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Finding Love in Every Note: Rock Opong’s “Favorite”

By Simpol

January 27, 2026

Music has a way of capturing emotions that words alone often cannot. In his latest single, “Favorite,” Rock Opong invites listeners into a world of…

How Chef Portia Baluyut built success quietly.

By Tatung Sarthou

December 12, 2025

Before Rustic Mornings became a Marikina favorite—before the long brunch lines, the weekend crowds, the mosaic walls in a thousand photos—Chef Portia Baluyut first lived…

Ahtisa Manalo: A story of Beauty, Grit, and Purpose

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

December 10, 2025

Ahtisa Manalo is more than the polished figure we see onstage — poised, crowned, and radiant under bright lights. Her journey to becoming Miss Universe Philippines…

Angeline Quinto Happy Homes: A New Era for a Versatile Star

By Simpol

December 9, 2025

Angeline Quinto has spent the last 15 years winning audiences with powerful vocals, relatable humor, and a warmth that feels distinctly Filipino. But her newest…

Young Cocoa Still Cocoa EP: A New Chapter for Filipino Alt Hip-Hop

By Simpol

December 5, 2025

Filipino rapper Young Cocoa has released his latest project, the Young Cocoa Still Cocoa EP, now available on all digital platforms under Sony Music Entertainment.…

Eugene Domingo Returns as PETA Brings Ang Babae sa Septic Tank to the Stage

By Simpol

December 4, 2025

Manila, Philippines — The comedic satire that once reshaped Philippine indie cinema is preparing for a new kind of spotlight. PETA has officially announced “Ang…

Rex Navarrete Returns to Manila for a One-Night-Only Quezon Club Show

By Simpol

December 2, 2025

The Godfather of Filipino comedy comes home. On December 13, Rex Navarrete—one of the first Filipino stand-up comics to break through the U.S. mainstream—performs at…

Cherrie Atilano: Leading with Dignity in Filipino Agriculture

By Tatung Sarthou

November 25, 2025

Cherrie Atilano’s story doesn’t begin with success. It begins with a wound — one that would eventually define her path in Filipino agriculture leadership. Growing…

syd hartha Releases “ako naman muna,” a Soft and Liberating Anthem of Self-Love

By Simpol

November 21, 2025

In an era when modern dating feels like constant negotiation, singer-songwriter Syd Hartha returns with a new release that cuts through the noise. Her latest…

Kirk Bondad: Mister International 2025 and the New Face of Filipino Masculinity

By Kim Gilbert Sancha

November 17, 2025

When the lights dimmed at Central Plaza in Thailand on September 25, 2025, the Philippines held its breath. Moments later, Kirk Bondad’s name was called:…

Heart on the Table: The Story of Chef Cherry Pasion-Tan

By Tatung Sarthou

October 17, 2025

Before she became a celebrated name in Pampanga’s food scene, Cherry Pasion-Tan led high-performing sales teams in the pharmaceutical industry. There were milestones and promotions,…

Mara San Pedro: A Filipino Sustainable Fashion Designer in the Global Spotlight

By Kim Gilbert Sancha

October 14, 2025

In recent years, the emergence of the Filipino sustainable fashion designer has brought a unique blend of creativity and eco-consciousness to the industry. In a…

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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Finding Love in Every Note: Rock Opong’s “Favorite”

How Chef Portia Baluyut built success quietly.

Ahtisa Manalo: A story of Beauty, Grit, and Purpose

Angeline Quinto Happy Homes: A New Era for a Versatile Star

Young Cocoa Still Cocoa EP: A New Chapter for Filipino Alt Hip-Hop

Eugene Domingo Returns as PETA Brings Ang Babae sa Septic Tank to the Stage

Rex Navarrete Returns to Manila for a One-Night-Only Quezon Club Show

Cherrie Atilano: Leading with Dignity in Filipino Agriculture

syd hartha Releases “ako naman muna,” a Soft and Liberating Anthem of Self-Love

Kirk Bondad: Mister International 2025 and the New Face of Filipino Masculinity

Heart on the Table: The Story of Chef Cherry Pasion-Tan

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