And just like that, the year is about to come to a close. But before it bows out completely, we are throwing a party for everything that has been in the past 365 days. Whether it left you winded or riding an awesome swell of a wave, it sure was something, right?

Speaking of having quite the year, Coco Martin proves why he is a legend in his own right. Striking harder than before, the actor, producer and now, director, shows us how a focused vision, tenacity and of course, talent, can take you far and wide.

We've also got you covered for all your Christmas-time needs. From a nostalgic turn at a deserted theme park, classic and technical menswear to effective grooming staples that are anything but last-minute, your holiday dilemma is a clear thing of the past.

From big strides, bold moves and most of all, memorable milestones, it was (or still is) a year to remember. But as with any effort, we aren't stopping here. Great and grand things are hovering over the horizon and trust that we will be making that the next destination. Care to join us for the rest of the ride? 


Photography Mark Nicdao
Art Direction Jann Pascua
Text Monique Buensalido
Styling and Sittings Editor Angelo Ramirez de Cartagena
Grooming Denise Ochoa
Shoot Coordination Justine Nido

What does it take to be a man’s man? MEGA Man’s September issue examines this question through the stories of Marco Gumabao, who has become one of the most sought-after leading men in the country today.  In this issue, the adrenaline junkie shares his grooming habits, his heart-pumping hobbies, and how he lives the cool and quiet life under the lights of fame.

In an era where gender has taken on different forms and meaning, we bring the new breed of men who are redefining the bachelors we either wish to be with or wish to become. On our covers (we have four on digital) are actor Joshua Garcia, life coach Jacob Ejercito, influencer and content creator LA Aguinaldo, and Mayor Javi Benitez. Plus, know more about the other bachelors who have made it to the list of the Most Eligible MEGA Men in our August 2023 issue.

What does it take to change the game? For Kobe Paras, it’s changing the entire direction of his life. The baller is taking a step back from the life he has known his whole life and is learning how uncertainty can be calming. In this month’s issue, the cover star talks about what the future looks for him and why he is at his most peaceful state.

The world of politics is a long and wide spectrum. In the end, what matters is that our leaders learn to adapt to the changing times and make decisions to serve the greater good. The three new breed of leaders on our cover believe in these values and know that putting something new and innovative on the table is the only way to serve their constituents better. Get to know the styles of leadership of Edu Rama, Chuckie Antonio, and Franz Pumaren on our June 2023 cover story.

Adventure awaits! 

Start the year with a bang with a dapper new you! Step up your style game with bespoke suits and the latest drop of lunar luxe offerings along with the hottest trends in mens’ grooming. 

Also in this issue, we list down the benefits of spartan and ninja training along with rundown of noteworthy international marathons happening this 2023. Can’t get enough of listicles? We also round up top travel destinations you must visit. Lastly, get to know star on the rise Donnie Pangilinan as he starts his journey to stardom and how he plans to achieve his dreams.

Are you already feeling the holidays? With the resurgence of what once was, we go full swing to help you navigate the season of giving. From tech, leather goods, fragrances, as well as the latest in cars and skin treatments, we’ve got you covered. Included in this renaissance is a trip to Rio de Janeiro with Michael Cinco and most notably, an intimate look into the life of DJ Bigboy Cheng. Spanning the scope of art, toys, and even food, we look into the visual treat and most importantly, the collection of lessons learned from the man they call Sanchupapa.

In this issue, the new MEGA Man ushers in the modern Filipino who is inclusive, thoughtful, and innovative. 

We present five young men who are at the peak of their different careers, and who are making efforts to make the country a better place. 

Gracing one of our covers is A-lister Dingdong Dantes. Retaining his status as one of showbiz’s biggest names, Dingdong has learned how to juggle being a leader, an entrepreneur, a father, and a husband. 

Also in this issue, check out the supercharged skin care for men, and the coolest bags of the season.

This October, MEGA Man weaves through the parallel worlds of fashion and jewelry. You are invited to step through the doors of the "Louis Dreamhouse", the last collection of the late and great Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton. And finally, we join LVNA By Drake Dustin's fifth year of creating exquisite, eclectic, and fine jewelry pieces in the stunning forms of gold, diamond, and pearl, to name a few.

The MEGA Man September 2022 issue delves into self re-invention and a brand of leadership meant for men who try to master it all. Gracing the cover is one of the original Renaissance men Richard Gomez, who evolved from being an athlete to an actor to a politician. Through the years, the congressman has mastered the balancing act while pursuing excellence. 

Also in this issue are the coolest menswear trends from the biggest brands in fashion.

With a handful of business ventures and a few passion projects on the side, Rambo Nuñez is committed to following the trajectory towards meaningful entrepreneurship. His practical, laid-back style and occassional indulgences are crucial for him as a businessman. As things moves fast in his ventures (a digital creative space and Crown Artist Management, to name a few), Nuñez shares his secret to success: balanced effort, efficient style, and social power.


MEGA Man celebrates the way fashion is shaping men's way of redefining themselves and embracing their bodies. 

Alden Richards has been in the public eye for almost twelve years now. Through the years, his style has evolved, allowing him to become a classic, yet modern gentleman. The lead star is proof that being in your best form requires exploring things outside your comfort zone, while staying true to your own aesthetics. And speaking of exploring, also in this issue is Michael Cinco’s new collection, which inspires us to leave the spaces we’ve been stuck in for the past two years and travel to new places again. Plus, get to know social entrepreneur Vin Orias as he aims to promote a more compassionate and sustainable kind of fashion brand.

At the helm of Star Magic is the steady, discerning, and ingenious figure that is Laurent Dyogi, or simply Direk Lauren. Leading one the country’s biggest talent management agencies, among other things, is not easy, yet the showbiz veteran is on top of his game. But beyond his calm and collected demeanor, Direk Lauren reveals the brief moments when he allows himself to be sensitive and vulnerable—and how all of that is necessary to be successful in the business.

While mainstream movies and TV shows are his bread and butter, Daniel Padilla is breaking out of the box, and exploring the quieter, more experimental side of cinema. Listen to the mostly taciturn leading man talk about his precise style, running a business with his girlfriend, and his hopes for Philippine cinema.

Adapt, adjust, and evolve—by allowing himself to take a step back from the kitchen, Josh Boutwood was able to create a recipe of success that lead to his restaurants surviving the pandemic. Discover how the multi-awarded chef stepped up to the plate and found a way to connect with himself and others through cooking.

Mark Nicdao is more than his defining images. In this issue, the country’s most notable lensman talks about turning his dream into a reality, building the courage to enter Manila’s art scene and his natural draw to a woman’s palpable power.


Jewelry that lasts—that’s what jeweler and entrepreneur Sep Vergara envisions with the only platinum jewelry shop in the country. Discover why we need to invest in pieces that truly stand the test the time.

Bret Jackson is back with 7640 and Paraisla. The artist is aiming to empower local talent with his daring new endeavors. In this issue, Jackson shares his thoughts on business, the arts and what it really means to give back in this new reality.

Wunderkind Gino Roque is doing it all—leading businesses, acting, and inspiring everyone. Find out how thjs young leader succeeds with this bold, new direction. 



Piolo Pascual is a matinee idol, multi-awarded actor and a successful producer of many films. As one-third of Spring Films, the multi-hyphenate creative shares the reality of making movies from behind the scenes. Also, find out precisely why you need to register to vote this month, straight from the editor. 


The visionary Mike Lagman is a leader that will stand the test of time, just like the structures he’s built. From the streets of New York City to Metro Manila and beyond, discover what it takes to succeed in the new world order. 


Thinking of a career shift? Take a cue from Fabio Ide. The model turned businessman is an example of getting the balance right, knowing when to go with the flow and when to take control. Also, get inspired by Louis Vuitton’s FW ‘21 collection, which balances the perspectives of a tourist and a purist. Lastly, discover what it takes to become a modern leader, straight from an editor’s notebook. 


Is art an essential in the new normal? MEGA Man dives deep with one of the country’s most prolific artists, Leeroy New, whose works can be found everywhere, from adorning Lady Gaga to the Pasig River. Also, EIC Suki Salvador shares his thoughts on art, success and the beautiful truths behind them all.

MEGA Man puts the spotlight on Mikee Romero, public servant and businessman extraordinaire. As a man who seeks to be the benchmark in all he does, Romero is the quintessential leader, setting the bar high in all that be does, whether it’s in the business world, political arena or polo field.

Clear, decisive and strong leadership is what we’re asking for, and MEGA Man makes the case for such. On the cover is actor-turned-restaurateur Marvin Agustin, whose innovations are helping power the local food industry. Style-wise, ease things in cool pastels and the new short. 


Time to get moving with business unusual. Dr. Z Teo fronts this month’s edition, dressed in sharp casuals as he leads a pack of visionary entrepreneurs. Style-wise, nautical stripes and high-flying bomber jackets get us ready for the next adventure, whatever it may be. 


There’s no shortage of style and cheer as we ease into the last part of the year. Fronted by Hayden Kho Jr., a man of faith and assured taste, we set the mood with our style staples and the season’s new essentials. 

With physical and literal ascents are grounded for the time being, we take to the metaphorical sense of flight in this issue. Anchored on the concept of time, we bring together LA Aguinaldo and Marlon Aguinaldo as they talk about the business of influence and Staking their claim on the future with entrepreneurial endeavors that are an elevated experience on its own right.

Businessman and man about town Ben Wintle fronts MEGA Man’s October edition. He shares his hard earned entrepreneurial lessons, mastering a constantly evolving industry, and feeding his focus, even when things like a pandemic get in the way. In style, we give work-from-home looks that look crisp enough for a meeting with the team but feel as easy as our favorite pair of kicks. For those of us heeding the call to step out (finally), we give you the new cool—staples that work hard to make you look good and stay safe. Make no mistake—we’re back in business.

September 2023 

August 2023

July 2023 

June 2023

April 2023

February 2023

December 2022 - January 2023

November 2022

October 2022

September 2022

August 2022

July 2022

June 2022

May 2022

April 2022

March 2022

Do you have what it takes to follow your passion? This month’s MEGA Man James Reid shares the ups and downs of committing to a dream. Also, walk the walk and look the part in acid washed neons and the new short length. 


November 2022 Special Issue

July 2021 Special

1. You agree that the use of Magzter.com, the application and its services, are at solely at your own risk. Neither Magzter.com nor its associates nor employees nor third party content providers guarantee that the service will be completely uninterrupted or error-free or foolproof against miscreant activities. Nor do they warranty that you will get the exact results as expected or promised by the website or product.

11. THE SERVICE AND ALL PUBLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED ON AN 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS. MAGZTER, ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS AND AGENTS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, NEITHER MAGZTER NOR ITS AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS OR AGENTS, MAKES ANY WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE INFORMATION THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE OR THAT MAY BE CONTAINED IN THE PUBLICATIONS WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY PUBLICATIONS OR THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING RELIABLE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND YOUR DEVICE. MAGZTER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR INABILITY TO DOWNLOAD CONTENT. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICE IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR MOBILE DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM MAGZTER OR THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY.

2. You will maintain and promptly update that information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, including the selection and use of all content and services.

2.You will maintain and promptly update that information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account, including the selection and use of all content and services.

3. In no event will Magzter.com or any person or entity or third party involved in the creation, production and distribution of the content on the website and the application be liable in contract or legally for any damages, including and not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, special, and consequential incurred to you while or on using Magzter.com. By registering on the website or downloading the application, you agree that the provisions mentioned in this section shall apply to all use of and content on the website and the application.

3. Without prior written or authorised permission from Magzter, you should not modify, copy, distribute or sell any content obtained from Magzter as everything published here is the proprietary property of Magzter or its licensors. As such unauthorised use may also violate applicable laws including copyright and trademark laws, Magzter strictly prohibits these and will terminate your access and account if any such illegal activity is proved or detected. You should also stand liable for the damages caused by these unauthorised activities. Except as permitted by the Publication's lawful owner, you acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership rights by downloading Publications accessed through the Service. Except as explicitly required under copyright law or permitted by the features of the Service you may not modify, reverse engineer, publish, transmit, display, participate in the transfer or sale, create derivative works of, or in any way commercially exploit or provide to a third party the content of the App, the Publications, or any portion of them without the express permission of Magzter and the owner of such content. We do not grant you any licenses, express or implied, to the intellectual property of Magzter or Magzter's licensors.

5. You specifically acknowledge that Magzter.com is not liable for any kind of defamatory or offensive or illegal conduct of other users or third parties or their content and that the risk of injury from the foregoing rests entirely with you.

8. Magzter reserves all rights to monitor the content published and inputted by you for the purpose of determining whether you are compliant with these terms and conditions and other operating rules determined by Magzter. Magzter has the right to take decisions about the content and delete them at its own will.

9. Magzter is a distributor and NOT a publisher of the Publications and so Magzter has no editorial control over the content, including opinions, advice, statements, services, offers etc., that is represented in the magazines. So Magzter will not take responsibility for the accuracy or the reliability for any information or facts provided therein or that is made available through the service, by anyone other than authorised Magzter employees who are acting on their official capacities. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over the Publications. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including those made in Publications offered by the Service, are those of the respective author(s) or publisher(s) and not of Magzter. Magzter will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information obtained through the Service or from the Publications. The Service may contain links to other Internet sites and third-party resources and Magzter does not assume any responsibility or liability for communications or materials available at such linked sites. These links are provided for your convenience only. You are solely responsible for understanding any terms and conditions that may apply when you visit or place an order through a third-party site.

Details of the objectionable content, including its link on our platform

Download your favorite titles and read them offline, anytime and anywhere

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines and newspapers from thousands of best-selling titles.

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines from thousands of best-selling titles.

Gift your loved ones with a Magzter Gift Card instantly and give them the freedom to read their favorite magazines from {{magCount}} best-selling international titles.

Girish Ramdas is the Co-founder and CEO of Magzter, a New York based startup that has been making waves in the global digital publishing business. Magzter has crossed 80 million users since its inception in 2011 from more than 150+ countries with 1000s of magazines, newspapers and books from more than 4,500 publishers worldwide. He has more than 25 years of experience in cross-platform publishing, including print, mobile, and Web development. During this period, he has co-founded and run three successful start-up businesses. He has enabled magazine companies to go digital and helps them monetize their content across the digital world. Girish's deep industry experience in online, mobile and publishing ecosystems has made him an expert in acquisition, marketing and monetizing digital content across platforms globally.

In the event that you encounter any objectionable content on our platform, we have put in place a grievance redressal policy to address your concerns.

Magzter Inc. (“Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) knows that you care about how your personal information is used and shared. Please read the following privacy policy (the “Policy”) to learn more about our privacy practices. By visiting any of the websites operated by the Company, and any sub-domains thereof, or using any of our mobile applications and other methods of content distribution (collectively, the “Service”), you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Policy, and you hereby consent that we will collect, use, and share your information in the following ways.

Magzter Inc. is the World's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital newsstand with over 80 million users since its inception in 2011 and thousands of magazines and newspapers across 40+ categories and 60+ languages. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Singapore, and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine and newspaper publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers.

Magzter is committed to providing a safe and secure platform for our users. Please note that Magzter is merely a platform for publishers to distribute their content. We do not control or endorse the content published on our platform. We cannot be held responsible for the actions of our publishers or their content.

Magzter is not responsible for compensating any party that has suffered damages or incurred costs due to any content, or part of the content, that violates their rights. Magzter is not liable to face any legal action in civil court for any violation of rights caused by any content, or part of the content, that infringes the rights of a third party.

Magzter offers the world’s largest {{allyoucanread}} subscription service called {{gold}} which gives digital readers unlimited access to 8,500+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

Magzter offers the world’s largest “All-You-Can-Read” subscription service called Magzter GOLD which gives digital readers unlimited access to 8,500+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

Name

Note: This will only share the cover and the publication information, but not the content.

Please fill out this form if you need any help regarding publishing your content on Magzter

Prior to Magzter, he was the President of Dot Com Infoway (DCI) and Galatta Media. His duties included strategic marketing, partnership development, and monetizing content globally. DCI grew from a small team of 3 in 2000 to 300 by 2011 and was dealing with web, software and app development for clients globally.

Since we launched, Magzter has been committed to partnering with global organizations to provide the greatest possible newsstand technology & service to our customers. Whether you are looking to offer magazine subscriptions to your customer database or just want to learn more, Magzter is committed to helping your business grow. To find out more, please fill out the questionnaire below:

The DMCA allows us to restore the removed content if the party filing the original DMCA Notice does not file a court action against you within ten business days of receiving the copy of your Counter Notice.

This Policy covers Company’s treatment of personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and other information about you and your computer or device that Company gathers when you are accessing the Service. We may collect Personal Information from you, as explained in more detail below, and we use this Personal Information internally in connection with our Services, including to personalize, provide, and improve our products, services, content, and advertising, and to allow you to set up a user account and profile, to contact you, to fulfill your requests for certain products and services, and to analyze how you use the Services. In certain cases, we may also share some Personal Information with third parties, but only as described in point 4.

This title is included with your Magzter GOLD subscription

To analyze the quality of content and provide appropriate feedback to publishers

We have designated a Grievance Officer to address any complaints related to objectionable content.

We request that any complaint related to objectionable content be sent to the Grievance Officer through email to the above-mentioned email address. We also request that you provide the following details when making a complaint:

and the App that provides you the capability to order, subscribe to and receive the delivery of various magazines, books, news and magazine and publication related content (collectively known as 'Publications') and to have these digital versions of the Publications delivered to you

c. We also collect information associated with your use of the application in order to make personalized recommendations. If you provide your third-party account credentials to us, you understand some content and/or information in those accounts (“Third Party Account Information”) may be transmitted into your account with us if you authorize such transmissions, and that Third Party Account Information transmitted to the Service is covered by this Policy.

f. The Personal Information we collect allows us to respond to your requests, improve our products and services, customize the advertising and content you see, and communicate with you about new products.

is the World's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital newsstand with over 87 million users since its inception in 2011 and thousands of magazines and newspapers across 40+ categories and 60+ languages. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Singapore, and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine and newspaper publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers.

n. We will also use usage information in order to ensure users adhere to our Terms of Use. For example, a user’s usage information will help us confirm that a user only downloads a magazine or other content a permitted number of times or to a permitted number of devices.

which gives digital readers unlimited access to 8,500+ magazines and newspapers for a monthly subscription price. Magzter also has the largest number of stories in the world with its game-changing ezRead 2.0 feature for its apps, which enables smartphone and small-screen mobile users to enjoy magazine content the way it was meant to be enjoyed, with article text that is easy to read and is accompanied by stunning videos and high resolution photography.

{{magzter}} is the World's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital newsstand with over 87 million users since its inception in 2011 and thousands of magazines and newspapers across 40+ categories and 60+ languages. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Singapore, and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine and newspaper publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers.

MEGA Man Magazine - December 2017

MEGA Man Magazine - December 2017

In this issue

MEGA Man Magazine Description: