DDB Group Philippines

We’re excited to share the final DDB News edition for 2025—packed with inspiring wins and celebrations. Highlights include our Group Chairman’s Media Icon award, Tribal MD Diane Chua’s Master Entrepreneur honor from the Asia-Pacific Enterprise Awards, and the Corporate Excellence awards for IMC agencies DDB MNL and Optimax. Ripple8 also bagged a bronze award as PR Agency of the Year at Campaign Asia-Pacific AOY Awards.

The past two months also saw impactful campaign launches, from Ripple8’s mental health initiative with MindNation to DDB Philippines’ immersive cultural advocacy with Light Rail Manila Corporation. We also wrap up the year with photos from our colorful Carnival-themed yearend celebrations and outreach activities.

Enjoy reading!

DDB NEWS ISSUE NO. 29 - DDB Group Philippines We’re glad to share with you the September–October issue of DDB News, where we highlight standout achievements: CEO Gil G. Chua’s recognition as CEO of the Year–Circle of Excellence; DDB MNL’s Purple Boomerang win for the DEI-driven campaign; and DDB PHL Creative Direct...

We just had a super fun DDB Kids Carnival Christmas party, and the children really had a great time! Thanks to our Chiefs, MDs and BUs who prepared goodies and sponsored the food carts and game prizes. Thanks GGC for the ampaos. Happy Christmas, kids!

Gil Chua receives MSAP’s Media ICON Award for 2025 GIL Chua, chairman and CEO of DDB Group Philippines, was honored as one of the distinguished recipients of the Media ICON Award for 2025, a prestigious recognition in the media and communications field given by the Media Specialists Association of the Philippines (MSAP).

DDB Group Philippines CEO Gil Chua receives MSAP's 2025 Media ICON Award - adobo Magazine Online DDB Group Philippines CEO Gil Chua is named a 2025 Media ICON Awardee by MSAP, honoring nearly five decades of leadership and impact in media.

Gil G. Chua receives MSAP's Media ICON Award for 2025 - Malaya Business Insight Gil G. Chua, Chairman and CEO of DDB Group Philippines, was honored as one of the distinguished recipients of the Media ICON Award for 2025 by the Media Specialists Association of the Philippines (MSAP). The award recognizes Chua’s invaluable contributions to the Philippine media industry and his ...

The Chairman’s Choice Award 2025 was awarded to Optimax, led by its General Manager, Ela Chua, for the company's remarkable performance and contributions to the Group. Congratulations!

For every five-year milestone, our employees are awarded a Loyalty Award with a corresponding reward. This year, we celebrate another batch of Loyalty Awardees with tenures ranging from five to 20 years. Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Biggest-Loser awardees this year—true fitspirations who showed commitment, discipline, and heart, proving that progress on the scale is just one part of a healthier journey. May your story inspire us all to welcome 2026 feeling balanced, stronger, and ready to embrace the next chapter together!

The DDB Group Philippines Carnival-themed Christmas Party was a riot of color, creativity, and pure fun — filled with big laughs, bold costumes, and unforgettable moments. From show-stopping performances to all-out celebrations, it was a night that truly captured the spirit of DDB.

Thank you to everyone who made the magic happen, and here’s to more wins, joy, and inspired work as we welcome 2026!

DDB Group Philippines Chairman Gil G. Chua receives MSAP Media ICON 2025
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Gil G. Chua, Chairman and CEO of DDB Group Philippines, was honored as one of the distinguished recipients of the Media ...

DDB Cares once more visited the Makati SPED Center to spread holiday cheer. Our small crew led by The Culture Hub spent the morning with the school children, teachers and staff for the Christmas outreach. This is the third year that we carried out a gift-giving activity at the school for students with special needs. And we just love to see the smiles on the faces of these children.

Through this simple program, we were able to spread love and joy not only to the school kids, but to the teachers and staff of the center through Christmas gifts and Jollibee meals that we shared today. Thank you, DDB volunteers, donors, and teachers for making this day possible.