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  • THE BREAKTHROUGH ISSUE

    No Final Cut: Rabin Angeles, Angela Muji, and Zeke Polina on Craft, Character, and the Stages of Becoming

    There’s no final cut to becoming. For Rabin Angeles, Angela Muji, and Zeke Polina, "Dating Alys Perez" marked another chapter in the work of finding their footing, confronting their innermost questions on their sense of being, and ultimately growing into their craft and taking a step further into their respective acts of becoming.

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  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    Making the Cut: John Lozano on the Space Between ‘What Was’ and ‘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.

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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.

    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 Reading List

  • Radar

    Internet Hot Take: Is Suspension of Disbelief Still Possible When Age is No Longer Just a Number?

    November 3, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    All the True Crime Docus You can See with Real-World Tales that are Actually Scarier than Ghosts and Monsters

    October 31, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Every Young and Emerging Stage Actor We’ll Be Watching Out for in ‘Bagets: The Musical’ this 2026

    October 24, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Internet Hot Take: So, What’s the Cost of Kindness in a World that Measure it Too Closely?

    October 24, 2025

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  • Fashion & Style

    Converse Mixes Vintage Character with Contemporary Utility in Archive, Collab, and New Silhouette Drops

    Converse is diving deep into its archives to bring back the essence of vintage running shoes, reworked for everyday wear.

    March 24, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Netflix Weaves Six Stories into One Dark Tale of Greed, Vengeance, and Fate in ‘Karma’

    Netflix brings a dark, complicated tale of six individuals trapped in a tangled web of events that leads to an inescapable karmic cycle in the crime thriller 'Karma'.

    March 24, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    The UNIQLO Bra Top Collection Brings a Celebration of Creativity, Movement, and Support on Women’s Month

    UNIQLO aptly zooms in on celebrating women by highlighting its 2025 Spring / Summer Bra Top Collection, refreshed with a promise of enhanced all-around support, ultimate comfort, and timeless style.

    March 21, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Save the Date: HONNE Returns to Taiwan for their ‘The Ouch Tour’

    London-based soul-pop duo HONNE announces its return to Taiwan. Set on March 28, 2025 at the TMC Plaza (Taipei Music Center’s outdoor stage) as part of their world tour for their latest album, “OUCH”.

    March 20, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    All the Films with Ando Sakura’s Depth and Range in Full Display at the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival

    Celebrated Japanese contemporary actress Ando Sakura is set to grace the 49th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF49) to feature the artist's exceptional performance in her recent film, "Bad Lands", alongside three seminal works on the big screen.

    March 20, 2025

  • Listening Station

    Rich Brian Marks Sonic Shift in ‘Little Ray of Light’, Off Upcoming Album Drop this May

    Following a 2022-EP release and bridging the gap since his full length album, Indonesian musician Rich Brian announces the forthcoming drop of his third album “WHERE IS MY HEAD?” coming this May 23rd. This announcement is paired with the arrival of his new single “Little Ray Of Light,” alongside an accompanying new music video.

    March 18, 2025

  • Digital

    ICYMI: j-hope Just had a TikTok Takeover with ‘Pre-Saves’ Music Drop Days before Global Release

    TikTok, just gave the Filipino ARMY Nation and fans worldwide an exclusive first listen to “Sweet Dreams” (feat. Miguel), the latest digital single from BTS’s j-hope, premiering a portion of the track seven days before its actual global release.

    March 17, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    All the Rising OPM Acts that Opened and Got their Flowers at the FUSION Philippine Music Festival

    Celebrating ten illustrious years since its founding, FUSION: The Philippine Music Festival has made a resounding return at the CCP Open Grounds in Pasay City. Themed “Musika Natin ‘To!” the festival has since continued to celebrate the gift that is OPM to a growing community of supporters.

    March 17, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    The Mind Museum Commemorates 13 Years of Learning and Discovery with these Activities for March

    Since it opened in March 2012, science has come alive as The Mind Museum welcomed curious minds to a fun learning journey exploring hands-on exhibits and programs.

    March 14, 2025

  • Lists & Guides

    All Roads Lead to FUSION: Things to Expect and Prep for at the Philippine Music Festival this Weekend

    From thrilling stage performances, installations, and on-site fun, there are many other things to expect, and do for festivals just like Fusion, especially in this summer heat. Here’s a rundown of things to expect when you join Fusion’s 10th anniversary show.

    March 12, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    BINI Goes Intimate and Personal in a Campaign that Celebrates Life’s Simple Joys for PENSHOPPE

    Hot on the heels of the success of their “Be Your Own Icon” campaign, the Philippines’ leading pop girl group, BINI, makes a fun, well-loved return to the spotlight in PENSHOPPE’s “Brighter Days Ahead” campaign.

    March 11, 2025

  • Brands & Campaigns

    James Reid Brings ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ in Recent PENSHOPPE Campaign Drop

    Staying true to its brand ethos of confidence and fun.ultimedia star and international musician James Reid officially joins PENSHOPPE as its newest brand endorser.

    March 10, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    OPM Hits Full Throttle—All Gas and No Brakes for the Return of FUSION: The Philippine Music Festival

    OPM gets the rightful spotlight with the resounding return of Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival, bringing together some of the biggest names in the industry this coming March 15 at the CCP Open Grounds.

    March 7, 2025

  • Spaces

    In Honoring Women’s Month, See CCP Light Up Its Iconic Structures Both as Tribute and Call to Action

    CCP commemorates National Women's Month by dressing the Main Building and the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in vibrant purple lights this March.

    March 7, 2025

  • Screening Room

    How an Argentine Comedy Found its Way to Philippine Cinemas in ‘Everything About My Wife’

    Fresh off its recent cinema release, Everything About My Wife, directed by Real Florido and written by Rona Co, brings a powerhouse collaboration between CreaZion Studios, and GMA Pictures.

    March 6, 2025

  • Industry News

    The Oscars Made it Rain for ‘Anora’ and its Gritty Tale of Love and Life with Five Wins

    The indie drama "Anora" emerged as the night’s biggest winner at the 97th Academy Awards, securing recognitions in major categories including Best Picture, Best Director for Sean Baker and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.

    March 3, 2025

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  • The Mastermind Issue

    All in the Family: An Oral History of the Odd Creatures of O/C Records

    August 26, 2022

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    Second Time’s a Charm: Manila Luzon on a New Bop, Republic Records, and All Things ‘Drag Den Season 2’

    February 8, 2024

  • One Step Back, Two Steps Forward: Joco Comendador Returns to his Artistic Core with Avant-Garde Footwear

    July 9, 2021

  • Breaking Borders: Iñigo Pascual Sets His Sights on OPM on the Global Stage

    July 6, 2021

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

    June 22, 2021

  • Music as Therapy: Inside the Dreamlike Estate of dia maté

    June 21, 2021

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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Atasha Muhlach Leads ‘Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical’ Opening Weekend Disco Party Unlike Any Other

    September 23, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Awich Bridges Okinawa, Brooklyn, and the Spirit of the Wu-Tang with ‘Fear Us’

    May 20, 2026

  • Advocacy & Inititatives

    Smile Train Brings Together Advocates, Pageant Title Holders, and Families in Championing Cleft Care Awareness

    May 19, 2026

  • Lists & Guides

    All the Ways that Proves Shopping Smart is the New Chic This Season and Beyond

    May 19, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Vacations Drops Introspective Single and Video for ‘Holy Grail’, Ahead of Asian Tour and New Album Release

    May 18, 2026

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