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  • THE PUSH ISSUE

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    As the noise shifts from the chaos of day commuters to the rustles of night owls, Manila, then until now, lives through stories—both of the loud and the unspoken. The bustling streets of this city stood as the realm of Petersen Vargas as he let queer experiences bleed through "Some Nights I Feel Like Walking", a film that visits the city’s darkest corners, frantic passersby, and shadowed stories.

    COVER STORY
  • THE TAKEOVER ISSUE

    Crowning Glory: Let the Divine Divas Show You How to Mother a Movement

    Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind. Sometimes, it’s what you pour into others, night after night, lash after lash. At Rampa, one year since its triumphant creation, the Divine Divas are passing the mic, the stage, and the spotlight to a new generation of baby drag queens; ready, willing, and rhinestoned for the revolution.

    COVER STORY
  • THE HOT DAMN! ISSUE

    A Golden Streak: The Education of Emilio Daez

    Treading his path to prominence from social media favorite—having been anointed by a phalanx of supporters as “golden retriever” in a sea of Internet Boyfriends—young corporate professional-turned-aspiring actor, Emilio Daez, talks about his recent and very noticeable golden streak. Hot on the heels of a brief stint on the two-decade-old pop culture juggernaut, Pinoy Big Brother, following his first few jabs at acting on primetime television, Daez flexes that boyish charm, rolls up his sleeves, and dips his toes into uncharted waters, armed only with a passion and growing familiarity with an industry so far removed from the world of numbers and structure he has long been immersed in.

    COVER STORY
  • THE BREAKTHROUGH ISSUE

    Stream of Consciousness:
    Charting the Sonic Orbit of eaJ

    Looking at his evolution, just a couple of years young into a solo career after a departure from his previous band, growing a following on his YouTube and Twitch streams, then ultimately casting a wide net of followers with close to a million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, pocketing hits like “Car Crash” and “pacman”, it goes without saying that eaJ’s musical journey is a product of self-discovery.

    COVER STORY
  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Third Act:
    An Introduction to BGYO

    Armed with their irresistible charm, backed by commitment and undeniable talent, BGYO is poised to step into their third act, in hot pursuit of captivate bigger audiences and leaving an indelible mark on the vast continuously evolving terrain of Philippine pop music.

    COVER STORY

The Reading List

  • Mastermind

    The Manila and Manhattan Intersection: How Joshua Villena’s ‘Homecoming’ Redefines Roots, Resilience, and Runways

    September 10, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Quezon’ is Finally Coming to Theaters this October—With Special Student and Teacher Ticket Prices

    September 8, 2025

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Four-Minute Film Lets You in on the Bravery of the Men and Women Defending the WPS

    September 4, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Solutions Not Survival Stories: Resilience Isn’t a Compliment When It’s Just Desperation Wearing a Brave Face

    September 1, 2025

Radar

  • Food & Drinks

    ICYMI! The BO·YA Craze Officially Hits Manila with the Triple Store Launch of CHAGEE Philippines

    CHAGEE’s first three stores breaks new ground in the Philippines, with recent openings in SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, and Venice Grand Canal Mall, bringing its world-famous milk teas to Filipinos.

    September 12, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    How More Veggies Please Brings a New Standard of Freshness on the Produce Aisle

    More Veggies Please (MVP), the consumer brand under Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, shares news of its retail rollout across Metro Manila, starting in S&R Membership Shopping locations.

    September 12, 2025

  • Mastermind

    The Manila and Manhattan Intersection: How Joshua Villena’s ‘Homecoming’ Redefines Roots, Resilience, and Runways

    When you’ve taken your art across oceans, what do you bring back to where it began? For Joshua Villena, the answer was HOMECOMING, a full-circle fusion of fine art, fashion, and gratitude, a thank-you in the language of creativity to the place that gave him his second beginning.

    September 10, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Quezon’ is Finally Coming to Theaters this October—With Special Student and Teacher Ticket Prices

    TBA Studios has officially released the full trailer for Jerrold Tarog’s new historical biopic Quezon, set for the film’s upcoming opening in Philippine theaters on October 15.

    September 8, 2025

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Four-Minute Film Lets You in on the Bravery of the Men and Women Defending the WPS

    Alon ng Kabayanihan is a short film produced by CIRIS (Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies) in partnership with Hot and Fresh Creative Productions, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), that serves as a reminder that defending sovereignty is not just a task for frontliners—it is a responsibility shared by all Filipinos.

    September 4, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Solutions Not Survival Stories: Resilience Isn’t a Compliment When It’s Just Desperation Wearing a Brave Face

    Every flooded home is not just a tragedy, it’s a receipt and a tangible proof of systemic neglect. They call it resilience, but often, it’s just desperation wearing a brave face. Survival isn’t bravery when the system sets you up to drown. When communities are left to fight for their lives, the real headline shouldn't be their strength but it should be the silence and absence of those in power long before the first drop of rain. Stop praising people for surviving what they were never meant to endure. It’s not a miracle that we made it, it’s a disgrace that we had to.

    September 1, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Kim Myung Soo Invites You to Discover the Beauty of Korea in this Upcoming Fiesta

    Korean star Kim Myung Soo is set to fly back to the Philippines for the Korea Travel Fiesta 2025, aimed at inviting Filipinos to discover the enchanting beauty of Korea’s winter season.

    August 28, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    Lenovo Philippines Highlights Sleek Design, AI Experience, and Cutting Edge Performance in 2025 Collection Lineup

    Lenovo Philippines officially unveiled its latest lineup of premium laptops, spotlighting its 2025 collection of Yoga and Legion devices designed to empower creators, professionals, and gamers alike.

    August 28, 2025

  • Cover Story

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    As the noise shifts from the chaos of day commuters to the rustles of night owls, Manila, then until now, lives through stories—both of the loud and the unspoken. The bustling streets of this city stood as the realm of Petersen Vargas as he let queer experiences bleed through "Some Nights I Feel Like Walking", a film that visits the city’s darkest corners, frantic passersby, and shadowed stories.

    August 27, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    GAP’s Global Campaign with KATSEYE is a Triumph on Celebrating Individuality More than Good Jeans Ever Will

    Call it a clap back, or a marketing genius, but Gap unveiling its “Better in Denim,” campaign in time for Fall 2025 starring global girl group KATSEYE is a triumph in individuality if we've ever seen one.

    August 25, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Everything You Need to Know about Theatre Group Asia’s Global Cast Auditions for ‘A Chorus Line’

    Theatre Group Asia (TGA) proudly announces open auditions for its highly-anticipated location production of game-changing "A Chorus Line."

    August 22, 2025

  • Exhibit

    Purple Reign by Rxandy Capinpin

    Purple is taking over beauty this spring. And it’s not just a trend, it’s a statement. Purple has emerged as the go-to shade for brightening, correcting, and creating beauty standouts and with it, a whole new set of standards.

    August 20, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    ICYMI: In the Philippines, You Can Now Stock Up on this Oat Milk Cult Favorite for Less

    OATSIDE, the cult favorite oat milk, has reduced the prices of select variants in the Philippines by as much as 25%, driven by economies of scale from production and supply chain.

    August 20, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    San Miguel Paints a Vibrant Portrait of its 135-Year Heritage in Limited Edition Commemorative Can

    In celebration of its 135-year history, San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) looks back on its storied past to honor its rich heritage with the release of limited-edition "Balik Tanaw" can in collaboration with visual artist Francis Nacion.

    August 15, 2025

  • Screening Room

    This Magic Realism (with a Socio-Political Twist) Film on Gender and Identity is Now Available On Demand

    Following its Philippine premiere and rounds in international festivals, Fatrick Tabada’s "Flower Girl" is now available on demand.

    August 14, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    JD Sports Follows Up Entry in the Philippines with Second Store Opening in Glorietta

    Breaking new ground in its entry in the Philippines, JD Sports, UK’s leading sneaker and sports fashion retailer, opens its second store at Glorietta 1, right at the heart of Makati City.

    August 13, 2025

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Cover Story

  • The Push Issue

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    August 27, 2025

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Hive

  • Mastermind

    The Manila and Manhattan Intersection: How Joshua Villena’s ‘Homecoming’ Redefines Roots, Resilience, and Runways

    September 10, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Solutions Not Survival Stories: Resilience Isn’t a Compliment When It’s Just Desperation Wearing a Brave Face

    September 1, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    ‘Gets Ko Na’: Reflections on How ‘Sunshine’ Bares a Debate on Sex and Morality—and What it’s Like to be a Woman in 2025

    August 7, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    A Question and a Lesson on How ‘Real’ is ‘Too Real’, and the Cost of ‘Saying it Anyway’

    July 21, 2025

  • Review

    Style Meets Sound: How the New HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 Redefines Open-Fit Elegance

    June 19, 2025

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Source

  • Food & Drinks

    ICYMI! The BO·YA Craze Officially Hits Manila with the Triple Store Launch of CHAGEE Philippines

    September 12, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    How More Veggies Please Brings a New Standard of Freshness on the Produce Aisle

    September 12, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Quezon’ is Finally Coming to Theaters this October—With Special Student and Teacher Ticket Prices

    September 8, 2025

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Four-Minute Film Lets You in on the Bravery of the Men and Women Defending the WPS

    September 4, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Kim Myung Soo Invites You to Discover the Beauty of Korea in this Upcoming Fiesta

    August 28, 2025

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Reel

  • Reel

    The Cast of ‘Squid Game’ Gather Together in Sharp Suits to Play Charades

    October 18, 2021

  • Reel

    Watch Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a in a Sinfully Adorable Challenge Netflix Knows We Deserve

    October 13, 2021

  • Reel

    Rank Episodes: ‘Gameboys’ as a Catalyst for Representation and Cultural Revolution

    August 17, 2020

  • Reel

    Editor’s Note: A Sense of Normalcy in Times of Uncertainty and Anxiety

    March 21, 2020

Folio

Exhibit

Purple Reign by Rxandy Capinpin

August 20, 2025

Exhibit

The Great Escape feat. Nicholas Vilela in Michael Cinco

May 12, 2025

Exhibit

Suit of Armor by Rxandy Capinpin

February 13, 2025

Exhibit

Bold Strokes by Rozen Antonio

March 26, 2022

Canvas

The New Order Issue in Black and White by Jerick Sanchez

August 18, 2021

Exhibit

‘Beautiful Chaos’ by Hussain Jian

April 9, 2021

Exhibit

‘Close Encounters’ by Clyde Gabriel

April 2, 2021

Canvas

‘Love Locked’ by Rxandy Capinpin feat. John Spainhour and Aya Abesamis

February 14, 2021

Exhibit

‘On the Charm Offensive’ feat. Jae Miranda and Adrian Cotoco

February 12, 2021

Canvas

‘In the Mood’ feat. Genesis Redido and Kaloy Tingcungco

January 18, 2021


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