Orange Magazine PH Lakbay Media Partnership Deal

Leading digital lifestyle publication Orange Magazine PH and premier travel and leisure publication Lakbay Magazine have officially formalized a strategic media partnership through a contract signing held on September 10, 2026, at SAVÈA Bay City Manila.

The signing ceremony brought together key executives from both organizations, marking the beginning of a collaboration that aims to create stronger opportunities for integrated storytelling across digital and print media.

Representing Orange Magazine PH were Mr. Jeman B. Villanueva (CEO), Mr. Kister Morata (Editor-in-Chief), Mr. Lucky Magno (Managing Editor), and Ms. Sharmaine Rodriguez (Editorial Assistant). Representing Lakbay Magazine were Mr. Enrico Sy (Chairman of the Board), Ms. Lualhati Fausto (President & CEO), and Mr. Joel Nigos (Editor-in-Chief).

This landmark collaboration marks Orange Magazine PH’s first-ever venture into physical print, brought to life through an exclusive commemorative joint edition with Lakbay Magazine.

Moving beyond traditional travel itineraries, the special collaborative issue will expand its editorial focus to contemporary lifestyle, arts and culture, executive profiles, and compelling success stories featuring Filipino trailblazers, innovators, and brands.

“For over 16 years, Orange Magazine PH has championed digital-first storytelling across entertainment, lifestyle, and events,” said Jeman Villanueva, CEO of Orange Magazine PH. “Partnering with Lakbay Magazine allows us to translate that editorial voice into a tangible, high-end print format for the very first time, offering our partners and readers a richer, multi-platform media experience.”

“Starting from our very first issue three years ago, we have been steadfast in featuring stories on popular and upcoming destinations, the hospitality industry, arts and culture, executive profiles, wellness, and beyond through our premium pages. We hope these stories contribute to the promotion of our country’s tourism industry. Through this collaboration with Orange Magazine PH and its wide digital reach, we expect to bring our content to an even larger audience,” said Lualhati Fausto, President and CEO of Lakbay Magazine.

A Milestone Collaboration

This strategic partnership represents a significant turning point for both media entities.

For Orange Magazine PH, the collaboration transforms more than a decade and a half of digital excellence into a collectible and tangible print format, allowing the publication to reach high-end physical readers while extending its storytelling beyond the digital space.

For Lakbay Magazine, the joint edition expands its editorial scope beyond regional travel to encompass dynamic lifestyle, business leadership, and creative culture, further strengthened by Orange Magazine PH’s established digital reach and audience.

Together, the partnership provides brand partners with a comprehensive dual-platform media solution, combining nationwide print exposure with targeted digital amplification.

The special edition will be circulated across premium lifestyle, executive, and leisure hubs nationwide, giving readers and partners access to the publication in carefully selected locations.

Copies will be made available in luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining establishments, airport lounges, and major transport hubs, as well as executive wellness destinations, including select A1 medical tourism hospitals and premier dermatology clinics. The distribution will also extend to cultural venues, institutional libraries, and major national trade expos.

Through this collaboration, Orange Magazine PH and Lakbay Magazine bring together their respective strengths in digital storytelling, premium print publishing, travel, lifestyle, culture, and business—opening a new chapter for both publications and creating a broader platform for stories, brands, and Filipino achievements to reach audiences nationwide.