In Women
Everyone’s a critic, but Lé Baltar is different
The 25-year-old writer raises appreciation for cultural work and criticism as community building
Gloc-9 reveals ‘Sirena’ is a gift for his queer kid
The Filipino queer anthem is a father’s letter of love
In Celebrities
6 Filipino celebs whose Eras Tour outfits made the whole place shimmer
These celebrities served looks at the Eras Tour stops in Tokyo and Melbourne
In Events
From a Japanese film fest to a ‘virgin’ market, here’s where to celebrate creativity and the arts
These small press fairs and artsy showcases are worth the wait
In Music
4 sapphic OPM love songs to yearn your way through February
If you liked “Sugar n’ Spice,” then you’ll enjoy these sapphic OPM love songs, too
New den, new rules: Big changes in format has ‘Drag Den’ S2 soaring to new heights
If you’re not a fan of “Drag Den” yet, the second season of the drag reality competition for and by Filipinos will turn you into one
In Celebrities
Graphic deepfakes of Taylor Swift spark outrage online
Swifties urge the public to support and protect the artist, whether they’re fans or not
In Culture
What Seoul’s new law for idol trainees means for K-pop
Is Seoul’s new policy for idols and trainees enough to eliminate the extreme beauty standards and unhealthy schedules forced upon them?
In Culture
From Palestine solidarity to KathNiel, here are the 20 moments in politics and pop culture that defined 2023
2023 was a wild ride for global trends and issues. Here’s a look back.
In TV
What ‘Replacing Chef Chico’ teaches us about leadership
There’s only one thing left to say: Let them cook
In Profiles
Taylor Sheesh will never go out of style
The country’s preeminent Taylor Swift drag performer is out to prove that she’s not to be underestimated
I hated ‘pick-me girls’ until I realized they’re just victims of the male gaze
Let’s unpack why “pick-me girls” become who they are and why it’s patriarchy’s fault
In Music
Mckenna Grace’s ‘Autumn Leaves’ is my ‘sad girl fall’ soundtrack
I suddenly feel like I’ve gone through 10 breakups in one year
In Opinion
Calling a public forced outing of a trans character a ‘gender reveal’ is transphobic
Describing a trans character as “dating lalaki” in a sensationalist and offensive caption makes it worse
In Politics
Bella Hadid appeals for Palestinian war crime victims while Israel gets roasted for allegedly ‘Pinoy baiting’
With reports of mass anti-Palestinian disinformation flooding the internet, public opinion on the brutal assault on Gaza has been sharply divided.