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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.

    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.

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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

  • IN PHOTOS: The Spooky, the Fun, and the Adventurous at the First Haunted Manila Festival

    November 11, 2019

  • This 11.11 Shopping Experience Just Got Bigger and Bolder this 2019

    November 10, 2019

  • Fourteen Fresh and Hilarious Asian Comedians are Set to Bring a Whole New Level of Onscreen Fun this November

    November 9, 2019

  • Here’s How You Can Kickoff Holiday Season Shopping with Discounts and Cashbacks This 11-11

    November 9, 2019

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  • Here’s How You Can Get Your Live Gig Fix Through This New Online Music Platform

    If you're like us, who misses listening to live music and the electric energy that freely pulsates from the artists to its audience, Philippines-based production house, Sindikato has just unveiled a new way to enjoy live gigs even on quarantine through Bandwidth.

    May 21, 2020

  • EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Form, Message, and Argumentation of Thop Nazareno’s ‘Edward’

    In a historic first, movie critics group Young Critics Circle Film Desk hailed Thop Nazareno's 'Edward' as the best film of 2019. This serves as the first time in the group's 30-year-tradition to announce their annual citations online, given the pressing situation brought by the global pandemic. But more than just a film that talks about the harsh realities of the country's healthcare system, we talked to the YCC and the film's director on why 'Edward' is worth the second look.

    May 21, 2020

  • Dont’t Miss! The MYX Awards 2020 Announcement of Nominees is Happening Today

    The country's top music channel, Myx Philippines continues with its commitment to honor the country's music scene and its ever-growing roster of talented hitmakers through the virtual celebration of the MYX Awards 2020!

    May 21, 2020

  • PLDT-Smart Foundation Feeds Over 4,000 Families in Partnership with the AFP

    In an intiative aimed at providing support to over 4,000 families in communities under lockdown in Metro Manila, the PLDT-Smart Foundation recently turned over 1,250-kg of rice and 500-kg of vegetables to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mobile kitchen.

    May 20, 2020

  • 12 Years After it First Aired, This Eraserheads Documentary Returns on YouTube

    Myx Philippines is now bringing back its well-received documentary that intricately follows the quintessential Filipino band in Gusto Mo Bang Sumama? (The Myx Eraserheads Documentary) on a digital release during this ongoing community quarantine.

    May 20, 2020

  • Charlize Theron is an Immortal Warrior Leading a Group of Mercenaries in ‘The Old Guard’

    Award-winning actress Charlize Theron returns in another action-heavy film as Andromache of Scythia, or Andy, who leads a covert group of mercenaries in upcoming Netflix film The Old Guard. The action thriller is coming to the streaming service on July 10, 2020, based on the graphic novel series from Greg Rucka, illustrated by Leandro Fernandez.

    May 20, 2020

  • You Can Now Have These Frozen Goods Delivered to Your Home from these Restaurants

    In light of the ongoing community quarantine, GrabFood, the leading online food delivery platform in the Philippines, now delivers frozen goods from partner restaurants around Metro Manila.

    May 19, 2020

  • This Filipino Car Club Goes Further to Pay it Forward Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

    In response to the critical need of our frontliners, members of the Ford Everest Club Philippines (FECP) were quick to volunteer and lend their hand.

    May 19, 2020

  • James Reid Joins Jay Park, Vanness Wu, and other Asian Acts in this 8-Hour Virtual Fundraiser

    This impressive roster of Asian acts are set to stage an eight-hour fundraising stream called #OURIDENTITY : Project Blue Marble. To make this all the more exciting, our very own multimedia king, James Reid, is slated to join the international relief event.

    May 19, 2020

  • Netflix Announces Premiere Date of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2

    Streaming giant, Netflix, announces today that the superhero dark comedy, The Umbrella Academy is set to return on July 31, 2020. The second season will feature the original cast reprising their roles, including Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, and Justin H. Min.

    May 18, 2020

  • Motivational Cards Designed for Frontliners and COVID-19 Patients are Displayed Online Using this Creative Platform

    Online design platform Canva recently enjoined citizens online to show their support through designing motivational cards with the use of pre-made Canva templates. In response, different groups and individuals have shared their messages to our frontline heroes, especially patients.

    May 18, 2020

  • GUIDE: Quaranthings with these Kardashian Moms

    Some of the most visible, recognizable names in the world of reality television and social media stratosphere, the Kardashians, as is expected, are no exception. If your quarantine fix is catching up on the chaotic but weirdly entertaining world of reality television, self-proclaimed or even the low-key, discreet ones (no judgment *wink*), like one of the most watched out for Keeping Up with the Kardashians, this one's for you. As you continue to binge, and "virtually pry" on their lives, these ladies will keep you updated on the thing that means most to them: family.

    May 18, 2020

  • Bong Joon-Ho’s Post-apocalyptic Action Thriller ‘Snowpiercer’ is Now Officially a 10-Episode Series

    In 2018, streaming powerhouse Netflix announced boarding the TV adaptation of Oscar-winning auteur Bong Joon-Ho's Snowpiercer, a well-received 2013 futuristic action thriller that starred Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, Jamie Bell, Song Kang-Ho, and Tilda Swinton to critical acclaim. This month, the film finally takes its rebirth in the form of a 10-episode series, which will debut on TNT in the US, then to the streaming platform on May 25.

    May 15, 2020

  • Smart Music Live Online Sessions Powers Culture of Giving with Ryan Cayabyab’s ‘Bayanihan Musikahan’

    Following its successful staging at the start of the quarantine, National Artist Ryan Cayabyab furthers its mission of helping those in need as Smart Communications powers the Season 2 of Bayanihan Musikahan to continue to rally support for those affected by COVID-19, while uplifting the spirits of Filipinos who continue to stay at home. Through the Smart Music Live (SML) Online Sessions, the online concert series increases amps up its mission taking the most visible Filipino citizen action platform at this time.

    May 15, 2020

  • New Music: Julie Anne San Jose Drops New Song ‘Better’

    Young Filipino vocal powerhouse and multi-awarded multimedia artist Julie Anne San Jose just dropped a new song on looking on a bright side of things with "Better" under Universal Records. Launched at the tail-end of April, San Jose seeks to bring an uplifting message of hope, as each of us try to soldier on and be led to a path to becoming a better person.

    May 15, 2020

  • foodpanda Now Expands its pandaTODA Project to Pasig City

    On-demand food delivery service, foodpanda, expands its pandaTODA project, as it forges a meaningful partnership with the City Government of Pasig City.The tech company initiated pandaTODA to help and support thousands of displaced tricycle drivers and their families in the city who lost their livelihood during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    May 14, 2020

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    September 29, 2023

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