Nika Higashionna on the Convergence of Style and Hype
The Council: Nika Higashionna Fashion in the Philippines has been predominantly traditional—with the 2000s channeling a reform in adapting more foreign influences. Choosing the perfect fit transcends...
View ArticleJack Animam on the Future of PH Women’s Basketball
The Council: Jack Animam Basketball will forever be considered the Philippines’ unofficial national sport, as history evidences the people’s unwavering support and criticality. With cagers populating...
View ArticleBecause on the Evolution of Filipino Love Songs
The Council: Because Filipinos, at their core, are hopeless romantics. What cannot be expressed in cheesy hugot lines or words of affection, we leave to music. Mainstream pop led the way, with OPM...
View ArticleDBTK’s Emil and Vince Javier on Being the Gateway to Filipino Streetwear
The Council: Emil & Vince Javier For many purveyors of Filipino streetwear, Don’t Blame The Kids was their gateway to the culture. Launched in 2012 by brothers Emil and Vince Javier, DBTK rose...
View ArticleMiss A and Fateeha on Modern-Day Filipino Femcees
The Council: Miss A & Fateeha While Filipino hip-hop has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to female representation, the culture has seen sporadic debuts of wildly talented femcees. The...
View ArticleSeason Pass’ Lean Torres and Red Moraleta on Riding the Vintage Wave
The Council: Lean Torres and Red Moraleta Vintage continues to reign as a go-to wardrobe tenant. Its movement generates stylishness with hints of nostalgia, amassing a global audience. With present...
View ArticleWaiian on Embracing an Authentic Sound
The Council: Waiian Change is inevitable—all the more towards the reformation of Filipino sound. The industry proudly welcomes flavors from across the archipelago, gearing towards a community...
View ArticleNadine Lustre on Her Creative Independence
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View ArticlePLAYERTWO “Happy Accidents” Album: Filipino Hip-Hop at Its Most Fun
PLAYERTWO has released their debut album “HAPPY ACCIDENTS”- and it’s Filipino hip-hop at its most fun. Taken from the famous Bob Ross line, “There are no mistakes, only happy accidents”. the 8-piece...
View ArticleBianca Bustamante on EDSA Grand Prix and The Future of Filipino F1 Racing
Bianca Bustamante is on a path that is both magical and elusive. Very few sports capture the imagination and attention of Filipinos—basketball, boxing, volleyball, and most recently women’s football....
View Article16 More Local Streetwear Brands That Are Instant Head-Turners
The Philippines remains to be an epicenter of confluence, integrating global cultures with a dash of flavor and a hint of local personality. Valuing the inclusivity of expression, established in-house...
View ArticleRed Bull Dance Your Style PH Returns
Red Bull Dance Your Style, the global 1-on-1 street dance competition renowned for its emphasis on freestyle and improvisational skills among dancers, is returning to the Philippines for its third...
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