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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?

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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.

    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.

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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

  • How Jensen Gomez’ Exercise in Self-Rediscovery Led us to a New Era with Four-Volume Love Letter to Music

    July 19, 2021

  • From the ‘Shahs of Sunset’ to the World: Golnesa Gharachedaghi on Being a Reality TV ‘Persian Princess’

    July 19, 2021

  • We Covet these Pieces from Dickies’ Love-Centric Collab with Russian Visual Artist Ilya Kuvshinov

    July 19, 2021

  • Cinemalaya 2021 Goes Hybrid as it Dives Deep into the Social Currents with 13 Competing Short Films

    July 15, 2021

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  • McDonald’s is Handing a Sweet Treat to Vaccinated Dine-in Customers—Here’s How

    With its continuing commitment in taking part of the private sector-led campaign ‘Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat’ that aims to restart the Philippine economy by promoting and educating about the COVID-19 vaccine, Filipino fastfood favorite McDonald’s invites fully vaccinated customers to experience the happiness of dining-in and sharing meals with loved ones.

    October 8, 2021

  • It’s Official! Zack Tabudlo is Releasing his Debut Album ‘Episode’—and Things are Already Looking Epic

    Zack Tabudlo just took to social media to make a huge, very welcome, announcement surprising fans with the upcoming release of his first ever album, 'Episode'!

    October 7, 2021

  • This New Adult Nutritional Milk Beverage Promises Triple Immune Protection

    Mead Johnson Nutrition (Philippines), Inc. introduces the New PROVITAL Immuna Plus, an adult nutritional milk beverage for ages 50 and up that provides TRIPLE IMMMUNE PROTECTION bannering benefits from Yeast Beta-glucan, Selenium, and Vitamin C.

    October 7, 2021

  • There are Ways to Be Kinder to Your Skin While Being Kind to the Planet—Here’s Five

    From taking baby steps of opting for paper bags over plastic, down to bringing your own takeaway containers, more and more people are choosing to go green, and beauty products aren’t exempt. Here is a rundown of ways you could take on a more sustainable lifestyle.

    October 7, 2021

  • Balenciaga Disrupts Paris Fashion Week with Faux Red Carpet and ‘The Simpsons’ for Spring/Summer ’22

    At the recent Paris Fashion Week showing, Balenciaga’s Summer ‘22 presentation consists of two parts: a photocall on a Hollywood-style red carpet, and a movie premiere. Guests wearing the new collection pause on the walkway before being ushered into a theater screening the short film, The Simpsons | Balenciaga.

    October 7, 2021

  • Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-Hoon’s Destinies Intertwine in the Main Poster for iQiyi Original K-series ‘Jirisan’

    The main poster of the iQiyi Original K-series Jirisan, starring Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon, and created by director Lee Eung-bok (Descendants of The Sun, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) and writer Kim Eun-hee (Signal, Kingdom), has finally been revealed, showing Jun and Ju in the midst of snow looking out sternly around the mountains and unexplainable secrets waiting to be unraveled.

    October 6, 2021

  • These Steals and Thrills are Coming to the 10.10 Online Sale from Maxime for Your Furbabies

    Maxime is celebrating October with fun Tricks and Treats for your doggos with a bunch of exciting deals and fun livestreams that are slated for the 10.10 sale on your go-to e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee!

    October 6, 2021

  • PayMaya Powers Users to Discover What Kind of Spotify Listener You Are—Here’s How

    With Spotify’s recent launch of Premium Mini in the Philippines, PayMaya users can now conveniently access their everyday e-wallet to purchase its weekly and daily subscriptions.

    October 6, 2021

  • With Voter Registration Deadline Extended, Vote Pilipinas Holds #MagparehistroKa Grand Townhall

    Vote Pilipinas, the official voter registration information campaign of COMELEC, held the last stretch of its townhall series, #MagparehistroKa Grand Townhall a few days before the COMELEC’s announcement of extension for voter registration.

    October 6, 2021

  • PhilPop 2021 DigiCamp Put a Spotlight on the Next Generation of OPM Stars and Fellows

    Amid the pandemic, PhilPop 2021 DigiCamp: Music Breaking Borders has successfully integrated strategic innovations to its curriculum that would help aspiring singer-songwriters enhance their skillset and be part of a progressive learning experience.

    October 5, 2021

  • The First-Ever kumu Convention is Coming to Las Vegas and Here’s How You Can Join

    It's coming! On October 15-16, 2021, the first kumu USA mini con will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, with special Kumunity appearances by Ruby Ibarra, AJ Rafael, JayR, Mica Javier, Mike Swift, and the Filharmonic.

    October 5, 2021

  • BLASTER Marks Beginning of Solo Music Career with Island Records Philippines

    This is not a drill! IV of Spades guitarist, BLASTER, surprised fans with his return, this time as a solo artist as the newest addition to Island Records Philippines.

    October 5, 2021

  • In Case You Need Reminding: Here are Big Giveaways and Deals You Shouldn’t Miss from Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival

    Online shoppers are bound to enjoy not just the best deals and discounts from trusted brands at the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival, but also free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1,000 off brand vouchers, and exciting Big Brand Giveaways of up to ₱430,000 worth of prizes.

    October 5, 2021

  • Royal™ Brings Generation Kulit to Combat the ‘Gray’ in Colorful Global Campaign

    Royal™, one of Coca-Cola Philippines’s biggest brands and the country’s leading fruit-flavored sparkling drink, launches a new advertising campaign inviting consumers to combat the ‘gray’ in everyday life by being playful and colorful.

    October 4, 2021

  • Careless Music Artist Luka Just Dropped his Second Dancehall Track of the Year ‘Ma’adi’

    Careless Music recording artist Luka drops another English-Arabic track “Ma’adi,” a dancehall-afrobeat track that follows the release of his first single of 2021 “Mashi Baeed” featuring "Wildest Dreams" queen Nadine Lustre.

    October 4, 2021

  • Givenchy Showcases Human Poetic Desires in this Fall/Winter 2021 Visual Art Collaboration

    Givenchy is pleased to announce Creative Director Matthew M. Williams’ collection for Fall-Winter 2021 is launching in selected stores alongside an original collaboration with the acclaimed multimedia artist Ewan Macfarlane.

    October 4, 2021

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