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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Media Organization

THE VOICE OF FILIPINO COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE

Philippine Global Media Group bridges communities through authentic journalism, cultural storytelling, and civic engagement — amplifying Filipino voices across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

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Our Mission
Inform
Connect
Uplift
Celebrate Filipino Heritage
Global Filipino Stories
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Who We Are

A Nonprofit Dedicated to Filipino Stories

Community Journalism

Reporting stories that matter to Filipino and Filipino-American communities.

Cultural Storytelling

Preserving heritage and amplifying Filipino voices worldwide.

Civic Engagement

Inspiring participation in community life and democratic processes.

Truth & Integrity

Committed to accurate, fair, and responsible media practices.

Our Purpose

Media as a Bridge Between Worlds

Philippine Global Media Group is a nonprofit media organization dedicated to community journalism, cultural storytelling, public education, and civic engagement. We bring together media professionals, correspondents, writers, community leaders, and advocates committed to sharing stories that inform, inspire, and uplift.

Through print, digital, online, and multimedia platforms, we highlight community events, cultural heritage, business achievements, nonprofit initiatives, public service programs, and stories of leadership and impact.

Our mission is to use media as a bridge — connecting people, preserving culture, promoting truth, and giving visibility to the voices, stories, and contributions of Filipinos around the world.

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How We Work

Reaching Communities Across Every Platform

Our multimedia approach ensures Filipino stories reach audiences wherever they are — from print to digital, online to broadcast.

Print Media

Community newspapers delivering in-depth stories and local coverage to Filipino households.

Digital Media

Online news, social platforms, and digital publications reaching global Filipino audiences.

Multimedia & Video

Video storytelling and documentary features that bring Filipino experiences to life.

Community Events

Forums, cultural celebrations, town halls, and networking events that build civic pride.

What We Cover

Stories That Shape Our Community

We give voice to the full breadth of Filipino life — from cultural celebrations to business milestones, from nonprofit impact to public service leadership.

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Community Events & Celebrations

Coverage of festivals, cultural events, and milestones that bring Filipino communities together.

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Cultural Heritage & Identity

Stories preserving Filipino traditions, history, language, and cultural legacy for future generations.

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Business & Entrepreneurship

Spotlighting Filipino business leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs making their mark.

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Nonprofit & Community Initiatives

Amplifying the work of organizations serving the Filipino and Filipino-American community.

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Public Service & Leadership

Recognizing elected officials, community leaders, and public servants driving positive change.

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Health, Education & Social Issues

Informing communities about health resources, education opportunities, and social equity.

Upcoming Events

Join Us — Next Event

August
8
2026
6:00 PM
Upcoming Event

Induction of Officers

August 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Cerritos Sheraton, 12725 Center Court Dr. South, Cerritos, CA 90703
info@pgmg.org
An evening of leadership, service and commitment to our community. Proceeds benefit the Manny Ilagan Memorial Scholarship Program for Filipino journalism and mass communication students. Together, we inspire change. Together, we make a difference.
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Our Network

Built by Community, for Community

PGMG brings together a diverse network of media professionals, storytellers, and community advocates united by a shared commitment to Filipino visibility and empowerment.

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Media Professionals

Journalists & Editors

Experienced reporters and editors dedicated to community journalism and accurate storytelling.

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Writers & Correspondents

Storytellers

Writers, columnists, and field correspondents covering communities near and far.

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Community Leaders

Advocates

Civic leaders and advocates who connect PGMG to the communities we serve.

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Nonprofit Partners

Strategic Partners

Organizations collaborating with PGMG to expand reach and deepen community impact.

Community Recognition

PGMG Members Honored at 2026 TOP Awards

PGMG's own Dan Nino and Ellen Rodriguez-Swing were among the recipients of the prestigious 2026 TOP (The Outstanding Pilipinos) Awards, each receiving a California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition. Your PGMG family is so proud of you!

Dan Nino — 2026 TOP Award
PGMG President

Dan Nino

2026 TOP Award Recipient

Honored for his outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism and his dedication to excellence, integrity, and impactful storytelling in service of the Filipino-American community.

Ellen Rodriguez-Swing — 2026 TOP Award
PGMG Public Relations Officer

Ellen Rodriguez-Swing

2026 TOP Award Recipient

Honored for her outstanding community service, exemplary leadership, and steadfast commitment to advancing and empowering the Filipino-American community.

"Your PGMG family is so proud of you."

Joe Cobilla Jr.

PGMG Member

PGMG at City of Cerritos

PGMG members representing the Filipino community at the City of Cerritos event.

Philippine Post PGMG Coverage
In the News

PGMG: A Night of Fun, Food and Camaraderie

Philippine Post · January 9, 2026

The Philippine Post featured PGMG's holiday celebration — a five-hour evening of community spirit, Filipino food, raffles, and karaoke. The group also shared plans for an upcoming scholarship fund-raiser for Filipino journalism students.

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Leadership

Officers & Board Members

PGMG is led by experienced journalists and community advocates committed to uplifting the standards of Filipino media and serving the information needs of Filipinos worldwide.

Dan E. Nino
President

Dan E. Nino

CRTP / CTEC  |  2026 TOP Awardee

Lifelong journalist since 1973. Contributor to Los Cerritos Community News, Philippine News Today, Asian Journal, Balikbayan Magazine, Weekend Balita, and the Philippine Post. Past president of the Filipino-American Press Club of Los Angeles.

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Val G. Abelgas
Chairman of the Board

Val G. Abelgas

Founding President  |  2018 TOP Awardee

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Philippine Post, a digital weekly. Professional journalist for 54 years, formerly managing editor of Philippine Daily Express and Manila Standard. First TOP Awardee for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism (2018) and first FAPCCA Journalist of the Year (2016). Former president of the Philippine Press Club of America.

Officers

Lydia V. Solis
Vice President

Lydia V. Solis

Southern California journalist since 1988, when she began as a stringer for the San Francisco-based Philippine News. She rose to overview columnist and correspondent, retiring as PNEWS' chief correspondent during the Covid era, and now serves as Associate Editor of the Philippine Post and a contributor to Balita Media, Inc.'s US Asian Post and Weekend Balita. She received a grant from the Philippine American Women's Writers & Artists and took journalism courses at UCLA. She is also past president of the Philippine Women's University Alumni Association of Southern California and of Kalayaan Incorporated, an officer of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Tri-County, and PRO of the Philippine Disaster Relief Organization.

Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo
Secretary

Donnabelle Gatdula-Arevalo

Built her career as a business journalist in the Philippines, rising from News Writer at Headline Newspaper and Business Reporter at the Manila Chronicle to Senior Business Reporter and later Los Angeles Correspondent for The Philippine Star. She served as President of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) in 2008 and won the EJAP Globe Business Journalism Excellence Award for Best Energy Reporter four times. She is a Lifetime Member of the National Press Club and an Honorary Member of EJAP. In the U.S., she has worked as Producer for The Filipino Channel (TFC), Senior Correspondent-North America for The Filipino Correspondent Network, and contributing writer for the Asian Journal, Philippine Post, and Philippine News.

Meg Ilagan
Treasurer

Meg Ilagan, MBA

Serves as Associate Publisher and a contributor to the Philippine Post, continuing the media legacy she shared with her late husband and PGMG founding chairman, Manny Ilagan. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Kalayaan Incorporated, a Southern California-based Filipino community organization.

Ellen Rodriguez-Swing
Press Relations Officer

Ellen Rodriguez-Swing

A community advocate, civic leader, and journalist dedicated to elevating Filipino American voices and strengthening community engagement. She is the Founder, Inaugural President, and current Board Advisor of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Cerritos & Gateway Cities, and serves in leadership roles with several 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including Our Community Foundation, Pangasinan Brotherhood USA, Kalayaan Incorporated, and the University of the Philippines Phi Delta Alpha Sorority U.S. Chapter. She is also the Public Relations Officer for PGMG and a contributing writer for the Philippine Post, Weekend Balita, Asian Journal, Philippine News Today, and Los Cerritos Community News.

Joe T. Cobilla Jr.
Press Relations Officer

Joe T. Cobilla Jr.

A veteran press photographer and member of the Philippine Press Photographers (PPP)-USA, with photo credits in the Asian Journal, Dyaryo Pilipino, Tribune USA, TM Herald, TALIBA, Philippine Times, Inquirer.net.us, and the Philippine Post. Believed to be the only Filipino photographer to have covered the Miss Universe pageant 28 times across 18 countries, he has also photographed the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations in New York and the 1st Asia-Pacific Economic Conference in Seattle. He won first prize in the National Press Club's Elizalde Photo Contest every year from 1979 to 1983.

Board Members

Bobby Crisostomo
Director

Bobby Crisostomo

Veteran photojournalist who has worked in various capacities in publications in the Philippines and United States. Former chief photographer of Woman Today Magazine, Women's Journal, and Sports World Magazine in the Philippines, and former photographer of Diaryo Pilipino in the US. Now Chief Photographer of the Philippine Post and photographer of Philippine Tribune.

Nemen L. Cabatuando
Director

Nemen L. Cabatuando

His journalism roots trace back to Florentino Torres High School, where he served as both Associate Editor and Sports Editor of Ang Sulu, was named Most Outstanding Campus Journalist by the YMCA, and placed first runner-up in sports writing at the National Secondary School Press Conference. He later became a community organizer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he founded and chaired the Pinoy Badminton Club, Pinoy Basketball Club, and Pinoy Volleyball Club, and currently serves as Vice President for Education of the Computer Society for Filipinos (Comsofil).

Doeleth L. Gatdula, M.D.
Director

Doeleth L. Gatdula, M.D.

Began her journalism journey as Editor-in-Chief of The Generals at Antonio Luna Elementary School, and today serves as Production Supervisor for The Filipino Channel (TFC), Correspondent-North America for The Filipino Correspondent Network (TFCN), and a contributor to the Philippine Post. She was also a community organizer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she co-founded the Pinoy Badminton Club, Pinoy Basketball Club, and Pinoy Volleyball Club.

Louinn Lota
Director

Louinn Lota

Spent 18 years, from 1985 to 2003, as a senior reporter and editor in both print and radio broadcast for The Associated Press. She now contributes to Philippine News, Weekend Balita, US Asian Post, and the Philippine Post. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from California State University, Los Angeles, along with an M.Ed. from Loyola Marymount University, a Th.M. from Mount Saint Mary's University, and voice training from Los Angeles Valley College.

Vics Magsaysay
Director

Vics Magsaysay

A self-taught fine art nature photographer, painter, sculptor, graphic and furniture designer, writer, and makata (Tagalog poet) whose collection spans more than one hundred thousand images, many of them published in books and magazines. He has held numerous solo exhibitions of his paintings, photographs, and sculptures across the United States and Asia, and holds a doctorate in clinical hypnotherapy reflecting his parallel interest in the mind-body connection. He writes for Weekend Balita, the Philippine Post, and Philippine News, and shares his work with other media outlets including TFCN and on social media.

Also Serving PGMG

Nimfa U. Rueda — Vice President
Janelle So-Perkins — Vice President
Rick C. Gavino — Auditor
Marc Pijuan — Director
Alfred G. Gabot — Director
Meh M. Guevarra — Director
Julian Oriel — Director
Joy Marino — Director
Benny Uy — Director
Isidric M. Panganiban — Director
Mylene K. Capati — Director
Mel T. Velasco — Director

"We invite our various publics to share our mission of serving our community the way we know best — helping inform our readers and viewers of latest developments in the community and in the homeland, and serving as facilitators for organizations to disseminate their projects and goals to our readers."

Dan E. Nino & Val G. Abelgas

Press Release

PGMG to Hold Induction/Gala Night August 8

Official Press Release

On its third year as an active press organization, the Philippine Global Media Group (PGMG) will hold its Induction of Officers and Gala Night on August 8 (Saturday) at 6:00 PM at the Crystal Ballroom of the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel, 12725 Center Court Drive, Cerritos.

This was announced by incoming president Dan Estabillo Nino and Val G. Abelgas, president and board chairman respectively of PGMG, a City of Cerritos-based public benefit 501 C-3 nonprofit corporation.

Nino began his media career in Manila in 1973 and has contributed to Los Cerritos Community News, Philippine News Today, Asian Journal, Balikbayan Magazine, Weekend Balita, and the Philippine Post. He was recently conferred the 2026 TOP Award for outstanding achievement in Journalism.

Val Abelgas, founding president of PGMG, is publisher and editor-in-chief of Philippine Post. A professional journalist for 54 years, he was the first TOP Awardee for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism in 2018 and first FAPCCA Journalist of the Year in 2016.

Other officers to be sworn in by Philippine Consul General to Los Angeles Adelio Angelito S. Cruz include Vice Presidents Lydia V. Solis, Nimfa U. Rueda, and Jannelle So-Perkins; Secretary Donna Gatdula-Arevalo; Treasurer Meg Ilagan; Auditor Rick Gavino; PROs Ellen Rodriguez-Swing and Joe T. Cobilla, Jr.; and 14 board members.

PGMG was founded in November 2023 by Manny Ilagan, Val Abelgas, Lydia Solis and Nimfa Rueda to unite media practitioners and uplift journalistic standards in Southern California, with a vision to expand to the global Filipino diaspora.

Among its accomplishments: the book launch of "California: A Philippine Territory Almost" by Alfred G. Gabot; supporting the renaming of Echo Park Library to Carlos Bulusan Library; covering community events across Southern California; and awarding a scholarship to a college-bound Filipino-American student.

For Sponsorship & Gala Night Attendance

(562) 508-8099  |  (562) 469-8030  |  info@pgmg.org

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