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  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Big Bang and then Some: The Cast of ‘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 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.

    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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  • Brands & Campaigns

    Philippine Airlines Wants You To Pay Attention to your Safety Video with this Reimagined ‘Teleserye’ Twist

    January 12, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    About Damn Time: These Women are Mothering the Coming-of-Age Tale of ‘Bagets: The Musical’

    January 9, 2026

  • Listening Station

    Robyn Drops Two New Tracks Ahead of Anticipated ‘Sexistential’ Global Album Release this March

    January 9, 2026

  • Screening Room

    All the 2025 MMFF Entries, Ranked—According to What We’re Watching in Cinemas First

    December 22, 2025

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  • Lists & Guides

    The Final Act: A Rundown of Productions to See and Anticipate for in the Last Quarter of 2025 to 2026

    As 2025 nears its final bow, the Philippine theater scene is a reminder that there is a space for thought-provoking narratives, whimsical perspectives, and transformation. These productions you can check out on the last stretch of the year are more than just stories–they are experiences that mirror our realities, challenge our beliefs, and stir our souls. So, before the curtain falls, grab your tickets, open your hearts, and let the magic of theater carry you into a new year filled with even more powerful performances.

    October 20, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    In Creation, We Trust: How Samsung Transformed Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7 into an AI-Powered Studio in Your Pocket

    Imagine it. Create it. Samsung's latest slate of foldable mobile devices, the Galaxy Z Fold7 & Galaxy Z Flip7, makes a case for creating boldly using Galaxy AI's intelligent tools that ultimately transform a smartphone into a personal creative studio.

    October 20, 2025

  • Insider

    In Good Company: Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama Lift the Velvet Rope in ‘As We Are’

    After years of shared spotlight and a creative bond built through countless celebrated productions, "As We Are" feels like a natural next step in stage actors Arman Ferrer and Shiela Valderrama’s journey. Close to a decade paired with one another, it is now the moment that everything they’ve built finally converges into something that’s truly their own.

    October 16, 2025

  • Cover Story

    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.

    October 8, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    Jericho Rosales Fronts Vision Express Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Campaign with these Style Picks

    With the launch of the Fall/Winter 2025 campaign of Vision Express, the leading premium optical retailer takes self-expression to new heights through curated designer pieces with acclaimed actor Jericho Rosales.

    October 8, 2025

  • Insider

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

    With the recent release of "Alon ng Kabayanihan", a four-minute-film that strongly highlights the ongoing injustice right at the West Philippine Sea, its residents, and in turn, the entire nation, the Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies (CIRIS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the creative industry are taking a rightful stand in amplifying voices that need to be heard to ignite a call for action and impact a wave of change.

    September 29, 2025

  • Fashion & Style

    G-Shock Returns and ‘Leads the Way’ in Bold New Theme with the G-STEEL GBM-2100

    The new G-STEEL GBM-2100 models, now with striking, new colorways, embody the spirit of personal evolution and breakthroughs, from rising with purpose to shattering barriers with resilience.

    September 15, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    ICYMI! The BO·YA Craze Officially Hits Manila with the Triple Store Launch of CHAGEE Philippines

    CHAGEE’s first three stores breaks new ground in the Philippines, with recent openings in SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, and Venice Grand Canal Mall, bringing its world-famous milk teas to Filipinos.

    September 12, 2025

  • Food & Drinks

    How More Veggies Please Brings a New Standard of Freshness on the Produce Aisle

    More Veggies Please (MVP), the consumer brand under Metro Pacific Fresh Farms, shares news of its retail rollout across Metro Manila, starting in S&R Membership Shopping locations.

    September 12, 2025

  • Mastermind

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

    When you’ve taken your art across oceans, what do you bring back to where it began? For Joshua Villena, the answer was HOMECOMING, a full-circle fusion of fine art, fashion, and gratitude, a thank-you in the language of creativity to the place that gave him his second beginning.

    September 10, 2025

  • Screening Room

    Jerrold Tarog’s ‘Quezon’ is Finally Coming to Theaters this October—With Special Student and Teacher Ticket Prices

    TBA Studios has officially released the full trailer for Jerrold Tarog’s new historical biopic Quezon, set for the film’s upcoming opening in Philippine theaters on October 15.

    September 8, 2025

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    This Four-Minute Film Lets You in on the Bravery of the Men and Women Defending the WPS

    Alon ng Kabayanihan is a short film produced by CIRIS (Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies) in partnership with Hot and Fresh Creative Productions, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), that serves as a reminder that defending sovereignty is not just a task for frontliners—it is a responsibility shared by all Filipinos.

    September 4, 2025

  • Narratives & Perspectives

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

    Every flooded home is not just a tragedy, it’s a receipt and a tangible proof of systemic neglect. They call it resilience, but often, it’s just desperation wearing a brave face. Survival isn’t bravery when the system sets you up to drown. When communities are left to fight for their lives, the real headline shouldn't be their strength but it should be the silence and absence of those in power long before the first drop of rain. Stop praising people for surviving what they were never meant to endure. It’s not a miracle that we made it, it’s a disgrace that we had to.

    September 1, 2025

  • Events & Festivals

    Kim Myung Soo Invites You to Discover the Beauty of Korea in this Upcoming Fiesta

    Korean star Kim Myung Soo is set to fly back to the Philippines for the Korea Travel Fiesta 2025, aimed at inviting Filipinos to discover the enchanting beauty of Korea’s winter season.

    August 28, 2025

  • Tech & Gears

    Lenovo Philippines Highlights Sleek Design, AI Experience, and Cutting Edge Performance in 2025 Collection Lineup

    Lenovo Philippines officially unveiled its latest lineup of premium laptops, spotlighting its 2025 collection of Yoga and Legion devices designed to empower creators, professionals, and gamers alike.

    August 28, 2025

  • Cover Story

    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.

    August 27, 2025

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  • The Takeover Issue

    A Declaration of Independence: The Arrival of Tiana Kocher

    December 13, 2024

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  • Narratives & Perspectives

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

    September 1, 2025

  • ‘The Eras Tour’ and the Combined Spectacle and Endurance of Taylor Swift’s Aptitude for Shaping Culture

    May 25, 2023

  • What Makes ‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ Your Engaging–But Eerily Accurate–Reflection of Today’s Society

    May 23, 2023

  • ‘Gusto Mo Bang Sumama?’ ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo Musical’ Soars Back to the Stage with its 2023 Run

    May 17, 2023

  • The ‘Baklang Parlorista’, the ‘Salot’, and Making the ‘Bida’ in the Flight of Zsazsa Zaturnnah

    March 22, 2023

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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    National Artist Tony Mabesa’s Legacy Lives on with the Revival of DUP Playwrights through ‘Ang Kaliitan ng Kasalukuyan’

    March 2, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    This Valentine’s Day, Calvin Klein Goes Intimate with Grace Van Patten and Jackson White

    February 9, 2026

  • Screening Room

    The BTS Comeback Goes Full Throttle with a Live Global Event and Documentary on Netflix

    February 4, 2026

  • Lists & Guides

    Montblanc Makes a Case for the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

    February 4, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    When it Comes to Elevating Men’s Fashion, Sledgers Wants You To Know They Are Taking Things Seriously

    February 4, 2026

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