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  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Big Bang and then Some: The Cast of ‘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.

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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.

    COVER STORY

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  • Radar

    Week In Review: At the Onset of August, Catch All Things Art and Entertainment, Not Ghosts

    August 11, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    ‘Gets Ko Na’: Reflections on How ‘Sunshine’ Bares a Debate on Sex and Morality—and What it’s Like to be a Woman in 2025

    August 7, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Fashion and Music Fuse into One Cultural Force as .ARCHIVES Brings First of Many .A.S.S. Nights in Manila

    August 4, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Legit Status, VPeepz Score Big Metal Wins for the PH on the World Hip Hop Dance Championship Stage

    August 4, 2025

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  • Listening Station

    New Lore Goes for the Jugular in ‘Ambitious’ Track Drop for the Doers and Dreamers

    Bursting with neon-bright synths, vocoder-laced vocals, and grooves that practically demand a dance floor, New Lore's "Ambitious" is an anthem for the dreamers and the doers.

    January 9, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    COS is Ringing in the New Year with New Energy and Good Fortune

    COS marks a celebration of the 2025 Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake with a campaign highlighting new energy and good fortune in limited-edition bags, bag charms, and a capsule of seasonal ready-to-wear pieces in a fresh color palette.

    January 9, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Save-the-Date: Samsung Sets its Sights on the Future of Galaxy AI

    Samsung invites you in its annual tradition, as it sets out to showcase breakthroughs its bringing to the tech world.

    January 8, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    JISOO Celebrates the New Year with Tommy Hilfiger

    Global fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger announces the release of a New Year capsule with a campaign starring brand ambassador and global entertainment icon JISOO.

    January 7, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    New Year, Elevated Rituals: All the Things to Enjoy on this Menu Tweak at Starbucks

    We get it, while Winter may not necessarily be a recognized Philippine season, the new year sure presents an opportunity for change. And with this, Starbucks®, the global powerhouse that it is, invites us all to Elevate Your Ritual with a slate of menu additions of Winter beverages and food, returning favorites, and merchandise to take home, in Philippine stores from Jan 3-Feb 17.

    January 6, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Docu-film Charting Eraserheads’ Iconic Return to the Stage in 2022 Gets Theater Release this March

    Save the date! Documentary feature film painting an unflinching portrait of the country’s most successful band of all time, "Eraserheads: Combo on the Run" makes limited theater run on March 21, 2025.

    January 6, 2025

  • Digital

    GoTyme Bank Marks Two-Year Anniversary with Five Million-User Milestone

    GoTyme Bank reaches an unprecedented 5 million-user milestone two years since its launch, proving that simple, beautiful banking continues to resonate with Filipinos.

    December 27, 2024

  • Sports

    adidas Moves to Amplify Support for the Game of Padel with Dedicated Footwear Collection

    In a recent move to amplify support for the sport, adidas launches its first dedicated range of padel footwear; the CRAZYQUICK Padel collection, slated for release this month.

    December 16, 2024

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Jollibee Transforms Stores in a Move to Make this the ‘Pasko-est’ Season for Filipinos

    For the second year in a row, Jollibee is inviting families and friends to visit their brightly-lit and merrily-decorated stores, celebrating the season of joy for its Filipino consumer base.

    December 16, 2024

  • Cover Story

    A Declaration of Independence: The Arrival of Tiana Kocher

    From her rise right at the entertainment capital of the world and now re-tracing her roots, Los Angeles-based Manila-born singer-songwriter, Tiana Kocher, in her young, already-blossoming career, is letting us in on a peek into what makes her certifiably a smooth operator—unapologetic, confident, no non-sense. Now, years following a 2020 self-titled EP tucked nicely under her belt and a string of collaborations with icons beefing up her still evolving discography, Kocher is looking to prove that her artistic proclivity is no passing fancy. With an upcoming record and an even greater promise of asserting her position in the Philippines and on the global stage, Kocher is in it for the long haul and we are here to take in all the lessons she's teaching us along the way.

    December 13, 2024

  • Listening Station

    James Reid Trades High-Energy Hooks for Nuanced Sonic Details in Musical Homecoming, ‘jgh’

    Celebrated young multi-hyphenate creative James Reid hits home with what is touted as one of his most highly anticipated new EP, “jgh“, released under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music.

    December 9, 2024

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    See How Ayala Malls Manila Bay Transformed to be a Spectacular Holiday Destination in the Metro

    As the most festive time of the year kicks in, here's how Ayala Malls Manila Bay is looking to bring a thrilling lineup of activities as part of the Ayala Malls' "Christmas In My Home" campaign that celebrates cherished Filipino family traditions of the season.

    December 6, 2024

  • Listening Station

    grentperez is Bringing in the Holiday Cheers with Festive EP ‘Christmas (Live From A Restaurant In Downtown Los Angeles)’

    The Holidays are bringing us a soulful aural treat and of course the Filipino in him prompted grentperez with a delightful holiday gift with "Christmas (live from a restaurant in downtown Los Angeles)", of heartfelt live renditions, beloved classics, and studio favorites.

    December 4, 2024

  • Tech & Gears

    Elevated Camera and AI Features Make OPPO Find X8 the Brand’s Finest Flagship Device to Date

    Touted as OPPO’s newest and finest flagship device, the OPPO Find X8, is now available nationwide in the Philippines, designed for ambitious go-getters in search for the best things in life, redefining what a smartphone can do with its next-level photography capabilities and advanced AI features.

    December 4, 2024

  • Brands & Campaigns

    For Grab Philippines, This Holiday Season is a Time for Milestones and a Continuing Challenge to be Better

    Grab Philippines shares commitment to ramp up its efforts to better manage the balance between supply of vehicles with passenger demand this holiday season, and to also effectively serve the rise of on-demand deliveries. Here's how.

    November 15, 2024

  • Food & Drinks

    How to Enjoy Your Chicken Cravings with these Ready-To-Cook Meal Prep Options

    Preparing meals can be more daunting than it is fun and enjoyable. Here's one way to take the stress out of meal planning preparation with ready to-cook, flavorful options from Magnolia.

    November 15, 2024

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  • The New Agenda Issue

    New Heights: Aldwin Steven Rolls with the Punches and Triumphs

    February 22, 2023

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  • Review

    Review: How to Unlock Your Inner Portrait Master with realme 12 Pro+ 5G

    March 11, 2024

  • In Walking Us to the Past, ‘Our Beloved Summer’ Held our Hands to March Forward

    February 1, 2022

  • From Interest Group to Advocates: How this Community of Bikers is Taking the Wheel for Social Change

    January 12, 2022

  • Marrying Utility and Creativity: What Makes HUAWEI MatePad 11 a Lightweight Heavy Hitter

    December 30, 2021

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

    December 17, 2021

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  • Screening Room

    Lee Da-Hee Hosts Korea’s First Baking Survival Series, ‘Bake Your Dream’, on Rakuten Viki

    February 13, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Save the Date for Your Barkada-of-Choice from this ‘Bagets: The Musical’ Cast Schedule Drop

    January 12, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Philippine Airlines Wants You To Pay Attention to your Safety Video with this Reimagined ‘Teleserye’ Twist

    January 12, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    About Damn Time: These Women are Mothering the Coming-of-Age Tale of ‘Bagets: The Musical’

    January 9, 2026

  • Listening Station

    Robyn Drops Two New Tracks Ahead of Anticipated ‘Sexistential’ Global Album Release this March

    January 9, 2026

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