Archie G. Carrasco Makes The BoF 500, Amplifying Filipino Voices On The Global Stage
Drawing on decades of experience in media, he has built platforms that give Filipino talent greater visibility and influence in the global cultural landscape.
Archie G. Carrasco has been recognized as part of The Business of Fashion’s BoF 500 Class of 2026, joining a global list of figures honored for their influence across fashion and the creative industries.
The announcement was made on October 2, 2026, ahead of The BoF 500 Gala this Saturday, October 3, set to take place at the Shangri-La Paris in France.
As founder of AGC Power Holdings Corp., Carrasco has shaped one of the country’s largest lifestyle media groups, bringing together publishing, media, marketing, events, and creative services under one network. Its portfolio includes One Mega Group, Mega Global Licensing, and Modern Media Group, with titles spanning Vogue Philippines, MEGA, Allure Philippines, VMAN Southeast Asia, Lifestyle Asia, Billboard Philippines, and Rolling Stone Philippines, among others.
For the Filipino entrepreneur, the recognition speaks to a vision that extends beyond any single industry, with Carrasco working to amplify Filipino voices across different creative fields and build their presence beyond the country.
Music is one of the clearest expressions of his vision. Through the avenues he has built from the ground up, Carrasco has helped create opportunities for Filipino artists to tell their stories, tapping into a form of creativity that has long crossed borders through songs and performances that do not always require translation.
“For me, championing Filipino creativity means ensuring that our talent is not merely admired as an exception, but recognized as part of the global cultural mainstream,” Carrasco tells Billboard Philippines. “Music demonstrates this beautifully because it travels beyond geography and language.”
Beyond music, it is a perspective that connects the different parts of Carrasco’s portfolio. Whether through a magazine or a media brand, he has actively given Filipino creatives a platform to shape narrative across fashion, media, entertainment, and culture — not just participate in them.
His focus, then, is not simply on expanding the audience for Filipino talent, but on changing the role the Philippines plays in the exchange of culture. “I want the world to understand that the Philippines is not simply a market that consumes global culture — we are a country capable of creating culture the world wants to consume,” he declares.
His inclusion in the BoF 500 puts that work in a global context, reflecting a growing international conversation around Filipino creativity — and Carrasco’s role in helping bring that conversation to the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Archie G. Carrasco is the founder of AGC Power Holdings Corp., a Philippine lifestyle media group spanning publishing, media, marketing, events, and creative services. Its portfolio includes One Mega Group, Mega Global Licensing, and Modern Media Group, with titles such as Vogue Philippines, MEGA, and Billboard Philippines.
The BoF 500 is The Business of Fashion’s global list recognizing figures with influence across fashion and the creative industries. Archie G. Carrasco is part of the Class of 2026, announced on October 2, 2026, ahead of The BoF 500 Gala on October 3 at the Shangri-La Paris.
The BoF 500 Gala takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Shangri-La Paris in France. The Class of 2026 honorees, including Filipino media entrepreneur Archie G. Carrasco, were announced on October 2, 2026, the day before the gala.
AGC Power Holdings’ portfolio includes One Mega Group, Mega Global Licensing, and Modern Media Group. Its titles include Vogue Philippines, MEGA, Allure Philippines, VMAN Southeast Asia, Lifestyle Asia, Billboard Philippines, and Rolling Stone Philippines, among others. Together they cover publishing, media, marketing, events, and creative services.
Carrasco gives Filipino creatives platforms across magazines, media brands, and music to shape narratives rather than only participate in them. He says the goal is for Filipino talent to be seen as part of the global cultural mainstream rather than a celebrated exception.
