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Thu, 16 May 2013 19:17:25 +0800

The Uniquely Pinoy Shopping Experience

Election Results 2013: Prove Me Wrong, Philippines Words by Alex...

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:37:00 +0800

Election Results 2013: Prove Me Wrong, Philippines

Words by Alex Evangelista

Art by War Espejo

The real winners of the 2013 Senatorial Elections have to be fans of Da King, as his presence graced us quite persistently during his daughter’s campaign. We have to keep things exciting now that Madam Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago is making an exit so I hope she keeps her promise of Tatak FPJ. I’m looking forward to hearing his movies being quoted on the senate floor. This line from Aguila rings in my ears, “Huwag mo na linlangin ang sarili mo, anak. Hindi ako ang hinahanap mo sa kabuuan ng iyong paglalakbay. Ang tunay na hinahanap mo ay kahulugan.”

What about us? What are we looking for this season?

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Candy Magazine April 2013 Art by War Espejo

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:40:00 +0800

Candy Magazine

April 2013

Art by War Espejo

Election 2013 By The Numbers Words by Aya Tantiangco Art by War...

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:25:57 +0800

Election 2013 By The Numbers

Words by Aya Tantiangco

Art by War Espejo

Cramming for the elections? We hope not. Live debates have been held and candidate cards are available all over the web so by now, you should have read up on the candidates battling it out for your vote.

What we’ll do now is give you a quick guide in numbers. For starters, you should know the basics. You get to vote for 12 Senators, 1 Party List, 1 Representative, 1 Mayor, 1 Vice Mayor; check your ballot for the number of Sangguniang Panglungsod (Councilors) you’re supposed to pick. You should also search for the party list you want to vote for in the Comelec’s database to see if they haven’t been disqualified.

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HOY, BASAHIN MO ‘TO! Words by Lourd de Veyra Art by War...

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:51:00 +0800

HOY, BASAHIN MO ‘TO!

Words by Lourd de Veyra

Art by War Espejo

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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:30:00 +0800

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Fake It Like You Know it: Talking Sports Words by Gelo...

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:44:00 +0800

Fake It Like You Know it: Talking Sports

Words by Gelo Gonzales

Art by War Espejo

How many times has it happened that you casually bring up Rafael Nadal’s beautiful behind, only to have the person you’re conversing with begin a long monologue about his solid left-handed topspin? And you want to keep talking because the Spaniard is your new favorite Tumblr discovery but alas, you’re already lost in a sea of terminology. Do you just shrug and tell you friend, “Hey, I’m no sports commentator?” Of course not. You’re going to wing it and sound like you know it.

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Hot On Spot: A Love Letter to Nancy Binay Words by Alex...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:49:00 +0800

Hot On Spot: A Love Letter to Nancy Binay

Words by Alex Evangelista

Art by War Espejo

Dear Nancy,

First of all, let me tell you that you’re not black. You’re actually very dark brown with a grayish tinge. You don’t use bronzer, do you? Why don’t you try some? Still, it’s really great that you haven’t gone nuts over whitening products like so many others who wish to be white. I tried papaya soap myself, but only on my elbows, knees, and singit. Maybe you should do the same. I believe that some spots on your body really need to be lighter—not kabuki or SM-salesladies’-face white but just light enough so people don’t think you’ve recently emerged from the sewer.

But enough of this talk about whitening and gray areas.

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Happy 420: Anatomy of a High in 10 Songs Four Twenty, 4:20,...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:16:01 +0800

Happy 420: Anatomy of a High in 10 Songs

Four Twenty, 4:20, 420—if this numerical combination means anything to you, proceed to our carefully crafted playlist below and enjoy. Got your favorite 420 song, as well? Why, leave us a comment; we love exchanging music.

If the said numerical combination doesn’t make any sense to you, well, allow us to explain: 420 is the universal code for people who like their marijuana. Because its numerical equivalent is 4/20, April 20 has become something of a holiday for people who like their sweet leaf—think of it as Stoner Christmas. Ground zero would be 4:20 in the afternoon of April 20. Get it?

Art by War Espejo

Inked by Alex Rodolfo

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:55:00 +0800

Inked by Alex Rodolfo

Hashtag Your Face (Annoying Social Media Users)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:45:00 +0800

Hashtag Your Face (Annoying Social Media Users)

Selfie-Destruction Words by Lourd de Veyra Art by War Espejo Is...

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:52:07 +0800

Selfie-Destruction

Words by Lourd de Veyra

Art by War Espejo

Is the selfie a purely Now phenomenon?

But of course. Twenty to thirty years ago, it would have been unthinkable. It would be deemed a waste of precious Fujicolor or Kodak Chrome film. Certain generations remember how they would weep upon seeing a number of damaged/useless/out-of-focus-blurry frames at the photo shop (which back then did not mean the favorite software of Jinkee Pacquiao).

But now things have changed.

Summer

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:52:09 +0800

Summer

KELE OKEREKE

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:45:00 +0800

KELE OKEREKE

BLOC PARTY Photographed by War Espejo

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:06:00 +0800

BLOC PARTY

Photographed by War Espejo

DO THIS, NOT THAT: The MRT Rush Hour Edition Words by Lio...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:13:45 +0800

DO THIS, NOT THAT: The MRT Rush Hour Edition

Words by Lio Mangubat

Art by War Espejo

Just this year, the Department of Transportation and Communications opened up its live MRT-3 CCTV feed to the public, so you can check out, in real-time, how crowded the train platform really is.

It’s a neat idea, and a cool one to boot, but we have doubts about whether it’s actually useful. After all, would you really change your train-riding schedule based on what you see on the station security cameras? All the live feed does is confirm what you already know: the MRT during rush hour is a nightmare.

A Tour Around Escolta Courtesy of 98B

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:39:14 +0800

A Tour Around Escolta Courtesy of 98B

From Music Men to Leading Men: Top 10 Rockstars-Turned-Actors

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:49:20 +0800

From Music Men to Leading Men: Top 10 Rockstars-Turned-Actors

Operation De-Clutter: Practical Tips and Places for Unloading...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:38:00 +0800

Operation De-Clutter: Practical Tips and Places for Unloading Things You No Longer Need

Words by Coni Tejada

Art by War Espejo

Decluttering is, perhaps, the holy grail of most nesters. But because it is such a daunting task filled with anxiety, many abandon hope and wallow in their very own sea of junk. But take heart. We’ve broken down the quest to a clutter-free existence into these manageable steps.

Revolutionary Words: Sound Bites From EDSA I

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:59:00 +0800