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  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    Making the Cut: John Lozano on the Space Between ‘What Was’ and ‘What’s Next’

    For more than two decades, John Lozano’s career has moved between styling, theater, marketing, events, branding, and fashion. None of it, he says, was ever exactly part of the plan. Yet each unexpected turn eventually led him back to the same place: fashion. Now, as MNL Fashion Week returns for its second run, he finds himself with an unrelenting vision to give Filipino designers a platform to tell their stories, bring fashion closer to a wider audience, and make the industry dream again.

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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 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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    ‘Love Locked’ by Rxandy Capinpin feat. John Spainhour and Aya Abesamis

    February 14, 2021

  • A Tale of Police Brutality, Military Takeover, and a People United To Take Back Democracy

    February 11, 2021

  • The Call to #FreeBritney Continues: Viral NYT Documentary Exposes Pop Culture’s Grim Reality

    February 10, 2021

  • Careless Reimagines Nadine Lustre’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ with a Hypnotic Dance Remix

    February 8, 2021

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  • UNIQLO Philippines Celebrates Online Store’s First Birthday with Exclusive Offers This Weekend

    From July 30 to August 5, Philippine customers can enjoy exclusive discounts, perks, and events in UNIQLO's online space in celebration of its first anniversary!

    July 28, 2021

  • This Friday, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Takes the Stage for Next Chamber Music Concert

    The Chamber Music Concert online series by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra brings classical music closer to Filipinos amidst this time of so much disarray and noise.

    July 28, 2021

  • MYX Awards 2021 Unveils Star-Studded Performance Lineup for August 7 Live Show

    Local and global artists are ready to rock up at the MYX Awards 2021 (virtually) on August 7 with performances, and the highly-anticipated reveal of this year's winning acts.

    July 28, 2021

  • adidas Originals Amplify Openness as a Way of Life with Reimagined Forum Collection

    The adidas Originals Forum collection for Fall/Winter 2021 celebrates those who turn open-mindedness into a way of life, highlighting a suite of silhouettes which are inspired by sporting aesthetics bannered by cultural leaders like Slowthai and beabadoobee

    July 28, 2021

  • Globe Platinum Users Enjoy Exclusive Perks at Art in the Park Online with Special Access to Filipino Works

    Exciting experiences await Globe Platinum customers at Art in the Park with special access to work by featured artists Anna Bautista, Leeroy New, and Robert Alejandro.

    July 28, 2021

  • Save the Planet, One Package At a Time—Check Out These Plastic-Free Couriers and Packaging for Sustainable Deliveries

    We've officially entered the period in human history where almost everything is delivered right to our doorsteps, and with it, an influx of plastic waste has been added to our already huge mountain of non-biodegradable garbage.

    July 28, 2021

  • Everything We Know About ‘Still’, Viu Philippines’ New Original Musical Series for the Quarantine Generation

    What happens when you lock up some of the best Filipino voices of the next generation in one music camp, with award-winning playwrights from acclaimed theater productions, songwriters who have given us hits like "Tala", and creators that have all been shaped by music and theater? Adding that all up we have "Still", Viu's first Filipino Original musical narrative series.

    July 27, 2021

  • 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

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    January 24, 2024

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    January 24, 2024

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    January 23, 2024

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