During the unprecedented challenges of the global pandemic, a remarkable initiative was born: the Alike50 Coffee Table Book, presented in a media format. This book highlights 50 extraordinary individuals who are reshaping the fields of business, governance, and art in the country. Each annual print volume features over 100 beautifully curated pages, bound in a luxurious hardback format, making it a treasured addition to any collection.
This inspiring project is led by Chari Trinidad-Mendoza, the visionary CEO and Founder of Alike Media, who heads a talented team of storytelling-driven professionals. Motivated by a deep passion, Trinidad-Mendoza conceived this captivating coffee table book as a tribute to the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. The book weaves together powerful stories and striking visuals, celebrating the strength, courage, and determination people show in the face of adversity.

“We put their stories in a beautifully curated coffee table book to immortalize and honor the inspiring individuals we feature—with the justice their triumphs deserve,” Trinidad-Mendoza explains. “By preserving their legacies, we hope to inspire our readers to dream and do—just like them. Through this book, Alike has not only built an empowered community around these notable personalities, but has also sparked a movement dedicated to inspiring a new generation committed to building a better nation.”
The annual coffee table book stands as a powerful reminder of the timeless values that unite us on our shared human journey. Through its pages, themes of compassion and resilience shine brightly, revealing how our struggles and triumphs transcend cultural boundaries and speak to the universal human spirit—a message beautifully echoed in Alike Media’s tagline: “We are Alike.”
Behind the lens, the talented Oly Ruiz, a partner at Alike Media and Founder of Metrophoto, expertly captures the book’s striking images, bringing each page to life with his artistic vision and meticulous attention to detail.
Another key partner of Alike is Congressman Brian Poe Llamanzares, whose leadership and sharp business acumen have significantly elevated the company. His support not only adds credibility to the endeavor but also brings invaluable experience and strategic vision.
Since its inception, Alike has proudly published four compelling volumes of the coffee table book, each with its own unique theme: “Reset” in 2020, “Restart” in 2021, “Rise” in 2022, and “Renaissance” in 2024.
Alike Media, a pioneer in transforming the coffee table book into an engaging media experience, will launch the Alike50 Volumes in a bold event that would highlight and bring together the notable individuals featured on its pages.
Founded in 2020, Alike Media, in its radical efforts, has quickly positioned itself as a leading player in the media industry. It holds a spot among the Top 10 youngest and fastest-growing media companies in the country, showcasing its grit and innovation.
Alike was created with a mission to inspire, built on society and storytelling, it curates outstanding features highlighting the nation’s most prominent figures, organizes high-profile events, and showcases the finest in art, style, F&B, and hospitality.
With a strong sense of national pride, Alike aspires to make its mark on the global stage and share its influential and uplifting message, encouraging countless individuals to dream and do.
Grab your copy of the Alike Coffee Table Book and indulge in the artistry and stories that await within – visit the Alike website at https://www.alike.com.ph/.
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