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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.

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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

  • One Hogwarts Express Ticket Please! Reports Say a ‘Harry Potter’ Live-Action TV Series is in the Works

    January 27, 2021

  • ICYDK: James Reid Serves First Solo Project in Three Years with New Genre-crossing Track ‘Soda’

    January 26, 2021

  • Purpose, Promise, and Patriotism: What Filipinos can Learn from 22-Year Old Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem

    January 21, 2021

  • Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri Lead the Charge in Post-apocalyptic Adventure ‘Space Sweepers’ Coming this February

    January 19, 2021

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  • Indie/Alt-Pop Singer-Songwriter FLØRE Calls Out Toxic Relationships in Single ‘Bad Medicine’

    As we all await FLØR's upcoming "Romaniac" album, the singer-songwriter continues to bless us with good music as she drops "Bad Medicine", a track all about that person you can't let go, no matter how bad they are for you.

    July 27, 2021

  • ICYMI: Alex Bruce Brings Her Feminine Swagger Back with Unapologetic Banger ‘Fake Friends’

    Filipino-American rapper Alex Bruce is talking to all those fake friends out there in new track, showcasing the prolific rapper's fun personality and badass energy.

    July 27, 2021

  • Dave Announces Sophomore Album ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’ After Hit Single feat. Stormzy Goes Viral

    On July 23, Dave dropped his much-anticipated second album. This is his follow-up to debut record "Psychodrama" which brought him an Album of the Year award back in 2020.

    July 27, 2021

  • ‘Everything Sucks’: vaultboy and the Universality of Human Emotions

    In less than one year, Vaultboy has amassed over 11 Million likes on his TikTok content sharing his original songs and covers, and effectively launching his music career to the world. As 'Everything Sucks' gains momentum, Rank magazine sits down (virtually) with him from Florida, and talk about everything that does not suck. For the things that do, well, they make for viral songs.

    July 26, 2021

  • Jackson Wang Joins Remix Version for 88rising Hit ‘California’ with Warren Hue, Rich Brian and NIKI

    Building up on the massive success of Rich Brian and NIKI's "California" track featuring Warren Hue, 88rising adds in Jackson Wang to add more flair to the rising artists' experience in the Golden State.

    July 26, 2021

  • Drax Project Releases 2021 Version of Global Hit with SIX60 ‘Catching Feelings’, Now feat. Phony Ppl

    Two years after "Catching Feelings" became a smash hit all around the world, New Zealand-hailing band Drax Project rereleases the anthem to take on a more modern flair. This time, featuring Brooklyn-based, R&B/Neo Soul group Phony Ppl.

    July 26, 2021

  • Last Shot at Ascot Chang’s Major Sale! Get that Sensible Dressing Experience for Gentlemen at Rustan’s

    Until July 31, modern gentlemen can head on over to Ascot Chang at Rustan's to upgrade their wardrobes with tailored and timeless designs perfect for any occasion.

    July 26, 2021

  • KAMIYADA+ Gets Raw and Experimental in ‘The Metal In Me’ EP, with New Music Video for Lead Track

    An EP that explores exaggerated themes about raw energy, human emotions and natural human abilities–KAMIYADA+ drops "The Metal In Me" with jaw dropping music video for lead track "Fucking with My Head."

    July 26, 2021

  • All Eyes on Gianna Jun and the Unceasing Global Allure of ‘Kingdom’

    With the weather in the Philippines growing more somber and darker as the rainy season then pummel us with new world realizations, the special origin story in Kingdom's thrilling saga is the perfect accompaniment to a cold evening of hiding under the blankets and scaring ourselves into insomnia. But not only will it give us nightmares to wake from, Kingdom: Ashin of the North also promises hard-hitting emotions that goes deep into the human experience. And we can't wait to lose sleep over what that entails.

    July 23, 2021

  • Ben&Ben’s Paolo and Miguel Benjamin Prove Men Can Have Long, Healthy & Shiny Hair Too with Cream Silk

    Cream Silk's newest endorsers are Paolo and Miguel Benjamin, the twins known best as the long-haired frontmen of Ben&Ben! The brand launches #CreamSilkArawAraw with its new endorsers, marking the first time it's working with male personalities.

    July 23, 2021

  • Rising Filipino Hip-Hop Artist SCYE Fights to Destigmatize Mental Health with ‘Paru-Paro’

    SCYE tackles mental health through his unique hip-hop flair with "Paru-paro". The track aims to open up the conversation to honestly talk about fighting demons living in one's head.

    July 23, 2021

  • Add K-Drama ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ to Your Watch List as Netflix Confirms August 28 Premiere

    Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho star in upcoming Netflix romantic comedy series 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha', and promises a cute, bickering and healing story for the heart.

    July 23, 2021

  • Visa Cardholders, Enjoy the ‘Olympic Games Tokyo 2020’ Campaign with Your Next Shopee ‘Budol’

    Visa rolls out the "Olympic games Tokyo 2020" campaign in the Philippines in collaboration with Shopee, giving card holders extra perks and a chance to win Olympics-themed merchandise such as tote bags and organizers.

    July 23, 2021

  • Philippine Band Association Celebrates 10th Year with Virtual Concert ‘PERFECT 10’, Streaming on July 24

    The Cultural Center of the Philippines is working together with the Philippine Band Association (Philbanda) to celebrate the latter's decade-long, symphony-filled, legacy. The show will stream via the CCP Office of the President official Facebook page on the 24th of July at 6:00 PM.

    July 23, 2021

  • ‘Non-Apology’ and ‘Band-Aid Solution’ Fan the Flames of Public Outcry Over Canon PH’s ‘Non-Male’ Ambassadors Snub

    When a company as big as Canon blatantly disregard marginalized photographers in a program meant to celebrate local talents of a certain caliber, you know there's something awfully wrong.

    July 22, 2021

  • SB19 Maps Out Their Path Since Debut in the Music Industry with Heartfelt EP ‘Pagsibol’

    SB19's newest EP symbolizes their journey in the music industry, with both empowering and emotionally-charged tracks that are sure to hit you in the feels right where you need it.

    July 22, 2021

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