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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?

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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.

    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.

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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

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    University Theater Highlight: Teatro Tomasino Closes 48th Year Milestone with ‘Marissa’

    April 21, 2026

  • Lists & Guides

    Fresh Footprints in the Desert: Five Artists Worth Obsessing With After Their Coachella 2026 Debuts

    April 17, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Gen Z Voices Champion the Power of Storytelling in New Coach Campaign for Spring 2026

    April 17, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    Nadine Lustre’s 9Lives and Vision Express Reinterpret ’90s Attitude in New Collection Drop

    April 15, 2026

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  • Screening Room

    Xyriel Manabat, Kyle Echarri, and Early 2000s Romblon Bring the Story of a Debut of a Lifetime in ’18th Rose’

    Netflix drops the trailer for "18th Rose", its first original Filipino film for 2026—offering a glimpse into the heartfelt coming-of-age world of Rose, played by Xyriel Manabat and Jordan portrayed by Kyle Echarri, backdropped by early 2000s Romblon.

    March 27, 2026

  • Insider

    Filipino Creativity in Motion: Inside the Storied 16-Year Musical Journey at the Newport Performing Arts Theater

    For sixteen years, NPAT’s curtain has risen on dozens of Original Pilipino Musicals, each one bearing witness to Filipino creativity in motion. As the world shines the spotlight on World Theater Day this year, here's a look how the storied Newport World Resorts reflects on the stage it helped build and shape.

    March 27, 2026

  • Sports

    2026 Away Kits Launched to Mark Return of the adidas Trefoil to The FIFA World Cup™ after 36 Years

    adidas unveils the official away kits for all 25 partner federations, including 13 nations who are qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026™. The trefoil returned to the FIFA World Cup stage with designs inspired by the 90's aesthetic in which they last appeared.

    March 26, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    A Decade Later, the Vienna Boys Choir Returns to Manila to Celebrate Austria-Philippines Friendship

    Happening on April 26 and 27, 2026, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, the return of the Vienna Boys Choir in Manila marks as a celebration of the strong cultural ties between Austria and the Philippines.

    March 26, 2026

  • Radio Station

    P-Pop Juggernaut SB19 Announces Release of New Album ‘Wakas at Simula’—Everything You Need to Know

    SB19 announces the upcoming release of full-length album, “Wakas at Simula”—the closure of one creative era and the launch of its new chapter.

    March 25, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Simplicity and Precision Present Intentional Radicality in Steven Meisel’s Alaïa Winter Spring 26 Campaign

    Building on the philosophy of the Winter Spring 26 collection itself, Alaïa's campaign, photographed by Steven Meisel, presents a reduced, sculptural, and powerful imagery. No noise, just beauty.

    March 25, 2026

  • Beauty & Grooming

    Experts and Personalities Bring Skincare Conversations Closer to Filipinos at the Inaugural Cetaphil Derm On Tour

    Cetaphil has officially launched its first-ever Cetaphil SkinLabs: Derm On Tour, a nationwide initiative designed to bring expert skin guidance directly to Filipino communities.

    March 25, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Here’s a Campaign that Celebrates Women in their In-Between Moments

    On International Women’s Day, Lactacyd has shifted the spotlight to these unseen chapters, honoring women not just for who they become, but for everything they go through along the way.

    March 24, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    From One Nostalgic Ride to Another: ‘Bagets The Musical’ Closing Show Welcomes ‘Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical’

    “Bagets: The Musical” officially delivered its closing performances to conclude a roller-coaster ride of a 36-show run at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, to usher in the production company's upcoming new musical underway.

    March 23, 2026

  • Screening Room

    Ji Chang-Wook, Jodi Sta. Maria Lead Filipino-South Korean Collaboration that Brings Culinary Cultures Together

    In a marriage of sorts, the Philippines and South Korea are bringing a culinary travel show that melds two vibrant food cultures—South Korea and the Philippines—in a unique gastronomic adventure unlike any other.

    March 20, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    PUMA Brings H-Street to Southeast Asia with Win Metawin, Arthur Nery as Regional Ambassadors

    Global sports and style brand PUMA just launched Southeast Asia’s first-ever PUMA House on H-Street in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the return of the iconic H-Street silhouette in 2026.

    March 20, 2026

  • Radio Station

    pami Examines the Journey and Transformation of Pain in Latest Track ‘cry jar’

    pami is back with her latest track, “cry jar”, fresh off her highly acclaimed debut album “puffette”, and a Best Hidden Gem of the Year award win at the TOTY Music Awards in Thailand.

    March 19, 2026

  • Events & Festivals

    Everything to See and Experience at the Upcoming Landmark 50th Edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival

    Running on the theme “50 and Beyond: Framing the Future,” two films bookending HKIFF50’s official selection for 2026 are Asian premieres of films by Anthony Chen and Philip Yung.

    March 13, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    GAP Brings a Fashion and Music Collaboration with Global Star Young Miko in ‘Sweats like this’

    Gap brings a collaboration with GRAMMY®-nominated global artist Young Miko to spotlight GapSweats. This is a move that reimagines her hit song “WASSUP” with a new music video that celebrates the intersection of music, culture, and style.  

    March 13, 2026

  • Advocacies & Initiatives

    Grab and MOVE IT Launch Community-Led Food Security Program in Partnership with ARK Solves

    Nearly 1,000 Grab delivery-partners and MOVE IT rider-partners have signed up in the pilot rollout of the ARK’s flagship community exchange program ‘Feed Back’.

    March 13, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    Veronica Leoni Explores Shape, Craft, and Meaningful Simplification in Calvin Klein’s Fall 2026 Collection

    Calvin Klein Fall 2026 Collection applies a reductionist agenda, displaying a magnified sense of precision that heightens the dialogue between clothing and the body.

    March 12, 2026

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  • The Takeover Issue

    A Declaration of Independence: The Arrival of Tiana Kocher

    December 13, 2024

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Hive

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    The Bold and the Beautiful: How the Films the MTRCB Tried to Silence Made Debates about the Politics of Art Regulation Ring Louder

    October 22, 2025

  • Mastermind

    The Education of David Chua

    September 11, 2023

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

    August 21, 2023

  • How the Unstoppable OhMyV33nus Transgresses Boundaries and Builds Bridges to a More Inclusive World Beyond Gaming

    June 7, 2023

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    My First Pride

    June 1, 2023

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  • Fashion & Style

    Rosé Channels Everyday Ease and Unmistakable Attitude with the Latest Drop from PUMA

    July 1, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Grab Turns Everyday App Moments Into Wearable Keepsakes in this Milestone Collab

    June 2, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    LOOK: Maki, Ashtine Olvega, Caprice Cayetano, and Will Ashley are your Samsung #GalaxyATeam

    June 2, 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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