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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

  • Look at the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams Who are Set to Wave the Philippine Flag at the Coming Southeast Asian Games

    November 16, 2019

  • “Sila-Sila”, “Metamorphosis” Take Home Big Honors at Cinema One Originals 2019

    November 15, 2019

  • This Netflix Original Film is the Filipino Coming-of-Age Story You’ve Never Expected

    November 14, 2019

  • Penn Badgley Returns in Hit Netflix Thriller this December

    November 13, 2019

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  • Jollibee Foods Corporation and PayMaya Pioneer Conversational Commerce with Cashless Ordering Chatbot Rollout

    Homegrown food and dining industry giant, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), with its roster of food and restaurant brands in the country, has begun piloting an interactive mobile ordering system via chatbot, making use of a seamless payment experience powered by PayMaya.

    May 29, 2020

  • Jo Koy Shows Off the Philippines in Upcoming Netflix Comedy Special, ‘In His Elements’

    Filipino-American stand-up comic Jo Koy goes back to his roots as he brings his latest comedy special to the Philippines. Known and well-loved for his satiric and tongue-in-cheek bits about the Filipino-American experience, Koy promises to go all-out not just in quipping about his now-famous mom, with her Louis Vuittons and Skyflakes, his world introduction to tabo (water dipper), and the Filipino obsession with karaoke, but also in displaying the country's homegrown talents performing on the world stage for streaming service Netflix through Jo Koy: In His Elements.

    May 28, 2020

  • Safe and Fair Philippines Launches Digital Series In Support of OFWs Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Non-government advocacy group Safe and Fair Philippines is set to launc “Kuwentong OFW: Mga Babaeng Biya(hero) sa Panahon ng COVID”, a Facebook Live series that brings up discussions on the issues and experiences of Filipina migrant workers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    May 28, 2020

  • foodpanda Forges Partnership with the City Government of Manila to Give Jobs to Displaced Tricycle Drivers

    On-demand food delivery app, foodpanda, and the City Government of Manila signed a significant partnership that seeks to provide jobs to the city’s 500 tricycle drivers who were greatly affected by the government’s imposition of the enhanced community quarantine due to the spread of COVID-19 virus.

    May 27, 2020

  • ALERT! It Looks Like Hyun Bin Will Be Landing on Two New PH Brand Endorsements

    The Internet threw a collective gasp of excitement as soon as homegrown clothing retailer Bench teased us today with an announcement of a new addition to the iconic brand's impressive roster of global endorsers, quickly followed by an upcoming reveal of another endorsement for telco giant Smart.

    May 27, 2020

  • You Can Now Take Home Ingredients from McDonald’s Favorites in Your Next Supply Run

    In case you missed it, McDonald’s has already made it easier to prepare meals and snacks at home with Cook-It-Yourself Packs of some of the fastfood's menu staples.

    May 26, 2020

  • Self-Love Conquers All in the Upcoming Premiere of the Fifth and Biggest Season of ‘Queer Eye’

    The undisputed Fab 5 of digital reality television, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, and Karamo Brown are set to come back for the fifth season of the lifestyle makeover series, Queer Eye, on Netflix this June.

    May 26, 2020

  • RedDoorz Launches Mental Health Support Program for Employees, Hotel Partners, and Industry-at-Large

    Southeast Asia’s largest and fastest-growing online hotel management and booking platform, RedDoorz, launches “Hope Hotline” as part of its regional CSR initiative. The new program acknowledges the different psychological challenges arising from COVID-19 situation, with the mission to offer support to the mental well-being of its employees, hotel partners, and their staff by providing online counselling sessions through RedDoorz’s partner counselors and psychologists.

    May 25, 2020

  • ‘Lola Igna’, ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo’ Lead Filipino Films Coming to Netflix this June

    Streaming powerhouse Netflix, in an announcement made today, unveiled a new slate of Filipino films across a variety of genres - from horror, comedy, to drama coming to the entertainment platform this June. Netflix forges significant partnerships with production studios, including Viva Films, ERJ Found Films, Black Cap Pictures, and Changhe Films, to bring a lineup that opens Netflix members to a world of diverse storytelling from the Philippines.

    May 25, 2020

  • Thai Pop Duo Scrubb Hits PH Digital Charts With ‘2Gether: The Series’ Songs

    With the growing fan attention and hype for hit boys' love show 2gether: The Series, its equally-affecting music, from Thai crossover sensation Scrubb, made waves on digital streaming platforms, including Spotify with an average of four to six entries a day on the Philippines Viral Top 50.

    May 23, 2020

  • Christine Jacob-Sandejas Returns with Season 8 of ‘Wholesome Meals Better Life’

    In its continuing bid to featuring easy to prepare meals and refreshments following its seven-season run,Wholesome Meals Better Life is back for its eighth season on CNN Philippines this month.

    May 23, 2020

  • The Itchyworms Returns with Two New Singles Amid Quarantine

    Joining a number of local and global acts who have released music in the time of quarantine, are two new singles from local pop rock band, The Itchyworms, that capture the universal sentiments of grappling with an invisible peril. The band comes back strong as they drop back to back releases under Sony Music Philippines—a first under a major label since 2008’s Self-Titled.

    May 23, 2020

  • DATA: Global Index Shows the Philippines as a Promising Outlier for Women in Business

    The Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs finds that across different markets all over the globe, Filipino women make the greatest strides in the workforce.

    May 22, 2020

  • Darren Espanto Takes the Virtual Stage for 19th Birthday Benefit Concert

    The virtual stage is set for young pop and R&B powerhouse Darren Espanto to hold an online birthday concert this weekend. D' Birthday Concert (From Home) marks as the teen fan favorite's 19th birthday celebration, remarkably held in the face of the new normal.

    May 22, 2020

  • PERSPECTIVES: Racing Through the Pandemic

    Arbie Jacinto, advertising agency top executive, car collector, racing champion. and president-elect of The Rotary Club Mandaluyong Premier District 3800 weighs in on how the pandemic has not only changed businesses but how we we perceive the world we live in.

    May 22, 2020

  • IV of Spades, Moira Dela Torre, KZ, and Shanti Dope Top MYX Awards 2020 Nominees

    MYX Philippines seeks to utilize the barrier-breaking and rule-bending force of music to gather artists and help bring joy to Filipinos all over the world amid these challenging times as it carries on with its commitment to recognize local musical talents in the upcoming virtual celebration of the MYX Awards 2020.

    May 21, 2020

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