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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

The Reading List

  • Radar

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

    November 3, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    All the True Crime Docus You can See with Real-World Tales that are Actually Scarier than Ghosts and Monsters

    October 31, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Every Young and Emerging Stage Actor We’ll Be Watching Out for in ‘Bagets: The Musical’ this 2026

    October 24, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Internet Hot Take: So, What’s the Cost of Kindness in a World that Measure it Too Closely?

    October 24, 2025

Radar

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Every Young and Emerging Stage Actor We’ll Be Watching Out for in ‘Bagets: The Musical’ this 2026

    Following a nationwide call for auditions, the classic Filipino cinema barkada finds new and emerging, young faces to complete the characters of the upcoming stage adaptation of “Bagets The Musical”.

    October 24, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Internet Hot Take: So, What’s the Cost of Kindness in a World that Measure it Too Closely?

    A short video from fan meet and greet has once again placed volleyball star Denden Lazaro-Revilla at the center of an online storm with a moment so ordinary, yet one that quickly became a symbol for everything people expect from the famous and admired. What followed was a flood of reactions, debates, and defenses that went beyond one person’s attitude. The conversation became about how easily kindness is demanded, how boundaries are misunderstood, and how a single gesture—or the lack of it—can reveal what people truly value when admiration meets reality.

    October 24, 2025

  • Radar

    ‘Never Forget’ Rings New Truth and Meaning as the Fight for Accountability is Far From Over

    Floodwater left more than debris behind — it exposed a system long eroded by corruption. The billions of pesos poured into flood control projects tell a story of betrayal. What was meant to keep people safe became another monument to greed. A month after the outrage, the noise has started to fade. The same officials promise justice, yet no charges or change. In a country where every scandal feels recycled, the real danger isn’t just greed — it’s forgetting. This is a story about the cost of remembering, and the price we pay every time we stop seeking accountability.

    October 24, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    The Bold and the Beautiful: How the Films the MTRCB Tried to Silence Made Debates about the Politics of Art Regulation Ring Louder

    When 'Dreamboi' and 'Haplos sa Hangin' were nearly barred from public screening, it revealed how power continues to dictate what art is allowed to say and who is permitted to speak. These films, born from honesty and discomfort, challenge the limits of what is considered acceptable and ask why visibility is still treated as danger. In a country where creators continue to fight for space and audiences have learned to choose for themselves, the MTRCB’s decisions expose how fragile our idea of freedom truly is. What began as a question of ratings has become a test of how much truth and creativity we are willing to let through the screen.

    October 22, 2025

  • Industry News

    This Year’s YouTube Works Awards Reinforces the Platform as the ‘New TV’, Celebrates the Best of Southeast Asia

    YouTube reaffirmed its undeniable position as the “new TV” in the Philippines, continuing the momentum that began a few years ago, achieved by driving not only national reach but also deep engagement in provincial regions and areas outside Metro Manila, where digital adoption continues to accelerate.

    October 22, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Vans Premium Champions Refined Lifestyle Collection with the Introduction of its Engineered Knit Series

    Style and culture purveyor, Vans, banks on its long-standing design ethos and announces an elevated, refined lifestyle collection of footwear and apparel.

    October 21, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    The Final Act: A Rundown of Productions to See and Anticipate for in the Last Quarter of 2025 to 2026

    As 2025 nears its final bow, the Philippine theater scene is a reminder that there is a space for thought-provoking narratives, whimsical perspectives, and transformation. These productions you can check out on the last stretch of the year are more than just stories–they are experiences that mirror our realities, challenge our beliefs, and stir our souls. So, before the curtain falls, grab your tickets, open your hearts, and let the magic of theater carry you into a new year filled with even more powerful performances.

    October 20, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    In Creation, We Trust: How Samsung Transformed Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7 into an AI-Powered Studio in Your Pocket

    Imagine it. Create it. Samsung's latest slate of foldable mobile devices, the Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7, makes a case for creating boldly using Galaxy AI's intelligent tools that ultimately transform a smartphone into a personal creative studio.

    October 20, 2025

  • Insider

    In Good Company: Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama Lift the Velvet Rope in ‘As We Are’

    After years of shared spotlight and a creative bond built through countless celebrated productions, "As We Are" feels like a natural next step in stage actors Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama’s journey. Close to a decade paired with one another, it is now the moment that everything they’ve built finally converges into something that’s truly their own.

    October 16, 2025

  • Cover Story

    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.

    October 8, 2025

  • Insider

    ‘This is Not a Film’: How a Fight against Disinformation Fueled a Visual Protest and Call to Action

    With the recent release of "Alon ng Kabayanihan", a four-minute-film that strongly highlights the ongoing injustice right at the West Philippine Sea, its residents, and in turn, the entire nation, the Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies (CIRIS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the creative industry are taking a rightful stand in amplifying voices that need to be heard to ignite a call for action and impact a wave of change.

    September 29, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    G-Shock Returns and ‘Leads the Way’ in Bold New Theme with the G-STEEL GBM-2100

    The new G-STEEL GBM-2100 models, now with striking, new colorways, embody the spirit of personal evolution and breakthroughs, from rising with purpose to shattering barriers with resilience.

    September 15, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    ICYMI! The BO·YA Craze Officially Hits Manila with the Triple Store Launch of CHAGEE Philippines

    CHAGEE’s first three stores breaks new ground in the Philippines, with recent openings in SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, and Venice Grand Canal Mall, bringing its world-famous milk teas to Filipinos.

    September 12, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    How More Veggies Please Brings a New Standard of Freshness on the Produce Aisle

    More Veggies Please (MVP), the consumer brand under Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, shares news of its retail rollout across Metro Manila, starting in S&R Membership Shopping locations.

    September 12, 2025

  • Mastermind

    The Manila and Manhattan Intersection: How Joshua Villena’s ‘Homecoming’ Redefines Roots, Resilience, and Runways

    When you’ve taken your art across oceans, what do you bring back to where it began? For Joshua Villena, the answer was HOMECOMING, a full-circle fusion of fine art, fashion, and gratitude, a thank-you in the language of creativity to the place that gave him his second beginning.

    September 10, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Quezon’ is Finally Coming to Theaters this October—With Special Student and Teacher Ticket Prices

    TBA Studios has officially released the full trailer for Jerrold Tarog’s new historical biopic Quezon, set for the film’s upcoming opening in Philippine theaters on October 15.

    September 8, 2025

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  • The Push Issue

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    August 27, 2025

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Hive

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Internet Hot Take: So, What’s the Cost of Kindness in a World that Measure it Too Closely?

    October 24, 2025

  • Mastermind

    The Manila and Manhattan Intersection: How Joshua Villena’s ‘Homecoming’ Redefines Roots, Resilience, and Runways

    September 10, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Solutions Not Survival Stories: Resilience Isn’t a Compliment When It’s Just Desperation Wearing a Brave Face

    September 1, 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

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    A Question and a Lesson on How ‘Real’ is ‘Too Real’, and the Cost of ‘Saying it Anyway’

    July 21, 2025

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  • Brands & Campaigns

    GUESS Marks Historic Milestones with World-First Concept Store and Introduction of First Local Ambassador

    November 24, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    Grab Forges Partnership with Tea Culture Purveyor CHAGEE

    November 13, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Ryan Cayabyab Ushers In a New Live Concert Experience at Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater

    November 12, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Jericho Rosales Fronts Vision Express Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Campaign with these Style Picks

    November 12, 2025

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Get Your Weekend Flair On for the Return of this Fashion and Lifestyle Pop-Up

    November 11, 2025

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Reel

  • Reel

    Watch Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a in a Sinfully Adorable Challenge Netflix Knows We Deserve

    October 13, 2021

Folio

Canvas

New Mood feat. the Mi 10T Pro

January 15, 2021

Exhibit

FASHION EXCLUSIVE: A Dreamlike State of Mind by Jef Anog and Michael Cinco

July 8, 2020

Exhibit

In Full Bloom by Josh Tolentino, Glendford Lumbao, and Issa Cruz

January 18, 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Sweet Dreams feat. Bessie Badilla

December 30, 2019

Bare Essentials by Rxandy Capinpin

December 7, 2019

The New Order Issue with Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards Exclusive, Unreleased Images

August 28, 2019

In the Mood for Love by Filbert Kung

August 17, 2019

Away We Go by Josh Tolentino

May 25, 2019

In Transit by Yam Nava

May 12, 2019

Summer Daze by Filbert Kung

April 13, 2019


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