COMCO Mundo Brings the Winning Streak Home, Bags a Dozen Metals at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards

 

COMCO Mundo receives the Quill Award of Excellence for “Building a Better Nation for Every Child – The Generation HOPE Campaign” for Corporate Social Responsibility at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards.

From the global stage to the local arena, intercontinental communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises brought the winning streak home as it bagged 12 wins at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, marking another milestone as the Agency celebrates its Decada de COMCO yearlong 10th anniversary celebration this year, highlighting a decade of Meaningful Storytelling. 

Recognized as the country's most prestigious business communication awards program, this year's Philippine Quill Awards took flight under the theme SOAR: Shaping Outcomes, Advancing Reputations. Evaluating a competitive pool of over 800 entries against rigorous IABC global standards, the awards honored communication that rises above the noise, influences decisions, strengthens reputations, and creates impact where it matters most. After being recently hailed as Agency of the Year in Asia and among the Best 75 Agencies in Asia-Pacific (APAC), the only Philippine founded and led communications group to be honored in the list, by PRovoke Media at the 2026 SABRE APAC Awards in Singapore, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises won another six Excellence and six Merit Awards for its truly authentic and impactful initiatives with its clients and partners at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines.

“Being awarded on a global stage is an incredible feat, but there's something extra special about being recognized right here at home. More than the awards, we're celebrating the work behind them: truly authentic campaigns we created with our clients and brand partners that made real and meaningful impact,” said Ferdinand L. Bondoy, Interregional President & Group Chief Executive and Head of Global & Strategic Communications / Partner & Co-Founder of COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises. “Watching our homegrown next-in-line leaders take the helm and drive this milestone is entirely their moment; seeing them champion Meaningful Storytelling and bring our vision to life proves that the foundation we've built over the past decade is stronger than ever, inspiring us to do even more great work and make a difference along the way.”

Leading the network's performance, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, the parent company and flagship ‘New PR & Smart Social’ unit of the group, won Quill Award of Excellence for “Embodying the Takumi Spirit: Toshiba's Details Matter Campaign” and Quill Award of Merit for “Fit for Any Role: Century Tuna’s Protein-Fit Campaign” for Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication; Quill Awards of Excellence for “Building a Better Nation for Every Child – The Generation HOPE Campaign” and for “Sustainable Fishing for a Sustainable Future: Century Pacific Food Inc. Sardines Group’s Padagos, Bulan Campaign” for Corporate Social Responsibility; and Quill Award of Excellence for “Embodying the Takumi Spirit: Toshiba's Details Matter Campaign” for Special and Experiential Events.

COMCO Mundo together with its clients and partners bags a total of 12 metals, 6 Awards of Excellence and 6 Awards of Merit, at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards.

COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas, the premier and pioneer ‘New PR and Smart Social’ agency of the group, scored the most number of wins for COMCO Mundo, including Quill Awards of Merit for Midea Philippines with “Midea Club: Reinventing Installer and Technician Engagement” for Internal Communication; and “Together Future Ready: 2025 AC Specialist Convention” for Customer Relations; with the latter also securing the Quill Award of Merit recognition for Special and Experiential Events.

TARO AOX Inc. - A COMCO Mundo Company, the technology & digital PR and corporate & public affairs agency of the network, delivered standout victories for Samsung Electronics Philippines, winning Quill Award of Excellence for “Ultra Unfolds: The Launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 | Flip7 | Flip7 FE” for Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication; and Quill Award of Merit for Samsung’s “Solve for Tomorrow 2025: Empowering Next-Gen Heroes” for Corporate Social Responsibility.

SEA Wave & Spice with Purple ALAB – the Super Agency & Studio, the digital & studio and events & media production arm of COMCO Mundo, was recognized with Quill Award of Excellence in the Publications category for “Catch the Latest Waves with SEA Wave: Southeast Asia’s Pop Culture Magazine”, a regional digital publication celebrating Southeast Asian pop culture and heritage, and Quill Award of Merit in the Social Media category for “Baybayin Hariyanas: Redefining Our Name and Reclaiming Our History”, a cultural movement reclaiming Filipino identity, created together with Citizen COMCO, the advocacy arm of COMCO Mundo.

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COLUMBIA PICTURES Director Zach Cregger takes audiences through a non-stop race for survival in “Resident Evil” In PH cinemas Sept. 16. Tickets available now!

 

Austin Abrams as Bryan with an eerie passenger in Resident Evil

As a devoted fan of the Resident Evil videogames, it’s a dream come true for Zach Cregger to direct a film based on the beloved franchise. “The games are a great standard for survival horror,” says Cregger. “I’m celebrating everything I love about them by telling a story that could exist on the edges of one of the games.”

Known for his previous critically acclaimed horror films, Barbarian and Weapons, Cregger aims to create a whole new horror experience for audiences. “I leaned into the visceral stuff,” he continues. “The movie follows a person from point A to point B; it’s like a real-time journey, where we’re propelled deeper and deeper into the depths of Hell. It’s a constant, ‘Go! Go! Go!’”

Watch the official trailer: https://youtu.be/xUhD0rM3qaA

Resident Evil is an all new story based on the perspective of medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) whose task to deliver a package takes him into a horrifying race for survival. Bryan encounters mutated creatures, infected beings, and inhospitable conditions as the night devolves around him.

Producer Roy Lee is proud to take audiences through the iconic Racoon City as people have never experienced before. “Our film is a roller coaster ride of non-stop action,” says Lee, “and it’s set in the world of Raccoon City, one of the game’s most memorable locales. Zach is giving audiences something they have not experienced before in cinema.”

Austin Abrams as Bryan inside the tunnels of Racoon City in Resident Evil

Producer Asad Qizilbash has nothing but praise at Cregger’s reinvention of Resident Evil. “The best Resident Evil games don’t just scare you; they make you afraid of what’s coming next. That’s cinema. Zach is brilliant at weaponizing tension, then breaking it with something shocking, strange or darkly funny. That filmmaker instinct he has, is perfect for Resident Evil: you think you know what’s going to happen, and then Zach shows you something you never expected.”

Longtime Resident Evil producer Robert Kulzer is happy to have Cregger take the reins, saying “Zach wanted to create a ride, an immersive experience. He wanted to take the audience by the hand in minute one, take them on this journey, and not let them go till minute 90. Zach delivered all that and more.”

Producer Victor Hadida, who has been part of the Resident Evil film franchise for decades along with Kulzer, agrees with his fellow producer’s sentiment, adding that he was “blown away by Zach’s take, which will have audiences jumping and cheering and going out of their minds.”

Resident Evil unleashes horror in Philippine cinemas, including IMAX, on September 16.

PARAMOUNT PICTURES Round 2… fight! Watch the second trailer for “STREET FIGHTER,” opening only in cinemas OCTOBER 14

 

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

PERFECT! Watch the new trailer for Street Fighter, starring Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Andrew Koji as Ryu, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and co-produced by Jason Momoa (plays Blanka), Street Fighter opens only in cinemas nationwide October 14. 

New trailer: https://youtu.be/cAVMqVruC8c 

Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER! Centineo, Koji and Liang are joined in the cast by Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai (Akuma), David Dastmalchian (M. Bison), Cody Rhodes (Guile), Andrew Schulz (Dan Hibiki), Eric André (Don Sauvage), Mel Jarnson (Cammy), Vidyut Jammwal (Dhalsim), Orville Peck (Vega), Olivier Richters (Zangief), Hirooki Goto (E. Honda), Rayna Vallandingham (Juli), Alexander Volkanovski (Joe), with Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson (Balrog) and Momoa.

About Street Fighter

Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters

Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present

In Association with Capcom

A Legendary Pictures Production

"STREET FIGHTER”

 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, Haruhiro Tsujimoto

PRODUCED BY

Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, Stefan Makhoul

 

Based on the CAPCOM Video Game

 

STORY BY

Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman

 

SCREENPLAY BY

T.J. Fixman and Kitao Sakurai

 

DIRECTED BY

Kitao Sakurai 

 

STARRING

 Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters”  

Andrew Koji as “Ryu”  

Callina Liang as “Chun-Li”  

Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as “Akuma”  

David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison”  

Cody Rhodes as “Guile”  

Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki”  

Eric André as “Don Sauvage”  

Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim”

Orville Peck as “Vega”  

Olivier Richters as “Zangief”  

Hirooki Goto as “E. Honda”  

Rayna Vallandingham as “Juli” 

Alexander Volkanovski as “Joe”  

 

With Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson as “Balrog”  

And Jason Momoa as “Blanka”

#StreetFighterMovie

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Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures” 

Jobstreet by SEEK strengthens Filipino MSMEs through better hiring and stronger teams

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MANILA, Philippines — For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), having the right people can make all the difference in sustaining and growing a business. Yet for many entrepreneurs, finding the right talent remains a challenge, particularly when working with limited hiring resources.

Around 46% of MSMEs are experiencing a talent crisis, even as 72% plan to expand their workforce, according to a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). 

Recognizing this gap, Jobstreet by SEEK is strengthening its support for Filipino MSMEs by bringing recruitment expertise, digital hiring tools, and business resources closer to local entrepreneurs.

Anchored on the theme “Building Better Teams. Growing Businesses,” Jobstreet by SEEK has rolled out a series of business talks, summits, and capacity-building initiatives in partnership with local government units, business organizations, and MSME communities. These efforts aim to help entrepreneurs navigate hiring challenges, build stronger teams, and create a more solid foundation for long-term business growth. 

Creating spaces for MSMEs to learn and connect

Jobstreet by SEEK team during the Street Sign Ceremony and BizTalk sessions in Pasig and Quezon City.

Jobstreet by SEEK brought its recruitment expertise directly to local business communities through its BizTalks in Pasig and Quezon City, held in partnership with the Pasig City Local Economic Development and Investment Office (LEDIO) and the Quezon City Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office (SBCDPO). 

The sessions equipped MSME owners with practical knowledge across recruitment, digital tools, entrepreneurship, and available government support programs.

In Pasig, participants were introduced to FREE Jobstreet Lite Job Ads and AI-assisted job ad creation, helping small businesses explore simpler and more accessible ways to find talent.  

Meanwhile, Quezon City-based hirers learned how digital recruitment tools, entrepreneurial insights, and stronger collaboration within the local business community can help them address workforce needs while navigating the demands of business growth. 

Connecting entrepreneurs to a wider business ecosystem

Jobstreet by SEEK team during the Pink Light Ceremony at the Negosyo Forward: READY. SET. GROW event.

Beyond its dedicated BizTalks, Jobstreet by SEEK has continued to expand its MSME support by connecting entrepreneurs with a broader network of experts, resources, and business opportunities. 

Through Jobstreet Negosyo Forward: READY, SET, GROW, held in partnership with PH Business Network, participants gained access to a dedicated business clinic offering personalized, one-on-one consultations with business advisors and industry experts.

The sessions covered key areas critical to running and scaling a business, including finance, workforce management, labor compliance, banking, intellectual property, digital transformation, and business registration. 

Jobstreet by SEEK also strengthened its presence within the MSME community through major industry gatherings, including Quezon City MSME Week 2026 at Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, and the Go Negosyo MSME Summit at SM Mall of Asia.

Through these engagements, more entrepreneurs and small business owners were introduced to practical recruitment solutions, free hiring tools, and employer resources designed to make hiring more accessible and manageable for growing businesses. 

Helping businesses grow through the right people 

For Jobstreet by SEEK, supporting MSMEs goes beyond providing recruitment tools. It is about helping entrepreneurs recognize that building the right team is an important part of building a stronger and more sustainable business.

“We believe that growing a business starts with having the right people behind it. Through our partnerships and engagements with MSMEs, we hope to make hiring more accessible and empower more Filipino businesses to grow with confidence, supported by the right talent,” said Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK in the Philippines. 

As Filipino MSMEs continue to expand and create employment opportunities across the country, Jobstreet by SEEK remains committed to helping businesses navigate their hiring needs and connect with talent who can contribute to their growth.

For more information about Jobstreet by SEEK and its efforts to support the MSME community, visit jobstreet.com.ph. 

Catch sneak previews of survival thriller “HEART OF THE BEAST,” starring Brad Pitt and dog Uber (Odin), on Sept. 19 and 20. Opens wide Sept. 23 Plus, watch as Brad Pitt talks about his canine costar, “the most important piece to the story” of Heart of the Beast

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Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Be among the first to watch the suspenseful story of Brad Pitt’s Belmont and his dog Odin, as they fight to survive – together – the harsh elements deep in the Alaskan wilderness in Heart of the Beast. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast will hold sneak previews on September 19 and 20, before opening wide on September 23. 

In this new featurette, Pitt talks about the incredible bond between his character, Special Forces officer James Belmont, and his combat dog, Odin (played by Uber). “It’s been a surprisingly special experience,” says Pitt of working with Uber as Odin, whom Pitt calls “the most important piece to this story.”  

Watch the Story Featurette: https://youtu.be/A1egfS3D3Og 

In Heart of the Beast, after a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont 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 director 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. Also starring J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. 

About Heart of the Beast:

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures 

A Wild Chickens / Temple Hill / Kino World Production

A Film by David Ayer

Brad Pitt 

“HEART OF THE BEAST” 

 

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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Damien Chazelle, Scott Lumpkin, Cameron Alexander, Chris Long, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Sophie Cassidy, Zack Conroy

 

PRODUCED BY

Olivia Hamilton, p.g.a., Marty Bowen, David Ayer, p.g.a., Brad Pitt, p.g.a.

 

WRITTEN BY

Cameron Alexander

 

DIRECTED BY

David Ayer

 

CAST

Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe

 

CREDITS ARE NOT FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

#HeartOfTheBeast

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Photo and Video Credit: “Paramount Pictures” 

Pawgrounds at Parqal: A Place for Pets, A Space for Shared Moments

 PRESS RELEASE 

Pawgrounds at Parqal offers a dedicated space where pets and their humans can enjoy time outdoors, play, and create shared moments. 

For many Filipino fur parents, pets are more than just companions – they are part of the family. From morning walks and weekend strolls to spontaneous café runs, more pet owners are looking for places where they can enjoy quality time with their four-legged friends. 

This sentiment is reflected in TGM Research's 2026 Pet Ownership & Lifestyle Insights, with 57% of Filipinos identifying their pets as family members, and around 54% spending more on pet-related products and services than the previous year, pointing to the growing role pets play in everyday life. 

As pets become more integrated into daily routines, so does the desire to include them in experiences outside the home. Pawgrounds at Parqal is a dedicated space where humans and their furry companions can play, enjoy the outdoors, and share meaningful moments together. 

Furparents enjoy quality time with their furry companions, creating simple moments to cherish together at Pawgrounds.

More than a place to play, Pawgrounds creates space for shared moments – where a morning walk can become a routine, a weekend visit can become family time, and conversations between fur parents can turn into new connections.

“Today, we’re opening more than just a pet park. We’re opening a space where simple walks can turn into adventures, playtime can turn into friendships, and everyday moments can become memories,” said Guia Kristinne Pajimola, Parqal’s Operations Manager.

Furparents and their pets enjoy a fun-filled day of play and connection at Pawgrounds at Parqal. 

This reflects Parqal's vision of thoughtfully designed spaces where people can move, connect, and enjoy the little moments that make everyday life meaningful. Set within its open-air, walkable environment, Pawgrounds at Parqal extends that experience to the four-legged members of the family. More importantly, it reflects what Parqal has always been about: creating spaces that enrich everyday life. 

As the way Filipinos live with their pets continues to evolve, Pawgrounds offers a simple idea: when pets are family, they deserve a place in the experiences we share.

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

 PRESS RELEASE 

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.

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