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January is loud with urgency—the need to prove, to reinvent, to arrive all at once. By February, the noise softens, but the eagerness doesn’t disappear. The first half of the year still pulses with quiet pressure: to be seen, to stay relevant, to keep up with a world that never stops watching.  For Waynona Collings , this season marks a deliberate shift away from that glare. Her journey today is no longer about chasing milestones or performing growth for public consumption. Instead, it centers on choosing authenticity, protecting her mental peace, and allowing herself to exist without constantly proving her worth.  It’s a striking contrast to where many of us first met her. We remember Waynona inside the Pinoy Big Brother house, living under the intense scrutiny of cameras and expectations. When you stay too long beneath it, you risk shrinking yourself to fit the frame, slowly replacing your own voice with what the audience wants to hear. For our #MetrosceneProfile this Fe...

The sun is shining a little brighter this Saturday, February 7 , as a familiar face in our community shares a deeply personal and transformative update. In a move that defines courage and authenticity, the artist behind the iconic drag persona Marina Summers —known to many as Yan or Adrian out of drag — has officially reintroduced herself to the world. Meet Marina. In a heartfelt statement shared today, Marina opened up about her journey of self-discovery, revealing that she began her social transition in early 2025. For a long time, Marina admits she pushed her true self aside to chase other dreams, but last year she finally "stopped pausing." For Marina, the transition wasn't just about a change in look. After beginning her social transition, she took the step to start Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) later in 2025. "I would say it’s one of the best things that has ever happened to me," Marina shared. While many followers noticed a shift in her presentation ...

Forget just doing it for the 'gram—your next Intramuros trip is about to get a major cinematic upgrade. While we all love the "Old Manila" aesthetic of cobblestones and kalesas, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is officially adding "movie dates" to the itinerary. The Cinematheque Centre Manila is officially moving into its new, permanent home inside the Philippine Film Heritage Building on Sta. Lucia Street , and it’s looking like the ultimate sanctuary for film lovers. Cinematheque Centre Manila With an intimate 85-seat capacity and Dolby Atmos Sound , this new Cinematheque Centre Manila offers an immersive experience to moviegoers. "A new home for cinema in Metro Manila, where stories come alive on the big screen within the historic walls of Intramuros," teased the FDCP in their latest sneak peek, and honestly? We're already lining up. Opening Soon: March 2026 The FDCP is curating an experience you won't find at the...

Here is your definitive guide to the freshest releases of local beauty products There is something incredibly electric about the local beauty industry right now. We’ve moved past the days of simply “making do” with what’s available. Today, our local brands are the ones setting the global pace. 

If your FYP has been a literal throwback to 2016 , you aren’t alone. Pictures of Snapchat dog-ear and flower-crown filters are back like they never left, grainy throwback selfies are being reposted, and suddenly everyone’s romanticizing a time when the internet felt softer, messier, and a lot more human. It was the era of peak OPM hugot , viral memes that didn’t need brand decks to make sense, and the early days of influencer and vlogging culture , before “content” became a full-time personality. Back then, people were just figuring it out with all the awkward aesthetic flatlays, unpolished edits, and stories that felt real because they were . And now, as that nostalgia hits a fever pitch in 2026, it's hard to talk about the "Golden Age" of the Filipino internet without mentioning Lloyd Cafe Cadena Because let’s be real: you can’t talk about 2016  pinoy internet culture without talking about him. “Gusto mo ’yun? Gusto ko ’yun!” View this post on Instagram ...

Runway is officially back in business. The first trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 has finally dropped, reuniting Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs nearly two decades after the original film reshaped fashion cinema and redefined the modern workplace dramedy.  Released on February 2, 2026, the trailer offers fans their first look at the long-awaited sequel, confirming the return of the powerhouse trio that made the 2006 original a cultural phenomenon. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' The footage brings back Meryl Streep as the formidable Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, alongside Stanley Tucci as the ever-reliable Nigel Kipling. However, the most striking revelation is the return of Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton —who has evolved from a frantic assistant into a powerful industry rival. This reunion marks a significant cinematic moment, as the sequel arrives 20 years after the debut of the original film, which followed Andy Sachs’ journey as ...

Growing up is rarely linear. It happens in fragments, through moments we outgrow, versions we shed, mistakes we survive, and people we learn to let go. Some grow quietly, unnoticed. Others grow up in full view of the world, learning early that becoming is never private. For Awra Briguela, growing up meant being seen before she was ready. A child star raised on television, her milestones unfolded onscreen. Her talent was celebrated, her identity observed, her missteps remembered in ways most people never experience. It is a kind of growing up that asks for resilience long before you know how to name it.

By the time January 2026 was nearing its end, we were only just beginning. In an industry obsessed with timing, we were undeniably late for a New Year cover. But for us, arriving here took time— time to wrestle with uncertainty, to work through limitations, to believe that this story would find its moment. What appeared as a delay was, in many ways, a test of readiness. Because some beginnings don’t announce themselves. They wait until you’re strong enough to step into them.

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok recently, you’ve definitely seen it. The "Factory Reset" trend is currently dominating the FYP . The format is simple: a creator starts the video presenting as visibly queer—sporting short hair, masculine energy, or posing with a same-sex partner. Suddenly, a "glitch" effect hits the screen. When it clears, they’ve been "reset" into hyper-traditional, heteronormative roles . Men reappear in "alpha" masculine styles, and women appear in feminine dresses with long hair, all set to the upbeat strumming of Moira Dela Torre ’s Titibo-tibo . While many users dismiss it as harmless fun, queer activist and content creator Neo sees something much more clinical and cold behind the "Factory Reset" trend. For Neo, the trend isn't just a meme but an indicator of a regression. @mariia_ligayaa Napalambot din nga talaga ii 🤣🥰💕 yan ang plot twist HAHA 😘 labyu boi @「 SON 」 #factoryreset #trend #titibot...