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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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The Reading List

We Can Do Something to Help our Brothers and Sisters Affected by the Typhoon: Donate and Strive for Change
November 6, 2020
Nadine Lustre, Master Dreamweaver, is About to Drop Her Audio and Visual Album—Can We Ever Be Ready?
October 30, 2020
LOOK: Longchamp’s SS2021 Collection is an Ode to Parisian Femininity
October 29, 2020
Zero Waste, and Zero Risk—This Local Startup is Transforming Local Art Wear with the (CO)LAB System
October 17, 2020

Radar

E-Shopping Takes Over the Skies as Singapore Airlines and KrisShop Seal In-Flight Partnership
Singapore Airlines and KrisShop is all set to launch the world's first in-flight e-shopping experience, bringing live online shopping to passengers onboard.

June 30, 2021
SB19 Shares Exciting Offers and Deals at the ‘SAMSUNG A’TIN Awesome Live Checkout’ Event
The best of Samsung's #TeamGalaxy offers were showcased by SB19 at the A’TIN Awesome Live Checkout on June 26, hanging out with their fans and giving away exclusive voucher codes, prizes, and more.

June 30, 2021
Grab Philippines Gears Up to Open More Cloud Kitchens and Food Concepts with Kraver’s Canteen
Grab Philippines and cloud-kitchen operator Kraver’s Canteen team up to help more restaurants and food concepts through cloud kitchens around the country.

June 30, 2021
Adidas Leads 3-Month Training Program for Future Women Athletes with ‘Girls Can Run’
adidas continues to empower and hone future women athletes with the Girls Can Run program, guiding 17 aspiring women athletes in a 3-month training program.

June 30, 2021
vaultboy Goes Viral in the Philippines with Debut Single ‘Everything Sucks’
"Everything sucks, and everything is great"–vaultboy's debut single "everything sucks" is a viral hit around the world, reflecting all our conflicting thoughts at this weird time.

June 30, 2021
Camille Prats Shares Her #HealthIsEveryday Habits with Health Products from Puritan’s Pride
Puritan's Pride announces Camille Prats as official ambassador with the #HealthIsEveryday campaign, promoting good habits to nurture a healthier lifestyle for all.

June 29, 2021
Last Chance to Stream These Dramas and Score Your Free 30-Day VIP Subscription on iQiYi!
iQiYi Philippines is giving away free 30-day VIP access to its rich collection of shows until June 30, 2021. You can still get yours now on the iQiYi app!

June 29, 2021
Sara Bareilles Pairs Up with morgxn On More Intimate Rework of His Hit Single ‘Wonder’
morgxn rereleases 'Wonder', which has amassed over 50M streams, with Sara Bareilles for Pride, offering a deeper and more intimate take on his hit track.

June 29, 2021
Netflix Teases New Musical Film By Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonathan Larson with ‘tick, tick…BOOM!’
"How much time do we have to do something great?" This new Netflix musical follows the story of a young theater composer working for his big break. The cast and crew boasts big theater names like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Larson, Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, and more.

June 29, 2021
SB19’s ‘MAPA’ Gets the Ben&Ben Band Revision in Generation-Defining Collaboration
Released under Sony Music, two of the country's biggest groups banded together for a whole new version of SB19's "MAPA" featuring Ben&Ben.

June 28, 2021
Unilever and Lazada Bring Back “Shop2Give” with UNICEF Philippines and Gawad Kalinga
Shop and share the gift of care in an early Christmas celebration this July 2 with Unilever and Lazada's “Shop2Give Care” Super Brand Sale. A portion of the proceeds will go towards support for the education programs and feeding campaigns of our local organizations.

June 28, 2021
Maris Racal Takes First Jab at P-Pop with Colorful Bop Off Upcoming Mini Album
Released under Balcony Entertainment, Maris Racal's "Ate Sandali" marks her official comeback to the music scene after slowing down from the pandemic.

June 28, 2021
Whichever Type of Online Shopper You Are, Shopee’s 7.7 Mid-Year Sale Has Something Just for You!
Shopee reveals 4 types of Filipino online shoppers, and offers something for everyone this 7.7 Mid-Year Sale. According to the results, 42% of Filipinos surveyed are Sulit Shoppers, driven by the best deals and prices online-perfect for the upcoming sale.

June 28, 2021
Netflix Announces New K-Drama Starring Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho, ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’
A pragmatic dentist and an unemployed man falls in love in "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha", Netflix's newest K-Drama romantic comedy dropping soon.

June 28, 2021
SB19’s Coming Out to Help Us Shop and Get Those Huge Samsung Galaxy Deals on June 26
Join #TeamGalaxy SB19 at the SAMSUNG A’TIN Awesome event on June 26, where the P-Pop Princes are hanging out with fans and giving away exclusive vouchers for your Samsung shopping cart.

June 25, 2021
Gaming Queen Alodia Gosiengfiao Opens Up About ‘Infinite Possibilities’ with realme and 5G Connectivity
Realme Ambassador Alodia Gosiengfiao shares how important 5G connectivity is in mobile gaming and breaking barriers in the industry, and how realme's extensive line of products help her with just that.

June 25, 2021

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Hive

Sophie Turner at the Core of the Most Radical and Female-led Film from the X-Men Universe
June 9, 2019

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Stage & Performing Arts

Regine Velasquez and Martin Nievera Join Josh Groban in his Return to the Philippine Stage after Seven Years
January 28, 2026

HUAWEI’s Latest: MatePad Pro 13.2, MateBook D 16 2024, and FreeClip Elevate Portable Creativity
January 12, 2024
MBNel Breaks Ground with ‘8 to Infinity’: Album Drop and Philippine Tour Announcement
January 12, 2024
OPPO’s Reno Series to Lead 2024 Telephoto Lens Trend in Mobile Photography
January 12, 2024
Listen Up! Sailor Honeymoon’s New Single ‘Bad Apple’
January 12, 2024

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