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

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…

Chef Miggy Cabel Moreno: Cooking and Storytelling for Belonging

By Tatung Sarthou

September 11, 2025

In a city where adobo and sisig crowd the menus, Chef Miguel “Miggy” Cabel Moreno makes room for smoke-charred chicken from Zamboanga—and now, for a…

Ebe Dancel Concert 2025: From Sablay to Sold-Out

By Simpol

September 11, 2025

“Ako ang hari ng sablay, oh-oh, hari ng sablay.” That refrain has lived in jeepneys, dorm hallways, and karaoke rooms for more than twenty years.…

From Father’s Kitchen to Culinary Cup: The Chefs Behind Marriott Manila’s Winning Streak

By Simpol with Hanz Daniel Cortez

September 9, 2025

Before the chandeliers shine for weddings or banquets, the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Manila has another life. In the weeks before the Philippine Culinary Cup…