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Last year, Bar Boys: A New Musical made its highly anticipated debut and quickly became a standout hit in the local theater scene. With two sold-out runs in May and October, the production drew over 9,000 audience members, many of whom left singing the songs, moved by the story, and seeing themselves reflected in its characters.

After weeks of fierce competition, jaw-dropping runways, and emotional moments, Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale has officially crowned its very first Slaysian Royale Drag Super Star — Brigiding .   The Filipino drag superstar, who captivated both judges and fans throughout the season, proved that resilience, authenticity, and heart can truly take you to the top. From her stunning performances to her deeply inspiring personal growth, Brigiding delivered one of the most powerful redemption arcs in Drag Race herstory.

It’s official. The country’s biggest and most anticipated fashion event is back this October with a fresh new identity that’s bold, creative, and unapologetically Filipino. What started as BYS Fashion Week , the platform that redefined the local style scene with iconic collaborations and groundbreaking shows, is now reborn as Manila Fashion Week . View this post on Instagram A post shared by MNL Fashion Week (@mnlfashion.week) From BYS to Manila Fashion Week Since it began, BYS Fashion Week has been all about pushing boundaries and rewriting the rules of local fashion. It brought together designers, brands, and artists who shared one mission: to shape a modern vision of Filipino style. Over the years, it became more than just a fashion event — it became a creative movement, a safe space where both rising and established talents could shine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MNL Fashion Week (@mnlfashion.week) Now, with its evolutio...

BINI is kicking off a brand-new era with their latest Filipino single, “ First Luv ,” a dreamy track released ahead of their historic Coachella 2026  debut and much-awaited “BINIfied” comeback concert happening at the Philippine Arena this November. Following their chart-topping hit “ Salamin, Salamin ,” “First Luv” marks the nation’s girl group’s first Tagalog release in over a year—and it’s serving as a heartfelt glimpse into their upcoming full-length album . The track was composed and produced by Kajo , with additional writing credits from Rosemarie Tan , Kiana Valenciano , SHAN , and dwta —a powerhouse lineup behind BINI’s next big anthem. The group’s signature energy is brought to life through choreography by Reden Blanquera and Matthew Almodovar , ensuring “First Luv” hits just as hard on stage as it does on your playlists. A New Era for the Nation’s Girl Group View this post on Instagram A post shared by Esnyr (@esnyrrr) BINI ’s new single drop...

There’s something about silog that just hits different for Filipinos . Whether it’s the classic tapsilog , the sweet and savory tocilog , the meaty longsilog , or even the crispy adobo flakesilog , these Pinoy favorites have a way of turning any meal—yes, even the simplest one—into a kasabik-sabik moment. When it’s silog o’clock, Kathryn Bernardo doesn’t play around . She knows the secret to every kasabik-sabik bite starts with Purefoods Pinoy Favorites   because nothing beats that nuot-linamnam goodness that’s truly nakakasabik sa bawat araw! The Siloooooog Line-Up You’ll Never Get Tired Of Purefoods Pinoy Favorites has mastered the art of the perfect silog with its Siloooooog line-up —a selection of expertly flavored, tenderrific sa sarap dishes that make every mealtime worth looking forward to. Purefoods Beef Tapa – Tender beef slices packed with nuot-malinamnam goodness that we all crave. Purefoods Adobo Flakes – Ready in as fast as 10 minutes! Each crispy strand ...

For years, Philippine cinema has often boxed LGBTQIA+ representation into stereotypes—queer characters as punchlines, and trans women rarely given space beyond comic relief. This is why Warla, a Cinemalaya 2025 finalist, feels like such a turning point. As the first Filipino film to feature an all-trans woman cast in lead roles, it opens the door for more authentic stories and reminds us that our cinema can be more progressive, inclusive, and true to the times. Trans Power! Warla, directed by Kevin Z. Alambra and written by Arah Badayos, tells the story of a group of transgender women who kidnap foreign men to fund their gender-affirming surgeries, unaware that their pursuit of freedom may lead them behind bars. At the center is Kitkat, a young trans woman who finds the family she never had in Joice and her gang, only to be confronted with the harsh reality of their violent methods. As a Cinemalaya 2025 finalist and the first Filipino film to feature an all-trans woman cast in lead r...