Village Pipol Recognizes Jhay Layson, Dennis Mandigma, Rize for Standout Halloween Glam
Village Pipol Magazine celebrated its 19th anniversary on October 17, 2026, at The Boiler Room at Riverbanks Center, gathering over a hundred brand partners, personalities, and colleagues of the publication.
With the theme “High Fashion Halloween Glam,” the event marks nearly two decades of storytelling, fashion, and entertainment.
Village Pipol 19th Anniversary: Recognizing the Night’s Standouts
The costume competition was one of the evening’s highlights, wherein guests showcased their unique Halloween-themed fashion statements. Winners received special prizes from SHARP Philippines.
Fashion designer Jhay Layson won Star of the Night for a striking disfigured-bride-inspired look.
Meanwhile, fitness influencer Dennis Mandigma and cosplay influencer Rize were named Best Dressed winners.
Additionally, the event held a raffle for its guests. Ten lucky attendees took home prizes, adding to the excitement of the anniversary celebration.
An Evening of Fashion, Fright, and Fantasy
Guests brought the “High Fashion Halloween Glam” theme to life. Their distinctive ensembles turned the red carpet into a showcase of fashion and fantasy.
The celebration also featured drag performances by House of Brent and Katana. Their performances added glamour and energy to the evening.
Meanwhile, the program’s another highlight is the unveiling of Village Pipol’s 19th Anniversary Issue featuring Purse Maison founder Ms. Jay-Ann Bincal.
This release marks another milestone in the magazine’s print journey. It also celebrated the personalities and stories that shape lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, travel, and culture.
19th Anniversary Sponsors
As a gesture of appreciation, Village Pipol is grateful to its sponsors and partners who made the celebration possible:
Gold Sponsors: Careline Cosmetics, Hotel DreamWorld, Peculiar Eyewear, Hotel SOGO, and SHARP Philippines.
Silver Sponsors: Apo View Hotel, Eurotel, Vibrant Hotel, and TECNO.
Bronze Sponsors: ASUS, Maya, Xiaomi, Universal Robina Corporation, Hotel 101, Marko Aesthetics, TA-FBDI Advertising, OPPO, Jollibee, foodpanda, Manulife, ANKER, Infinix, New Moon PH, Cinepanalo Film Festival 2026, Pay&Go, and Gluta-C.
19 Years of Village Pipol
Village Pipol’s 19th anniversary celebrated the magazine’s journey and the community behind its growth. Over the years, its partnerships have helped bring stories and personalities to its readers.
As the magazine moves toward two decades of storytelling, it looks ahead to new opportunities and creative collaborations.
Nineteen years of stories, one night of glamour, and a spotlight on the future.
