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  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    New Sound, New Heights: Jenzen Guino Strikes the Right Chord

    With musical sensibilities deeply rooted in and shaped by his household, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Jenzen Guino’s sonic orbit grew from a virtual platform fueled by his covers of anthems from icons of generations past, then with originals woven through narratives straight from lived experiences of his own and the people surrounding him. Now, with a string of recent releases backed by a new label and artistic home, he harnesses his inherent flair for telling stories through heartfelt hymns and catchy melodies, along with lyricism that’s reflective of his youth and with it, his universe of truth. Five years into the game, Guino marks himself ready for take off and onto higher ground with a crescendo of new pursuits from upcoming new hits and a promise to shift gears and take his artistry to new, greater heights.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

    October 18, 2021

  • Zack Tabudlo Wraps Up Record-breaking 2021 with the Sonic Eloquence of Debut Album ‘Episode’

    October 15, 2021

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

    October 13, 2021

  • Fil-Aussie Musician grentperez Lets You in on Dreamy New Track off an Online Collab with Fans

    October 12, 2021

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  • The Y2K Era Called and Chris Nick Picked Up to Bring ‘Made to Measure’ SS/22 Collection

    Presented with Tiffany & Co., Chris Nick's SS22 collection "Made to Measure" fuses elements of the '70s and the sartorial and culture-shaping movement of the 2000s for a disco explosion in blacks, blues, and distinctly Chris Nick materials of sheer, sequins, and feathers.

    February 21, 2022

  • The Art of Becoming: The Many Faces of Iza Calzado

    In a wide and ever-changing sea of beautiful faces in entertainment, Iza Calzado stands out and makes an unrelenting stand. As the critically-acclaimed multi-hyphenate continues to take on a diverse slate of marked roles with close to two decades in the business under her belt, not only does she continue to be an acting marvel, she serves up her platform for good, to bring about culture-shaping discussions on empowerment, body positivity, mental health, and self love. Editor Leo Balante looks closer as Calzado shows us what it means to not just be a once-in-a-lifetime showbiz tour-de-force but, more importantly, a complex, uncompromising, but remarkable human being.

    February 18, 2022

  • WEEK IN REVIEW: New Announcements, Fresh Drops, and Important Discussions Online—Now

    Bringing you fresh happenings in the vast expanse of pop culture, as we know it, we round up the week's relevant news, from comeback collaborations, thrilling releases, and all the pressing discussions raised on the Internet that need our attention.

    February 18, 2022

  • BIBI Blessed Us with Fiery Visuals off her Hypnotic Track ‘The Weekend’—and We’re Obsessed

    23-year old South Korean artist and emerging R&B performer BIBI has returned with an official music video with 88rising for the track "The Weekend" and it's making all sorts of statements.

    February 17, 2022

  • Online Shoppers, Small Business Owners, and Delivery Riders Champion Stories of Triumph in the ‘New Normal’ with Shopee

    In the past couple of years, we embraced the world of online shopping out of choice and need, which left a big impact not just on our consuming behavior, but in our lives as a whole. Championing stories of triumph, Shopee charts the stories of Filipinos whose lives have dramatically been transformed through the e-commerce platform through its "Kwentong Shopee" series.

    February 17, 2022

  • Swarovski Craftsmanship Meets ‘Star Wars’ Universe in Limited Edition Release

    With one of the world’s biggest franchise business for collectibles, Swarovski presents the newest additions to the Star Wars family, where you can bring your passion for Star Wars home with Swarovski’s family of galactic icons.

    February 15, 2022

  • Stitching Self-Expression in Fashion: Nina Amoncio on Narrating the Personal to Universal Forms of Wearable Art

    Breaking the mold of the fashion industry, young designer Nina Amoncio traces her journey from the roots of her passion for fashion to her creative growth building a sustainable brand of and for the future, ANTONINA.

    February 14, 2022

  • A New Wave: These Young and Rising Stars are Bringing a New Sparkle to the Screen

    Breaking new ground in the face of the new normal, Sparkle GMA Artist Center introduces the new set of young powerful love pairs that will soon dominate the shows of the network.

    February 14, 2022

  • All the ‘Kwentong Jollibee’ Shorts that Made Us Smile and Ugly Cry through the Years

    From its rich library of short films, we round up our picks of some of the most memorable Kwentong Jollibee flicks that always get a rewatch from the Rank Magazine team. Spoilers ahead.

    February 14, 2022

  • Week In Review: Hits, Misses, and Things to Do to Keep You in the Loop

    From the latest in the music scene, films and series that need to be in our binge list, to art and lifestyle events to add to your calendar, here's your pop culture fix for the week.

    February 11, 2022

  • ‘All of us are Dead’ Continues Netflix Dominance with this Meme Billboard Takeover

    Meme culture in the Philippines is not going anywhere. And with the widely-celebrated launch of Korean zombie apocalypse series "All Of Us Are Dead" on Netflix, it is only fitting to see Filipinos on the Internet share countless memes to cleverly share their collective admiration and love for the show.

    February 11, 2022

  • This Season, Self-Love is Worth Celebrating for in these Y.O.U Beauty Limited Edition Gift Bundles

    Committed to bringing out that long-lasting beauty in all kinds of individuals, Y.O.U Beauty stands for self-love. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the annual occasion that celebrates all forms of love, Y.O.U Beauty empowers individuals to be the best, most confident versions of themselves.

    February 10, 2022

  • Fire and Blood Mark this Eerie Teaser Drop for Yam Laranas’ Upcoming Film with Nadine Lustre

    Following months of sneak peeks to her much-anticipated return to the big screen, Nadine Lustre's comeback film, with disclosed title, Greed, looks closer to release on Filipino streaming platform Vivamax.

    February 10, 2022

  • Krispy Kreme Delivers an Extra Sweet Treat with Dreamy Valentine’s Collection

    This season of love, Krispy Kreme brings a special sweet treat with the new Dreamy Valentine’s Collection that features three of its world-famous, yeast-raised, heart-shaped doughnuts with a filling of your choice.

    February 10, 2022

  • This Valentine’s Season, Here’s a Quick No-Nonsense Guide on How You Can #BeMoreThoughtful

    Toblerone introduces as Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Pack, which tweaks the traditional chocolate gift turned into the most thoughtful gift you can give this love month.

    February 9, 2022

  • Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri Take the Friends-Turned Lovers Trope in ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’

    Korean superstars Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Tae-ri are making a return on the screen, now as a friends who eventually fell in love in a story of grit and growth in 'Twenty Five, Twenty One'.

    February 9, 2022

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    January 19, 2024

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    January 18, 2024

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