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  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Big Bang and then Some: ‘The Secrets of Hotel 88’ and the Theory of Evolution

    When the doors of Pinoy Big Brother closed on the Celebrity Collab Edition, what remained wasn’t just a set of former housemates ready to collect checks for their next project. What emerged was a batch that redefined how Filipino audiences relate to celebrity. After capturing fleets of adoring fans, banking on unfiltered vulnerability, the stars of the historic edition face their biggest challenge yet: scripted drama. In "The Secrets of Hotel 88," they must prove they can transform into characters while keeping the authenticity that made them stars. Will they rise to the occasion, or will the demands of showbiz change them forever?

    COVER STORY
  • 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.

    COVER STORY
  • 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

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Internet Hot Take: So, What’s the Cost of Kindness in a World that Measure it Too Closely?

    October 24, 2025

  • Radar

    ‘Never Forget’ Rings New Truth and Meaning as the Fight for Accountability is Far From Over

    October 24, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    The Bold and the Beautiful: How the Films the MTRCB Tried to Silence Made Debates about the Politics of Art Regulation Ring Louder

    October 22, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Vans Premium Champions Refined Lifestyle Collection with the Introduction of its Engineered Knit Series

    October 21, 2025

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  • Screening Room

    The Netflix Multiverse Brings a Tapestry of Entertainment Icons in this Fun Social Media Series

    Fresh of its recent series launch Netflix Philippines’ brings back its social media campaign Bida/B!da, via their YouTube channel, offering more casual conversations with a new set of beloved Filipino celebrities.

    June 2, 2025

  • People & Culture

    Heritage Meets Innovation: This Culinary Collaboration Serves Storytelling on a Plate

    For the latest edition of its ongoing series, Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey put forth by Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico, takes an exciting turn with the restaurant’s newest collaborators, Melbourne-based culinary collective Adobros.

    June 2, 2025

  • Listening Station

    eaJ has this to Say about the Pitfalls of the ‘Relentless Cycle of Toxic Love’

    Following an explosive first track release for 2025, eaJ makes sonic comeback with “merry go round,” a cinematic alt-pop confessional on the 'relentless cycle of toxic love'.

    May 28, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    From Manila to Malaysia, SNICKERS® Wants You to Find MINGYU

    After the announcement of welcoming MINGYU of SEVENTEEN as its Asian Ambassador, SNICKERS® now invites fans to join its latest promo, the “SNICKERS On the Go” Social Photo Contest for a chance to win exclusive tickets to a #SNICKERSwithMINGYU Event in Malaysia.

    May 26, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    HUAWEI Makes a Case for Healthier Living Made Smarter with this Watch Series Launch

    HUAWEI continues to empower its community to move and live confidently with its latest smartwatch offering, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Series.

    May 26, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol Join Filipino Acts and EDM Powerhouses at the Upcoming &FRIENDS Festival

    &FRIENDS Festival seeks to redefine what it means to be a destination music experience in Southeast Asia. On May 30 & 31, 2025, at Okada Manila, global superstars and Asia’s rising artists come together to celebrate music that’s beyond borders.

    May 23, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    All the Fun, Flirty, and Versatile Looks We Loved From the Recent Belle Mariano Capsule Collection Drop

    Hot off a successful release of their first collection collaboration, fashion and lifestyle app SHEIN joins hands with young superstar Belle Mariano with a second capsule collection

    May 23, 2025

  • Beauty & Grooming

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

    Highlighting Klued’s latest innovation designed for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin, the Filipino skincare brand released its Pore-Clarifying Cleansing Oil.

    May 23, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

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

    PUMA accelerates the low-profile sneaker trend with the launch of the brand-new PUMA H-Street, its latest drop that reimagines a sprint classic.

    May 22, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

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

    The Big Bad Wolf Metro Manila Book Sale makes its highly-anticipated return and now finding its new home in V-Mall, Greenhills, starting from May 23 to June 2, 2025.

    May 22, 2025

  • Cover Story

    About Damn Time: ‘Delia D.’ Puts a Name to a Glittering Revolution

    Unapologetically shining a light on concepts of self-identity head on while tackling underlying themes of artistry and the landscape of the entertainment industry, Jonathan Manalo and Phi Palmos come together to tell a story that is more than just a tale of one person, but of a people. While strides have long been made to put fully-realized narratives of the community front and center of any creative pursuit, for NWR Musicals’ “Delia D.”, name is anything but a side note, but a ringing declaration and a precedent to a revolution.

    May 21, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

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

    HUAWEI transforms BGC High Street Activity Center into a high-energy hub with the upcoming launch of its newest lineup of innovative wearable technology with a series of challenges at immersive activations to experience from its slate of the latest wearable devices.

    May 21, 2025

  • Exhibit

    The Great Escape feat. Nicholas Vilela in Michael Cinco

    From the corporate board rooms, the red carpet, and the great outdoors, sleek tailoring, complemented by the flair of ornate accents will always be defining details that power the modern man to stand out.

    May 12, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Starbucks Celebrates Your Right to (a Wise, Intelligent) Vote with this Elections Treat

    Today, marking the 2025 Midterm Elections, Starbucks celebrates how every vote counts with a special treat.

    May 12, 2025

  • Insider

    A Bold, New World: ‘Delia D.’ Takes Us into a Vibrant Celebration of Music, Love, and Identity

    “Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo” officially roars to life at Newport World Resorts, to mark a bold new milestone for Filipino original theater.

    May 12, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    See How TUMI Marks Golden Anniversary Celebration with this Limited-Edition Capsule Collection

    Global travel and lifestyle brand TUMI breaks new ground with a fresh release of a numbered, limited-edition capsule collection of gilded cases and accessories to mark its 50th anniversary.

    May 9, 2025

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  • The Hot Damn! Issue

    Viñas DeLuxe is Booked, Bold, and Breaking Through

    June 30, 2023

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  • Slant

    BODIES OF WORK 2024: Charting New Waters

    May 15, 2024

  • 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

  • The Tide is Turning: In the Philippines, Here’s How a Political Campaign Ignited the Spirit of Volunteerism and Change

    May 6, 2022

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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Indian ‘Big Dawgs’ Hitmaker Hanumankind Widens Sold-Out Debut 2026 Tour to Southeast Asia this April

    April 8, 2026

  • Screening Room

    All the Stories that Champion and Empower Women, Streaming on the CCP Channel this Women’s Month

    March 4, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    COS Goes for Refined Neutrals and Monochromatic Flair in Spring Summer 2026 Campaign

    March 2, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    National Artist Tony Mabesa’s Legacy Lives on with the Revival of DUP Playwrights through ‘Ang Kaliitan ng Kasalukuyan’

    March 2, 2026

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    Ayala Malls Refreshes the Movie-Watching Experience with Ayala All Access and the New Greenbelt Cinemas

    February 24, 2026

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