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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.

    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.

    COVER STORY
  • 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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  • Cover Story

    A Golden Streak: The Education of Emilio Daez

    June 16, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Samsung Teases on What is Set to Unfold on the Next Chapter of Ultra

    June 8, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Reality Show Graduates Ashley Ortega and Josh Ford Join Grab in Saying Summer is Far From Over

    June 2, 2025

  • Listening Station

    eaJ has this to Say about the Pitfalls of the ‘Relentless Cycle of Toxic Love’

    May 28, 2025

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  • Art & Creativity

    With Over 15 Years of Sonic Exploration, Arthur Tan is Looking To Usher Latest Sound and New Experiences

    Banking on over 15 years of creative exploration as a constant presence in lineups of the hottest clubs and festivals and track drops on SoundCloud or Spotify, Arthur Tan is now looking to bring his latest sound that easily promises to "make you go to parties again."

    August 20, 2024

  • Screening Room

    Ghost Month Takes on a Whole New (Creepier) Meaning with a Week of Chills, Thrills, and Revisited Classics

    JSYK, this year’s Thrill Fest by Ayala Malls Cinemas has been dubbed “Thrill Fest: The Ghost Month Classic Film Series” boasting of a rich lineup of thriller classics in an experience that allows audiences to see them the way they are meant to be seen—on the big screen.

    August 20, 2024

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Jollibee Goes All Out in the Biggest Chickenjoy Celebration of All in New Ad Campaign

    Jollibee is aligning the stars for its latest ad campaign, "Ito Ang Chickenjoyest," featuring three of the country's biggest celebrities–Belle Mariano, Joshua Garcia, and Anne Curtis–in an anthemic new ad that celebrates the country's favorite fastfood Chicken.

    August 19, 2024

  • Brand & Campaigns

    Grab Wants You To Know, the ‘I Can’t Book a Ride’ Card Might Not Fly Anymore in New Video Series

    Grab Philippines finds tongue-in-cheek humor in the user experience of hailing a ride to highlight its improved booking reliability in a series of online videos that poke fun at extreme excuses people may (or may not) use for tardiness and canceled plans.

    August 19, 2024

  • Digital

    How Maya is Quickly Becoming a Go To Digital Banking App—including KPop Stans

    Maya, dubbed as the #1 Digital Banking App in the Philippines, has emerged as the go-to for fans seeking a seamless and rewarding way to manage their concert and merchandise purchases. Here are user experiences that showed how some of these K-Pop stans hit things hard with their Maya app supporting their superfandom.

    August 16, 2024

  • Lifestyle and Experiences

    Exclusivity and Sustainability Turned Le Ponte Residences into the Fastest Selling Property in Bridgetowne

    The second half of the year marked a milestone for RLC Residences with a showcase of the final tower of Le Pont Residences that has connected Filipinos to an elevated lifestyle and valuable investment opportunity within the 31-hectare master-planned Bridgetowne Destination Estate (BDE) in Pasig City.

    August 16, 2024

  • Literature

    Local Voices and Independent Publishers Take the Spotlight this ‘Buwan ng Wika’ in Big Bad Wolf

    Big Bad Wolf continues its mission to reach 1M new readers recently kicking off another spectacular Manila book sale at Ayala Malls TriNoma Activity Center happening until August 15.

    August 13, 2024

  • Cover Story

    Thy Kingdom Come: Ring the Alarm for The House of Ding

    Emerging from the underground, well-decorated as a drag bar favorite here and overseas, now with her newfound wider reach with the triumph of the million-dollar empire that is RuPaul's Drag Race, Brigiding continues to flex her artistry, beyond landing gigs as a stage performer, brand ambassador, online personality, actor, TV show host, and entrepreneur, into nurturing rising drag superstars-in-the-making with the House of Ding. Just about a year since the birth of the family of The House of Ding, Brigiding heeds to a brand new calling as a maestro in putting together a thriving group of drag toursˈ de force with Felicia, Bomba, and Zymba.

    August 12, 2024

  • Art & Creativity

    P-Pop Artists and Young, Emerging Designers Get the Spotlight in this Style Showcase

    In its inaugural showcase, emerging fashion culture and young visionaries-in-the-making get the spotlight in Style Conquest 2024.

    July 6, 2024

  • Listening Station

    The ‘Gigil’ is Real as PPop Powerhouse BGYO Brings New Explosive Dance Anthem

    Young P-Pop powerhouse, BGYO expresses adoration for a potential love in the group’s new single “Gigil.”

    June 19, 2024

  • Industry News

    Philstage Announces Official Nominations for the 14th Gawad Buhay Awards for the Year of ‘Revenge Theater’

    Philstage celebrates this triumphant return to form after the pandemic by announcing the nominees for the 14th annual Gawad Buhay Awards.

    June 19, 2024

  • Food & Drinks

    Burger King Promises a Real, Messy, and Indulgent Treat with the Limited Edition Stackers Menu

    Yes! It's here! In a recent move to heed the call of meat lovers, Burger King® Philippines is going real, messy, and bold with its local take on the BK US’ Stackers.

    June 18, 2024

  • Listening Station

    juan karlos Owns Up to the Past in New Self-Deprecatingly Honest Track

    Record-breaking Filipino singer and actor juan karlos just released his latest single, "Tanga Mo Juan", out now on all music streaming platforms.

    June 18, 2024

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    REP Talks about the Complications of Modern Love and Romance in ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’

    Repertory Philippines (REP) delivers a wild ride on the complications of love and romance through the phases of modern relationships in the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from June 14 to July 6 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza.

    June 17, 2024

  • Data & Insights

    On World Environment Day, OPPO Continues Pledge of Using Technology for Mankind

    In a recent effort, right on World Environment Day, leading global technology company OPPO, releases its 2023 Sustainability Report.

    June 17, 2024

  • Alerts & Promotions

    This Exclusive Specially-Curated Gift Box is a Toast to All Kinds of Fathers on His Day

    Bonifacio High Street brings exciting Father’s Day offers designed to make this celebration unforgettable with a specially-curated all-in-one gift box the occasion.

    June 15, 2024

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  • The Push Issue

    Sweet Disposition: The Education of Ruru Madrid

    November 30, 2022

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  • Insider

    How to Continuously ‘Switch’ it Up: A Guide by Anthony Rosaldo

    January 30, 2024

  • The Ballad of Erik Santos

    October 18, 2021

  • Childhood Games Take a Deadly (and Life Changing) Turn in ‘Squid Game’: Inside the Internet’s Newest Dystopian Phenomenon

    October 1, 2021

  • EXCLUSIVE: The 2021 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) Champions the Art of Possibilities with this Year’s Awardees

    September 13, 2021

  • Shifting Gears: David Bay Breathes New Life to an Iconic Track for Debut Release

    September 3, 2021

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  • Fashion & Style

    COS Goes All in on the Celebration of the Spring Festival and the Year of the Horse with a Pop-Up and Capsule Drop

    February 3, 2026

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    Montblanc Digital Paper Blends Signature Handwriting Experience with Tech Advancement

    November 11, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    Stickers Season is On as Starbucks Traditions Officially Drops Merch to ‘Invite Joy’

    November 7, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Form Meets Feeling as TUMI Debuts ‘Gift Joy’ Campaign this Season

    November 4, 2025

  • Radar

    Internet Hot Take: Is Suspension of Disbelief Still Possible When Age is No Longer Just a Number?

    November 3, 2025

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