MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ID8, Inc. continues its winning streak, reinforcing its status as one of the Philippines’ most dynamic storytelling agencies.
Fresh off being named Agency of the Year at the 60th Anvil Awards earlier this 2025, ID8, Inc. is once again making headlines—this time on the international stage. The agency clinched two coveted Gold trophies at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards, a prestigious program that recognizes excellence in innovation across 29 countries.
Founded in 2011 as the digital content arm of Stratworks, Inc., ID8 has built a reputation for crafting campaigns that blend creativity, culture, and purpose. With this latest achievement, the agency solidifies its standing as a creative force, pushing boundaries both locally and regionally.
Gold Stevie® Winner – Innovation in Viral Videos
8List.ph: Bak8 Nga Ba?
8List.ph, ID8’s flagship pop culture and commentary platform, struck gold as the sole winner in the Innovation in Viral Videos Category with Bak8 Nga Ba?, a witty and culturally attuned video series that went viral for its sharp humor and relatable insights into Filipino behavior. What began as an entertaining series quickly evolved into a larger conversation, demonstrating how content rooted in everyday Filipino life can drive both entertainment and social awareness.
“These recognitions affirm our belief that storytelling can be both joyful and purposeful,” says Donna Nievera-Conda, Co-CEO of ID8. “Whether through humor, heritage, or heart, we want to create work that moves people to think, feel, and act.”
Gold Stevie® Winner – Most Innovative Facebook Page
BiteSized.ph
BiteSized.ph, ID8’s culinary storytelling platform, was also the sole winner in the Most Innovative Facebook Page category, earning its gold award for turning food content into a deeper cultural conversation. Through short-form videos, nostalgic visuals, and sentimental narratives, BiteSized reintroduced audiences to the flavors and stories of Filipino heritage—proving that a food page can also be a movement for national pride.
“Visual storytelling is always at the heart of what we do,” adds Oliver Conda, Co-CEO of ID8. “It’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about evoking memory, identity, and emotion. That’s what drives platforms like BiteSized, and we’re honored to see that approach recognized.”
Momentum Beyond Awards
The Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards are a benchmark for excellence in business and communications innovation, attracting thousands of entries from across the region.
For ID8, the back-to-back recognition—from the Anvil’s top honor to these international accolades—signals more than just momentum; it points to a shift in how purpose-driven content is shaping modern communications.
From championing cultural pride to sparking critical conversations, ID8’s campaigns are rooted in advocacy, creativity, and impact. At just over a decade old, the agency is redefining what it means to be a Filipino content creator—one that tells stories not just to entertain, but to transform.
As it continues to scale new heights, ID8 is proving that the future of storytelling is bold, distinctly local, and globally resonant.
