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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 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.

    COVER STORY
  • 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.

    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 “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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  • Food & Drinks

    Places We Love: Ebi10 and its Slate of Japanese Comfort Food Opens Doors to Expanded Eastwood Location

    July 28, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Queen Things Only: Filipino Drag Artists Set Sights on the Crown for Upcoming ‘Slaysian Royale’

    July 23, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    A Question and a Lesson on How ‘Real’ is ‘Too Real’, and the Cost of ‘Saying it Anyway’

    July 21, 2025

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    IKEA Champions Democratic Design as it Marks the 40-Year Milestone of the Stockholm Collection

    July 14, 2025

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  • Lists & Guides

    All the Times We’ve Seen Yorgos Lanthimos Color Outside the Lines–And Loved it

    With an artistic vision anchored at bringing powerful commentary on the human condition through his unconventional body of work, Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos continues to intrigue people in the most absurd way. Now, with the release of his most recent film, 'Kinds of Kindness', now for streaming on Disney+, here's a curated list of the most provocative films we've seen from him, through the years:

    September 13, 2024

  • Screening Room

    How Disney’s ‘Disenchanted’ Shows that Reality May not Always be as Magical as We Want it to be—and it’s Okay

    'Disenchanted' keeps the magic that we have always desired and enjoyed from the original; it will make you laugh, sing, and cry all at once. But more than this, there is comfort in bursting one's bubble telling us that life is not one big Disney movie.

    September 9, 2024

  • Brand & Campaigns

    PATTON Delivers Second Drop of Campaign featuring Emily Ratajkowski

    Following a much-celebrated first release, lifestyle wear label PATTON continues its campaign with international supermodel and multi-hyphenate Emily Ratajkowski. Relishing on the success of Drop 1, Drop 02 presents a curated selection of gender-neutral essentials championing comfort and versatility.

    September 9, 2024

  • Fashion & Style

    PUMA Brings a ’90s Classic, Reborn

    In 2024, PUMA harks back to a timeless original: the PUMA Speedcat, the celebrated footwear getting a well-designed upgrade, effortlessly blending the nostalgic and the cool style of the 90s with a sleek and modern flair.

    August 29, 2024

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Channing Tatum is Eros in all His Glory in New Versace Campaign

    See Channing Tatum star in the new Versace Eros campaign that debuts the collection’s latest eau de parfum pour homme, Eros Energy, joining the ranks of the existing Eros and Eros Flame fragrances. 

    August 29, 2024

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Social Movement Reminds Us of the Role the West Philippine Sea Plays in Shaping National Identity

    ANGKIN PH, a non-partisan social movement, hosted an immersive public exhibit at Level 4 of Trinoma, paying tribute to the West Philippine Sea, highlighting its crucial role in shaping our national identity and the importance of protecting our natural resources—especially in the face of adversity.

    August 27, 2024

  • Beauty & Grooming

    ICYMI, Dyson Just Brought What is Called as the Most Intelligent Hair Dryer Yet

    Dyson just brought the Supersonic Nural™ hair dryer, dubbed as its most intelligent hair dryer with new sensor technology, in the Philippines.

    August 27, 2024

  • Screening Room

    Piolo Pascual and Jasmine Curtis-Smith are Director and Muse in Upcoming Thriller ‘Real Life Fiction’

    Piolo Pascual and Jasmine Curtis-Smith pair up in Black Cap Pictures’ intense drama thriller Real Life Fiction in a film that delves into the abyss of an actor’s mind as he loses bits of his sense of self.

    August 27, 2024

  • Listening Station

    Hong Kong Musician XTIE Touches on Winning Internal Battles in Cross-regional Collab with Anniina

    Following a year-long wait, Hong Kong musician XTIE is set to be releasing her latest single "Lost in Between" today, an international collaboration with Finnish songwriter Anniina.

    August 23, 2024

  • Screening Room

    A Dream Getaway Turns into a Nightmare in ‘Speak No Evil’

    Film producer Jason Blum recalls a call from an executive who saw a thriller that got under his skin. The 2022 Danish film, 'Gaesterne', and the screenplay went on to be the inspiration for the latest Blumhouse thriller Speak No Evil.

    August 23, 2024

  • Beauty & Grooming

    NUXE Rêve de Miel® Marks 30-Year Milestone with Classic Favorites and New Additions

    With a 30-year tradition, the NUXE Rêve de Miel® Collection has long been known for its moisturizing honey-infused products with precious botanical oils, rooting its start in 1994 when NUXE founder Aliza Jabès thought of creating a honey-based balm to repair the lips.

    August 22, 2024

  • Brand & Campaigns

    GCash Champions Tale of Grit and Excellence Amid Adversity of Multi-Medaled Para Athlete Adz Dumapong

    In a recent showcase, GCash, the country’s top finance super app, unveils the inspiring journey of Adeline "Adz" Dumapong as part of its ongoing GCash Stories campaign with a short film that spotlights challenges faced by aspiring para-athletes.

    August 21, 2024

  • Screening Room

    In ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’, Book Characters Transform into Humans, Pushed into the Real World

    Coming today in Philippine cinemas, beloved family classic Harold and the Purple Crayon takes on a fun new twist in the film adaptation, as a now-grown up Harold (Zachary Levi) draws a door to the real world, and takes adventure to another level.

    August 21, 2024

  • Art & Creativity

    With Over 15 Years of Sonic Exploration, Arthur Tan is Looking To Usher Latest Sound and New Experiences

    Banking on over 15 years of creative exploration as a constant presence in lineups of the hottest clubs and festivals and track drops on SoundCloud or Spotify, Arthur Tan is now looking to bring his latest sound that easily promises to "make you go to parties again."

    August 20, 2024

  • Screening Room

    Ghost Month Takes on a Whole New (Creepier) Meaning with a Week of Chills, Thrills, and Revisited Classics

    JSYK, this year’s Thrill Fest by Ayala Malls Cinemas has been dubbed “Thrill Fest: The Ghost Month Classic Film Series” boasting of a rich lineup of thriller classics in an experience that allows audiences to see them the way they are meant to be seen—on the big screen.

    August 20, 2024

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Jollibee Goes All Out in the Biggest Chickenjoy Celebration of All in New Ad Campaign

    Jollibee is aligning the stars for its latest ad campaign, "Ito Ang Chickenjoyest," featuring three of the country's biggest celebrities–Belle Mariano, Joshua Garcia, and Anne Curtis–in an anthemic new ad that celebrates the country's favorite fastfood Chicken.

    August 19, 2024

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Cover Story

  • The New Agenda Issue

    Two for the Road: The Sonic Education of joan

    May 27, 2022

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Hive

  • Mastermind

    The Education of David Chua

    September 11, 2023

  • Chris Nick Springs Forward with a Bold, Elegant Awakening in New Eveningwear Collection

    May 10, 2021

  • The Same Beauty Standards Filipinos Use to Attack Miss Canada are the Same Harmful Ideologies Used Against Us—and It’s Shameful

    May 7, 2021

  • Creativity Fueled By Sustainability: How Proudrace Takes In The Chaos and Reworks it in New Collection

    May 4, 2021

  • FYI: When People Take ‘Ayuda’ Matters into their Own Hands, That’s the Spirit of Community, Not Propaganda

    April 20, 2021

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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Save the Date and Join Tom Franek for a Night of Music and Comedy at Quezon Club

    June 10, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    All Roads Lead to Manila as Local and Global Street Dance Icons Converge at the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals

    March 27, 2026

  • Screening Room

    Xyriel Manabat, Kyle Echarri, and Early 2000s Romblon Bring the Story of a Debut of a Lifetime in ’18th Rose’

    March 27, 2026

  • Sports

    2026 Away Kits Launched to Mark Return of the adidas Trefoil to The FIFA World Cup™ after 36 Years

    March 26, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    A Decade Later, the Vienna Boys Choir Returns to Manila to Celebrate Austria-Philippines Friendship

    March 26, 2026

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