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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.

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  • 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

  • Brand & Campaigns

    JISOO and ALO Reunite to Demonstrate the Connection Between Movement and Mindfulness

    April 24, 2025

  • People & Culture

    The NCCA and the CCP Pay Tribute and High Honors to the Legacy of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor

    April 23, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    For Julia Barretto and Maya, Saving can be Sexy

    April 23, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    UNIQLO Sport Utility Wear Highlights Mobility, Protection, and Comfort to Get You to Move

    April 21, 2025

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  • Food & Drinks

    ST. ALi Coffee Brings Melbourne’s Laneway Coffee Culture to Manila

    ST. ALi Coffee, a pioneer in the specialty coffee space and a brand synonymous with Melbourne’s famous laneway coffee culture, makes its way to Manila, opening its doors to a community of coffee lovers as the brand continues to expand their presence internationally.

    October 7, 2024

  • Screening Room

    Joshua Garcia Joins Disney Philippines’ First with Filipino-Dubbed ‘Inside Out 2’ Release

    The record-breaking animated film adventure, Inside Out 2, is finally coming exclusively to Disney+ today, September 25. Joining this anticipated streaming drop, is local acting favorite, Joshua Garcia, marking a Disney first, lending his voice on a cameo role for the film.

    September 25, 2024

  • People & Culture

    From the Board Room to Public Service, Here’s How to Drive Change According to Sam “SV” Verzosa

    On the concept of true leadership, Sam "SV" Verzosa has always believed in service—and this has shaped his journey as a businessman, philanthropist, and party-list representative, where he has since combined his sharp business instincts with a deep commitment to public service.

    September 25, 2024

  • Screening Room

    Finally! We’re Crossing our Fingers for What’s Looking to be the Filipino-made ‘Zombie’ Film We’ve Been Waiting For

    Hardly the first Filipino film released about the ‘undead’, all eyes are on the recently-released trailer of Filipino-produced and -made film "Outside" after it landed on social media to great acclaim and raves from fans of the genre. Based solely on what the trailer sneak peek served viewers with, "Outside" is looking to be a genre win for us, fans of Filipino films—and artistry as a whole.

    September 23, 2024

  • Listening Station

    This is Maisy Kay’s ‘Technicolor Honeymoon’ and We are Just Living in it

    As she took the stage across Asia in support of Tori Kelly, young singer-songwriter, Maisy Kay takes Manila by storm, just this August on the heels of the recent track release of "Technicolor Honeymoon". She sits down in Novotel Manila Araneta City to talk career inspirations, creative process, and a game plan to forge a vibrant road ahead on her musical journey.

    September 19, 2024

  • Events & Festivals

    To Speculate is to Resist at the 12th Active Vista Human Rights Festival

    The 12th edition of the Active Vista Human Rights Festival, through its theme Espekulasyon, invites us to wander together into the realm of possibilities–a future where gripping into hope does not bleed, and a better reality is within reach through arts, music, and cinema. Here's everything you need to know.

    September 16, 2024

  • Fashion & Style

    UNIQLO : C 2024 Fall/Winter Collection Brings Sartorial Firsts and Essentials Upgrades

    Clean lines and fine details mark UNIQLO's 2024 Fall/Winter collection with British fashion designer Clare Waight Keller to capture this very propulsive rhythm of city life through a line of elevated LifeWear essentials, with visual cues from brutalist landmarks in London.

    September 16, 2024

  • Listening Station

    ICYMI, Kiana V Just Dropped a Smooth, R&B Upgrade to her Father’s Iconic Hit in ‘Sana’

    In today's things we are obsessed with, Filipina R&B songstress, Kiana V, returns with her latest single, “Sana”, a blissful track that pays homage to her father's iconic hit, "Sana Maulit Muli”, and written with her mother Angeli Pangilinan.

    September 13, 2024

  • Lists & Guides

    All the Times We’ve Seen Yorgos Lanthimos Color Outside the Lines–And Loved it

    With an artistic vision anchored at bringing powerful commentary on the human condition through his unconventional body of work, Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos continues to intrigue people in the most absurd way. Now, with the release of his most recent film, 'Kinds of Kindness', now for streaming on Disney+, here's a curated list of the most provocative films we've seen from him, through the years:

    September 13, 2024

  • Screening Room

    How Disney’s ‘Disenchanted’ Shows that Reality May not Always be as Magical as We Want it to be—and it’s Okay

    'Disenchanted' keeps the magic that we have always desired and enjoyed from the original; it will make you laugh, sing, and cry all at once. But more than this, there is comfort in bursting one's bubble telling us that life is not one big Disney movie.

    September 9, 2024

  • Brand & Campaigns

    PATTON Delivers Second Drop of Campaign featuring Emily Ratajkowski

    Following a much-celebrated first release, lifestyle wear label PATTON continues its campaign with international supermodel and multi-hyphenate Emily Ratajkowski. Relishing on the success of Drop 1, Drop 02 presents a curated selection of gender-neutral essentials championing comfort and versatility.

    September 9, 2024

  • Fashion & Style

    PUMA Brings a ’90s Classic, Reborn

    In 2024, PUMA harks back to a timeless original: the PUMA Speedcat, the celebrated footwear getting a well-designed upgrade, effortlessly blending the nostalgic and the cool style of the 90s with a sleek and modern flair.

    August 29, 2024

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Channing Tatum is Eros in all His Glory in New Versace Campaign

    See Channing Tatum star in the new Versace Eros campaign that debuts the collection’s latest eau de parfum pour homme, Eros Energy, joining the ranks of the existing Eros and Eros Flame fragrances. 

    August 29, 2024

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Social Movement Reminds Us of the Role the West Philippine Sea Plays in Shaping National Identity

    ANGKIN PH, a non-partisan social movement, hosted an immersive public exhibit at Level 4 of Trinoma, paying tribute to the West Philippine Sea, highlighting its crucial role in shaping our national identity and the importance of protecting our natural resources—especially in the face of adversity.

    August 27, 2024

  • Beauty & Grooming

    ICYMI, Dyson Just Brought What is Called as the Most Intelligent Hair Dryer Yet

    Dyson just brought the Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer, dubbed as its most intelligent hair dryer with new sensor technology, in the Philippines.

    August 27, 2024

  • Screening Room

    Piolo Pascual and Jasmine Curtis-Smith are Director and Muse in Upcoming Thriller ‘Real Life Fiction’

    Piolo Pascual and Jasmine Curtis-Smith pair up in Black Cap Pictures’ intense drama thriller Real Life Fiction in a film that delves into the abyss of an actor’s mind as he loses bits of his sense of self.

    August 27, 2024

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  • The RSVP Issue

    The Art of Being Gab Pangilinan

    April 14, 2023

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Hive

  • Insider

    Second Time’s a Charm: Manila Luzon on a New Bop, Republic Records, and All Things ‘Drag Den Season 2’

    February 8, 2024

  • Rise Through the Ranks: For These Talents, Human Connection is Enough To Go Into a Streaming Overdrive

    July 15, 2022

  • What Makes ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ a Well-woven Whirlpool of an Insane Multiverse Experience

    July 14, 2022

  • Tugatog Filipino Music Festival: Inside the Biggest PPop Celebration We Never Knew We Needed

    July 13, 2022

  • We Love A Gender Non-Conforming Group: BTS and Their Love for Skirts On and Off the Stage

    June 13, 2022

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  • Screening Room

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

    August 14, 2025

  • Beauty & Grooming

    This Filipino Skincare Brand Flexes Latest Innovation Designed for Acne-Prone Skin

    May 23, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Sprint Speed Meets Style in this Electric Drop featuring PUMA’s Reimagined Classic

    May 22, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    The Book Hunt Returns with Big Bad Wolf Manila Finding New Home in VMall

    May 22, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    HUAWEI Makes All the Right Moves with the Upcoming Release of its Latest Slate in Innovative Wearable Tech

    May 21, 2025

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