In Profiles
Reintroducing KaladKaren, as herself
Jervi Li, also known as KaladKaren, sat with us to talk about her MMFF win, her childhood fascination with newscasters, and the fight for trans spaces
In Profiles
Reintroducing KaladKaren, as herself
Jervi Li, also known as KaladKaren, sat with us to talk about her MMFF win, her childhood fascination with newscasters, and the fight for trans spaces
‘Unjust use of power’: EXO’s Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen file lawsuit against SM Entertainment
A quick breakdown of EXO-CBX’s lawsuit against SM Entertainment as well as the agency’s response and own allegations
In Queer
This sapphic fast food ad is making us yearn before Pride month
Three-time World Obstacle Record holder Kaizen Dela Serna and queer TVC actor Ky Mahinay are making us gush in new ad
In Queer
The expanded SOGIESC Bill finally clinches committee approval
The next step for the SOGIESC Equality Act of 2022 or House Bill No. 5551? Its second reading at the House of Representatives
In Opinion
Coco Martin reveals he’s been dating Julia Montes since she was 16
He also revealed in a separate interview that he came on to her when she was 13
‘Unjust use of power’: EXO’s Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen file lawsuit against SM Entertainment
A quick breakdown of EXO-CBX’s lawsuit against SM Entertainment as well as the agency’s response and own allegations
In Queer
This sapphic fast food ad is making us yearn before Pride month
Three-time World Obstacle Record holder Kaizen Dela Serna and queer TVC actor Ky Mahinay are making us gush in new ad
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Preen.ph is a progressive women and queer-centric brand that unapologetically bats for perspectives that are often unexplored. We believe that talking about fashion and beauty is just as important as talking about socio-political issues—let’s face it, what’s separating conversations on fashion and beauty from conversations on the things that we care deeply about?
In Movies
This Cannes docu celebrates PH’s Xyza Mizrahi and other Southeast Asian voguing pioneers
“Tens Across the Borders” is part of this year’s Cannes Docs - Marché du Film showcase
In Queer
The expanded SOGIESC Bill finally clinches committee approval
The next step for the SOGIESC Equality Act of 2022 or House Bill No. 5551? Its second reading at the House of Representatives
In Opinion
Coco Martin reveals he’s been dating Julia Montes since she was 16
He also revealed in a separate interview that he came on to her when she was 13
In Movies
This Cannes docu celebrates PH’s Xyza Mizrahi and other Southeast Asian voguing pioneers
“Tens Across the Borders” is part of this year’s Cannes Docs - Marché du Film showcase
In Women
Meet the top fan favorites for the Miss Universe PH 2023 crown
From Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 Pauline Amelinckx to underdog rampadoras like Baguio’s Krishnah Gravidez
In Health
ICYDK, the UP-PGH Sexual and Gender Minority clinic offers these trans health care services
Trans siblings, here’s a service you won’t want to miss out on
In TV
Guess the 10 hotties joining the first-ever local BL reality dating show
We’re on a mission to uncover who’s on the cast of Black Sheep’s “Spark”
In Beauty
For this Bay Area-based Pinoy celebrity makeup artist, self-worth matters most
Makeup artist and newly-published author Roi Santos explains his beauty ethos
In Beauty
Hot, hot local beauty drops for summer 2023
From tinted gloss balms to hybrid sunscreens, here are the beauty drops to stash in your summer travel beauty bag
In Celebrities
Bea Alonzo’s Beati Firma is shaping up to be the farm of our dreams
In their latest farm tour, Bea Alonzo and Mommy Mary give us new developments on their property
In Shopping
Gift Guide: Splurge or save options for you and your loved ones
From items you can buy in bulk to ultra-memorable gifts
In Health
ICYDK, the UP-PGH Sexual and Gender Minority clinic offers these trans health care services
Trans siblings, here’s a service you won’t want to miss out on
In TV
Guess the 10 hotties joining the first-ever local BL reality dating show
We’re on a mission to uncover who’s on the cast of Black Sheep’s “Spark”
In Fashion
A cockroach stole the show at the Met Gala, which feels appropriate
It’s a fitting tribute considering the ball honors the controversial Karl Lagerfeld
In Environment
Not too hot to handle (yet): Climate justice 101 from Filipina youth activists
The lack of climate justice is hurting us this much. Here's how we can fight for accountability.
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In Queer
Elephant’s Paul Jatayna to rep PH LGBTQIA+ at British indie music conference
Who better to talk about Manila’s queer nightlife spaces?
In Celebrities
Astro vocalist Moonbin passes away at age 25
K-pop singer, dancer, and actor Moonbin “unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky”
In Celebrities
8 truths proving that Nadine Lustre is relatable and fierce
Nadine Lustre sat down with Bea Alonzo for a lie detector test and revealed these juicy details
In Celebrities
How being sexualized as child actors affected Brooke Shields and Drew Barrymore
Opening up about self-victim shaming and denial over being abused as kids
In Celebrities
Ariana Grande: We should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies
Someone being visible online is not an invitation to talk about their body
Being a good parent means making your kid’s sirena dreams come true—just ask this dad
Parenting is about encouragement and support
In Celebrities
Iza Calzado on motherhood: ‘The most challenging yet fulfilling journey I have been on’
Iza Calzado recently gave birth to her daughter Deia Amihan
In Celebrities
Are Issa Pressman and James Reid dating?
The two posted photos of each other attending the Harry Styles concert
Never underestimate single mothers like former courtside reporter Agatha Uvero
Uvero inspires fellow single moms in an update post on baby Juan
In Beauty
For this Bay Area-based Pinoy celebrity makeup artist, self-worth matters most
Makeup artist and newly-published author Roi Santos explains his beauty ethos
In Beauty
Hot, hot local beauty drops for summer 2023
From tinted gloss balms to hybrid sunscreens, here are the beauty drops to stash in your summer travel beauty bag
Being a good parent means making your kid’s sirena dreams come true—just ask this dad
Parenting is about encouragement and support
In Celebrities
Iza Calzado on motherhood: ‘The most challenging yet fulfilling journey I have been on’
Iza Calzado recently gave birth to her daughter Deia Amihan
The Latest
UP PsychSoc celebrates 70th anniversary with ‘Electric Dreams,’ advocating for children’s mental health
For their 70th anniversary, UP PsychSoc went back to their roots
In Opinion
How Toni Fowler’s ‘M.N.M.’ fetishizes and enforces beauty standards on moms
Toni Fowler is back with another controversial music video. Is it empowering or merely a pornographic objectification of women?
In Women
Meet the top fan favorites for the Miss Universe PH 2023 crown
From Miss Universe Philippines Charity 2022 Pauline Amelinckx to underdog rampadoras like Baguio’s Krishnah Gravidez
In Music
These are the final 5 girls I want to see in BabyMonster
It would be nice if all seven girls debuted, but if it doesn’t happen…
Gloria Diaz doesn’t think moms or queer women should join Miss Universe
“Dapat may sarili silang contest. May Mrs. Universe, may Lesbian Universe, may Tr*nny Universe,” said Gloria Diaz, who’s not in favor of Miss Universe’s recent steps towards inclusivity
In Movies
Love and Duterte’s War on Drugs: Liza Soberano and Brandon Perea set to star in ‘Patron Saints of Nothing’
Sparks fly as the pair uncover a dark truth in this YA novel adaptation
In Queer
Elephant’s Paul Jatayna to rep PH LGBTQIA+ at British indie music conference
Who better to talk about Manila’s queer nightlife spaces?
In Opinion
‘The new Karen?’ Unpacking Sen. Cynthia Villar’s allegedly ‘elitist and homophobic’ viral video
Netizens accused Sen. Cynthia Villar of being an “elitist and homophobic land grabber”
In Celebrities
Astro vocalist Moonbin passes away at age 25
K-pop singer, dancer, and actor Moonbin “unexpectedly left our world and became a star in the sky”
In Celebrities
8 truths proving that Nadine Lustre is relatable and fierce
Nadine Lustre sat down with Bea Alonzo for a lie detector test and revealed these juicy details
In Opinion
‘The new Karen?’ Unpacking Sen. Cynthia Villar’s allegedly ‘elitist and homophobic’ viral video
Netizens accused Sen. Cynthia Villar of being an “elitist and homophobic land grabber”
In Feminism
Dear internet: You are not entitled to my body
Women on the internet have to endure so much just to exist on it
In Queer
KaladKaren dedicates her acting win to threatened queer lives
KaladKaren is the first trans woman to win best supporting actress at the MMFF, and the second trans woman to win an acting award in the Philippines
In Opinion
Dalai Lama posts non-apology for viral video stirring ‘pedophilia’ allegations
Asking a young boy to suck on your tongue isn’t “innocent and playful,” TBFH
More than just a concert, K-Verse is THE Fan Universe!
TAEYEON, aespa, and THE BOYZ? Count us in
In Celebrities
This week’s unrelatable Filipinos: Pres. Bongbong Marcos, Ruffa Gutierrez, and Vanessa Hudgens
They’re getting eaten up in the QRTs
In Books
Read these new essential works by Filipina authors in time for the 40th National Book Awards
The shortlist for the prestigious award has just been released. The titles we’re rooting for are shaping up to be essential works by women authors we love
In Opinion
If you’ve ever been on a period, you’d know that a monthly two-day paid menstrual leave is fair
In case it isn't obvious, monthly period pain is a very real health matter
In Movies
Kathryn Bernardo’s upcoming roles: ‘eating the rich’ and a comfort woman seeking revenge
What we know about Kathryn Bernado’s upcoming films “A Very Good Girl” and “Elena 1944”
