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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?

    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: ‘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 “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.

    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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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Legit Status, VPeepz Score Big Metal Wins for the PH on the World Hip Hop Dance Championship Stage

    August 4, 2025

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    To Stand Is Protest. To Love Is Power. PETA’s ‘Walang Aray’ Returns to Do Both—Louder Than Ever

    August 1, 2025

  • 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

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  • Brand & Campaigns

    Grab Wants You To Know, the ‘I Can’t Book a Ride’ Card Might Not Fly Anymore in New Video Series

    Grab Philippines finds tongue-in-cheek humor in the user experience of hailing a ride to highlight its improved booking reliability in a series of online videos that poke fun at extreme excuses people may (or may not) use for tardiness and canceled plans.

    August 19, 2024

  • Digital

    How Maya is Quickly Becoming a Go To Digital Banking App—including KPop Stans

    Maya, dubbed as the #1 Digital Banking App in the Philippines, has emerged as the go-to for fans seeking a seamless and rewarding way to manage their concert and merchandise purchases. Here are user experiences that showed how some of these K-Pop stans hit things hard with their Maya app supporting their superfandom.

    August 16, 2024

  • Lifestyle and Experiences

    Exclusivity and Sustainability Turned Le Ponte Residences into the Fastest Selling Property in Bridgetowne

    The second half of the year marked a milestone for RLC Residences with a showcase of the final tower of Le Pont Residences that has connected Filipinos to an elevated lifestyle and valuable investment opportunity within the 31-hectare master-planned Bridgetowne Destination Estate (BDE) in Pasig City.

    August 16, 2024

  • Literature

    Local Voices and Independent Publishers Take the Spotlight this ‘Buwan ng Wika’ in Big Bad Wolf

    Big Bad Wolf continues its mission to reach 1M new readers recently kicking off another spectacular Manila book sale at Ayala Malls TriNoma Activity Center happening until August 15.

    August 13, 2024

  • Cover Story

    Thy Kingdom Come: Ring the Alarm for The House of Ding

    Emerging from the underground, well-decorated as a drag bar favorite here and overseas, now with her newfound wider reach with the triumph of the million-dollar empire that is RuPaul's Drag Race, Brigiding continues to flex her artistry, beyond landing gigs as a stage performer, brand ambassador, online personality, actor, TV show host, and entrepreneur, into nurturing rising drag superstars-in-the-making with the House of Ding. Just about a year since the birth of the family of The House of Ding, Brigiding heeds to a brand new calling as a maestro in putting together a thriving group of drag toursˈ de force with Felicia, Bomba, and Zymba.

    August 12, 2024

  • Art & Creativity

    P-Pop Artists and Young, Emerging Designers Get the Spotlight in this Style Showcase

    In its inaugural showcase, emerging fashion culture and young visionaries-in-the-making get the spotlight in Style Conquest 2024.

    July 6, 2024

  • Listening Station

    The ‘Gigil’ is Real as PPop Powerhouse BGYO Brings New Explosive Dance Anthem

    Young P-Pop powerhouse, BGYO expresses adoration for a potential love in the group’s new single “Gigil.”

    June 19, 2024

  • Industry News

    Philstage Announces Official Nominations for the 14th Gawad Buhay Awards for the Year of ‘Revenge Theater’

    Philstage celebrates this triumphant return to form after the pandemic by announcing the nominees for the 14th annual Gawad Buhay Awards.

    June 19, 2024

  • Food & Drinks

    Burger King Promises a Real, Messy, and Indulgent Treat with the Limited Edition Stackers Menu

    Yes! It's here! In a recent move to heed the call of meat lovers, Burger King® Philippines is going real, messy, and bold with its local take on the BK US’ Stackers.

    June 18, 2024

  • Listening Station

    juan karlos Owns Up to the Past in New Self-Deprecatingly Honest Track

    Record-breaking Filipino singer and actor juan karlos just released his latest single, "Tanga Mo Juan", out now on all music streaming platforms.

    June 18, 2024

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    REP Talks about the Complications of Modern Love and Romance in ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’

    Repertory Philippines (REP) delivers a wild ride on the complications of love and romance through the phases of modern relationships in the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from June 14 to July 6 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza.

    June 17, 2024

  • Data & Insights

    On World Environment Day, OPPO Continues Pledge of Using Technology for Mankind

    In a recent effort, right on World Environment Day, leading global technology company OPPO, releases its 2023 Sustainability Report.

    June 17, 2024

  • Alerts & Promotions

    This Exclusive Specially-Curated Gift Box is a Toast to All Kinds of Fathers on His Day

    Bonifacio High Street brings exciting Father’s Day offers designed to make this celebration unforgettable with a specially-curated all-in-one gift box the occasion.

    June 15, 2024

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Your Cheat Sheet for the best foodpanda Steals and Rewards this Father’s Day

    On Father's Day, foodpanda is offering a wide range of deals that will fit your dad’s unique personality.

    June 14, 2024

  • Art & Creativity

    Rampa Manila Returns by Championing the Imprint of Divisoria to Filipino Talent and Ingenuity

    Bolstering its continued efforts, Manila City reaffirms its status as the Philippines' fashion hub with the highly anticipated return of Rampa Manila 2.

    June 14, 2024

  • Alerts & Promotions

    All the Smart Deals and Promotions for an OOTD-ready Father’s Day with Old Navy

    This Father’s Day, Old Navy is rolling out the red carpet for dads everywhere with deals and stylish complimenting outfits for the entire family.

    June 14, 2024

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Cover Story

  • The New Agenda Issue

    A Return to Form: Simple Plan Strikes Back

    May 27, 2022

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Hive

  • How ‘Barbie’ Served as a Catalyst for Healing Our Inner Child and Navigating Present Existential Challenges of Womanhood

    August 21, 2023

  • A Beautiful Merge: Bridging Old Hollywood Flair with Modern Filipina Edge by Chris Nick

    March 28, 2021

  • Inside the Cinema: Sonny Calvento on Making Sundance History, the Local Film Industry in Peril, and the Need for New Voices in Storytelling

    March 25, 2021

  • ‘Love Alarm’: Inside its Promised Upgrades and a Ringing Focus On Complex Choices and Consequences

    March 17, 2021

  • Caution Fatigue or Did We Stop Caring? One Year Since Lockdown and We’re Back Right Where We Started

    March 17, 2021

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  • Events & Festivals

    Fisher Mall Brings Two-Day PRIDECHELLA 2026 Advocating for Safe, Creative, and Inclusive Spaces

    July 2, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    Bridal Fashion and Global Couture Converge as Chynna Mamawal Presents Wedding and Red Carpet Collection in Cebu

    April 6, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Jungle Drops New Dreamy Track ‘Carry On’ Ahead of Fifth Studio Album Release

    April 6, 2026

  • Screening Room

    Heartfelt Stories and Regional Dances to See on the CCP Channel this Holy Week

    April 1, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    Dance Remains a Universal Language as the International Dance Day Fest Returns in Makati this April

    April 1, 2026

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