PEP.ph and SPIN.ph Are Now Fully Owned by Summit Media
The two sites are among several familiar publications under the Summit Media umbrella.
Whether it’s the latest celebrity headline making the rounds or a sports story everyone’s talking about, PEP.ph and SPIN.ph have long been part of the local online media landscape. Now, the two publications are fully under the ownership of Summit Media.
The move comes alongside Summit Media’s partnership with PlayTime Entertainment through PT Summit, which has led to the formation of a technology venture focused on expanding the group’s digital capabilities.
Summit Media has consolidated full ownership of Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP.ph) and Sports Interactive Network (SPIN.ph), giving the company greater control over the direction and development of both digital publications.
In a statement, Summit Media president and CEO Howard Go highlighted the credibility and audience relationships the two brands have established over the years. “These brands have built something that cannot easily be replicated: credibility, audience relationships, and a deep understanding of Filipino popular culture,” he said. “Our next chapter is about building on those strengths and expanding the ways audiences experience entertainment."
The consolidation is part of the media group’s wider plans to strengthen its digital operations, particularly as the way audiences consume and interact with content continues to evolve.
The ownership development follows Summit Media’s partnership with PlayTime Entertainment, which led to the formation of PT Summit in August 2026.
The technology venture brings together Summit Media’s publishing experience, content network, and established readership with PlayTime Entertainment’s expertise in technology and large-scale digital platforms.
PT Summit focuses on developing digital products and platforms, digital marketing solutions, and technology for content creation and distribution. Summit Media serves as its first client and flagship implementation partner.
PT Summit president and CEO Crisanto Roy Alcid said the venture is intended to go beyond improving the technology behind existing media brands.
“We see PT Summit as much more than a technology upgrade for existing media brands,” he said. “Our focus is on building capabilities that allow established content businesses to evolve, reach audiences in new ways, and explore opportunities that were previously difficult to pursue. This partnership is about creating the foundation for what comes next.”
The developments point to Summit Media’s interest in a wider digital entertainment landscape, with opportunities involving content creators, technology, audience engagement, and new ways of distributing media.
As for PEP.ph and SPIN.ph, both publications will retain their distinct editorial identities and independent journalistic standards.
PEP.ph, short for Philippine Entertainment Portal, was established in 2007 and has since covered the local entertainment scene through celebrity interviews, showbiz exclusives, and updates on familiar names in the industry. SPIN.ph followed in 2012, focusing on local and international sports, athletes, teams, and competitions.
Alongside these publications, Summit Media’s portfolio includes Preview, SPOT.ph, Esquire Philippines, Cosmopolitan Philippines, and Smart Parenting.
