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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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

Chynna Mamawal Opens the First of What will be Numerous CASA Clothing Stores in the Philippines
January 2, 2023
From the Screen to the Stage: ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ Finds its Way Back to the Theater with New and Returning Cast
December 28, 2022
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The Gospel According to Precious Paula Nicole
December 23, 2022
Queen Things Only: How Filipino Drag Artists Champion the ‘Bayanihan’ Spirit During the Worst of Times
December 21, 2022

Radar

See Kim Woo-bin Lead Teaser for Netflix Dystopian Drama ‘Black Knight’
Netflix releases the first trailer for new post-apocalyptic live action sci-fi series ‘Black Knight’ starring Kim Woo-bin and Kang You-seok.

April 12, 2023
The Ultimate Summer ‘Paw-ty’ is Here with the Return of BGC’s ‘Pet Huddle’
This 2023, BGC is bringing back Pet Huddle for the fourth year in a row, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

April 12, 2023
Mintoo Unveils First Digital Art Collection with Masterpieces from Filipino NFT Artists
Through Mintoo's PDAX app, collecting NFTs is a seamless single-app experience that does away with a decentralized wallet and reducing gas fees.

April 11, 2023
The Spider-War is Coming in New Trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
Off the success of 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, exclusively in cinemas starting May 31.

April 11, 2023
‘Mula sa Buwan’ and its Band of Misfits Take the Virtual Stage One Last Weekend
After a well-received global online streaming, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative's "Mula sa Buwan (MSB)" ProShot returns for one last weekend in time for the Holy Week long weekend.

April 5, 2023
Data Show Business Opportunities Continue its Rise on TikTok this Summer
User interaction is high during the season, per TikTok's Summer Trends and Insights report.

April 5, 2023
grentperez Delivers Reminders of Lost Love in Video for ‘Us Without Me’
Following the release of his recent single "Us Without Me" that already saw close to 1 million streams just over a week ago, Sydney-based Australian-Filipino DIY artist grentperez unveils the official music video for the intimate ballad.

April 5, 2023
JESSIA Releases an Ode to Being True to Oneself with Fresh Track ‘Serotonin’
JUNO Award winner, JESSIA has just released "Serotonin," her first independent single since "I'm Not Beautiful."

April 4, 2023
Anime Films and Series Coming to Netflix this 2023
Returning to AnimeJapan 2023, Netflix showcased their diverse slate of current and upcoming anime including fan-favorites like PLUTO or newly announced series Ōoku: The Inner Chambers.

April 4, 2023
Elephant Kind Sets the Mood with Space-Themed Music Video for ‘Love As’
An Indonesian alt-pop trio, Elephant Kind, have released a new music video for their most recent hit, "Love As," which was premiered by DIY Magazine, a UK publication. The imminent release of Elephant Kind's EP Superblue, which will be released on March 31, has also been revealed.

April 4, 2023
Russell Crowe Goes Full-on Spooky in His First Horror Lead Role ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’
Before “The Pope's Exorcist,” Russell Crowe had never led in a horror film.

April 4, 2023
Netflix Brings Another Jaw Dropping, Dystopian Korean Series ‘Black Knight’
The Netflix series "Black Knight" is poised to have its worldwide premiere in May.

April 3, 2023
Black Country, New Road Lets Us In On Their Back-to-Back Sold-out Shows with Live Album Release
Black Country, New Road, the band who released the critically acclaimed Live at Bush Hall film, has unveiled their new live album.

April 3, 2023
All the Celebrity Creators Raving about the DSLR Camera Quality of the New HONOR X8a
The 100MP Ultra-Clear Camera on the HONOR X8a continues to amaze users at every turn, and our HONOR fans can't get enough of it!

April 3, 2023
LOOK: The Best Summer Sandals to Wear Heading to Your Long Holy Week Break
It's time to put away the heels and loafers in favor of some summertime, adventure-ready footwear.

April 3, 2023
How to Earn and Get Famous in Lazada’s Invitation to Become a Certified LazTalent
Lazada's variety of programs, such as the recently finished #LazTalentPHBootcamp and #LazGetFamousSeason2, are designed to help LazTalents succeed.

March 31, 2023

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The Ballad of Erik Santos
October 18, 2021

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Brands & Campaigns

For Julia Barretto and Maya, Saving can be Sexy
April 23, 2025

How to Celebrate Sakura Festival with the Strawberry Cream Mochi from Yoshinoya
April 9, 2024
See Samsung Bring an Awesome Summer Fanfest with BINI, DonBelle, and Adie
April 9, 2024
Banana Republic Philippines Turns 5 with A Week-Long Celebration of Savings and Style
April 8, 2024
Kathryn Bernardo Makes History as Lancôme Philippines’ Brand Ambassador
April 8, 2024

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