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  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    Making the Cut: John Lozano on the Space Between ā€˜What Was’ and ā€˜What’s Next’

    For more than two decades, John Lozano’s career has moved between styling, theater, marketing, events, branding, and fashion. None of it, he says, was ever exactly part of the plan. Yet each unexpected turn eventually led him back to the same place: fashion. Now, as MNL Fashion Week returns for its second run, he finds himself with an unrelenting vision to give Filipino designers a platform to tell their stories, bring fashion closer to a wider audience, and make the industry dream again.

    COVER STORY
  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Big Bang and then Some: ā€˜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: ā€˜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 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 ā€œgolden retrieverā€ 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 ā€œCar Crashā€ and ā€œpacmanā€, 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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  • Tech & Gears

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

    October 20, 2025

  • Insider

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

    October 16, 2025

  • Cover Story

    New Sound, New Heights: Jenzen Guino Strikes the Right Chord

    October 8, 2025

  • Insider

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

    September 29, 2025

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    Suit of Armor by Rxandy Capinpin

    See favorite Filipino ramp and print male muse Carlo Adorador brave the elements with a play on texture, layers, accessories, down to gender structures in this fashion editorial heralding his return to the scene.

    February 13, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    All the Warm and Fuzzy Treats to See and Experience in BGC this Valentine’s Weekend

    This Valentine’s weekend, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) opens its doors and adorns it into the ultimate romantic playground — for everyone celebrating love, friendship, or your fabulous single self.

    February 12, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    Curtain Call: All the Theater Productions on our Must-Watch List (So Far)

    This year, we’re seeing productions mushrooming from exciting returns to the stage, original musicals, to gripping straight plays and adaptations, here’s a rundown of some of theater productions on our radar that deserve to be bookmarked on your theater calendar.

    February 10, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    Style Meets Innovation as RELX WeCreate Ushers in a #NewEraOfVaping

    RELX, the world’s best vape brand, is making its long-anticipated return with the Next Generation lineup–a perfect balance of innovation, design, and functionality.

    January 30, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Nina Sings about All Kinds of Love in Upcoming Return to the Stage—and We’re Seated

    In a pre-Valentine concert at the New Frontier Theater this February 7, 2025, ā€œLOVE MATTERSā€, Nina is on a mission to make viewers see love in a whole new perspective and rediscover what one can do for others in the name of love—whatever kind of love.

    January 30, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    RELX Makes a Resounding Return with No Less than a Vaping Experience Game-changer

    After much anticipation, RELX, the world’s leading vape brand, makes its return to the Philippines with the launch of the RELX Nova, a premium vaping experience that matches your lifestyle.

    January 30, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    How to Style with Comfort and Versatility in Mind with the UNIQLO Jeans Collection

    UNIQLO honors the interwoven hallmarks of its ever-evolving jeans collection, marked by its innovation, quality, and simplicity.

    January 24, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Heritage and Vision Come Together in this Rihanna and PUMA Shoe Collaboration

    Rihanna continues to bring her captivating vision to life with style purveyor PUMA with the latest Avanti LS model, from the FENTY x PUMA collaboration.

    January 24, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    CCP Pasinaya Brings the Philippines’ Largest Multi-Arts Events to New Heights this 2025

    For its 19th edition, the Philippines’ largest multi-arts event, the CCP Pasinaya Open House Festival, is navigating new frontiers along with an expanded audience reach as it returns on February 1 and 2, 2025 at various venues nationwide.

    January 23, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    This New Squat-Proof Training Gear is Designed to Cover Athletes in the Gym and Beyond

    adidas Training brings its new squat-proof apparel offering, the SS25 adidas Optime, designed to help elevate confidence in the gym and beyond whilst blending support and style.

    January 23, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    HUAWEI Matepad 11.5 Packs a Punch as a Sleek Productivity Collaborator

    HUAWEI pushes innovations on a tablet device to offer a handy, all-rounder device with the refreshed HUAWEI MatePad 11.5. Officially unveiled during the HUAWEI Product Launch event in Dubai, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 is designed to adapt to the needs of young, modern users.

    January 22, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Jennylyn Mercado and Dennis Trillo Navigate the Complexities of Married Life in First Rom-com Film Pairing

    After 'Green Bones'' critical and commercial success, Dennis Trillo tests his mettle as a romantic-comedy actor, this time reuniting with real-life partner and equally critically-acclaimed actress Jennylyn Mercado on the screen in Philippine adaptation 'Everything About My Wife'.

    January 22, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Niana Guerrero is Set to Release Her Own Line of Gen Z-Hyped Pimple Patches for Posh Skin Co.Ā®

    Posh Skin Co.Ā® moves to bring a face to its recent launch with Gen Z-online favorite Niana Guerrero, announced as its first brand ambassador.

    January 21, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    TJ Monterde’s Ticket Sales for Upcoming ‘Sarili Nating Mundo’ Concert Takes Historic Turn

    In a historic turn, multi-awarded singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, becomes the first ever local male act to sell out three consecutive shows at the Smart Araneta Coliseum according to the Araneta management.

    January 21, 2025

  • Listening Station

    Ely Buendia is Dropping Physical Formats for Sophomore Album ‘Method Adaptor’

    Following the November drop of his sophomore album release, Ely Buendia, brings ā€œMethod Adaptorā€ into an official vinyl LP, CD, and cassette drop. Here's how you can cop a physical copy for your collection.

    January 20, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Yes! Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz are ‘Back in Action’ as Suburban Spies on Netflix

    Cameron Diaz joins in on the fun with Any Given Sunday co-star Jamie Foxx in an action thriller following the lives of two former CIA spies who went on to start a family in the suburbs, but then dragged back to the world they turned their backs when their covers have been blown.

    January 20, 2025

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  • The Breakthrough Issue

    Lloyd Garcia Rises Through The Ranks

    July 17, 2022

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  • Insider

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

    January 17, 2024

  • EXCLUSIVE: The Art of Raising Hell According to Cheat Codes

    June 22, 2021

  • Music as Therapy: Inside the Dreamlike Estate of dia matĆ©

    June 21, 2021

  • All Eyes on Abed Green

    June 18, 2021

  • A New Era: The Education of Darren Espanto

    June 14, 2021

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  • Alerts & Promotions

    JSYK: StarbucksĀ® Rewards is Bringing Multi-Tiered Rewards in its New Starbucks PH App

    July 17, 2026

  • Health & Well-being

    Here’s How Maxicare Commits to Bringing Accessible Preventive Healthcare to Filipino Communities

    April 29, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    It’s Coming! ‘Bongga Ka ‘Day’ Original Musical Begins Round of Auditions this May

    April 29, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Meghan Trainor Shimmers in Seventh Full Album Drop, ‘Toy With Me’

    April 28, 2026

  • Art & Creativity

    Flesh Out Those Ideas as VLF XXI Opens Applications for its 2026 Writing Fellowship Program

    April 22, 2026

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