

Executive Producer

Ronnen Harary

 

Produced by 

Jennifer Dodge, p.g.a., Laura Clunie, p.g.a., Toni Stevens, p.g.a.

 

Based on the Television Series Created by 

Keith Chapman

 

Written by 

Cal Brunker & Bob Barlen

 

Directed by 

Cal Brunker

 

Cast:

Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Meredith MacNeill, Ron Pardo, Jennifer Hudson, Hayden Chemberlen, Fortune Feimster, Jameela Jamil, Rain Janjua, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton, Lucien Duncan-Reid, William Desrosiers, Nylan Parthipan, and Snoop Dogg, introducing Henry Bolan 

 

#PAWPatrolMovie

@paramountpicsph

Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures”

“Insidious: Out of the Further” takes over the box office with a record-breaking 51.7-M PHP, the biggest horror opening day of all time in PH

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August 20, 2026 – “Insidious: Out of the Further” scared up a record-breaking opening at the local box office, setting a new record for biggest opening day of all time for a horror movie in the Philippines. 

Horror fans flocked to cinemas, including for sold-out midnight screenings, to be among the first to watch the latest installment in the cult favorite “Insidious” franchise. On its first day, “Insidious: Out of the Further” generated 51,682,703 PHP, beating the record set by its predecessor, “Insidious: The Red Door,” in 2023, and making “Out of the Further” the record-holder for the biggest opening day for the “Insidious” franchise. 

This was announced today by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., distributor of “Insidious: Out of the Further.”

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/b0vevY6iVRw

Below are the top 30 highest-grossing cinemas in the Philippines:

1. SM NORTH EDSA

1.82 m

2. SM MEGAMALL

1.35 m

3. SM FAIRVIEW

1.31 m

4. SM CLARK

1.10 m

5. SM MALL OF ASIA

1.03 m

6. ROBINS

ONS ANTIPOLO

924.00 k

7. SM SANTA ROSA

856.73 k

8. SM CDO DOWNTOWN

833.57 k

9. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS TRINOMA

819.66 k

10. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CENTRIO MALL

807.69 k

11. SM BAGUIO

790.88 k

12. SM SEASIDE

783.94 k

13. ROBINSONS GALLERIA

767.32 k

14. SM DASMARIÑAS

746.52 k

15. SM BACOOR

742.98 k

16. SM MANILA

703.65 k

17. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MANILA BAY

686.63 k

18. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CIRCUIT

653.07 k

19. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GLORIETTA

631.74 k

20. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CEBU

628.27 k

21. SM CALAMBA

627.52 k

22. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CLOVERLEAF

618.36 k

23. ROBINSONS ERMITA

602.25 k

24. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS MARKET! MARKET!

587.68 k

25. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS CENTRAL BLOC

583.27 k

26. POWER PLANT CINEMA

574.60 k

27. SM DAVAO

568.48 k

28. SM SAN MATEO

535.15 k

29. SM LANANG

534.58 k

30. AYALA MALLS CINEMAS GREENBELT

530.92 k

Producer James Wan believes that people love horror because of the relatable and universal themes, amidst all the fright and terror. “The reason a lot of filmmakers really love playing in this particular playground is that horror allows us to say a lot of things we can’t otherwise say with other films,” says Wan. “We can make social commentary on the world, talk about the political climate. We can disguise it as a metaphor, an analogy. But people aren’t offended by it because at the end of the day it’s a scary movie – it’s supposed to confront you and offend you.”

Producer Jason Blum says of director Jacob Chase, “‘Insidious’ keeps going because every few years a filmmaker walks in with a reason to make it personal, not just a reason to make it scary. Jacob had that from the first meeting. Once I heard his take, the only job left was to get out of his way and let him build it.”  

“Insidious: Out of the Further” is now haunting Philippine cinemas. Head to your local cinema or check out their ticketing websites to find out more. For more news and updates, check out Columbia Pictures PH’s Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

About "Insidious: Out of the Further"

Having earned over $740 million at the global box office, the Insidious franchise returns with a new family and a terror that redefines what The Further is capable of.

In “Insidious: Out of the Further,” Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’t just enter The Further, she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realize her power, our world becomes their playground. 

With Lin Shaye reprising her iconic role as Elise Rainier and Jacob Chase (Come Play) directing, “Insidious: Out of the Further” opens August 21, 2026. Screenplay by Jacob Chase. Story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase.      

Directed by: 

Jacob Chase  

Screenplay by: 

Jacob Chase

Story by: 

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase

Based on characters created by: 

Leigh Whannell                                                                  

Produced by: 

Jason Blum

Oren Peli

James Wan

Leigh Whannell

Executive Producers: 

Steven Schneider

Ryan Turek

Brian Kavanaugh-Jones

David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick

Cast: 

Amelia Eve

Brandon Perea

and Lin Shaye