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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.

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  • 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 Reading List

  • Cinemalaya 2021: Shorts A Explores Questions of Life, Identity, and What it Means to Be a Disposable Face Mask

    August 16, 2021

  • Not a Genre but a Movement: The ‘Gameboys’ Triumph and the Dawn of a New Mainstream

    August 13, 2021

  • Burger King Sports a Royally Awesome New Look in the Philippines with Digital-First Design

    August 12, 2021

  • Beauty Ad Under Fire for ‘Insensitive and Upsetting’ Portrayal of the #PandemicEffect and Grilling Women’s Insecurities While They’re at it

    August 11, 2021

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  • Take a Step to Sustainable Living with Electrolux and these Holiday Deals

    Electrolux invites Filipino families to take on the new world with the Better Day promo to revamp their homes for the holidays and beyond.

    December 17, 2021

  • The Ballad of the Pink Door: Charting 16 Storied Years of Evolution of O Bar Philippines

    In celebration of premier drag haven O BAR's 16th anniversary, Rank Magazine editor Leo Balante charts the storied evolution of one of the pioneering, and most well-loved establishments that opened doors to the LGBT community. From its beginnings as a resto-bar in Malate, to its illustrious history of honing some of the most celebrated drag personalities of today, O Bar has since made its resounding return, after two years of absence off the unprecedented pause brought about by the pandemic and a devastating blow caused by the loss of one of its pillars, Rupert Acuña, in time for its founding anniversary, still standing tall in shaping a community of queer people, by queer people, and for queer people.

    December 17, 2021

  • Grab Lights Up the Holidays in Celebration of Modern-day Heroes with Padalove

    To show appreciation to modern-day heroes in almost two years of the pandemic, Grab Philippines surprised the frontliners of the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila in not just one, but two ways to help make Christmas this year one of their most memorable ones yet.

    December 17, 2021

  • How to Spot Phishing Scams and Elevate Protecting Your Digital Life this Season

    The rise of phishing, where scammers send fake SMS, Emails, or links designed to trick people into giving away sensitive information has become increasingly commonplace. Here's how to spot these nefarious acts and stay protected.

    December 17, 2021

  • adidas Unveils the Ultraboost 22 in Show of Support to the Female Running Community

    Global sportswear and apparel brand Adidas launches their latest Ultraboost 22 created by their all-women team to show their ongoing support for female runners and athletes.

    December 16, 2021

  • Give Back and Bring Joy to Others with these ‘Genuinely Natural’ Gifts

    When you think of all the people who brought you comfort, kindness and light in the past year, why not send them care packages to uplift their spirits, while also uplifting those who need it most? These 'genuinely natural' gift bundles from Human Nature make a case for gifting selections that are for the common good.

    December 16, 2021

  • Chris Hemsworth Unwraps the Spirit of Giving in New BOSS Campaign

    To mark these celebrations, Hollywood superstar Chris Hemsworth takes the leading role in a fresh BOSS spot, which sees the actor unwrapping, unboxing, and untying a selection of gifts—both big and small, classic, and very much unexpected.

    December 14, 2021

  • From Food, Sceneries, and Activities: All Things Merry Abound in Bonifacio Global City

    BGC is once again turning up the city’s wanderlust-worthy ambiance with a fun line-up of activities for the Holidays.

    December 14, 2021

  • A-list Powerhouse Netflix Film ‘Don’t Look Up’ Holds New York World Premiere

    World-anticipated A-list-heavy Netflix catastrophe flick Don't Look Up just made its premiere early on this month at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, joined by its band of top actors including Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Lawrence.

    December 14, 2021

  • Let these Oishi Holiday Gift Bags Spread Cheer with your Favorite Snacks and Treats

    With the Holiday season officially in full throttle, most of us are thinking about the perfect gift to give and spread cheer. What better way to share the Christmas spirit than with a gift that can make people say, “O, Wow!”

    December 13, 2021

  • Rookies of the Year: This Band of Young Talents Leads the Charge for the Next Generation of Multimedia Stars

    When the pandemic upended lives around the globe, people sought the Internet for refuge. Artists in different sectors of the entertainment industry carried on and produced an array of content that kept everybody alive—it is in this noble pursuit that the members of Gen C thrived. Today, under Cornerstone Entertainment these fresh, new talents are staking their claim as the brand new faces of the local show business, raring to take on a global stage.

    December 13, 2021

  • P-Pop Girl Group KAIA Delivers a Sonic Adventure with Pre-Debut Single ‘KAYA’

    Following a recent public launch by ShowBT Philippines, P-Pop girl group KAIA takes on the spotlight with the release of their pre-debut single “KAYA" via Sony Music Philippines.

    December 13, 2021

  • Donny Pangilinan and SAMSUNG Capture the Need for Speed in this TikTok Dance Challenge

    New Samsung brand ambassador Donny Pangilinan has just launched the #SpeedUpYourAwesome Dance Off TikTok Challenge, set to pick 10 participants to win a new Galaxy A52s 5G.

    December 10, 2021

  • Pantone ‘Places the Future Ahead in a New Light’ with 2022 Color of the Year

    The Pantone Color Institute has just officially unveiled 2022's Color of the Year, PANTONE® 17-3938 Very Peri, described as a "dynamic periwinkle blue hue with a vivifying violet red undertone that blends the faithfulness and constancy of blue with the energy and excitement of red."

    December 10, 2021

  • Cycling is Made Safer and More Convenient in New Bikers’ Space in BGC

    Stepping up to meet the demand for improved biking infrastructure and education in Metro Manila, Allianz PNB Life has unveiled a new place for bikers in the heart of Bonifacio Global City.

    December 10, 2021

  • Music Icons are Celebrated with Tommy Jeans Streetwear Aesthetic in New Collection

    The “Tommy Revisited: Music Edition” collection combines the TOMMY JEANS streetwear aesthetic with tour merchandise-inspired apparel, honoring musical legends TLC, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, and the Rolling Stones.

    December 9, 2021

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    July 18, 2020

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    January 8, 2024

  • Krispy Kreme’s Mega Giveaway: Half a Million Free Original Glazed Doughnuts

    January 5, 2024

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    January 5, 2024

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