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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.

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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.

    COVER STORY

The Reading List

  • Narratives & Perspectives

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

    June 8, 2026

  • People & Culture

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

    June 8, 2026

  • People & Culture

    Much Ado About ‘Bongga’: Everything that Made the ’70s as One of the Philippines’ Most Vibrant Eras

    June 1, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Jungle Channels ’70s Brazilian Music in Latest Track ‘The Wave’

    June 1, 2026

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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Celeste Legaspi Rounds Up ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ Female Lead Cast as Older Allie

    Theatre Group Asia has proudly announced acclaimed iconic Filipino performer Celeste Legaspi will take on the role of Older Allie in the highly anticipated international premiere of “The Notebook, The Musical” in Manila.

    May 13, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Creators, Makers, and Instigators are Front and Center of Raw and Human Campaign for HUGO

    HUGO responds to the cultural shift on dreams and ambitions with its new campaign, Red Means Go: a mantra that celebrates those who leave behind what no longer serves them to pursue something self-made.

    May 12, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    Rosé Goes Y2K Retro in Her Return to the PUMA H-Street Block

    Rosé is taking over the block once again, settling into a new kind of everyday with PUMA’s archival, performance-inspired H-Street sneaker.

    May 12, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    Sitti Marks 20-Year Milestone of ‘Para sa Akin’ in Upcoming Anniversary Concert this May

    As “Para Sa Akin” continues to live quietly but persistently in Filipino pop culture, Sitti returns to the stage for a one-night anniversary concert marking 20 years of “Café Bossa”.

    May 8, 2026

  • Data & Insights

    The Cultural Phenomenon Continues as 10M+ Google Search Clicks Trail Box Office Triumph for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

    Google is in the center of the larger, global conversation as fans worldwide turn to Search to learn more about the return of the sequel to the iconic 2000 pop culture-setter "The Devil Wears Prada".

    May 8, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Japanese Pop Group BE:FIRST Joins P-Pop Royalty SB19 in Sold-Out Concert in Manila

    Japanese dance and vocal group BE:FIRST took the stage in Manila with P-pop kings SB19 for the Filipino powerhouse’s talked about concert.

    May 7, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    VLFXXI Strips Down Pretense of Innocence in this Year’s Edition of ‘Virgin’ Scripts for ‘Hubo’t Hubad’

    The Virgin Labfest (VLF), the country’s theater festival of untried, untested, and unstaged one-act plays returns with 12 “virgin” scripts in its 21st edition.

    May 4, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    JSYK: These Two Fast-Rising Young Actors are Joining the International Premiere of ‘The Notebook: The Musical’

    With its upcoming international premiere of “The Notebook: The Musical”, Theatre Group Asia (TGA) has officially released news of two exciting additions to the cast playing key roles in the production.

    May 4, 2026

  • Beauty & Grooming

    KENZO Reimagines the Essence of Red in Le Rouge Flower Eau de Parfum

    In 2026, KENZO imagines its fragrance: Le Rouge Flower, a revisited version that marks as an expression of its cult perfume crafted from white musks and vanilla.

    May 4, 2026

  • Tech & Gears

    It’s a Pastel Takeover at Fujifilm Philippines with Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, and the New instax mini 13

    FUJIFILM Philippines introduces the instax mini 13 with Caprice Cayetano and Heath Jornales at the Pop District.

    April 30, 2026

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Short Film Explores Nuances of the Filipino Migrant Experience Driven by a Disability Advocacy

    The husband-and-wife filmmaking tandem of Steven Charles Ching and Bettina Someros-Ching makes a return with their second official entry to the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge with the film "I Will Be Fine".

    April 30, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Icona Pop’s Cathartic Fourth Album Marks a Sonic Exploration at their ‘Most Honest and Liberated’ Yet

    Multi-platinum, award-winning duo, Icona Pop, punctuates a transformative chapter with more details of their upcoming fourth studio album “Ritual” this August.

    April 29, 2026

  • Health & Well-being

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

    Maxicare Clinics located across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao represent the provider's commitment to making care close and convenient.

    April 29, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

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

    Following an explosive teaser, all roads lead to “Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” and its upcoming arrival opens call for casting auditions.

    April 29, 2026

  • Radio Station

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

    GRAMMY-award winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor drops her seventh full-length album, “Toy With Me”, out via Epic Records.

    April 28, 2026

  • Art & Creativity

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

    It's officially announced that Virgin Labfest (VLF), the theater festival of untried, untested, and unstaged one-act plays, is now accepting applications for its Writing Fellowship Program (WFP)for 2026.

    April 22, 2026

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  • The Hot Damn! Issue

    A Golden Streak: The Education of Emilio Daez

    June 16, 2025

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Hive

  • First Dibs

    The Limit Does Not Exist: Exploring the Power of Creativity with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra

    November 6, 2025

  • Insider

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

    February 8, 2024

  • Insider

    How to Continuously ‘Switch’ it Up: A Guide by Anthony Rosaldo

    January 30, 2024

  • Insider

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

    January 17, 2024

  • Mastermind

    The Making of Akoni Steinmann

    January 12, 2024

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  • Radio Station

    KATSEYE Goes ‘WILD’ and Untamed in New Era with Fresh Five-Track EP Drop

    August 19, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Rody Vera is Older Noah in Theatre Group Asia’s ‘The Notebook, The Musical’

    July 15, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    All the Elevated Basics and Reinvented Classics You Can Cop in this Lady Rustan FW26 Collection Pop-Up

    July 7, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Everything We Learned about the Art, Psychology, and Rhythm of Modern Commuting with Wilma Doesnt and MOVE IT

    July 7, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    ‘El Fuego del Alma’ Explores Questions of Desire, Faith, and Longing in Filipino Retelling of Tennessee Williams’ Classic

    July 3, 2026

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