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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 Rhain Alcoriza

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…

From Michelin Stars to Market Stalls

By Simpol

June 1, 2026

Throughout his extensive global culinary career, Chef Oliver “Oli” Buenviaje has been associated with Michelin multi-starred seafood restaurants of impeccable quality and renown. Given his…

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

By Rhain Alcoriza

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…

SHANNi on betrayal and toxic relationships with her new single “Teleserye”

By Rhain Alcoriza

May 29, 2026

Conceived by a rich musical lineage, SHANNi (Shanty Silonga) is rapidly solidifying her rise in the music scene. Although she is the daughter of Allan…

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…

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

By Rhain Alcoriza

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 Rhain Alcoriza

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 Rhain Alcoriza

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 Rhain Alcoriza

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.…

syd hartha and TONEEJAY share mics on tracking their wave back home with new single “Dito Muna Tayo”

By Rhain Alcoriza

May 21, 2026

You had to be there. During the massive breakout year of the Filipino Indie music scene in 2019, of many songs, Munimuni’s “Bawat Piyesa” was…

The Bloomfields invite the crowd to Cry-Dance with “Tayo Na, Dali!”

By Celvie Irrah Cardaño

May 20, 2026

Picture this, you’re cruising down a wide-open highway, windows rolled completely down, letting the cool night air rush in. As the city lights blur past,…

Content creator Euleen Castro (@euleencastro) during her now-viral critique of a café in Iloilo — a post that sparked city-wide backlash and a national conversation on the ethics of food reviews. honest review lang

When “Honest Review Lang” Becomes Harmful: The Real Cost of Viral Food Criticism

By Tatung Sarthou

May 30, 2025

There is a shadow hanging over the social media food…

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Nguyễn Hương Giang: From Personal Truth to International Platform

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

From Michelin Stars to Market Stalls

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

SHANNi on betrayal and toxic relationships with her new single “Teleserye”

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

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

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

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

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

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