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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?

    COVER STORY
  • 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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  • Beauty & Grooming

    This New Campaign Champions Safe Spaces for Open Dialogues on One’s Skin Concerns

    July 2, 2025

  • Review

    Style Meets Sound: How the New HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 Redefines Open-Fit Elegance

    June 19, 2025

  • 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

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  • Screening Room

    Piolo Pascual and Jasmine Curtis-Smith are Director and Muse in Upcoming Thriller ‘Real Life Fiction’

    Piolo Pascual and Jasmine Curtis-Smith pair up in Black Cap Pictures’ intense drama thriller Real Life Fiction in a film that delves into the abyss of an actor’s mind as he loses bits of his sense of self.

    August 27, 2024

  • Listening Station

    Hong Kong Musician XTIE Touches on Winning Internal Battles in Cross-regional Collab with Anniina

    Following a year-long wait, Hong Kong musician XTIE is set to be releasing her latest single "Lost in Between" today, an international collaboration with Finnish songwriter Anniina.

    August 23, 2024

  • Screening Room

    A Dream Getaway Turns into a Nightmare in ‘Speak No Evil’

    Film producer Jason Blum recalls a call from an executive who saw a thriller that got under his skin. The 2022 Danish film, 'Gaesterne', and the screenplay went on to be the inspiration for the latest Blumhouse thriller Speak No Evil.

    August 23, 2024

  • Beauty & Grooming

    NUXE Rêve de Miel® Marks 30-Year Milestone with Classic Favorites and New Additions

    With a 30-year tradition, the NUXE Rêve de Miel® Collection has long been known for its moisturizing honey-infused products with precious botanical oils, rooting its start in 1994 when NUXE founder Aliza Jabès thought of creating a honey-based balm to repair the lips.

    August 22, 2024

  • Brand & Campaigns

    GCash Champions Tale of Grit and Excellence Amid Adversity of Multi-Medaled Para Athlete Adz Dumapong

    In a recent showcase, GCash, the country’s top finance super app, unveils the inspiring journey of Adeline "Adz" Dumapong as part of its ongoing GCash Stories campaign with a short film that spotlights challenges faced by aspiring para-athletes.

    August 21, 2024

  • Screening Room

    In ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’, Book Characters Transform into Humans, Pushed into the Real World

    Coming today in Philippine cinemas, beloved family classic Harold and the Purple Crayon takes on a fun new twist in the film adaptation, as a now-grown up Harold (Zachary Levi) draws a door to the real world, and takes adventure to another level.

    August 21, 2024

  • 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

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  • The Flight Issue

    The Flight of Kelvin Miranda

    November 11, 2022

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Hive

  • Insider

    One, Two Step: This Young Filipina Creative is Taking Her ‘Idol’ Dreams into the Right Direction

    January 17, 2024

  • Cinemalaya 2021: Shorts B Tackles Loss, Privilege, and Challenging Existing Social Order

    August 18, 2021

  • Cinemalaya 2021: Shorts A Explores Questions of Life, Identity, and What it Means to Be a Disposable Face Mask

    August 16, 2021

  • Beauty Ad Under Fire for ‘Insensitive and Upsetting’ Portrayal of the #PandemicEffect and Grilling Women’s Insecurities While They’re at it

    August 11, 2021

  • CINEMALAYA 17: A Rundown of the 13 Short Films in Competition and the Filmmakers Behind the Narratives

    August 6, 2021

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  • Radio Station

    Morobeats and Intolerant Rage Against the Machine in Fiery Collab ‘MAGNA’

    March 11, 2026

  • People & Culture

    Meet the Architect of Beauty Behind Solaire Resort North’s Landscapes and Floral Signatures

    January 15, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    All the Performing Artists from the 17-Strong Taiwan Delegation in Bangkok Music City 2026

    January 15, 2026

  • Radar

    The BTS Comeback is Upon Us with a 79-Date Global Tour Announcement and a Two-Night Manila Stop

    January 14, 2026

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    Uptown Bonifacio Hosts Screening of MMFF Film on the Complexities of Young Adulthood

    January 14, 2026

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