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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.

    COVER STORY
  • 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

The Reading List

  • Exhibit

    Face Forward by Filbert Kung

    August 5, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Full House Theater Company’s ‘Shrek The Musical’ Emerges as the Most Awarded Musical at the 16th Gawad Buhay Awards

    August 4, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    ‘Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet’ Brings a 20-Year Community Theater Journey to Manila

    July 24, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

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

    July 17, 2026

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  • Brands & Campaigns

    See Atasha Muhlach, Emilio Daez Lead the Charge for the Superbod Life in First Community Run

    Century Tuna kicked off its health and wellness initiative with its first Superbod Life community run demonstrating how a supportive community, both online and offline, can empower individuals at every stage of their Superbod path.

    July 1, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    Metro Manila Pride Makes a Resounding Comeback to its Roots in Malate Takeover

    Following a two-year hiatus, Metro Manila Pride hosts its annual Pride March and Festival to echo calls to champion equality, safe spaces, and justice for all.

    June 26, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Supergirl Takes Flight in the Philippines with a Special Treat at Megaworld Cinemas

    "Supergirl" arrives at Megaworld Cinemas, marking a new big-screen superhero adventure with elevated experiences and a special treat.

    June 26, 2026

  • Sports

    The PH National Team Continues Legacy with Tomorrow’s Athletes with the PUMA SHOWTIME PACK

    PUMA champions the future of Philippine sports by creating opportunities that ignite a lifelong passion for football among young athletes.

    June 24, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Samsung Opens Doors to the World of ‘Spiderman: Brand New Day’ in Extraordinary Collab

    Just in time for the anticipated return to the big screen, Samsung is inviting fans to step into the world of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" powered by Samsung Galaxy.

    June 23, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

    GrabMart Teams Up with Robinsons Supermarket and Puregold for Your Weekend Grocery Savings

    Grab Philippines offers weekend grocery savings with Robinsons Supermarket and Puregold to everyday essentials on GrabMart.

    June 16, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Fil-Kiwi Laurence Mossman is Middle Noah in Theatre Group Asia’s ‘The Notebook: The Musical’

    It's official! Filipino-Kiwi performer Laurence Mossman as Middle Noah in the Philippine production of the celebrated Broadway musical “The Notebook: The Musical”.

    June 16, 2026

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Witnessing, Surviving, Remembering: A Young Person Writes to Young People

    As political unrest, misinformation, and injustice continue to shape the Philippines, the youth are left carrying the burden of witnessing a country slowly falling apart from the inside out. This open letter reflects on political awareness, responsibility, and the difficult choice between apathy and action in a generation expected to become the nation’s hope despite inheriting its broken systems.

    June 12, 2026

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    What are You Without the Philippine Flag?: Unmasking the High Cost Of Our Low Standards

    The Philippines may have won its independence, but some habits proved harder to evict than colonizers. Perhaps the greatest trick colonialism ever pulled was convincing Filipinos that validation sounds better with a foreign accent. The outrage surrounding Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo's obnoxious remarks may feel new, but this reminds us that the hierarchy that produced it is centuries old.

    June 12, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Lead Male Cast in the Upcoming Musical ‘Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical’

    Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, just revealed its lineup of male cast leading the upcoming original musical “Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical”.

    June 11, 2026

  • Radio Station

    SamSam Crosses English Music Territory in a Blend of Dark Romance and High-Energy Pop

    SamSam returns with his bold new single, “Taste of You”— a cinematic, emotionally charged release that blends dark romance, explosive visuals, and high-energy pop performance.

    June 10, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

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

    Comedian-musician Tom Franek makes his way back to the Philippines for an evening of laughter, performances, and more.

    June 10, 2026

  • Art & Creativity

    Here are the New Playwrights Joining the Writing Fellowship Program for Virgin Labfest XXI

    In keeping with its commitment in nurturing Filipino talent, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly begins a new chapter of the Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program (VLF WFP).

    June 9, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    Longchamp Revisits the Iconic Le Pliage in Two Bold, Color-block Versions

    See how Longchamp brings the iconic Le Pliage in two new bold, color-block versions: Le Pliage One and Le Pliage Xtra.

    June 9, 2026

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    The Bar Is Set So Low, But Damn, this Comedy of Errors We Are All Forced to Watch is Far From Funny

    We cannot even act surprised that it has come to this. But it has stooped so low, we cannot even laugh anymore. Calling the Philippine Senate a “circus” feels insulting to circuses. At least circuses require professionalism, discipline, coordination, and hard work; where performers actually live to entertain their paying audience. The Senate, meanwhile, has become the cheapest show on earth, running on fragile egos, manufactured outrage, and political theatrics performed to distract and derail. It is a taxpayer-funded spectacle where public service has become just a PR buzzword, dignity is nonexistent, and the loudest performers resort to the chaos of viral moments to evade due process and accountability.

    June 8, 2026

  • People & Culture

    Of Disco Lights and Bell-Bottoms: What Makes Manila Sound Undeniably Filipino

    From its explosion to the airwaves and into Filipino culture, Manila Sound has long had an unusually long afterlife. Decades after its peak, its songs still feel woven into everyday Filipino life.

    June 8, 2026

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Cover Story

  • The New Order Issue

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

    October 8, 2025

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Hive

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    What are You Without the Philippine Flag?: Unmasking the High Cost Of Our Low Standards

    June 12, 2026

  • Insider

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

    September 29, 2025

  • Mastermind

    The Manila and Manhattan Intersection: How Joshua Villena’s ‘Homecoming’ Redefines Roots, Resilience, and Runways

    September 10, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    Solutions Not Survival Stories: Resilience Isn’t a Compliment When It’s Just Desperation Wearing a Brave Face

    September 1, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    ‘Gets Ko Na’: Reflections on How ‘Sunshine’ Bares a Debate on Sex and Morality—and What it’s Like to be a Woman in 2025

    August 7, 2025

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  • Industry News

    Cinemalaya Opens Doors for New Entries in Upcoming 2027 Edition

    August 24, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    MEMO Launches Corpcore Campaign that Redefines What it Means to Dress for Work

    August 13, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    In Budots We Trust: OXGN Turns the Spotlight to the Streets

    August 12, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    JAG Jeans Brings New Denim Tech into New Era with Daniel Padilla

    August 12, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Full House Theater Company’s ‘Shrek The Musical’ Emerges as the Most Awarded Musical at the 16th Gawad Buhay Awards

    August 4, 2026

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Reel

  • Reel

    Rank Episodes: ‘Gameboys’ as a Catalyst for Representation and Cultural Revolution

    August 17, 2020

Folio

Summer Daze by Filbert Kung

April 13, 2019

Pure Shores by Josh Tolentino

December 14, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Brief Encounters by Michael Cinco

August 31, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: On Neutral Ground by Michael Cinco and Rozen Antonio

August 12, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Shadow Play by Rozen Antonio and Michael Cinco

August 8, 2018

Web Exclusive: Boy, Interrupted by Filip Koludrovic

June 1, 2018

Web Exclusive: In the Mood by Filbert Kung

April 9, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: FADE TO BLACK by Michael Cinco

April 8, 2018


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