Color, collaboration, and community lie at the heart of BAGSIK and BAG, two dynamic art groups making their mark in the Philippine art scene. BAGSIK, short for Batanguenong Grupo sa Sining at Kultura, hails from Batangas, while BAG, or Baras Artist Group, represents artists from the scenic town of Baras in Rizal province. Both groups…
Austin-based band Culture Wars has shared their shout-from-the-rooftops single, “Typical Ways,” now streaming on all DSPs worldwide. Culture Wars layers guitars and stadium-sized vocals on the band’s hardest-hitting release to date, tackling the cycle of addiction and the trap of falling into one’s typical ways. Vocalist Alex Dugan wrote the song as an angry letter…
The HBO Original film Mountainhead, written, directed, and executive produced by seven-time Emmy winner and Oscar-nominated Jesse Armstrong (HBO’s Succession), debuts June 1 on Max. The film finishes production this week in Park City, Utah, U.S. and marks Armstrong’s feature directorial debut. A group of billionaire friends get together against the backdrop of a rolling…
Fendi For Yourself brings to life the dynamic relationship between Fendi’s two icons: the Baguette and the Peekaboo. The campaign juxtaposes these two bags while capturing the fashion rivalry between the women who wear them. It celebrates individuality and personal style, with the Baguette and Peekaboo taking center stage. Fendi For Yourself invites people to…
At Richmonde Hotel Ortigas (RHO), leaders aren’t just hired—they are cultivated. For 26 years, the hotel has been more than just a workplace for its employees; it has been a training ground for aspiring hoteliers who have grown into leaders through hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and a culture that values potential over tenure. This enduring…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided over P132 million in aid to victims of the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island. The volcano erupted on Tuesday morning, affecting thousands of residents. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao confirmed on Thursday that the aid, as of April 10, includes food…
After a successful streak of bringing award-winning Hollywood hits to local audiences, Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to redefine the moviegoing experience with the exclusive theatrical release of the terrifying and visually arresting horror film The Demon Disorder. Directed by Steven Boyle, this must-see thriller originally premiered on Shudder, the go-to streaming platform for horror, thriller…
Rising Filipino singer-songwriter Kai Buizon captures the wonder of unexpected connection in her latest single, “Milagro,” out via Sony Music Entertainment. Co-written by Buizon and her mother, Felichi Pangilinan-Buizon, the bossa nova-inspired track explores a love so unforeseen it feels almost supernatural. It delicately weaves a story of romantic serendipity, capturing the feeling of finding…
“It’s inspiring seeing Jack Draper represent Great Britain with such a level of commitment,” says Burberry’s chief creative officer, Daniel Lee, of the 23-year-old tennis player. “He is already one of his generation’s most talented sportspeople.” With a streak of victories under his belt, Draper has amassed a legion of fans since turning pro in…
Vanguard Aesthetics, together with Merz Aesthetics, has announced Heart Evangelista as the brand ambassador for Ultherapy Prime, the latest evolution of its acclaimed non-invasive skin lifting and tightening technology. Heart shares the spotlight alongside Ultherapy Prime APAC ambassadors Lee Min Ho and Jun JiHyun, who are aspirational representations of the Ultherapy Prime consumer – successful…