Village Pipol Magazine marked its 19th anniversary with a night of fashion, entertainment, and celebration at its Anniversary Gala Night 2026, held on October 17 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.
Miss Jay-Ann Graces the 19th Anniversary Cover
One of the evening’s highlights was the unveiling of Miss 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 Miss Jay-Ann’s entrepreneurial journey and the story behind the woman featured on the magazine’s milestone cover.
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 ConceptStudio 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. Special thanks to our 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.
