EDITOR’S CHOICE
Beyoncé’s Favorite Bag Designer Is Having an Exhibit and Pop-Up in Manila!
If you’ve been keeping an eye on Hollywood style, chances are you’ve seen AUPEN on the arms of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Hailey Bieber, and Olivia Rodrigo. Now, the creative brain behind the viral fashion house is bringing his art directly to Metro Manila! 125 PROJECTS is hosting AUPEN Founder Nicholas Tan’s very first solo exhibition…
TRENDING & FEATURES
This El Nido Beach Is Named Among the World’s Best for 2026
Another win for the Philippines! Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan has been named among the “World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026” list. Global travel site Big 7 Travel unveiled its annual list, with the El Nido beach claiming the second spot. The beach was described as one of the country’s “best-kept secrets.” “Palawan’s natural landscape…
EAT & DRINK
LOOK: This Matcha and Ube Fest Is Back in Trinoma!
Following strong turnout from local food enthusiasts, The Souk Matcha & Ube Fest officially returns to the TriNoma Activity Center from August 19 to 23, 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOUK POP-UP (@soukpopup) The five-day event expands on its previous green-tea focus by co-headlining ube (purple yam), bringing…
ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITY NEWS
“Ganito, Ganyan, Ganoon” Is the Next Filipino Family Dramedy That Will Hit Close to Home
The table is set for a family reunion like no other! Netflix Philippines’ GANITO, GANYAN, GANOON held its much-anticipated media launch at Casa Buenas, Newport Mall, bringing together leads Jodi Sta. Maria and Agot Isidro, and the film’s director and screenwriter, Cholo H. Laurel, for an afternoon of good food, heartfelt conversations, and the journey…
TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
This El Nido Beach Is Named Among the World’s Best for 2026
Another win for the Philippines! Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan has been named among the “World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026” list. Global travel site Big 7 Travel unveiled its annual list, with the El Nido beach claiming the second spot. The beach was described as one of the country’s “best-kept secrets.” “Palawan’s natural landscape…
FASHION & BEAUTY
Popular Sports Wear Brand Reinvents the Classic Loafer With the New Speed Loafer
Classic style with a HOKA twist. Known for pushing the boundaries of performance footwear, HOKA is taking a bold step into everyday style with the Speed Loafer, a category-defying hybrid that blends timeless design with the brand’s signature comfort and innovation. Craftedwith 100% HOKA DNA, the Speed Loafer elevates the traditional penny loafer with premium…
LIFESTYLE & PLACES
Want to Expand Your Vinyl Collection? These Record Stores in Metro Manila Have You Covered
A good vinyl record can do wonders for the average music lover. Every one of these analog gems holds a lifetime’s worth of stories to explore, and lucky for us, they’re all over Metro Manila. Anyone who collects vinyls is well aware of its extensive creative impact, which spans decades of preserving art, witnessing music…
GAMING & TECH
SB19 Takes Music Beyond the Stage With Popular Electronics Brand
Sony Philippines is turning up the volume on its ULT POWER SOUND campaign with the announcement of SB19 as the newest members of the Sony ULT Squad–Sony’s growing roster of artists who embody the bold energy and immersive sound of the ULT POWER SOUND Series. They join fellow ULT Squad members Maki, KAIA, Jeremy G,…
DEALS
Attending a Concert This Month? Here Are 5 Easy Ways to Have the Best Experience and Avoid the Stress
August is shaping up to be one of the biggest months for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) live music, with festivals like LALAFEST MANILA and concerts by stars like Yeng Constantino filling up the calendar. Whether it’s your first gig or you’re a certified concert aficionado, a little preparation can go a long way in making…
EVENTS
Maki, Over October Join Rex Orange County’s Exclusive Manila Concert
There’s good news for those who are attending Rex Orange County’s exclusive Asia show. On August 18, Wilbros Live announced that OPM artists Maki and Over October are joining Rex Orange County’s Manila show. The concert will take place on August 20 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Rex Orange County is a multi-platinum…
ADVOCACIES
Here’s How the Newly Filed “Sharmaine Bill” Uplifts Trans and Non-binary Filipinos
The Akbayan Partylist is making a case for gender rights with its newly filed bill. What’s even cooler? It’s named after one of the most delightful Filipino memes we’ve seen this year so far. Remember the hilarious talking orange that took our timelines by storm for wanting to change its name to “Sharmaine?” The skit’s…
SPORTS
This Upcoming Sports Complex Has Spaces for Tennis, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, and More
Ayala Malls Manila Bay is serving up new opportunities for Filipinos to discover and embrace tennis with the launch of Tennis Homecourt at Ayala Malls Manila Bay—a regulation-standard tennis court developed in partnership with leading Philippines-based tennis academy Austennis, set to open later this year. The announcement was made during the Globe Homecourt event at…
