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Photo Courtesy: TOYCON PH Aloida Gosiengfao, Queen of cosplay of the Philippines , and Japanese artist Amano Yoshitaka stole the spotlight on the 2nd day of ToyCon Nexus PH, June 13th 2026, at SMX Convention Center Manila. Aloida discussed Tandercon, her return to gaming, and the cosplays. Yoshitaka joined a fan Q&A, sharing that he writes and studies art constantly. On expanding to Southeast Asia, he mentioned that the Philippines is his first stop and he’s enjoying being t

PASAY CITY — Pormal na binuksan ang ikalawang araw ng TOYCON NEXUS PH x POPLIFE Festival sa pamamagitan ng isang Ribbon Cutting Ceremony na isinagawa sa SMX Convention Center Manila noong Hunyo 13. Pinangunahan ng mga organizer ang seremonya bilang hudyat ng opisyal na pagbubukas ng convention para sa ikalawang araw ng pagdiriwang. Sa kanyang mensahe, ipinaliwanag ni Cholo Mallillin ang kahulugan ng salitang “Nexus,” na sumisimbolo sa pagkakaugnay-ugnay ng iba't ibang komunid

Emerging performer Rai energized the TOYCON Nexus crowd on Friday, June 12, with a dynamic performance that blended K-pop hits and Filipino rock favorites during the opening day of the three-day pop culture convention at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Taking the stage as one of the event's special musical guests, Rai showcased her versatility through performances of "Jennie-Jennie," inspired by BLACKPINK member Jennie, alongside covers of "Ice Cream" by Lovelife, "Gnarly"