On September 12, GQ Philippines officially launched at The Manila Marriott Hotel. The grand launch introduces the publication’s goal of showcasing the unique experiences and ambitions of the contemporary Filipino man.
GQ Philippines’ grand launch was hosted by Filipino actor Matteo Guidicelli, along with star-studded attendees such as actress Anne Curtis, Nadine Lustre, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Bea Millan-Windorski, model LA Aguinaldo, to name a few.
The culmination of the evening came when the publication revealed the three cover stars of GQ Philippines: New York Knicks star Jordan Clarkson, actor Darren Criss, and FEATR founder and host Erwan Heussaff.
The program opened with welcoming remarks from AGC Power Holdings Corp. CEO, Chairman, and GQ Philippines publisher Archie G. Carrasco, followed by a speech from Condé Nast Executive Director, Strategic Content Initiatives Amy Mangino.
“Today, men can be powerful and vulnerable,” Carrasco says. “Ambitious and grounded. Global in perspective, while remaining deeply proud of where they come from. That is the world GQ Philippines intends to capture.”
The editorial team of GQ Philippines comprises editor-in-chief Danyl Geneciran, deputy editor Chino Hernandez, managing editor Peejo Pilar, and art director Marc Yellow.
GQ Philippines’ inaugural issue is available via Sari Sari Shopping.
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GQ Philippines officially launched on September 13 at The Manila Marriott Hotel.
The GQ Philippines three cover stars are New York Knicks star Jordan Clarkson, actor Darren Criss, and FEATR founder and host Erwan Heussaff.
The program opened with welcoming remarks from AGC Power Holdings Corp. CEO, Chairman, and GQ Philippines publisher Archie G. Carrasco and Condé Nast Executive Director of Strategic Content Initiatives, Amy Mangino.
The GQ Philippines inaugural issue is available via Sari Sari Shopping.
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Elijah Pareño
Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.
In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.
Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter
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