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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 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.

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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

  • Are We Even Ready for a Full-Blown Filipino Zombie Movie?

    January 3, 2020

  • Jollibee Phases Out Champ Burgers in All Branches and We Ask, “Is Nothing Really Sacred Anymore?!”

    January 3, 2020

  • EXCLUSIVE: Sweet Dreams feat. Bessie Badilla

    December 30, 2019

  • ‘6 Underground’ Tops Most Streamed Releases on Netflix in 2019, Filipino Films ‘Eerie’ and ‘Miss Granny’ Make the List

    December 30, 2019

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  • More Than Meets the Eye: Actor David Licauco on Keeping Things Natural

    Celebrating his 25th birthday amid the community quarantine, model-turned-actor and now young entrepreneur behind a slew of business pursuits shares, David Licauco, shares in a Zoom interview, some honest realizations that led to the birth of his recently-launched online health-commerce portal, As Nature Intended Philippines (ANI).

    July 31, 2020

  • Grab and Trendsetter’s Online Bazaar Team Up to Bring Cashless Revolution

    In an exciting announcement, Grab, the Philippines’ foremost everyday app, teams up with Trendsetter Team to push for a safer and more rewarding cashless shopping experience through GrabPay.

    July 30, 2020

  • From Work-from-Home to Homemade Confections

    As we zoom in our focus on MSME players, we open our series with a look at marketing executives-turned-dessert connoisseurs behind Cookie Chap.

    July 25, 2020

  • TikTok and Sarah Geronimo are on the Lookout for the Next Idol in this New Challenge

    Telco service provider TNT and the popstar herself. have teamed up for TNT TikTok Idols, a search for talented TNT subscribers who can sing their hearts out and perform the hit song "Tala" on the short-form video-sharing platform.

    July 25, 2020

  • See How Bold Meets Cold in this New McDonald’s Treat

    Today marks as a launch of Filipino fastfood staple, McDonald's Philippines' latest offering, bannering the meeting of bold and cold meets cold its newest combo: the Spicy McNuggets and McDo Shake!

    July 24, 2020

  • This Fashion Photographer Turned his Wearable Art Collection into a Community Livelihood Project Amid Quarantine

    Fashion and beauty photographer, instructor and constant Rank Magazine collaborator, Rxandy Capinpin took his line of sustainable wearable art pieces to new heights while on quarantine by breathing life to a community livelihood project in his extended stay in Antipolo, Rizal.

    July 23, 2020

  • MYX Awards 2020 Set to Celebrate Local and International Talent in First Virtual Event

    The country’s top music artists are set to be honored in the first virtual MYX Awards happening this Saturday (July 25) on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, marking a historic turn in the storied awards show in response to the new normal.

    July 23, 2020

  • The Internet of Conspiracies: Why Our Society of Gossipmongers is Creepier than Clint Bondad’s Cryptic Messages

    It goes without saying, that it is clear that while Clint Bondad, in his barrage of cryptic social media messages, has shown red flags and signs that he is in dire need of help, our gossip-mongering society has a bigger problem.

    July 18, 2020

  • Rico Hizon Leads Business Insights Program ‘The Exchange’ on CNN Philippines

    CNN Philippines brings The Exchange a 30-minute business program that breaks down the business news of the week both here and around the world. But more than the fact and the figure, the program sets out to give meaning to the cycle of ups and downs in business and the overall economy.

    July 17, 2020

  • Stream Consciousness: Cinemalaya 2020 Ushers in the Future of Film Festivals

    On its first ever digital run, the iconic Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival introduces us to ‘Stream Consciousness'. See the ten short films that you can

    July 17, 2020

  • The UNIQLO Online Store is Finally Here

    In an interactive virtual event on its Facebook channel, Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, officially launches its online store, now available on the UNIQLO website and its respective mobile application. The online store seeks to provide a faster, safer, and more convenient shopping experience to customers, with its network of retail locations across the Philippines.

    July 16, 2020

  • Nissan Ushers In Fresh Horizon with Redesigned Logo and Electric Crossover, Ariya

    In a global virtual event, in time for the unveiling of its redesigned logo, ushering in new heights for the brand's forward-thinking and technology-driven philosophy, Nissan revealed the all-new Ariya, its 100% electric crossover, breaking new ground to a new chapter for Nissan electric vehicles as it seeks to banner excitement, confidence, comfort, and connectivity. The premiere was then broadcast straight from the soon-to-open Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama,

    July 15, 2020

  • In BL We Trust: An Adage and Call for Proper LGBTQIA+ Representation at the Height of the Phenomenon

    At the height of BL phenomenon, one statement lingers: “Give LGBTQIA+ roles to LGBTQIA+ artists.”

    July 13, 2020

  • Mastercard Seeks to Drive Financial Inclusion in New Partnership with Digital-only Neobank tonik

    Mastercard recently announced forging a new partnership with tonik, a two-year-old startup which recently received a bank license in the Philippines. Through this, Mastercard seeks to enhance the digital-only neobank's market proposition by enabling the latter to issue a range of electronic payments products that taps into Mastercard’s global network and extensive business intelligence when tonik launches operationally later this year.

    July 13, 2020

  • See How OPPO Champions Immersive Wireless Experience with the New Enco W31 Headphones

    Global smartphone provider, OPPO, in a recent announcement, introduces top-of-the-line Enco W31 Wireless Headphones, bannering an immersive audio experience, coupled with an outstanding and comfortable design to amp up your daily routines.

    July 10, 2020

  • This is When the UNIQLO Online Store is Going Live and Here’s How You Can Join

    Following its announcement of its adaption to the shift to online commerce in response to the continuing struggles brought by the pandemic, Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, announces the launch of its online store on July 16, 2020--made available both in the UNIQLO official website and in its mobile application.

    July 10, 2020

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