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Profiles, interviews and human-interest stories focused on individuals. Columnists and their stories.

Master of the Universe: Nicholas Galitzine’s Reign Has Just Begun

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

June 4, 2026

In recent years, few actors have risen from promising newcomer to global leading man as swiftly and precisely as Nicholas Galitzine. In under a decade,…

The Evolution of Gazini Ganados

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

June 4, 2026

From the golden beaches of Cebu to the glittering stage of global pageants. Gazini Christiana Jordi Acopiado Ganados has built a journey defined by resilience,…

Nguyễn Hương Giang: From Personal Truth to International Platform

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

June 3, 2026

Nguyễn Hương Giang is a Vietnamese singer, television personality, and beauty queen whose life story acts as one of the most inspiring tales of resilience…

VVINK Narrates the Intersectionalities of Young Adulthood with their Full Album Debut

By Simpol

June 2, 2026

On double victory and second chances. This girl group stands out for their unique roll-out strategy. They highlighted individual members through solo tracks before their…

Chasing the Sound: Aviators Return with the Manic, Cinematic Single “Come & Go”

By Simpol

May 30, 2026

Gritty, rebellious edge of post-punk revival. Originating as a close music project between friends John Roxas and Arvy Zafra in Iloilo, Philippines, Aviators is a…

HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER: Chef Cristina of Carmelo’s

By Spanky Hizon Enriquez

May 29, 2026

It was 1987, and a man named Carmelo Santiago decided to open a steakhouse. And he decided to name it after himself. He was a…

From Vinyl to Victory: Offshore Music looks back on a Decade of Indie Integrity

By Simpol

May 26, 2026

It really is 2016 that gave many births to historical moments and figures. It was when the musical landscape first had Offshore Music. An Independent…

Sexy Jay’s Cult-Favorite Track “Singaw” is Officially Out!

By Simpol

May 25, 2026

Raw, DIY, everyday-heustle energy that bleeds directly through music. The only Sexy Jay way. The mastermind behind the moniker is Jay Villarosa, a Taguig-based art-punk…

Modern Pinoy Rock takes on third-world romance with AME’s “Kwentong Barbero” Album Release

By Simpol

May 25, 2026

The sound of unique grit and heart of Pinoy blues is here. Meet AME, the Marikina-based band that’s quietly rewriting the rules of modern OPM.…

Beyond Romantic Escapism: ALYSON Returns with a Bolder, Mature Sound in AFTER OURS

By Simpol

May 24, 2026

Some records merely soundtrack a fleeting vibe, but others are built to linger long after the queue ends. Indeed, with their sophomore album AFTER OURS,…

P-Pop Powerhouses KAIA, HORI7ON, and 1ST.ONE Join Forces for Groundbreaking New Single “Sulong”

By Simpol

May 22, 2026

Three powerhouses, one historic track. In a massive cross-border link-up that has completely set social media ablaze, KAIA, HORI7ON, and 1ST.ONE have officially joined forces.…