In celebration of Women’s Month, MEGA puts the spotlight on Anna Magkawas, Betina Lagman, Mags Cue, Bambi Del Rosario Young, and Rosenda Casaje, the powerful women who are creating a space where all women can thrive
Historically, for women, daring for greatness is costly. The price for simply claiming their worthiness to occupy certain spaces is high enough to choose invisibility instead. It’s no wonder that so many women have hidden their brilliance and true potential, sometimes even from themselves. But the times have changed and today women are reshaping industries, challenging norms, and most importantly, embracing their power and taking up space larger than ever before.
Before Women’s Month comes to a close, MEGA talks to five individuals who have emerged with professional narratives as compelling as they are varied, each forging a path of unwavering determination in the business arena. They share their thoughts on what makes an empowered woman, a MEGA woman to be exact.
Anna Magkawas
Anna Magkawas, the Founder and CEO of the multi-million peso company Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group, has built her success through influencer marketing, propelling her company to online selling success. The company hosts three flagship brands: Luxe Skin, Luxe Slim, and Luxe Cosmetics.
“An empowered woman is hindi lang siya doon sa mga na-aabot niya. It’s all about attitude: when you inspire a lot of people, when you help them na-maabot nila mga dreams nila, and at the end of the day, yung totoong ikaw. That’s what’s really important: when you touch their lives, off-camera and in front.”
– Anna Magkawas
Bambi Del Rosario Young
How do you expand a lifeline, and how do you do that with beauty? Rooted in inner wellness, Bambi Del Rosario Young’s Smarter Dose Collagen 5 introduces a health beverage that illuminates from within. This FDA-approved product, formulated and made in Korea, delivers a potent blend of marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, rice ceramide, prebiotics, and vitamin C powders.
“An empowered woman lives up to her best potential, whatever that may be. I believe that every person has their own gifts, their own strengths, and when they use that, it becomes empowerment.”
– Bambi Del Rosario Young
Betina Lagman
As her story goes, Betina Lagman was on the brink of engagement, yet faced the challenge of finding the perfect jeweler to craft the ring of her dreams. Hence, Brilyo Jewelry came into existence, founded on the principles of excellent jewelry craftsmanship. With state-of-the-art and world-class craftmanship as its foundation, the brand is dedicated to empowering individuals to create their dream jewelry pieces.
“An empowered woman is not afraid to shine. She achieves goals and works relentlessly to achieve those goals.”
– Betina Lagman
Mags Cue
Founded in 2014 by Mags Cue, the brand MAGS has flourished, boasting 24 branches nationwide. From its inception, Cue had a clear vision of her target demographic: the stylish and chic Filipina, encompassing women of all ages and sizes. MAGS Clothing line prioritizes unique, quality designs that are comfortable and affordable.
“An empowered woman is someone who can influence other women in a good way. She can encourage them to do good things to other people, how to improve their lives, and empower them in all aspects.”
– Mags Cue
Rosenda Casaje
Through her dedication to offering Korean-inspired skincare solutions, the entrepreneur provides high-quality products and fosters a community where women feel empowered to embrace their natural beauty and prioritize self-care.
“An empowered woman is a woman who pursues her passion without limits and acknowledges her weaknesses and her boundaries. An empowered woman is a woman who supports each and every woman para magsucceed sila”
– Rosenda Casaje
Empowered women empower women, especially in entrepreneurship. Anna Magkawas, Betina Lagman, Mags Cue, Bambi Del Rosario Young, and Rosenda Casaje further demonstrate how women can carve their paths to success while uplifting others along the way. Through their passion, perseverance, and commitment to empowerment, these entrepreneurs inspire us to embrace our potential and create positive change in our respective fields—it’s an active ideology that makes the MEGA Woman.
Photography DOOKIE DUCAY. Art Direction ANDREW ENCAPAS. Fashion Direction SEAN CASTELO. Beauty Direction MIA CASTRO. Styling ROKO ARCEO, assisted by GISELLE BARNACHEA. Sittings Editor MIA CASTRO. Makeup NIX SORIANO assisted by DANYCA KLOIE EVANGELISTA of NIX INSTITUTE BEAUTY (Anna and Rose), NIKI MEDINA (Betina), MAURI ESTRADA (Mags), and EDS GO (Bambi). Hair BHELLE ALBA assisted by JESSEY MIRANDA of NIX INSTITUTE BEAUTY (Anna and Rose), EMILIANO BELJOT (Betina), MISTY GABRIEL (Mags), and POTCHIE of STYLE O BOX (Bambi). Shoot Coordination JOANA FERNANDO and ISABELLA DARANG. Special thanks to GRAPEVINE RESTAURANT and JULIUS LAGMAN.
