Two decades of building businesses, opportunities, and dreams—and a celebration that is only beginning.

TANAUAN, BATANGAS — Twenty years of hard work, resilience, partnerships, and shared dreams came together in one unforgettable celebration as Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) marked its 20th anniversary with the Asiaprime Hydro Music Festival on August 22, 2026, in Bagbag, Tanauan, Batangas.

More than a milestone event, the festival brought the Asiaprime community together to celebrate the people behind the company’s journey—from its employees and leaders to its business partners, clients, suppliers, families, and friends who have become part of APPC’s story over the past two decades.

With an enthusiastic turnout at registration and a festival ground filled with music, food, entertainment, and camaraderie, the event transformed APPC’s anniversary into a celebration worthy of 20 Years of Building Prime.

The festivities began in the afternoon as the festival grounds, Food Park, and APBW Fair opened to guests, setting the stage for an evening that would continue well into the night.

But beneath the lights, music, water effects, and performances was a story far bigger than the festival itself.

From a Simple Dream to 20 Years of Building Prime

During her anniversary message, APPC President and CEO Ms. Lerma Manzano Bernabe brought the community back to where the Asiaprime story began.

Long before APPC became what it is today, the journey started with a simple purpose: family.

Following the passing of her father, Ms. Bernabe took on the responsibility of helping provide for her family. What began as a small trading business, built with limited resources and sustained by determination, eventually grew from a personal dream into a much larger vision.

One of her earliest prayers was that the company would someday move beyond simply selling products and have the opportunity to create products of its own. In time, that prayer opened the

door to manufacturing—not only allowing Asiaprime to develop its own products, but enabling the company to help other entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses as well. That evolution would come to define APPC’s purpose.

For two decades, Asiaprime has grown alongside the businesses, people, and families it serves. And for Ms. Bernabe, the true measure of that growth has never simply been the size of the company, but the lives it has helped uplift, the opportunities it has created, and the dreams it has helped turn into reality.

As she shared in her anniversary message, the people of APPC remain at the heart of that story.

She thanked the APPC family for their hard work, loyalty, dedication, and genuine care, emphasizing that together they had built more than a company—they had built a family. She likewise recognized APPC’s business partners whose trust has allowed Asiaprime to become part of the growth of many enterprises through the years.

A Night Built Around Music, Community and Celebration

True to the energy of the occasion, the Asiaprime Hydro Music Festival brought together a diverse lineup of bands and performers that kept the celebration alive from afternoon until the early hours of the morning.

Ree-Set Band opened the live performances, followed by homegrown Tanauan act Daks Not Dead, a Nu Metal band whose journey includes being named the 2025 Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Champion.

As the official evening program began, Serenity Band took the stage. The group, a product of ABS-CBN Star Records, is known for the song You Are The One and has also earned recognition as Grand Champions of Eat Bulaga’s Kalye-Serye competition.

The celebration continued with the former vocalist of MYMP, R&B and soul singer, Jana Laraza, who delivered a full set before joining members of the APPC community for special performances onstage.

The night then shifted into full Hydro Festival mode with Repakol, an OPM rock band led by veteran singer-songwriter Noel Palomo, whose music carries the familiar sound and anthems associated with the Filipino rock scene of the ’90s and beyond. Known for crowd favorites such as Tropa, Bakit Ba?, Peksman, and Ituloy Mo Lang, the band brought a nostalgic, high-energy rock set that had the festival crowd singing along.

At midnight, the celebration moved into another gear with DJ Tom Taus, an internationally experienced Filipino DJ known for combining electronic dance music with live percussion. Featured by DJ MAG ASEAN among the region’s notable acts, Taus has performed at major international festivals including ULTRA Japan, ULTRA Korea, and Road to Ultra Philippines, sharing festival lineups with some of the biggest names in electronic dance music. His high-energy set brought the Asiaprime crowd toward the festival’s climactic fireworks display.

The celebration continued with DJ Hendrick and DJ Jay-Ar, carrying the energy of APPC’s milestone celebration into the early morning.

Beyond the performances, the evening also created moments for reflection and recognition, including the presentation of the Prime Builder Award Program, anniversary messages from APPC leadership, corporate presentations, games, and special appearances by members of the Asiaprime family.

It was a celebration that reflected APPC itself: built by many hands, strengthened by different talents, and made meaningful by a community moving toward the same vision.

Built Together: APPC Thanks Its Partners

The success of the Asiaprime Hydro Music Festival was also made possible through the generosity and support of APPC’s business partners and sponsors.

Asiaprime Philippines Corporation extends its sincere gratitude to:

S Ralph Lim and Michael Almazan of Hikari; Rosmar; Amigoz; Shaha Beauty; Arwens Graphics Printing Services; Abalos Labels n’ Printing Services; Chymist; Smartpack Technology Corp.; Honest Glow; Pop UP Campers PH; IRAC Concrete Products; FW Spa Venue; Chemico; American Bearing Marketing Corp.; Best House Hardware & Construction Supplies; CTS Industrial Supply; Shan Box Manufacturing; Jac Plastic; and Ms. Ethel Booba of Kapethel.

Their support—through event facilities, food and refreshments, prizes, equipment, services, and financial contributions—helped make the celebration possible and demonstrated the strength of the partnerships APPC has cultivated through the years.

APPC likewise recognizes the leadership, organizing committee, employees, production teams, marshals, technical personnel, suppliers, local government partners, emergency and safety teams, artists, performers, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to transform months of planning into a successful celebration.

Every stage built, every guest welcomed, every performance delivered, and every detail executed represented the same spirit that has carried Asiaprime for the past two decades:

Building together.

The Celebration Is Only Beginning

While the Hydro Music Festival marked one of the biggest moments of APPC’s 20th anniversary, it is not the culmination of the celebration.

It is the beginning.

Throughout its anniversary year, Asiaprime Philippines Corporation will continue to roll out a series of campaigns, stories, initiatives, and activities under the banner of 20 Years of Building Prime—each one highlighting another part of the journey and the people who made it possible.

Because APPC’s first 20 years were never built on business alone.

They were built on faith.

On families who depended on opportunities created.

On employees who showed up and grew with the company.

On partners who entrusted their brands and businesses to Asiaprime.

On entrepreneurs who dared to turn ideas into products.

And on a founder who once carried a simple dream for her family and saw that dream grow into something capable of creating opportunities for many others.

As Ms. Bernabe reflected in her anniversary message, the most beautiful years of Asiaprime may still be ahead—years with more people to help, more opportunities to create, and more dreams to build.

Twenty years ago, Asiaprime began as a dream.

Today, it stands as the collective story of every person who helped build it.

And as APPC enters its next chapter, one thing remains clear:

We are celebrating 20 years of building prime—and we are just getting started.

20 YEARS OF BUILDING PRIME

Building Businesses. Building People. Building Possibilities.

Magandang gabi po sa ating lahat.

Una sa lahat, gusto kong magpasalamat sa ating Panginoong Diyos.

Ang gabing ito ay hindi lang pagdiriwang ng ika-dalawampung anibersaryo ng Asiaprime Philippines Corporation. Ito ay pagdiriwang ng katapatan, kabutihan, at walang hanggang biyaya ng Diyos sa ating lahat sa loob ng dalawampung taon.

Marami ang nagtatanong sa akin kung paano nagsimula ang Asiaprime.

Ang totoo, hindi ko itinayo ang kumpanyang ito para yumaman. Itinayo ko ito para sa aking pamilya.

Nang mawala ang aking ama, ako ang tumayong haligi ng aming pamilya. Bilang panganay, alam kong may responsibilidad akong alagaan at itaguyod ang aking pamilya. Hindi ko puwedeng hintayin na may ibang gumawa ng kinabukasan namin, kaya ako mismo ang kumilos, nangarap, at nagsikap.

Nagsimula kami sa simpleng trading. Maliit lang ang puhunan at napakarami naming pinagdaanan.

Habang lumalaban kami, may isang panalangin akong paulit-ulit na iniaalay sa Diyos.

Sinasabi ko,

“Lord, kung kalooban Ninyo, bigyan Ninyo kami ng pagkakataong magkaroon ng sarili naming produkto. Gusto kong dumating ang araw na

hindi lang kami nagbebenta ng produkto—gusto kong kami mismo ang gumagawa nito.”

Hindi ko alam kung paano mangyayari iyon.

Hindi ko alam kung kailan Niya sasagutin ang panalangin ko.

Pero alam kong ang Diyos ay may tamang panahon para sa lahat.

Kaya habang naghihintay, hindi ako tumigil sa pangangarap, hindi ako tumigil sa pagsisikap, at higit sa lahat, hindi ako tumigil sa pagtitiwala sa Kanya.

At dumating ang araw na sinagot ng Diyos ang aking panalangin.

Hindi lang Niya ibinigay ang hinihiling ko.

Mas higit pa ang ibinigay Niya.

Sa halip na magkaroon lang ng sariling produkto, ipinagkatiwala Niya sa amin ang manufacturing—isang pagkakataong hindi lang kami makagawa ng sarili naming mga produkto, kundi makatulong din sa napakaraming negosyo na mabuo at lumago.

Doon ko tunay na naunawaan na kapag ang isang pangarap ay isinuko mo sa Diyos at sinamahan mo ng sipag, tiyaga, integridad, at pananampalataya, ang ibinibigay Niya ay laging higit pa sa ating hinihingi at inaakala.

Sa totoo lang…

Hindi ko kailanman inakala na aabot ang Asiaprime sa ganito kalayo.

Hindi ko inisip na makakapagbigay tayo ng trabaho sa napakaraming tao.

Hindi ko inisip na magkakaroon tayo ng napakaraming business partners na magtitiwala sa atin.

Hindi ko inisip na magiging bahagi tayo ng pagbuo ng napakaraming matagumpay na negosyo.

At higit sa lahat, hindi ko inisip na makakatulong tayo sa napakaraming pamilyang Pilipino.

Pero hindi naging madali ang lahat.

May mga panahong gusto ko nang sumuko.

May mga gabing tahimik akong umiiyak.

May mga pagkakataong hindi ko alam kung paano ko haharapin ang mga pagsubok.

Bilang isang anak, asawa, ina, at lider ng kumpanya, ramdam ko ang bigat ng bawat responsibilidad.

Ngunit sa bawat unos na dumaan…

Iba talaga si Lord.

Kapag pakiramdam ko ay wala nang daan, Siya ang gumagawa ng paraan.

Kapag ubos na ang lakas ko, Siya ang nagbibigay ng panibagong lakas.

Kapag hindi ko na alam ang susunod kong hakbang, Siya ang tahimik na gumagabay sa akin.

Kaya kung may tunay na may-ari ng tagumpay na ito…

Hindi ako iyon. Ang lahat ng ito ay biyaya ng Diyos.

Ngayong gabi, nais kong magpasalamat sa aking pamilya.

Sa aking asawa, sa aking mga anak, sa aking mga kapatid, at sa buong pamilya namin…

Maraming salamat.

Salamat sa inyong pagmamahal.

Salamat sa inyong pag-unawa.

Salamat sa inyong walang sawang suporta.

Kayo ang naging inspirasyon ko at naging lakas ko sa bawat laban.

Ang bawat tagumpay ng Asiaprime ay tagumpay rin ng ating pamilya.

Sa aking APPC Family…

Maraming salamat sa inyong sipag, katapatan, dedikasyon, at malasakit.

Hindi lang tayo bumuo ng isang kumpanya.

Bumuo tayo ng isang pamilya.

Kayo ang puso ng Asiaprime.

Ang bawat tagumpay natin ay bunga ng sama-sama nating pagsisikap.

At sa ating mga business partners…

Maraming salamat sa inyong tiwala.

Hindi lang tayo gumagawa ng mga produkto.

Tumutulong tayong bumuo ng mga negosyo, mga pangarap, at mga pamilyang umaasa sa mga ito.

Lahat ng natutunan ko sa pagnenegosyo—ang mga tagumpay, mga pagkakamali, mga aral, at maging ang mga pagsubok—ay hindi ko itinago para sa sarili ko.

Ibinabahagi ko rin ang mga ito sa ating mga business partners.

Dahil ang hangarin ko ay hindi lamang lumago ang Asiaprime.

Ang hangarin ko ay makita ring lumago ang bawat negosyong nagtitiwala sa atin.

Kapag may isang business partner na nagtatagumpay, para na rin akong nagtatagumpay.

Kapag may isang negosyo na lumalago at mas marami pang pamilyang natutulungan, iyon ang isa sa pinakamalaking kagalakan sa puso ko.

Naniniwala ako na ang tunay na lider ay hindi lang nagtatayo ng sariling tagumpay—inaakay at itinataas din niya ang iba upang maging matagumpay.

Sa loob ng dalawampung taon, isang bagay ang mas lalo kong napatunayan…

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay hindi nasusukat sa laki ng kumpanya.

Nasusukat ito sa dami ng buhay na ating natulungan.

Sa dami ng pamilyang nabigyan natin ng pag-asa.

Sa dami ng mga pangarap na sama-sama nating tinupad.

Habang patuloy tayong pinagpapala ng Diyos, patuloy din tayong magiging daan ng pagpapala sa iba.

Naniniwala ako na ang pinakamagagandang taon ng Asiaprime ay hindi pa natin nararating.

Mas marami pa tayong matutulungan.

Mas marami pa tayong mabibigyan ng oportunidad.

Mas marami pa tayong mga pangarap na matutupad.

At habang ginagawa natin iyon, sisiguraduhin nating ang bawat hakbang natin ay may integridad, may malasakit, at may puso.

Bago ako magtapos, nais kong iwan sa inyong lahat ang isang mensahe.

Kapag ang isang pangarap ay inialay mo sa Diyos, sinamahan mo ng sipag, tiyaga, integridad, at pagmamahal sa kapwa, darating ang panahon na hindi lang Niya ibibigay ang iyong hinihingi—ibibigay Niya ang higit pa roon.

Dalawampung taon na ang nakalipas, isang simpleng panalangin lang ang Asiaprime.

Ngayon, isa na itong patunay na kapag ang Diyos ang nagtatag ng isang pangarap, walang imposible.

Mula sa aming pamilya at sa buong Asiaprime Philippines Corporation…

Maraming salamat po, at magandang gabi sa ating lahat!

“Dalawampung taon na ang nakalipas, isang panalangin lang ang Asiaprime. Ngayon, isa na itong patunay na kapag ang Diyos ang nagtatag ng isang pangarap, walang imposible. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat sa pagiging bahagi ng kuwentong ito. At sa susunod pang dalawampung taon, sama-sama nating ipagpapatuloy ang pagbuo ng mga pangarap, paglikha ng mga oportunidad, at pagbibigay ng pag-asa. Sa Diyos ang lahat ng papuri at kaluwalhatian.”

Lanzhou, China — Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) proudly represented the Philippines at the 32nd China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair (CLZITF), one of China's premier international trade and investment exhibitions, where the company showcased Philippine-made products, raw materials, and manufacturing capabilities to global buyers, investors, and business leaders. The event gathered participants from over 30 countries and featured more than 1,900 exhibitors across nearly 40 industries, serving as a key platform for international trade and Belt and Road cooperation.

Throughout the exhibition, APPC engaged with international buyers, government officials, potential distributors, and strategic partners, reinforcing its commitment to expanding the global reach of Philippine-made products while creating new opportunities for Filipino manufacturers and entrepreneurs. The participation also strengthened economic and trade relations between the Philippines and China through meaningful business discussions and partnership-building initiatives.

President and CEO Lerma Manzano Bernabe expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Adelyne LeZair, Jemimah LeZair, Mr. Shi, Ms. Rose, and their families for their exceptional hospitality and unwavering support throughout the mission. She likewise acknowledged the invaluable assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Philippine Consulate, and the Commercial Representative Office of Gansu in the Philippines for creating opportunities that enabled Filipino companies to showcase their products on the international stage.

APPC also extended its appreciation to Vice Consul Victor Villanueva, Commercial Counsellor Glenn Peñaranda, Commercial Attaché Melanie Butic, and Commercial Attaché Jaymie Magno for their continued support in promoting Philippine businesses abroad and strengthening bilateral trade relations between the Philippines and China.

The successful exhibition was made possible through the dedication of the APPC delegation, led by President and CEO Lerma Manzano Bernabe, Vice President Alexander Zaraspe, and CFO and Managing Director Karl Hendrick Bernabe, together with Cassy Bernabe, Sales Director Joel Aquino, and Key Accounts Managers Hanna Rosales and Angela Espiritu. Throughout the five-day event, the team proudly represented APPC and introduced the company’s products, services, and manufacturing capabilities to the international market.

President and CEO Lerma Manzano Bernabe also recognized the collective efforts of the entire APPC organization, acknowledging the vital contributions of the company’s Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC), Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Logistics, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Engineering and Maintenance, and Administration teams. She emphasized that every product showcased in China reflected the hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence of every APPC employee working behind the scenes.

As APPC concludes its first international exhibition in China, the company returns home with new business opportunities, stronger international partnerships, and a renewed commitment to bringing world-class Philippine manufacturing to the global market. More than a successful trade fair, the mission marked another significant milestone in APPC's vision of making Philippine-made products recognized and trusted around the world.

Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) proudly concluded its participation at Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026, the country's premier B2B trade exhibition for the beauty, wellness, and personal care industry. Bringing together over 250 exhibitors, 8,000 trade visitors, and delegates from 26 countries, the event served as a valuable platform to showcase Philippine manufacturing excellence and foster new partnerships across the global beauty ecosystem.

For nearly 20 years, APPC has been the trusted OEM, ODM, toll manufacturing, and packaging partner behind some of the country's emerging and established beauty and wellness brands. At this year's exhibition, the company highlighted its comprehensive capabilities from research and development, formulation, and regulatory support to manufacturing, packaging, and product commercialization – demonstrating why entrepreneurs, corporations, and institutions continue to place their trust in APPC.

A proud milestone during the exhibition was APPC's recognition as the Silver Winner – Creative Booth at the Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026 Sustainable Booth Awards, an accolade that recognizes exhibitors who successfully integrated creativity with environmentally responsible booth design. The award reflects APPC's commitment to sustainability and not only in how it presents its brand, but also in how it continuously seeks responsible and future-ready manufacturing practices.

"Our participation in Cosmobeauté is about more than showcasing what we do. It is about building relationships, creating opportunities for Filipino brands, and demonstrating that world-class manufacturing can proudly be done in the Philippines," said Lerma Manzano Bernabe, President and CEO of AsiaPrime Philippines Corporation. She also expressed her gratitude to clients, business partners, suppliers, industry stakeholders, and the APPC team whose dedication made the exhibition a success.

The event comes at a pivotal time for the Philippine beauty industry. Industry leaders project continued growth in beauty, wellness, and personal care, driven by increasing demand for high-quality local products and greater opportunities for Philippine-made brands in the global market.

As a company that has served the industry for two decades, APPC recognizes that growth must be built on quality, compliance, innovation, and trust. Every product manufactured within its facilities is guided by rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements, giving brand owners, consumers, and government stakeholders confidence that products manufactured by APPC are safe, reliable, and market-ready.

Beyond manufacturing, APPC remains committed to supporting the long-term growth of the Philippine beauty and wellness industry by helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into successful brands while contributing to the country's reputation as a trusted manufacturing hub.

As Cosmobeauté Philippines 2026 concludes, APPC looks forward to forging new partnerships and continuing its mission of empowering businesses through world-class manufacturing solutions—proving that after 20 years of excellence, trust remains the company's strongest product.

As the global food and wellness industry continues to evolve, Asiaprime Philippines Corporation (APPC) reinforced its position as one of the country’s trusted manufacturing partners after successfully participating as an exhibitor at the 19th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2026 held last May 21–23 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

Recognized as the country’s biggest business-to-business and export-oriented international trade show for food, beverages,

and ingredients, IFEX Philippines 2026 gathered more than 10,000 trade buyers and visitors, over 700 exhibitors, and thousands of globally competitive products under this year’s banner, “Tropical Flavors for the World.”

During the three-day international expo, APPC showcased its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities in food supplements, culinary mixes, functional powdered beverages, and wellness products — highlighting the company’s growing role in supporting both local and international brands through customized, end-to-end manufacturing solutions.

One of the event’s strongest affirmations came from long-time client Hikari, one of the leading wellness brands manufactured by APPC.

“Nakaka-proud ang Asiaprime Philippines Corporation because hindi lang sila talaga pang-local, kundi pang-international standard” shared Hikari Brand Owner and CEO, Michael Almazan.

CEO Ralph Lim of Hikari likewise emphasized the strength of the partnership between the brand and APPC. “Nandito rin kami siyempre maliban sa support, kami ang isa sa pinaka kilalang produkto ng Asiaprime Philippines, of course, our Hikari Aurum Glutathione. It’s the number 1 glutathione now in the market,” Lim shared.

Having worked with APPC for more than four years, Almazan highlighted the company’s consistency, innovation, and flexibility as key factors behind their continued collaboration.

“We’ve been working with Asiaprime Philippines Corporation for more than four years already, and since we started working with them, never kami nagkaroon ng problem. They’re helping us with R&D, coming up with new innovative products. The good thing about it is that they are very, very flexible if you’re going to work with Asiaprime Philippines Corporation,” he said.

The partnership between Hikari and APPC is set to grow even further this year, with several upcoming product launches already in development.

“And we’re so excited. We are launching new products manufactured by our Asiaprime Philippines Corporation family,” Almazan revealed.

“At take note, five products na lalabas this 2026,” Lim added.

The event also drew support and recognition from government leaders, including Senator Kiko Pangilinan, who emphasized the importance of strengthening the local manufacturing and food sectors.

“Congratulations and we wish the local manufacturers all the best. Napakahalaga ng manufacturing sector lalo na sa food,” Pangilinan shared during the event. “We will continue to be active in our advocacy for food security and in ensuring government support for the food and beverage industry.”

For APPC’s Sales Team, IFEX Philippines 2026 marked a major milestone in the company’s global expansion efforts.

“IFEX 2026 proved to be our most productive international trade show yet, delivering high-caliber B2B leads that far exceeded previous exhibitions,” said Joel Aquino, Sales Director of APPC. “The standout achievement was securing a strategic distribution partnership with Suffolk Dubai, a major milestone that opens the Middle Eastern market for our personal care line.”

Aquino also emphasized the significant increase in high-value inquiries and strategic partnerships generated during the event.

“The event stood out for the exceptional quality of its attendees, with a significant surge in high-value inquiries allowing us to focus on long-term distribution and professional networking. With this momentum and a major international partner on board, the Sales Team is energized and moving quickly into the compliance and regulatory certification phase.”

He concluded by expressing optimism for the company’s growth trajectory moving forward.

“We are incredibly optimistic about the rest of 2026. Thank you to everyone who supported our booth and helped make this global expansion possible.”

As APPC continues to strengthen its footprint in the food, wellness, and personal care manufacturing sectors, the company remains committed to helping brands scale through innovation, quality manufacturing, and globally competitive standards — proudly carrying Filipino manufacturing excellence onto the international stage.