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The new year calls for new resolutions– and for PICKUP COFFEE, a whole new protein line to help you lock in those fitness goals! PICKUP COFFEE innovates its menu with ProteinUP , a new line of beverages made in partnership with Wheyl, made to fit into everyday routines. Founded in 2022, the homegrown brand continues to make premium drinks more accessible to Filipinos, with beverage prices starting at PHP 50 and all drinks at PHP 155 and below (excluding UP sizes and add-ons). Made for busy days and active routines, the ProteinUP line, in collaboration with Wheyl, turns the daily PICKUP COFFEE run into a smarter fuel choice. From gym-goers and runners to professionals and students, it makes getting stronger simple, accessible, and affordable—one cup at a time. WHAT’S NEW? View this post on Instagram A post shared by PICKUP COFFEE (@pickupcoffeeph) Select PICKUP faves now come with Wheyl, packing at least 20g of protein per cup–adding a functional boost without com...

Dust off your blonde wigs and sequins because the " Hannahversary " is officially here. Disney+ has announced a massive milestone celebration for the show that defined a generation: the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special , premiering March 24. Miley Cyrus is stepping back into her Disney roots for the highly anticipated Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, streaming March 24 on Disney+ . Two decades after the series first premiered on Disney Channel , the pop culture phenomenon is getting the nostalgic celebration it deserves. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney+ (@disneyplus) A Live Studio Event with Alex Cooper The anniversary special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and feature an exclusive, in-depth interview between Cyrus and Alex Cooper , host of the hit podcast Call Her Daddy . The conversation promises an intimate look at the creation of one of television’s most iconic alter egos and how the show resha...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok recently, you may have stumbled upon a "funk" remix of Willie Revillame ’s Buksan Mo or a "90s R&B" reimagining of Regine Velasquez ’s Araw Gabi . At first glance, they seem like clever fan tributes. But a closer listen reveals a chilling reality: these voices aren’t human—they are entirely AI-generated . These AI-generated OPM classics are now surging across Philippine social media at viral speeds, and the implications are increasingly alarming. This trend is fast becoming a digital "epidemic," and it is no exaggeration to say that Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is under attack. OPM Is Under Attack Original Pinoy Music (OPM) isn’t just a genre; it’s the heartbeat of the nation. From the gut-wrenching hugot of indie ballads to the pulse of Pinoy hip-hop born in the streets, our sound is shaped by raw, unfiltered human connection. But as AI-generated tracks begin flooding our feeds, the rules of the industry are sh...

Valentine’s Day has always been gatekept by a heteronormative blueprint : red roses, " boy meets girl " tropes, and a very specific, commercialized version of romance. But love is love, and we celebrate that as we should. However, it’s time to acknowledge that for too long, these "standard" narratives have left a significant gap in our screens. While the world gets swept up in traditional grand gestures, women-loving-women (WLW) stories often remain underrepresented. This year, we’re de-centering the status quo. At Metroscene Mag , we believe queer love doesn’t need a "special" occasion to be the main character; it deserves the spotlight because it is real, messy, and deeply human.  Here are the WLW movies you can add on your watchlist. Saan Ako Pinaglihi? Director: Rafaela Abucejo (2024) A bold and insightful student film from PUP, Saan Ako Pinaglihi? Reclaims the traditional Filipino folk belief of " paglilihi " (maternal cravings) to explo...

  “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” Kapuso Big Winner Mika Salamanca finally dropped her first single "Kasalanan" from her highly anticipated debut album under Star Music last Friday (Feb. 6) that instantly landed the no. 1 spot on iTunes Philippines and among the featured tracks in the New Music Fridays list of Spotify and Billboard Philippines.  Written by Star Music artists Jeremy G and P-Pop group WRIVE ’s Russu Laurente and Ishiro Incapas, "Kasalanan" talks about fearlessly and freely falling in love regardless of what other people think. "It is also a love letter to my fans who have been there for me no matter what," shared Mika. In the song's official music video, the Kapuso star teamed up with Kapamilya actor Anthony Jennings where they delivered an action-packed, mafia-inspired love story to the delight of many fans.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mika Salamanca (@mikslmnc) "Anthony is ...

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be recognized as co-owners of property they acquired during their relationship, provided there is proof of actual financial contribution. In a Decision written by Associate Justice Jhosep Y. Lopez , the SC’s Second Division held that property relations of same-sex couples are governed by Article 148 of the Family Code , which applies to couples who live together but are not legally allowed to marry. The ruling stemmed from a property dispute between two women who lived together as a couple and purchased a house and lot in Quezon City a year into their relationship. The property was registered under one partner’s name to facilitate banking transactions. Upon their separation, the two initially agreed to sell the property and divide the proceeds equally. One partner later signed an Acknowledgment admitting that her former partner paid around 50 percent of the purchase price and renovation costs. However, s...

January is loud with urgency—the need to prove, to reinvent, to arrive all at once. By February, the noise softens, but the eagerness doesn’t disappear. The first half of the year still pulses with quiet pressure: to be seen, to stay relevant, to keep up with a world that never stops watching.  For Waynona Collings , this season marks a deliberate shift away from that glare. Her journey today is no longer about chasing milestones or performing growth for public consumption. Instead, it centers on choosing authenticity, protecting her mental peace, and allowing herself to exist without constantly proving her worth.  It’s a striking contrast to where many of us first met her. We remember Waynona inside the Pinoy Big Brother house, living under the intense scrutiny of cameras and expectations. When you stay too long beneath it, you risk shrinking yourself to fit the frame, slowly replacing your own voice with what the audience wants to hear. For our #MetrosceneProfile this Fe...